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

Three years of filming in and around Naples captures the literal and figurative clouds over the city in the oppressive Below the Clouds
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Three years of filming in and around Naples captures the literal and figurative clouds over the city in the oppressive Below the Clouds

Filmmaker Laura Samani: ‘I was one of the boys myself’
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Filmmaker Laura Samani: ‘I was one of the boys myself’

The Dog Stars is a lackluster mix of violence and nostalgia that offers nothing new
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The Dog Stars is a lackluster mix of violence and nostalgia that offers nothing new

Hundreds of Beavers is a highly infectious DIY production, blending the early comedies of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton
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Hundreds of Beavers is a highly infectious DIY production, blending the early comedies of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton

Prince Harry and Meghan return to the United Kingdom today
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Prince Harry and Meghan return to the United Kingdom today

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are returning to the United Kingdom today with their children. The couple has been living in the United States since 2020 after Harry stepped back from his duties within...

France relaxes cheese rules due to lack of grass caused by drought
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France relaxes cheese rules due to lack of grass caused by drought

France is temporarily relaxing strict production regulations for traditional cheeses like Comté due to severe drought. Farmers are now permitted to feed their cows alternative fodder because insuffic...

Customs finds 30 kilos of cocaine hidden in excavator part
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Customs finds 30 kilos of cocaine hidden in excavator part

Customs officials at Schiphol Airport discovered over 30 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a heavy-duty excavator attachment arriving from Panama. Following a successful scan and detection by sniffer...

Person dies from West Nile virus contracted in the Netherlands
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Person dies from West Nile virus contracted in the Netherlands

War kept travelers away from Dubai, but air traffic is picking up again
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War kept travelers away from Dubai, but air traffic is picking up again

Dubai International Airport experienced a 31 percent drop in passenger numbers during the first half of the year due to the conflict between Israel and Iran. Traffic at the airport is now beginning to...

Inspectorate threatens fines for noisy night flights at Schiphol
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Inspectorate threatens fines for noisy night flights at Schiphol

NPO ombudsman receives twenty complaints about Hitler fragment on ON!
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NPO ombudsman receives twenty complaints about Hitler fragment on ON!

The NPO ombudsman has received twenty complaints regarding a broadcast by Ongehoord Nederland that featured a discussion about Adolf Hitler. Complainants are questioning whether the content of the seg...

Grand Prix Radio to become national sports station with well-known presenters
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Grand Prix Radio to become national sports station with well-known presenters

Grand Prix Radio will relaunch as GPR Sportradio this weekend, transitioning into a national sports station. The new channel will feature live sports coverage and news, hosted by prominent presenters ...

Camron Jones to play Tupac Shakur in Snoop Dogg biopic
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Camron Jones to play Tupac Shakur in Snoop Dogg biopic

American actor Camron Jones has been cast to play rapper Tupac Shakur in an upcoming biopic about Snoop Dogg. Jones is best known for his role in the Amazon Prime series Panic.

No conviction, but a criminal record for Remembrance Day activists: 'It is a Kafkaesque situation'
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No conviction, but a criminal record for Remembrance Day activists: 'It is a Kafkaesque situation'

63 reports of demolition, tree felling and traffic in Haarlem last week
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63 reports of demolition, tree felling and traffic in Haarlem last week

Last week, the municipality of Haarlem processed 63 permit applications regarding demolition, tree felling, and traffic issues. Residents are encouraged to review the list of applications to see how t...

Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from August 28 to 30
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Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from August 28 to 30

This weekend from August 28 to 30, Amsterdam offers a variety of activities including music festivals, second-hand markets, and boat trips. These events provide a vibrant farewell to the month of Augu...

Second-hand is the new new: how to sustainably switch up your wardrobe (and have fun doing it)
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Second-hand is the new new: how to sustainably switch up your wardrobe (and have fun doing it)

Throughout September and October, various activities are taking place across Amsterdam to encourage sustainable and conscious clothing habits. The initiative highlights how refreshing one's wardrobe t...

Heemstede selects location near Cruquiusbrug for new asylum seeker center
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Heemstede selects location near Cruquiusbrug for new asylum seeker center

The municipal executive of Heemstede has designated a field near the Cruquiusbrug as the preferred site for a temporary asylum seeker center. The facility is intended to house approximately 160 people...

Video | Douwe Bob honors the late Dolly Parton with a sensitive solo
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Video | Douwe Bob honors the late Dolly Parton with a sensitive solo

Fleur Agema COVID hearing: how does the PVV member reflect on the role of the House of Representatives?
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Fleur Agema COVID hearing: how does the PVV member reflect on the role of the House of Representatives?

Former PVV Member of Parliament Fleur Agema is testifying before the parliamentary inquiry commission regarding the role of the House of Representatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. The inquiry seeks...