Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Over 45 km/h over the speed limit in built-up area: hundreds of fines for taxi drivers during ADE
Police in Amsterdam issued 376 fines to taxi drivers during the Amsterdam Dance Event for various infractions, including dangerous speeding and improper documentation. Authorities collaborated with mu...
European Union heads into winter with lowest gas reserves in over a decade
The European Union faces its lowest gas storage levels since 2013, increasing reliance on global LNG imports throughout the winter. While the Netherlands has met its storage targets, Germany has falle...
Alderman rules out lower tourist tax in Weesp citing legal risks
Amsterdam Alderman Melanie van der Horst has rejected a proposal to lower tourist taxes for farms in Weesp, citing legal concerns and the risk of violating the principle of equality. The city governme...
Jordi speaks less like Cruyff than his father, but thank God, he can do it
Jordi Cruyff recently discussed his role as technical director at Ajax and the inherent challenges of living up to the legacy of his legendary father, Johan Cruyff. During a television appearance, he ...
North Korea denies involvement in Binance crypto theft: 'Provocation'
North Korea has rejected FBI allegations that its state-linked hacker group, TraderTraitor, is responsible for a 6 billion dollar theft from the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. While the FBI characte...
Pim opened a pub with eleven friends on Ten Katestraat: 'People asked if it would become a yuppie spot'
Pim and eleven friends opened a new pub called Bar Kaat on Ten Katestraat in Amsterdam after impulsively deciding to take over an existing location. Despite initial skepticism from the community, the ...
Hannah and Tahrim present Café Parool: ‘So much happens in Amsterdam, you could talk about it endlessly’
Hannah and Tahrim have launched a new podcast called Cafe Parool, which explores news and personal stories from across Amsterdam. The show features a variety of guests, ranging from journalists to loc...
Neighborhood farm destroyed by fire reopens after two years of renovations
After a two-year renovation following a devastating fire in August 2024, the neighborhood farmhouse in Amsterdam's Westerpark has reopened. The project involved repairing the monument, which had suffe...
22,000 rental properties shifted to housing market in one year
The number of private rental properties in the Netherlands decreased by 22,000 over the past year as many landlords opted to sell their holdings on the owner-occupied market. Major cities like Amsterd...
Number of single pensioners growing faster among men than women
Recent data reveals that the number of men receiving a state old-age pension while living alone is increasing at a faster rate than that of women. Although there are still twice as many female solo pe...
Sietze (24) owns three coffee carts and pays himself 2,500 euros a month: ‘That’s partly based on what my friends earn’
Sietze Siebbeles, a twenty-four-year-old entrepreneur, has built a thriving business operating three coffee carts through diligent work. He pays himself a monthly salary of 2500 euros, choosing to pri...
Director Daria Bukvić (37) gives ‘our dark times’ a place in Cabaret: ‘I refer to ICE agents and have a kind of drag Trump appear’
Director Daria Bukvić has staged a new production of the musical Cabaret that incorporates modern political symbols like ICE agents and a Trump-inspired character. The director intends for this adapt...
The Gashouder reopens after a long renovation: ‘No other venue like this will open within the Ring in the next fifty years’
The Gashouder at the Westergas site in Amsterdam has reopened as a versatile concert venue following a two-year renovation that included the addition of a basement. The project aims to provide a uniqu...
What does a car-free Oxford Street do to London's image? ‘Without taxis and double-deckers, you sometimes barely know where you are’
London has officially prohibited all vehicle traffic, including buses and taxis, from a section of Oxford Street as of October 26. This urban planning project aims to convert the famous shopping area ...
You really don't need to use an e-bike in Amsterdam
This article contends that e-bikes have become a source of stress and danger in Amsterdam, arguing that they act more like luxury vehicles than essential transport. It calls for the city to differenti...
This chef from Bordeaux is in the kitchen at Bar François: 'Suddenly this French guy shows up with a wine bar in this kind of neighborhood'
Chef François Marques and his partner Sophie Westenburg have opened Bar François, a cozy wine bar located in a residential area of Amsterdam. The owners are focusing on a relaxed experience, choosin...
Hotel in Amsterdam-Zuidoost evacuated due to large fire
A major fire at a hotel in Amsterdam-Zuidoost forced the evacuation of over one hundred guests who were relocated to Bijlmer ArenA station. Authorities are currently investigating the cause, with repo...
140 guests evacuated after fire at Amsterdam hotel
A fire at an Amsterdam hotel on the Johan Cruyff Boulevard led to the evacuation of 140 guests late last night. Four people suffered from smoke inhalation, with two requiring hospital treatment, while...
Brad Pitt's youngest daughter also officially drops his last name
Vivienne Jolie, the youngest daughter of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has officially removed her father's surname from her legal name. She is one of several children from the former couple who have s...
Apple reports record revenue and profit as iPhone sales soar
Apple has reported its highest revenue and profit ever, reaching 114.5 billion dollars in revenue and 30.7 billion dollars in net profit. This record performance was largely driven by stronger than ex...