Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Review: In The One About Matthew Perry we see how Chandler became addicted to heavy painkillers
The documentary series The One About Matthew Perry examines the actor's rise to stardom on Friends and his subsequent, lifelong struggle with addiction. It features personal insights from friends and ...
These historic walking routes through Amsterdam feature a hundred objects from the Amsterdam Museum’s collection: ‘We find the leather briefs very funny’
Historians Floor van Spaendonck and Gijs Stork have released a new guidebook featuring twelve historical walking routes through Amsterdam to mark the Amsterdam Museum's centenary. The project highligh...
Call for entries: sign up for the Parent & Child column in Het Parool
Het Parool is looking for families to participate in its weekly interview column, Ouder & Kind, which focuses on parenting and child-rearing experiences. Interested candidates should email the editori...
Opposition rejects cabinet's latest tax plan offer: 'I'm not a fool'
Opposition parties in the Netherlands have rejected the government's latest tax proposals, criticizing them as inadequate and calling for further concessions. While some parties are open to dialogue, ...
Video | Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Jason Momoa return in Dune: Part Three
The concluding chapter of the Dune film franchise is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 16. The movie will feature returning stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Jason Momoa alongside Re...
Amsterdam restaurants closed due to labor exploitation
Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered two Indian restaurants in Amsterdam to close for three months following evidence of labor exploitation and human trafficking. Investigations revealed that employees wer...
Amsterdammer evicted by judge for subletting social housing for 2000 euros a month
An Amsterdam resident has been ordered to vacate his social housing apartment after being caught illegally subletting the unit for 2,000 euros per month. The court dismissed the tenant's claim of runn...
Robèrt van Beckhoven has a new love: 'Feels very good'
Master baker and television personality Robèrt van Beckhoven has confirmed he is in a new relationship with a woman named Debby. The couple met by chance at his bakery and have both expressed that th...
No extra punishment for plank assault at UvA protest, perpetrator must pay damages
A pro-Palestinian demonstrator who struck two people with a plank during a 2024 protest at the University of Amsterdam has been ordered to pay over 2,000 euros in damages. The court convicted him of a...
Cabinet adjusts nitrogen plans: 500 and 1000-meter zones scrapped for now
The Dutch cabinet has abandoned plans for strict 500-meter and 1000-meter nitrogen buffer zones around nature reserves, shifting responsibility to provinces to achieve reduction targets. Additionally,...
Prison sentence for assault at 2024 pro-Palestinian protest at UvA
A man has been convicted of assault after striking two people with a wooden plank during a volatile pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Amsterdam in May 2024. Although he claimed self-defense...
Review: Slow Horses season 6 is an easy watch but is no longer the standout it once was
The sixth season of the streaming series Slow Horses continues to feature excellent performances from its cast. However, the show is struggling with increasingly implausible plot twists that detract f...
Ziggo gains customers again after years, but profits fall
VodafoneZiggo reported its strongest customer growth since 2019 in the third quarter, adding significant numbers of internet and mobile subscribers. However, the company's operating profit declined by...
Handful of fireworks sellers apply for revenue compensation on first day
Dutch firework retailers have started applying for government compensation after the ban on consumer firework sales resulted in significant income losses. While the state has reserved 100 million euro...
Brussels approves Chinese takeover of MediaMarkt parent company
The European Commission has approved the 2.2 billion euro acquisition of Ceconomy, the parent company of MediaMarkt, by the Chinese firm JD.com. Regulators cleared the deal after JD.com agreed to over...
Indian restaurants in Center and South closed over suspected labor exploitation and human smuggling
Two Indian restaurants in Amsterdam have been closed for three months due to allegations of labor exploitation and human smuggling involving their owners. Investigators claim that employees brought fr...
Cabinet makes concessions to opposition including more funding for police
The Dutch cabinet has adjusted its tax plan to appease opposition parties by delaying a VAT increase on flowers and pledging extra funding for the police and AI projects. While the plan has gained sup...
How to get varicose veins and what you can do about them
Varicose veins often cause physical symptoms like heavy legs, swelling, and itching beyond just cosmetic concerns. Dermatologist Martijn Meijs explains how these veins develop, how to potentially prev...
Community service sentences for assault of JA21 politician Kevin Kreuger at McDonald’s Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Former JA21 politician Kevin Kreuger was assaulted in Amsterdam after confronting a group of boys who were harassing a girl. Two of the suspects have accepted penal orders, including community service...
Justin Timberlake discusses relationship with ex Britney Spears in docuseries
Justin Timberlake is the subject of an upcoming four-part documentary directed by Fisher Stevens that addresses his past relationships and career controversies. The series will explore Britney Spears'...