Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Brussels warns of uninsurable climate damage, EU law in the making
The European Commission is drafting new legislation to address the increasing economic and human costs of climate change, including clearer legal responsibilities and better insurance protocols. Commi...
Otobong Nkanga praised for the exceptional role of color in her work
Otobong Nkanga has been awarded the Sikkens Prize 2026 for her unique artistic exploration of color. Her current exhibition, Humus Blues at Singer Laren, illustrates her focus on the intersection of r...
Volunteers fight for new community center in Flevopark after fire, but permit remains uncertain
Volunteers at Parknest in Amsterdam are seeking a permit to replace a community center destroyed by fire last summer with a new temporary structure. Although a crowdfunding campaign has raised 65,000 ...
Number of millionaires in Amsterdam grows to 37,200, number of wealthy people also rising nationwide
The number of millionaire households in the Netherlands increased by 81,000 to reach a total of 547,000 in early 2025, largely due to rising housing prices. Amsterdam specifically saw its count of mil...
Partners and family members to find it easier to request care for loved ones who can no longer do so themselves
As of January 1, 2027, family members in the Netherlands will be permitted to apply for long-term care on behalf of relatives who are unable to do so themselves. This policy change aims to eliminate b...
Former Dutch champion Patricia goes for Rummikub title again: "I don't really have a tactic"
Around 400 participants are set to compete in the Dutch Rummikub championship in Haarlem on September 15, including defending champion Patricia ter Maat. Ter Maat, a member of the local Club Bandoeng,...
JAY-Z to perform at Super Bowl halftime show next year
JAY-Z is scheduled to perform as the headlining artist for next year's Super Bowl halftime show. This performance marks a significant shift for the rapper, who previously focused on his partnership wi...
'Unknown' crypto billionaire dethrones Heineken heiress as richest person in the Netherlands
Crypto entrepreneur Jean-Louis van der Velde has replaced Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken as the wealthiest person in the Netherlands according to the annual Quote 500 list. The report reveals a general...
Crypto billionaire is new richest person in the Netherlands on list of high-net-worth individuals
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Jean-Louis van der Velde has topped the latest Quote 500 list as the wealthiest person in the Netherlands with a fortune of 26 billion euros. He leads a list of 56 billiona...
Paying twice as much for your parking permit: will it lead to fewer cars on the street?
Amsterdam is raising the cost of residential parking permits in an effort to address traffic and parking density. Despite the price hike, officials note that permit costs still remain significantly ch...
A year of apprenticeship with one of the best orchestras in the Netherlands
The Concertgebouw Orchestra Academy is celebrating its 25th anniversary by welcoming fourteen new young musicians for a year of training. The program focuses on teaching aspiring professionals the ess...
How residents of Lisbon and Barcelona are protecting their culinary traditions: ‘A symbol of a much larger problem’
Residents in Lisbon and Barcelona are launching initiatives to protect traditional local restaurants and coffee shops from the effects of the housing crisis. These businesses are considered vital comm...
Pina (65) lives with her daughter and granddaughter on 60 euros a week: We only have one bedroom
Pina Zito is a 65-year-old Amsterdam resident struggling with heavy debt and a strict weekly budget of 60 euros. She currently shares a one-bedroom apartment with her daughter and grandchild while rel...
For his hacker film, Thijs Meuwese (39) worked with cybersecurity experts: 'All hacks were performed for real'
Director Thijs Meuwese is premiering his new thriller PH1SHed_ at the Imagine Film Festival, a story about a hacker uncovering corporate corruption. The film features technically authentic hacking pro...
Opinion from PRO Amsterdam-Noord: 'No, former alderman Stadig, one or two ferries won't help us'
Wijbe Langeveld of PRO Amsterdam-Noord has rejected former alderman Duco Stadig's proposal to use additional ferries instead of building the proposed Oostbrug bridge. Langeveld argues that ferries can...
Centraal Beheer: over 200,000 insurance claims due to extreme weather in the past decade
Between 2016 and 2025, Centraal Beheer received over 200,000 property damage claims attributed to extreme weather, with 60 percent resulting in payouts totaling 180.3 million euros. Rising public conc...
Small group of billionaires emits more than billions of poor people
A new Oxfam report indicates that the world's richest 0.1 percent are responsible for a carbon footprint larger than that of the poorest 44 percent of the population. This disparity is fueled by luxur...
Public transport passengers can now report nuisance via WhatsApp and SMS
Starting November 2, travelers in the Amsterdam region can report public transport disturbances or feelings of insecurity via WhatsApp and SMS. This two-year pilot program aims to gather data to help ...
Dutch bitcoin company Bitonic hacked, bitcoins from three customers stolen
The Dutch bitcoin company Bitonic suffered a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of funds from three customers and the unauthorized alteration of account login information. The platform has since r...
Ten homes evacuated after discovery of possible explosive in Sloten
Authorities evacuated ten homes in the Sloten neighborhood of Amsterdam after a suspicious object was discovered in a front garden on the Schillingdijk. The military's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Serv...