Dutch News in English

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

Explosion at restaurant on Dijkgraafplein
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Explosion at restaurant on Dijkgraafplein

An explosion occurred at a restaurant on Dijkgraafplein in Amsterdam early this morning, causing significant damage to the storefront and the building's ground floor. No injuries were reported, and th...

Earliest grape harvest ever in Spain due to extreme heat, climate having an impact
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Earliest grape harvest ever in Spain due to extreme heat, climate having an impact

Vineyard workers in Catalonia, Spain, have begun the grape harvest as early as July 22 due to record-breaking summer heat. This marks the earliest start to the harvest in Spanish history, reflecting t...

Apartment building evacuated after fire in Noord, residents on the sidewalk in pajamas
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Apartment building evacuated after fire in Noord, residents on the sidewalk in pajamas

Mr. Michielsen occasionally smiled. Now I doubt its sincerity
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Mr. Michielsen occasionally smiled. Now I doubt its sincerity

Doctor Rutger experiences a difficult morning at his medical practice after receiving unexpected and troubling news regarding his patient, Mr. Michielsen. The doctor reflects on his past interactions ...

Rhine hits record low, river splitting threatens German inland shipping
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Rhine hits record low, river splitting threatens German inland shipping

The Rhine river has reached a record-low water level at the Dutch border, threatening navigation further downstream. This situation could have significant negative consequences for the inland shipping...

Province closes parts of N202 near Spaarndam and N203 in Krommenie for maintenance
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Province closes parts of N202 near Spaarndam and N203 in Krommenie for maintenance

The province will close parts of the N202 near Spaarndam and the N203 in Krommenie for maintenance work. The closures will be in effect from 8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 11, until 5:00 AM on Wednesday, ...

Fire in apartment building in Noord: large emergency service response
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Fire in apartment building in Noord: large emergency service response

A fire broke out in an apartment on the Schepenlaan in Amsterdam-Noord around 8:30 a.m. this morning. Emergency services have scaled up the response to a major fire, though the cause of the blaze rema...

White Lotus actress Aubrey Plaza and Chris Abbott welcome daughter
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White Lotus actress Aubrey Plaza and Chris Abbott welcome daughter

The White Lotus actress Aubrey Plaza and her partner Chris Abbott reportedly welcomed their first child, a daughter, in late July. Although American media outlets have reported the news, the actress h...

Dutch industry sees significant growth spurt driven by machine engineering
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Dutch industry sees significant growth spurt driven by machine engineering

The Dutch industrial sector experienced significant growth in June, with production increasing by 4.6 percent compared to the previous year. Data from the CBS indicates that this rise was primarily dr...

Harry Potter fans have power cable moved to protect Dobby's grave
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Harry Potter fans have power cable moved to protect Dobby's grave

Harry Potter fans successfully campaigned to change the route of a power cable between the United Kingdom and Ireland to prevent it from crossing the grave of the fictional house-elf Dobby. After hund...

Cooler weather ahead, followed by a return of tropical heat
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Cooler weather ahead, followed by a return of tropical heat

Zomergast Merel Pauw showed that doubt can be fucking sexy, according to presenter Janine Abbring
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Zomergast Merel Pauw showed that doubt can be fucking sexy, according to presenter Janine Abbring

The Odyssey is Nolan's most successful film with 1.1 billion dollars in revenue
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The Odyssey is Nolan's most successful film with 1.1 billion dollars in revenue

The film The Odyssey has become director Christopher Nolan's most successful movie to date, grossing $1.1 billion worldwide. It surpasses the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises, which previously held the...

GVB pilot with 1 instead of 2 ferry operators faces criticism: "Safety a major concern"
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GVB pilot with 1 instead of 2 ferry operators faces criticism: "Safety a major concern"

Public transport operator GVB is considering a trial to reduce the number of ferry operators from two to one per vessel to address persistent staff shortages. The plan has sparked strong criticism fro...

Tupac murder suspect in court: his own statements are key evidence
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Tupac murder suspect in court: his own statements are key evidence

Duane Keith Davis is appearing in court in Las Vegas nearly thirty years after the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Although Davis denies involvement, prosecutors are utilizing his own past statements a...

I cried almost every day, during or after work, without really knowing why
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I cried almost every day, during or after work, without really knowing why

Student Reza (16): ‘When I told my teacher I had to get my ribba, she looked at me as if I were speaking a secret language’
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Student Reza (16): ‘When I told my teacher I had to get my ribba, she looked at me as if I were speaking a secret language’

Why don't they use mystery guests to prevent the exploitation of sex workers, this window rental owner asks
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Why don't they use mystery guests to prevent the exploitation of sex workers, this window rental owner asks

Colourful Noord Festival celebrates the diversity of Amsterdam-Noord: ‘These types of connections are very important for the neighborhood’
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Colourful Noord Festival celebrates the diversity of Amsterdam-Noord: ‘These types of connections are very important for the neighborhood’

Thirty years after Lovers Rail, rail competition still struggles to take off
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Thirty years after Lovers Rail, rail competition still struggles to take off