Dutch News in English

Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

Referee boss crystal clear about controversial challenge in Ajax - PSV: 'The body is a weapon here, so it's a red card'
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Referee boss crystal clear about controversial challenge in Ajax - PSV: 'The body is a weapon here, so it's a red card'

The KNVB refereeing chief has officially stated that Ruben van Bommel should have received a red card for his challenge on Aaron Bouwman during the Ajax-PSV match. Despite the initial decision by the ...

Sofa fire in Buikslotermeer home, one injured
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Sofa fire in Buikslotermeer home, one injured

A fire sparked by a sofa in an Amsterdam-Noord residence left one person injured after they suffered smoke inhalation. Emergency crews transported the victim to the hospital, and an investigation into...

Woman receives unwanted tongue kiss during Amsterdam municipality team-building event: ‘I became so sick’
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Woman receives unwanted tongue kiss during Amsterdam municipality team-building event: ‘I became so sick’

An Amsterdam municipal employee suffered severe psychological trauma after being sexually assaulted by a colleague at a 2022 team-building event. Following a failed reintegration process and a lack of...

Three Dutch XR works in competition at Venice Immersive, the leading platform for immersive art
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Three Dutch XR works in competition at Venice Immersive, the leading platform for immersive art

Three Dutch XR projects have been selected for competition at the prestigious Venice Immersive festival, showcasing the Netherlands' prominent role in the global immersive art sector. The selected wor...

Traveling through Europe by train with a slight buzz appeals to Philip Freriks
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Traveling through Europe by train with a slight buzz appeals to Philip Freriks

Maarten van Rossem and Philip Freriks are embarking on a televised rail journey across Europe to discuss history, identity, and the state of the continent. The program highlights the duo's established...

Student debt grows due to high cost of living and may limit future mortgage options
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Student debt grows due to high cost of living and may limit future mortgage options

The cost of living for students in the Netherlands has risen significantly, resulting in higher debt levels as students struggle to cover daily expenses. This accumulated student debt is now posing a ...

Tap water in and around Elzenhagensingel possibly contaminated, Waternet issues boil water advisory
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Tap water in and around Elzenhagensingel possibly contaminated, Waternet issues boil water advisory

Waternet has issued a boil water advisory for residents in Amsterdam-Noord near Elzenhagensingel due to potential water contamination. Residents are instructed to boil all tap water for three minutes ...

Video | Roxy Dekker's voice suddenly sounds distorted during Ziggo Dome concert
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Video | Roxy Dekker's voice suddenly sounds distorted during Ziggo Dome concert

Singer Roxy Dekker encountered a technical issue where her voice sounded distorted during a recent series of four sold-out concerts at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. The 21-year-old performer's shows dr...

1992 book 'The Rainbow Fish' awarded Platinum Book status
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1992 book 'The Rainbow Fish' awarded Platinum Book status

Marcus Pfister's 1992 children's book The Rainbow Fish has achieved Platinum Book status in the Netherlands, currently reaching its fortieth printing. The author accepted the award in his hometown of ...

Police continue hunt for criminals after violent explosion in Overasselt: 26-year-old Belgian arrested in Amsterdam
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Police continue hunt for criminals after violent explosion in Overasselt: 26-year-old Belgian arrested in Amsterdam

A 26-year-old Belgian suspect has been arrested in Amsterdam following a fatal shooting in Overasselt that left a security guard dead and two officers wounded. Police have now taken 35 suspects into c...

Have you seen Mickey, Nipnoy or Candy? These five pets are missing in Haarlem
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Have you seen Mickey, Nipnoy or Candy? These five pets are missing in Haarlem

Five pets have gone missing in Haarlem over the past week. Local residents are being asked to help find the animals, including Mickey, Nipnoy, and Candy.

Bystanders overpower suspect after smash-and-grab at Haarlem jeweler
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Bystanders overpower suspect after smash-and-grab at Haarlem jeweler

A 52-year-old man was apprehended by bystanders after stealing jewelry from a shop on the Lepelstraat in Haarlem. Authorities are now searching for a potential second suspect who was seen fleeing the ...

Person injured in stabbing in city center, two arrests
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Person injured in stabbing in city center, two arrests

One person was injured and two individuals were arrested following a stabbing incident in the center of Amsterdam early this morning. Police are currently investigating the roles of five people involv...

One injured in stabbing in Amsterdam city center, two suspects arrested
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One injured in stabbing in Amsterdam city center, two suspects arrested

A stabbing incident occurred early Sunday morning at the Nieuwegrachtje in Amsterdam, resulting in one person being hospitalized. Police have arrested two suspects and are currently investigating the ...

Great deal! 3 surprisingly large homes in Amsterdam for 400,000 euros or less
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Great deal! 3 surprisingly large homes in Amsterdam for 400,000 euros or less

Three spacious apartments have been identified in Amsterdam priced at 400,000 euros or less, located in the Zuidoost, Noord, and Nieuw-West areas. These properties offer significant square footage and...

With or without whipped cream? 7 places for delicious apple pie in Haarlem
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With or without whipped cream? 7 places for delicious apple pie in Haarlem

Haarlem is home to a variety of cafes and restaurants known for serving delicious, traditional apple pie. This guide highlights seven local spots, ranging from cozy breakfast cafes to historical grand...

Charity run: Zandvoort circuit swaps Formula 1 cars for running shoes
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Charity run: Zandvoort circuit swaps Formula 1 cars for running shoes

Around one thousand participants are racing and walking around the Zandvoort circuit to raise funds for the PLN Foundation, an organization dedicated to researching a specific hereditary heart conditi...

Video | Brooklyn Beckham supports wife Nicola Peltz at Venice film awards
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Video | Brooklyn Beckham supports wife Nicola Peltz at Venice film awards

Brooklyn Beckham accompanied his wife, Nicola Peltz, to the Kinéo Awards ceremony held in Venice. The couple made a joint appearance at the film event.

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show wins seven Creative Arts Emmys
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Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show wins seven Creative Arts Emmys

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance won seven Creative Arts Emmy Awards for its production and artistic direction. The ceremony also honored the American version of the Dutch reality show The ...

The greenhouse | Farewell 1.5 degree goal, it is disheartening
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The greenhouse | Farewell 1.5 degree goal, it is disheartening

A new UN report confirms that the 1.5-degree Celsius climate goal is no longer reachable, with global warming projected to hit at least 1.8 degrees. While this news fosters disillusionment regarding i...