Dutch News in English

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

Fighting waste in Amsterdam is like mopping while the tap is running – a tap we turned on ourselves
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Fighting waste in Amsterdam is like mopping while the tap is running – a tap we turned on ourselves

Reactions to Dolly Parton's death: 'A loss for millions'
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Reactions to Dolly Parton's death: 'A loss for millions'

American music icon Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80. Her death has prompted tributes from numerous figures in the music and media industries, including Paul McCartney, Oprah Winfrey, and...

Young people shop on weekends, the elderly on Fridays: this is what the Dutch payment rhythm looks like
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Young people shop on weekends, the elderly on Fridays: this is what the Dutch payment rhythm looks like

An analysis of millions of debit card transactions by ABN Amro reveals a predictable spending pattern among the Dutch population. The data highlights a distinct generational difference, with younger p...

Dolly Parton had no problem with it: ‘Of course I lip-synced’
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Dolly Parton had no problem with it: ‘Of course I lip-synced’

'Queen of country music' Dolly Parton was beloved by almost all Americans
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'Queen of country music' Dolly Parton was beloved by almost all Americans

Dolly Parton is recognized as one of the most influential musicians of her generation for popularizing country music worldwide. Her unique personality and iconic style helped her gain widespread admir...

Call: what are your memories of Dolly Parton?
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Call: what are your memories of Dolly Parton?

Roman candle or Chinese firecrackers at home? Where you can safely dispose of illegal fireworks without penalty
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Roman candle or Chinese firecrackers at home? Where you can safely dispose of illegal fireworks without penalty

The Dutch government is organizing a nationwide campaign allowing citizens to anonymously surrender illegal fireworks without fear of prosecution or fines. A temporary collection point will be availab...

Video | How Dolly Parton's family shared the news of her passing
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Video | How Dolly Parton's family shared the news of her passing

Dolly Parton has always been beloved by both conservative Americans and the queer community
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Dolly Parton has always been beloved by both conservative Americans and the queer community

Video | Dolly Parton passed away: watch footage from her life
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Video | Dolly Parton passed away: watch footage from her life

Singer Dolly Parton dies at 80
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Singer Dolly Parton dies at 80

DNB invests 500,000 euros in home of richest Black woman in 18th-century Suriname: 'Apologies are not enough'
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DNB invests 500,000 euros in home of richest Black woman in 18th-century Suriname: 'Apologies are not enough'

MPs urge ON! to be removed from NPO after Hitler segment
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MPs urge ON! to be removed from NPO after Hitler segment

It seemed like a date but ended in severe assault: up to 20 months in prison demanded
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It seemed like a date but ended in severe assault: up to 20 months in prison demanded

Prosecutors have demanded prison sentences of 18 and 20 months for two men accused of participating in a violent assault against a transgender woman at her home in Amsterdam in September 2024. The sus...

Did Mouad el K. shoot a man and lash out wildly, or is he a victim in a charade?
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Did Mouad el K. shoot a man and lash out wildly, or is he a victim in a charade?

Shopping during Formula 1: ringing cash registers in menswear, silence in lingerie
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Shopping during Formula 1: ringing cash registers in menswear, silence in lingerie

Local businesses in Zandvoort experienced varying levels of success during the final Formula 1 race weekend, with hospitality and souvenir retailers seeing increased sales while other niche shops stru...

ProRail: suction effect of train was not the cause of fatal accident at Bijlmer station
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ProRail: suction effect of train was not the cause of fatal accident at Bijlmer station

Canada imposes tariffs on billions of euros in US goods
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Canada imposes tariffs on billions of euros in US goods

Canada has announced import tariffs on American goods valued at approximately 17 billion euros in retaliation for duties imposed by the Trump administration on Canadian products. The measures target a...

Rain prevents further shipping issues to Rotterdam port
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Rain prevents further shipping issues to Rotterdam port

Recent rainfall in the Rhine basin has prevented further disruptions to shipping traffic bound for the Port of Rotterdam. However, the Port of Rotterdam Authority states that shipping conditions have ...

Met De Vlam In De Pijp singer Henk Wijngaard back home after heart surgery
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Met De Vlam In De Pijp singer Henk Wijngaard back home after heart surgery

Dutch singer Henk Wijngaard has returned home after undergoing heart surgery. The eighty-year-old artist, famous for his hit 'Met De Vlam In De Pijp', spent over two weeks in the hospital before being...