Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Fascism and partisan struggle from the perspective of two women in The Days of Glass by Nicoletta Verna
Is a broken iPhone really such a disaster? In Transcription, Ben Lerner questions our reliance on technology
Jess Walter wrote a novel about America in the Trump era: ‘This book had to be funny, simply because of the absurdity of these times’
Why did the 'golden boy' in Lucy's Studio turn his back on his mentor Cézanne?
Sera performs Pride anthem Girls who like girls this weekend: 'I Googled whether we could walk down the street holding hands'
Singer Sera will perform her new single, 'Girls who like girls,' as the official anthem at the Pride Amsterdam main stage on the Dam this weekend. She highlighted the ongoing importance of the event b...
'Bolle Jos' piles up convictions: fugitive drug criminal faces over 100 years in prison
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Hardball: union accuses Kruidvat of intimidation
The trade union FNV has accused the drugstore chain Kruidvat of fostering an unsafe working environment and using intimidation tactics. While the union describes the situation as alarming, academic ex...
Magnum prevents empty shelves during heatwave and grows by 4.7 percent
Ice cream manufacturer Magnum reported a 4.7 percent increase in sales during the first half of 2026. The company benefited from hot weather across Europe, with particularly strong sales growth in Fra...
How do chefs survive the heatwave? ‘We once had air conditioning, but it was no match for all the heat sources’
Over 11,000 Enexis customers are waiting for a new or upgraded connection
Grid operator Enexis reported that its waiting list for new or upgraded electricity connections grew by 734 requests in the first half of the year. Despite doubling its newly constructed grid capacity...
AI-generated photos on Vinted give a misleading impression of secondhand clothing
Vinted sellers are increasingly using AI-generated model photos to showcase second-hand clothing instead of photographing themselves. However, the platform prohibits this practice because it can lead ...
Shell profits from high oil prices due to Middle East war
Shell reported a significant increase in second-quarter profits, reaching 9.8 billion dollars compared to 6.9 billion dollars in the first quarter. This growth was driven by rising oil prices resultin...
Shocking or not? This is what a student room in Haarlem costs per month
As the new academic year approaches, many students are looking for housing in Haarlem. The article examines the monthly costs associated with renting a student room in the city.
Heritage of the Week | Beautiful and pleasant: trees along the canals
Since the 17th century, trees have been planted along the canals of Amsterdam to enhance the city's appearance. In addition to their aesthetic value, these trees provide essential cooling for the urba...
Dutch economy grows primarily due to higher household consumption
The Dutch economy grew by 0.4 percent in the second quarter of 2026, according to Statistics Netherlands. This growth is driven primarily by increased household consumption, representing a slight rise...
Dutch economy grows faster in second quarter, driven by higher consumption
The Dutch economy grew by 0.4 percent in the second quarter compared to the previous quarter, according to Statistics Netherlands. This growth, which was primarily driven by higher consumption, repres...
Meta revenue surges but profits fall due to high AI costs
Meta Platforms reported an increase in quarterly revenue driven by higher advertising prices. However, the company's overall profit declined due to significant investments in artificial intelligence a...
Wildfire forces George Clooney to evacuate his French home
George Clooney and his wife Amal have been forced to evacuate their home in France due to a nearby wildfire. The actor has expressed concern over whether his property will survive the ongoing blaze.
KLM profit rises on higher ticket prices despite Iran conflict and high fuel costs
KLM reported increased profits for the last quarter despite the impact of the Iran conflict and rising jet fuel costs. The airline successfully offset these expenses by increasing ticket prices for pa...