Dutch News in English

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

Halsema on gun violence in Southeast: Neighborhood must break culture of silence
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Halsema on gun violence in Southeast: Neighborhood must break culture of silence

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has designated parts of the Zuidoost district as a high-risk security zone following a surge in firearm-related incidents this summer. She is urging local residents, pare...

You're never too old for parties and festivals, according to these over-40s: 'I party without alcohol or drugs now'
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You're never too old for parties and festivals, according to these over-40s: 'I party without alcohol or drugs now'

Connecting roads to A10 West and A10 North closed all weekend
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Connecting roads to A10 West and A10 North closed all weekend

Look back: how the first day of the final Zandvoort Grand Prix unfolded
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Look back: how the first day of the final Zandvoort Grand Prix unfolded

Thousands of race fans gathered at Circuit Zandvoort in the Netherlands to experience the final Formula 1 Grand Prix held at the location. Despite heavy rain, spectators attended the first day of the ...

Lowlands is not sold out, but you wouldn't know it at Antoon's show
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Lowlands is not sold out, but you wouldn't know it at Antoon's show

Despite the Lowlands festival in Biddinghuizen not selling out for the first time in years, the event remains well-attended. During the first afternoon, a large crowd gathered to watch rapper Antoon p...

Air quality improvements estimated to help Haarlem residents live 62 days longer
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Air quality improvements estimated to help Haarlem residents live 62 days longer

Air quality in the Netherlands is expected to improve in the coming years. As a result, residents of Haarlem aged 30 and older are estimated to live 62 days longer by 2030 compared to 2025.

Squatters must leave sold villa on the Amsteldijk within three days
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Squatters must leave sold villa on the Amsteldijk within three days

Four-year prison sentence and psychiatric treatment demanded for fatal stabbing of landlord over rent dispute
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Four-year prison sentence and psychiatric treatment demanded for fatal stabbing of landlord over rent dispute

The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a four-year prison sentence and compulsory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for a 31-year-old woman who stabbed her 77-year-old landlord to death in Amsterdam la...

A cream puff, a wisp of steam and a vulva: Ina van Zyl turns everyday objects into enigmatic paintings
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A cream puff, a wisp of steam and a vulva: Ina van Zyl turns everyday objects into enigmatic paintings

Tip: discover antique slot machines at the Automatenkabinet in Weesp
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Tip: discover antique slot machines at the Automatenkabinet in Weesp

Owner Jelle Zijlmans continues to offer visits by appointment to his collection of approximately 400 antique, functional slot machines in Weesp. Although the formal museum is closed, enthusiasts can s...

Single person with average income has only four homes to choose from in Amsterdam, including a 10-square-meter room
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Single person with average income has only four homes to choose from in Amsterdam, including a 10-square-meter room

For 5 euros you can get a surprisingly good gyros roll at Eethoek 10
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For 5 euros you can get a surprisingly good gyros roll at Eethoek 10

Artist Pip Greenaway (25) has no big family, so she cast her fantasy brother, aunts and uncles
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Artist Pip Greenaway (25) has no big family, so she cast her fantasy brother, aunts and uncles

Sex worker Alicia R. stabbed former landlord thirteen times after rent dispute: Public Prosecution Service demands prison sentence and TBS
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Sex worker Alicia R. stabbed former landlord thirteen times after rent dispute: Public Prosecution Service demands prison sentence and TBS

Fines and suspensions for Argentine players' misconduct at World Cup
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Fines and suspensions for Argentine players' misconduct at World Cup

Douwe Bob and his wife Anouk are expecting another child: 'February'
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Douwe Bob and his wife Anouk are expecting another child: 'February'

Singer Douwe Bob and his wife, Anouk, have announced that they are expecting another child in February. The couple shared the news of the upcoming addition to their family via social media.

Prince Harry and other claimants must pay Daily Mail 9 million
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Prince Harry and other claimants must pay Daily Mail 9 million

More arrests following shots fired at apartment complex in Almere
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More arrests following shots fired at apartment complex in Almere

Police have arrested three additional suspects following a shooting incident at a residential complex on the Serviëstraat in Almere. A total of five people have now been taken into custody in connect...

Nephew who played Michael Jackson wants abuse allegations included in second film
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Nephew who played Michael Jackson wants abuse allegations included in second film

Jaafar Jackson, who plays Michael Jackson in the biopic 'Michael', has expressed his desire for future films to address the sexual abuse allegations against the singer. These accusations were notably ...

Beach clubs prepare for final busy Grand Prix weekend
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Beach clubs prepare for final busy Grand Prix weekend

Beach pavilions in Zandvoort are preparing for a final busy weekend as the town hosts the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Despite rainy weather, businesses are staffing up and expecting a large influx of fans f...