Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Moving? Homeowners over 65 in Haarlem move less than you would expect
Recent data shows that homeowners over 65 in Haarlem sell their properties less often than expected, accounting for only 25 percent of sales despite owning 29 percent of the homes. Many seniors remain...
GVB expands ferry schedule: later into the evening and more frequent service from Pontsteiger to NDSM
GVB is doubling the frequency of the Pontsteiger to NDSM ferry and extending service hours on several routes starting September 1 to address rising passenger numbers in Amsterdam. The transit authorit...
Haakon to be sworn in as new King of Norway on Tuesday
Haakon will officially become the new King of Norway, known as Haakon VIII, during a swearing-in ceremony at the parliament on Tuesday. He has chosen "Everything for Norway" as his royal motto, succee...
Notable Flowerbikeman has been detained for nearly a month: "Significant chance of deportation"
Warren Gregory, widely known as the Amsterdam Flowerbikeman, has been detained for nearly a month due to residency permit issues. He is currently held in a Rotterdam detention center while awaiting a ...
Politics on the Amstel: Alderman Lahlah pulls a 'Moormannetje' and Nicolaï has lice
Journalists discuss the recent committee debuts of aldermen Esmah Lahlah and Araya Sumter alongside other political matters in Amsterdam in the latest Politiek aan de Amstel podcast. Topics include up...
Coja Snacks isn't perfect, but it's a snack bar that dares to innovate
After suffering a fire in 2024, the Amsterdam-based snack bar Coja Snacks has reopened with a modernized interior and an expanded menu. While the business successfully adapts to current market trends ...
It has been decades since Ajax had a top talent like Abdellah Ouazane
Fed official Kevin Warsh says US central bank must fight inflation
Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh has called for the United States central bank to address inflation, which has exceeded its two percent target for over five years. While Warsh advocates for potent...
New rules for onshore wind turbines introduced after much debate
The Dutch government has established new national regulations for onshore wind turbines to resolve years of legal and political deadlock regarding noise and distance standards. While the rules provide...
200-meter wind turbines must be 400 meters from homes, new government standard announced
The Dutch government has established a new minimum distance rule for land-based wind turbines, requiring them to be located at least twice their tip height away from residential homes. The policy seek...
How Jetten is cobbling his budget together with spit and duct tape
Prime Minister Rob Jetten is facing difficulties preparing the national budget ahead of Prinsjesdag, leading to claims of a political crisis from the opposition. Meanwhile, Mona Keijzer has announced ...
World Rowing Championships at Bosbaan postponed due to thunderstorms over Amsterdam
Severe thunderstorms over Amsterdam caused a temporary delay for several finals at the World Rowing Championships at the Bosbaan. Despite the disruption, rowers Simon van Dorp and Melvin Twellaar succ...
D-Block Europe and French Montana to play AFAS Live in Amsterdam
D-Block Europe and French Montana are set to perform a joint concert at AFAS Live in Amsterdam. Tickets for the event, which will highlight the collaborative history of the two acts, will be available...
Spots or ridges in your nails? Here is what a medical pedicurist says it means for your health
Medical pedicurist Denise Bruins discusses the relationship between nail health and overall physical well-being. This article is the fourth episode in a series providing expert advice on how to proper...
Video | Mark Zuckerberg returns in The Social Reckoning movie trailer
A trailer has been released for The Social Reckoning, which serves as a sequel to the 2010 film The Social Network. The new movie is scheduled to premiere in theaters on October 8.
Cultural center Sexyland gets permanent temporary location at NDSM
The cultural clubhouse Sexyland has secured a new ten-year home at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam, where it will operate under the name Super Sexyland World. After spending over a year without a permanen...
Sexyland gets permanent home and returns to its NDSM roots in 2027
Sexyland has signed a ten-year lease to return to its roots at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam, with plans to open a permanent venue called Super Sexyland World by 2027. The renovated space will include f...
Ferry operators to strike on September 9: no ferry service between North and the rest of Amsterdam all day
GVB employees in Amsterdam, including ferry operators, will strike on September 9, causing a total halt to public transport services. The action is a protest against proposed government budget cuts to...
Police arrest six drivers during traffic checks in Hoofddorp and Badhoevedorp
Police in Haarlemmermeer arrested six motorists for driving under the influence of drugs during traffic stops in Hoofddorp and Badhoevedorp on August 25. Officers conducted extensive alcohol and drug ...
Swapfiets tracks down more stolen bikes but remains unprofitable
Swapfiets reported a reduced loss of 7 million euros on 97 million euros of revenue in 2025, largely driven by e-bike sales and better recovery of stolen inventory. Although the company maintains 280,...