Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
A rich, savory blend of Eastern spices: the Snackspert is a fan of Kwalitaria’s kebab croquette
Poetic installation in Grote Kerk Alkmaar: 'Depending on the position of the sun, something appears or disappears'
Cindy closes coffee shop The Harbour, competition becomes too overwhelming
After nine years in business, Cindy Ruitenberg is closing her coffee shop, The Harbour, located in the IJmuiden harbor area. The shop will serve its final customers until 2:00 PM this Saturday.
Amsterdam tests self-driving cargo ship for the first time (but the captain remains responsible)
We all want to be seen, Gordon just a little more than the rest of us
These will be the uncomfortable corona questions for Hugo de Jonge
The Dutch government is making progress on addressing long-standing nitrogen emission issues despite farmer protests. Agriculture Minister Jaimi van Essen now faces the challenge of balancing these ne...
End of mortgage interest deduction hits those without wealth hardest: here is how it works
Starting in 2031, individuals without assets in box 3 will be most affected by the expiration of mortgage interest deduction. Under the new tax system effective from 2028, wealthier individuals will s...
KNVB files complaint over racist abuse against Oranje players
The KNVB has filed a formal complaint regarding racist comments made online against Dutch national team players following their elimination from the World Cup by Morocco. The football association anno...
Anouk considers quitting music: 'I've been running at a loss for years'
Dutch singer Anouk is considering retiring from the music industry after stating that her career has been operating at a loss for years. She announced on Instagram that she is currently recording what...
Next coronavirus hearings feature De Jonge, Keijzer and Maurice de Hond
Former Health Minister Hugo de Jonge, former State Secretary Mona Keijzer, and pollster Maurice de Hond will testify before the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee on coronavirus. The hearings focus...
Multiple witnesses threatened around corona hearings
Multiple witnesses summoned by the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee on COVID-19 have reported being physically and digitally threatened. Committee chair Daan de Kort condemned the behavior as una...
ANWB sees holiday traffic rush beginning
The ANWB reports that holiday traffic is building up across the Netherlands on Friday afternoon. By 3:30 PM, traffic congestion reached 744 kilometers on the roads.
4-year prison sentence for man who tied up victims during Southeast home invasion
A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a violent home invasion in Amsterdam Zuidoost that occurred in early 2026. During the robbery, the suspect and two accompli...
Youth detention for 17-year-old boy who supplied cobras for failed attack on De Pizzabakkers
The Achterklap Podcast | Rico Verhoeven is not getting married after all and Madonna on Grindr
Kickboxer Rico Verhoeven has announced his breakup with Naomy, while pop icon Madonna is actively seeking attention to stay in the spotlight. These developments are discussed in the latest episode of ...
Amsterdam frees up more vacant homes: from 1,300 to 1,836 in one year
Amsterdam made over 1,800 homes habitable again last year
In 2025, the city of Amsterdam successfully returned over 1,800 vacant or fraudulently occupied homes to the housing market. These efforts are part of the municipality's ongoing strategy to combat hou...
The Collection: the bicycle helmet is on the rise
Tripadvisor AI tool 'forgets' negative reviews and praises hotels as flawless
Research by the British consumer organization Which? has found that Tripadvisor's AI tool often excludes negative hotel reviews in its automated summaries. This leads to misleading descriptions, where...
Morocco, Curaçao and Mexico increasingly popular with Dutch tourists: ‘600 passengers per day’
While high costs are causing some Dutch residents to stay home this summer, many are choosing to travel abroad for their vacations. Spain remains the top destination, though countries such as Mexico, ...