Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Labor exploitation is rising, tackling it remains difficult: 'Justice system must lower the bar'
Reports of labor exploitation in the Netherlands increased to 401 in 2025, with significant spikes in the hospitality and agricultural sectors. Experts warn that few cases lead to prosecution due to h...
Westeinder campsite residents back in court: 'compensation too low'
Residents of Camping De Westeinder have returned to court in Haarlem to challenge the inadequate compensation offered by developer Kleen Estate for their forced relocation. Many residents rely on the ...
Cabinet to announce 'painful choice': which construction projects will be scrapped?
The Dutch government is set to announce the cancellation of several infrastructure projects due to a massive, 80 billion euro maintenance backlog. Decades of insufficient investment have left the nati...
Major fire in Amsterdam Nieuw-West parking garage
A large fire started in a parking garage in Amsterdam Nieuw-West early this morning, prompting an extensive response from local emergency services. Residents have been advised to keep windows and door...
Opinion: Hack reveals how dependent Amsterdam City Centre is on Albert Heijn
Recent discussions among Amsterdam residents highlight the city's heavy reliance on a single supermarket chain for food supplies and the growing social tensions surrounding local community initiatives...
These pacers run the marathon with flags on their backs: a rewarding and (for them) not even that difficult task
Four pacers will guide marathon runners in Amsterdam this Sunday by carrying flags that display target finish times. These volunteers act as anchors for participants, helping groups achieve their spec...
In this play about the housing crisis, she wants parquet, he wants laminate: ‘There is also room for love and humor’
The play Bijna een leven by playwright Vera Morina explores the tensions faced by a young couple as they navigate the housing crisis while furnishing their rental home. Their disagreement over floorin...
Review Brahms Klavierstücke: every note sounds with a longing for the next
Pianist Andras Schiff has released a two-disc recording of late piano works by Johannes Brahms, performed on an authentic 1859 Bluthner grand piano. The veteran musician is also scheduled to perform t...
Review: Paul Simon's voice on his live album is significantly better than it was in Amsterdam in April
Paul Simon returned to the stage in 2025, performing several concerts in Amsterdam before releasing a live album recorded in Seattle. The new recording shows the octogenarian in better vocal form than...
Dopamine Chamber review: on the new Fontaines D.C. album, the band's identity lies primarily in the vocals
Fontaines D.C.'s fifth album, Dopamine Chamber, expands the band's electronic and synth-heavy sound while maintaining their characteristic dark tone. Although the album features diverse collaborations...
Martijn (47) and Olivia (8): ‘Her screen time was getting out of hand’
Martijn, a 47-year-old father living in Amsterdam, discusses the challenges of raising his eight-year-old daughter, Olivia. He notes the tension between his personal preference for high-end clothing b...
Go drawing at the Royal Palace, celebrate ADE at the Wereldmuseum or cheer on the runners at the Amsterdam Marathon: here is what you can do in Amsterdam this week
Amsterdam is hosting a variety of events this week, ranging from the 51st edition of the TCS Amsterdam Marathon to several concerts, theater performances, and band competitions. Art lovers can also en...
De Munt was briefly renamed Sophiaplein, but Amsterdammers kept calling it De Munt
Historical structures in Amsterdam, such as the Waag and the Munt, evolved from city gates into landmarks named after their later functions. The Munt, specifically, earned its name during the 1672 dis...
Italian designer of E.T. and King Kong receives posthumous Hollywood star
Italian special effects pioneer Carlo Rambaldi has been awarded a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The artist, known for his work on films such as E.T. and King Kong, received three Acad...
Davina Michelle had security for some time due to 'bizarre fans'
Singer Davina Michelle revealed she previously hired security due to frightening encounters with delusional and aggressive fans that left her feeling unsafe at home. Podcast host Johan Derksen also sh...
Accell curators sell bicycle brand Sparta to e-bike company
The curators of the bankrupt Accell Group have sold the bicycle brand Sparta to the e-bike company Tenways. This transaction is part of a broader strategy to sell off Accell's remaining assets and bra...
Russian DJ dropped from ADE after hate message to Ukrainian
Russian DJ Komarov has been dropped from the Amsterdam Dance Event after a past hateful message directed at a Ukrainian colleague surfaced. While his removal has been confirmed, critics continue to ca...
Suddenly buzzing in the corridors of The Hague: a right-wing deal is also possible (though demands are steep)
The Dutch coalition government is exploring potential cooperation with right-wing parties like JA21 and BBB to secure legislative support. This shift follows previous policy efforts and involves navig...
Osdorp residents feel abandoned after string of explosions: We are a month on and all we have is a camera
Residents of the Osdorp neighborhood in Amsterdam recently met with municipal officials to express their frustration regarding a series of recent explosions and youth-related unrest. Many community me...
Lizzy (33) diagnosed with Parkinson's shortly after her birthday: ‘I can find so little about people like me’
At the age of 33, Lizzy Bergwerff was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease shortly after experiencing a temporary loss of strength in the right side of her body. As one of the youngest patients to recei...