Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Baby boomer inheritance widens wealth gap: 'Inheritance tax comes too late'
The wealth gap in the Netherlands is widening due to increasingly large inheritances being passed down from the baby boomer generation. While a majority of the public supports higher taxes on large in...
Then at Mercatorplein: this is where the story of the Dirk van den Broek supermarket began
The Dirk van den Broek supermarket located at Mercatorplein stands on historically significant ground where the company's story began. This location serves as the origin point for the well-known Dutch...
Student expelled for distributing tests, but judge intervenes
A judge in Amsterdam has ruled that a high school acted too harshly by expelling a student for stealing and distributing photos of upcoming exams. While the court acknowledged the seriousness of the s...
Why women on the right are breaking through
Recent observations from a NATO summit highlight that the few female leaders currently representing EU nations are predominantly from right-wing political parties. Analysts suggest that women succeedi...
Smart travel tips are pouring in, but we keep flocking to the same countries
Travel experts are suggesting alternative destinations and booking strategies to save money on vacations. However, travelers continue to flock to popular countries, and not all widely shared travel ti...
The rocket ice lolly from this budget favorite beats the big name brand: ‘Nice packaging, great ice cream, delicious fruit flavor’
Three ice cream experts tested seven brands of the classic 'raketje' water ice pop, which is the best-selling water ice product in the Netherlands. With 65 to 75 million consumed annually, the experts...
Madonna first American woman with number 1 albums in five decades in UK
Madonna has become the first American female artist to achieve number one albums in the UK across five different decades. This record was solidified by the success of her latest album, Confessions II.
Meta pulls controversial AI feature after days of criticism
Meta has withdrawn a new AI feature on Instagram after only a few days following widespread criticism regarding potential privacy violations. The tool allowed users to generate images based on the pho...
Screen time | If you want to read AI-generated texts, you have to go to LinkedIn
In his weekly tech column, reporter Rutger Otto observes that LinkedIn has become the primary platform for content generated by artificial intelligence. His findings confirm the growing prevalence of ...
Pitbull sets world record for largest gathering of people wearing bald caps
Rapper Pitbull set an official world record during a concert in London when over 20,000 fans appeared wearing bald caps. This event marked the largest gathering of people dressed in this style to mimi...
Rumor about 'terrible stench' in Elandsgracht police station cells is true
Police in Amsterdam have confirmed that there is a persistent unpleasant odor in the cell complex at Elandsgracht. According to officers, the smell is primarily caused by detainees who have been livin...
Apple sues OpenAI and two former employees for stealing trade secrets
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company stole confidential information. Additionally, Apple claims that two former employees misappropriated trade secrets for the benefit o...
Rock 'n Roll Junkie Herman Brood died 25 years ago: AT5 looks back
This article commemorates the 25th anniversary of the death of Dutch musician and artist Herman Brood, who passed away on July 11, 2001. It reflects on his significant influence on the Dutch cultural ...
More reports of stolen packages: Thieves just walk right into the hallway
Police reports indicate a 15% increase in package theft across Amsterdam over the first four months of the year, with a notable spike in the Oost district. Authorities and legal experts clarify that s...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce paid New York 160,000 dollars for security
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly spent over $160,000 on security measures for their wedding celebration in New York. The expenses covered costs such as permits and the deployment of police per...
Abundance of blue-green algae this summer: NH follows sample from lake to lab
High temperatures have led to an increase in blue-green algae in various open water locations across the Netherlands, prompting regular safety testing. Water samples from areas like the Westeinderplas...
Major fire in barn along A4 near Weteringbrug
A large fire broke out in a shed near the A4 and A44 highways at Weteringbrug, subsequently spreading to a neighboring furniture workshop. Emergency services are on-site to control the blaze, and resi...
Amsterdam has few vacation rentals per neighborhood, but rules are still being tightened: ‘I won’t risk a fine’
The style of baker Nick (36): ‘Sometimes the clothes wear me, letting go of that is a layered process’
