Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ditch water is banned, tap water is allowed: these are the consequences of the sprinkling ban
Starting Friday, the Amstel, Gooi and Vecht water board has implemented a daytime ban on using surface water for garden irrigation due to persistent drought. The measure aims to preserve water levels,...
Person injured in stabbing following argument in Amsterdam city center, two suspects arrested
Achmea profit falls due to storm damage
Insurance company Achmea reported a decrease in operational profit for the first half of the year compared to the previous year. This decline is largely attributed to damage claims resulting from seve...
Travis Kelce calls wedding with Taylor Swift the best night of his life
American football player Travis Kelce publicly described his wedding to singer Taylor Swift, which took place last month at Madison Square Garden in New York, as the best night of his life.
Shein targets billions with Hong Kong IPO in late August
Budget platform SHEIN is reportedly planning an initial public offering in Hong Kong around August 28. The company, which originated in China, aims to raise between $2 billion and $3 billion through t...
Amsterdam house prices still rising, but at slowest pace since 2023
Amsterdam prepares for two tropical days: up to 33 degrees on Thursday and Friday
Spotify raises prices by 2 to 3 euros, here is how much a monthly subscription costs now
Spotify is increasing the monthly prices for its Premium, Duo, and Family subscription plans in the Netherlands. A standard Premium subscription will now cost 14 euros per month.
Large pension funds in new system expect small pension increase
Retirees at major pension funds in the Netherlands that have transitioned to the new pension system may receive a modest pension increase next year. This development affects those covered under the up...
‘There is already so much beauty’: Anna Belle runs Vintage Nō 5
Anna Belle, a 23-year-old entrepreneur, has successfully expanded her vintage clothing business, Vintage Nō 5, from a private sale in her mother's living room into two retail stores. Based on Gierstr...
$29 million compensation for family of Boeing crash victim
A jury in Chicago has ordered Boeing to pay 29 million dollars in damages to the family of a victim involved in the 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash. The decision was announced by a court spokesperson on Wed...
In the eclipse hysteria, Jeroen Gortworst emerged as the NOS's DIY whiz
Cycle path, footpath and road signs: this is where tourists get lost
The intersection of Spiegelgracht and Prinsengracht in Amsterdam causes significant confusion for pedestrians and cyclists due to unclear traffic signs and layout. While the municipality acknowledges ...
Haarlem house prices still rising, but at slowest pace since 2023
Housing prices in Haarlem have increased by 1 percent compared to last year, according to data from Statistics Netherlands. This represents the slowest rate of price growth recorded in the city since ...
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy files for divorce and seeks custody of children
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy has filed for divorce from his wife, Elle Evans, in Los Angeles. Bellamy is also seeking full custody of their two children.
Experts warn against fake reviews: Sellers have huge motivation to cheat
Experts warn that the reliability of online reviews is being undermined by manipulation, inadequate oversight, and the rise of artificial intelligence. Due to the significant influence reviews have on...
Student Julia (15): ‘Either I’m late again, or I have to brave this waddling army on the bike path’
Rainbow House cancelled after 8 years of planning: municipality opts for multiple LGBTQ+ meeting spots across Amsterdam
On the border of art and design: intricate metal towers conceal Spaarndammer Tunnel ventilation grilles
