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

Beverwijk Avondvierdaagse asks participants to come by bike
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Beverwijk Avondvierdaagse asks participants to come by bike

Organizers of the Avondvierdaagse Beverwijk, scheduled for June 2 to 5, are requesting that participants and supervisors arrive by bicycle. This measure is intended to address the limited availability...

All the scenarios: How Ajax can still avoid the play-offs this afternoon
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All the scenarios: How Ajax can still avoid the play-offs this afternoon

Ajax faces a decisive final matchday against Heerenveen, with multiple scenarios determining their European qualification status for next season. Depending on their own result and those of rivals FC T...

Time is running out for Olympia: Haarlem side soundly beaten and not yet safe
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Time is running out for Olympia: Haarlem side soundly beaten and not yet safe

Olympia Haarlem faces a critical situation after a 0-4 defeat against WV-HEDW, leaving them just two points ahead of Hillegom in the standings. The team must secure points in their upcoming match agai...

Malaysia discounts flight tickets due to Iran war fuel crisis
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Malaysia discounts flight tickets due to Iran war fuel crisis

Malaysia has allocated approximately 1.1 million to provide discounts on flight tickets to support its aviation sector. The initiative aims to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices resulting from ...

Philippines ask Supreme Court to arrest ex-police chief
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Philippines ask Supreme Court to arrest ex-police chief

The Philippines has asked its supreme court for permission to arrest former police chief Ronald Dela Rosa. This request follows an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) regar...

Funda gem: own a harbor crane in Amsterdam for 875,000 euros
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Funda gem: own a harbor crane in Amsterdam for 875,000 euros

A giant harbor crane on the KNSM-eiland in Amsterdam has been put up for sale on the housing platform Funda for 875,000 euros. The unique property offers a distinctive alternative to traditional resid...

Preparatory work during first Velsertraverse weekend closure: 'A lot happening in a small space'
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Preparatory work during first Velsertraverse weekend closure: 'A lot happening in a small space'

Preparatory work for the renovation of the Velsertraverse successfully began during its first weekend closure, involving tasks like moving signs and installing LED lighting. Project officials noted th...

The Greenhouse | Costs of CO2 emissions remain extremely unequally distributed
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The Greenhouse | Costs of CO2 emissions remain extremely unequally distributed

Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the impact of a new European CO2 tax in his weekly column. He argues that the levy will further increase the existing inequality in how carbon emission costs ar...

Stranded mudflat hikers rescued by lifeboats and helicopter
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Stranded mudflat hikers rescued by lifeboats and helicopter

A group of 32 mudflat hikers was rescued from the Wadden Sea near Ameland on Sunday morning using rescue boats and a helicopter. The emergency services intervened after the group encountered difficult...

Pieter Vermeulen Museum set to open in IJmuiden: ‘Want to take a greater social role and be more inclusive’
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Pieter Vermeulen Museum set to open in IJmuiden: ‘Want to take a greater social role and be more inclusive’

The Pieter Vermeulen Museum in IJmuiden is set to reopen in approximately four weeks following a renovation. Director Arjen Verkaik and a team of volunteers are currently finalizing the nature museum,...

Musician Danjil Tuhumena fought for his life, music helped him recover: ‘Stayed positive’
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Musician Danjil Tuhumena fought for his life, music helped him recover: ‘Stayed positive’

Musician Danjil Tuhumena, known for his appearances on "The Voice of Holland," recently shared his experience battling a life-threatening liver disease. He credits his recovery and positive mindset to...

Transition regret: Gundolf wanted to be a woman, regretted it and celebrates 'return' with baptism
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Transition regret: Gundolf wanted to be a woman, regretted it and celebrates 'return' with baptism

67-year-old Gundolf from Zandvoort celebrated his return to living as a man with a baptism ceremony after spending 35 years as a trans woman. He expressed regret over his gender reassignment surgery a...

Rick gives up plane seat for elderly lady and ends up in overbooked Dublin
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Rick gives up plane seat for elderly lady and ends up in overbooked Dublin

Rick gave up his seat to an elderly passenger on an overbooked flight, resulting in an unplanned extra night in Dublin. He is now seeking reimbursement for his hotel expenses after the airline refused...

WHO: Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is a global emergency
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WHO: Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is a global emergency

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Although the situation is serious, the ...

Russian governor: Deaths in drone attacks in Moscow region
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Russian governor: Deaths in drone attacks in Moscow region

Three people were killed during a large-scale drone attack on the Moscow region, according to statements from the local governor on Sunday. The official described the strike as a significant offensive...

Telstar and FC Volendam keep training ground gates closed, but 'spygate'? Not at all!
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Telstar and FC Volendam keep training ground gates closed, but 'spygate'? Not at all!

FC Volendam and Telstar have closed their training sessions to the public to ensure focus and tranquility ahead of their final relegation matches. FC Volendam coach Rick Kruys dismissed 'spygate' rumo...

Occupation of the Bloemenhove Clinic was half a century ago, but abortion is still a struggle: ‘I see the choice to become pregnant and not to be as two sides of the same coin’
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Occupation of the Bloemenhove Clinic was half a century ago, but abortion is still a struggle: ‘I see the choice to become pregnant and not to be as two sides of the same coin’

Sanne Thierens has published a book titled "De Bezetting" to mark the 50th anniversary of the activist occupation of the Bloemenhove clinic in Heemstede. The book details the historical struggle for r...

Bulgaria wins, but what’s next for the Eurovision Song Contest?
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Bulgaria wins, but what’s next for the Eurovision Song Contest?

Bulgaria's victory at the Eurovision Song Contest has provided the European Broadcasting Union with temporary relief from controversies surrounding a potential victory for Israel. Despite the win, the...

Tough times for small festivals: 'We really don't do this for profit'
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Tough times for small festivals: 'We really don't do this for profit'

Smaller festivals are currently facing financial hardships caused by rising operational costs and a trend of audiences delaying ticket purchases until the last minute. Organizers emphasize that these ...

The final Studio Voetbal: 'It shouldn't be a big retrospective show'
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The final Studio Voetbal: 'It shouldn't be a big retrospective show'

The long-running Dutch television program Studio Voetbal will air its final episode tonight on NPO 1 after 24 years and nearly a thousand broadcasts. Presenter Sjoerd van Ramshorst aims to maintain th...