Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
No new snack bars near schools? Amsterdam looks for legal ways to limit unhealthy food options
Amsterdam is attempting to legally restrict new unhealthy food outlets, especially near schools, by testing the boundaries of current environmental laws in court. The city hopes this pilot case will e...
Gas prices hit yearly high due to Gulf region shortage
European gas prices have hit their highest point since 2022 due to supply shortages following reduced imports from the Gulf region. This scarcity has forced Europe to compete with Asia for limited gas...
Choreographer Hofesh Shechter (51) is obsessed with group dynamics: ‘I don’t know if I’ll ever understand it’
Internationally acclaimed choreographer Hofesh Shechter discusses his fascination with group dynamics and his latest work, Tunnel Vision. The 51-year-old creator emphasizes that he prefers to avoid ov...
Only one DJ plays every night at pool and vinyl bar Spin: ‘We ask them to play as if they are in their own living room’
Spin is a spacious pool and vinyl bar in Amsterdam that features a unique atmosphere where one DJ curates the music each night. Patrons can enjoy playing billiards while eating food like karaage and s...
Akram K. (23) recruited teenager for yet another attack on a house in Amsterdam-East, prosecutor seeks 4 years (8 months suspended)
Akram K. (23) faces a four-year prison sentence, with eight months suspended, for allegedly recruiting a 17-year-old to bomb a house in Amsterdam-Oost. The attack on July 3, 2025, was part of a larger...
Municipality to open its own healthy restaurant to combat excess of fast food outlets
The Amsterdam municipal government plans to open and then deny a permit for its own unhealthy restaurant to test legal limits regarding health-based zoning. By taking the matter to court, officials ai...
Mayor Halsema: explosions and nuisance in Nieuw-West are ‘top priority’, 30 youths identified
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has prioritized the investigation into twelve recent explosions in the Nieuw-West district. Authorities have identified thirty young individuals suspected of involvement ...
Empty shelves, saunas in the coolers: our essential services are vulnerable to cyber incidents
The grocery sector is increasingly facing cybersecurity threats, leading to incidents such as empty store shelves and malfunctioning cooling equipment. Experts warn that these vulnerabilities in essen...
Documentary about Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling and controversy over statements
A documentary about Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is scheduled for release in 2027, covering both her professional rise and the controversies surrounding her statements on transgender rights. While...
Concerns in Diemen over Amsterdam's cuts to homelessness services
The municipality of Diemen is urging Amsterdam to clarify its financial commitment to regional efforts against economic homelessness amid fears of budget cuts. Officials in Diemen worry that a reducti...
2026 Amsterdam Marathon edition
The Amsterdam Marathon is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 18, with tens of thousands of runners expected to participate. The competition will be broadcast live on NH starting at 8:50 AM, wi...
NPO receives urgent letter from employees: 'Eurovision participation unacceptable'
NPO employees have sent a letter of protest against the broadcaster's decision to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest, citing moral concerns. Several broadcasting unions are also demanding clar...
Netherlands unprepared for large-scale wartime military transport: billions needed
The Dutch Court of Audit reports that the Netherlands lacks the infrastructure necessary for large-scale military transport, failing to meet several technical NATO requirements. Addressing these issue...
Ahold Delhaize sees no signs that personal data has been stolen
Ahold Delhaize is working to restore systems after a cyberattack caused widespread disruptions to its websites and distribution centers, though no evidence of data theft has been found. The Dutch gove...
Arson in changing room at Central Station and on train during Pride 2025 was planned, prosecution says
A suspect named A. has confessed to arson attacks on a train and at Amsterdam Centraal station during Pride 2025, incidents prosecutors argue were motivated by terrorism. While the defense claims the ...
Cabinet warns against panic over Albert Heijn outage, but: ‘This affects daily life’
The Dutch government is working to ensure food security after a major cybersecurity incident at Albert Heijn caused supply disruptions and empty store shelves. Officials have promised to develop new c...
Banks launch alternative to Apple and Google Wallet: My Check
Dutch banks ABN Amro, ASN, and Rabobank have launched My Check, a new digital identity wallet designed to reduce dependence on American tech companies. The app allows users to securely store and selec...
Poetry on Rotterdam garbage trucks declared intangible heritage
Poetry verses displayed on Rotterdam garbage trucks have been officially designated as intangible cultural heritage. This long-term collaboration between Poetry International and local waste services ...
Trampoline controversy spreads from Amsterdam to Landsmeer: municipality to remove equipment without safety certification
Landsmeer is removing all trampolines from public areas that lack a safety certification to improve user protection and avoid legal liability. This policy change follows recent safety debates surround...
Customs processes far fewer individual packages following import duties, workload remains high
Dutch customs report a sharp decline in individual e-commerce parcels since the implementation of a 3-euro import levy, as retailers increasingly shift to bulk shipping. While this transition facilita...