Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Have you spotted this artwork by Streetart Frankey yet?
Street artist Streetart Frankey creates a new piece of art every week for the newspaper Het Parool. These installations are featured regularly in Amsterdam for public viewing.
Peter (68) and Laura (26): ‘On city trips I feel like a child again and just follow him’
Peter, 68, and Laura, 26, reflect on their relationship and family dynamic within the city of Amsterdam. Despite their age gap, the pair maintains a close bond characterized by mutual support and Pete...
At De Predetariër’s wild game butcher shop you can learn to debone game: ‘How do you do that hygienically?’
The Amsterdam-based business De Predetariër has opened a new wild game butcher shop on De Clercqstraat following the success of its sandwich shop in De Pijp. The store offers fresh game products alon...
No new information, but the many miscarriages of justice presented chronologically make the documentary Diabolical: The Epstein Files shocking enough
The documentary Diabolical: The Epstein Files provides a chronological overview of the case surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, detailing his history of abuse and the systemic failures that protected him. Wh...
Fauda review: with the Gaza war in mind, the fifth season is harder to digest
The fifth season of the action series Fauda is heavily influenced by the events of October 7, shifting the focus to intense acts of revenge by the protagonist, Doron. While the show maintains its sign...
Italian government partially cuts road tax due to high fuel prices
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has introduced a road tax exemption for 14.5 million small and medium-sized vehicles to combat rising fuel prices. Critics argue the measure is a political effort...
Women's emancipation is declining, the Netherlands is lagging behind European countries
The Netherlands has slipped in global gender equality rankings due to slow progress in closing the gender gap compared to other European nations. Key factors contributing to this decline include the u...
Sean Diddy Combs' lawyers quit defense over unpaid bills
Sean Diddy Combs' legal team has resigned from his defense in a 100 million dollar defamation lawsuit, citing unpaid bills and poor cooperation. Combs claimed the split was a business decision over bi...
Malou Gorter and Hendrik Jan Bökkers nominated again for Televizier-Ring
Malou Gorter and Hendrik Jan Bökkers have been nominated for the Televizier-Ring, alongside talent nominees Daan Alferink, Frank van Leeuwen, and Bram Krikke. The winners will be revealed during the ...
Cannes winners coming to Amsterdam: these films will be shown at the Parool Film Festival
The Parool Film Festival will bring a variety of award-winning Cannes Film Festival selections to Amsterdam from October 7 to 11. Screenings will take place at several local theaters, with tickets ava...
US central bank raises interest rates to combat high inflation, first hike in over 3 years
The United States Federal Reserve has increased interest rates by a quarter percentage point to combat high inflation, marking the first such hike since July 2023. The decision sets the primary intere...
Confusion over new Oud Osdorp signs: I've lived in Geuzenveld for 70 years
New signs designating an area as Oud Osdorp have sparked confusion and complaints among Geuzenveld residents regarding neighborhood boundaries and identity. While the village council requested the sig...
Speak out or stay silent? It comes at a high price for both Macklemore and Sheeran
Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after expressing support for Palestine, a decision prompted by venue owner Robert Kraft. The move triggered a wave of departures by other supporting acts ...
Ajax takes a gamble on new signing Yves Bissouma: perfect profile but comes with baggage
Ajax has signed midfielder Yves Bissouma after the transfer deadline to add versatility to their squad. While he fits the team's desired profile, concerns remain regarding his attitude and potential d...
Laptop on lap, in a hallway: plans for Budget Day have been overhauled before
The Dutch government is planning significant revisions to the budget proposal presented on Prinsjesdag. Similar adjustments were made in 2023, though the overall success of those past changes remains ...
People who fail to pay health insurance premiums will no longer face higher bills
The Dutch government plans to abolish the 10 percent surcharge currently imposed on health insurance premiums for individuals who fall behind on payments. Both the CAK and health insurers agree that t...
Halsema: Fining homeless people in doorways remains possible if outdoor sleeping ban is scrapped
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema states that while the city plans to scrap the general ban on outdoor sleeping, homeless individuals could still be fined for nuisance behavior in doorways under different...
KLM Open returns to De Kennemer in Zandvoort after twelve years
The KLM Open golf tournament will return to the historic Kennemer Golf and Country Club in Zandvoort in June 2027. After previously hosting the event twenty times, the venue is praised by organizers f...
Sleeping in doorways of homes and shops remains illegal, even if Amsterdam scraps fines for sleeping rough
Amsterdam will maintain a ban on sleeping in doorways of homes and shops even if the city proceeds with its plan to abolish general fines for rough sleeping. Mayor Femke Halsema clarified that authori...
Stefan de Walle steps down as Sinterklaas in Het Sinterklaasjournaal after 15 years: ‘Goodbye!’
Actor Stefan de Walle is stepping down from his role as Sinterklaas in the national program Het Sinterklaasjournaal after fifteen years. He expressed his gratitude to the audience and his colleagues w...