Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Heritage of the Week | 100 Years of De Bazel
The iconic De Bazel building on Vijzelstraat is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Originally a bank headquarters, the historic landmark now serves as the Amsterdam City Archives.
Airbnb puts an end to unreasonable cleaning fees for hosts
Airbnb is banning unreasonable checkout tasks like washing dishes or taking out the trash to address guest complaints about excessive cleaning demands. These new guidelines apply to all bookings made ...
Emergency asylum shelter on cruise ship MS Galaxy in Western Port Area extended following minister's request
Amsterdam has extended the emergency asylum shelter contract for the MS Galaxy cruise ship following a request from the Minister of Asylum and Migration. The decision was made to alleviate pressure ca...
Swan Lake at the opening of ADE: "Food for the soul to be here"
The Amsterdam Dance Event opened with a unique performance titled Swan Lake Remixed, featuring a fusion of classical ballet, hip-hop, and electronic music. Artistic directors Ernst Meisner and Marco G...
Former GroenLinks councilor Jorrit Nuijens (46) has died
Former GreenLeft city council member and Diemen alderman Jorrit Nuijens has died at the age of 46. Nuijens, known for his passionate political style and advocacy for the vulnerable, ended his own life...
Former GroenLinks councilor Jorrit Nuijens (46) has died
Former GreenLeft city councilor and Diemen alderman Jorrit Nuijens has died at the age of 46. Known for his flamboyant style and commitment to vulnerable populations, Nuijens served in Amsterdam's mun...
House prices dip slightly again, but buying remains expensive
Existing home prices in the Netherlands fell by 0.4 percent in September compared to August, though they remain 2.9 percent higher than the previous year. While the rate of price growth has slowed, ho...
LIVE Conference League | Can Ajax bounce back against Atalanta after a false start?
Ajax is looking to bounce back in the Conference League tonight against Atalanta after losing their opening match 2-1 to Hajduk Split. The game is scheduled to begin at 21:00.
Construction sector needs 73,000 new workers by 2030 and competes with defense for personnel
The Dutch construction sector requires 73,000 new workers by 2030 to handle major infrastructure and housing projects. The industry faces significant challenges, including stiff competition from the d...
Insured patients could get treated much faster, but often don't realize it yet
Patients are failing to utilize new proactive waiting list mediation services that could help them receive medical care faster. Despite significant wait times in specialties like neurology and urology...
Crystal Lake review: blood, revenge and grief in Friday the 13th prequel
Crystal Lake is a new prequel series to the Friday the 13th franchise, focusing on the origin of Jason Voorhees and his mother Pamela's grief following his tragic drowning at camp. The series blends t...
Years of illegal use of Schiphol: environmental groups and local residents take legal action over cabinet plans
A coalition of environmental groups and residents has challenged new government regulations for Schiphol Airport at the Council of State. The plaintiffs claim the rules legitimize years of illegal ope...
Ajax is occasionally ‘manic’ on the pitch, Míchel observes: ‘It’s hard to find consistency with twelve new players’
Ajax manager Míchel is preparing his squad for a Conference League match against Atalanta Bergamo while navigating the challenges of integrating twelve new players. He noted that the team's inconsist...
Radio maker Iwan Bottse (1950-2026) was 'principled, stubborn and afraid of nothing'
Radio producer Iwan Bottse has passed away at the age of 76 after a nearly fifty-year career in broadcasting. He was well known for providing news and stories to the Surinamese and Antillean communiti...
Jorrit Nuijens (1980-2026) was a flamboyant GreenLeft politician who remained a lifelong seeker
Former GroenLinks councilor and alderman Jorrit Nuijens has died at age 46 after a life marked by a notable political career and internal personal struggles. Despite his professional success in local ...
Residents oppose light rail through Houthaven Park and Oude Houthaven: ‘What were you thinking?’
City officials are proposing a new high-speed tram line between Sloterdijk and Amsterdam Central Station to support the development of the Haven-Stad district. Local residents are strongly opposing th...
Benjamin (38) found social housing by working less: 'The property was listed incorrectly on Woningnet'
After moving through more than ten temporary anti-squat addresses, 38-year-old Benjamin van Gaalen has secured a social housing unit near his girlfriend. He qualified for the apartment by adjusting hi...
How safe readers find Amsterdam traffic: ‘It used to be quiet here, but what are all these Cantas and Biròs doing on the bike path?’
Amsterdam residents are voicing growing alarm over increasing traffic insecurity, citing reckless e-bike use, smartphone distraction, and the presence of small vehicles on bicycle paths as major hazar...
Drop-in center for homeless mothers and their children reopens in Southeast
The Different Colors drop-in center in Amsterdam Zuidoost has reopened its doors to homeless mothers and their children following an unexpected closure in September. While the facility provides essent...
Clayface review: too tame for a horror movie, lacking depth for a character study
The DC villain Clayface is the subject of a new film that explores his origins. However, the movie struggles to find its footing, failing to be either an effective horror film or a compelling characte...