Dutch News in English

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

Four women accuse Jared Leto of sexual misconduct
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Four women accuse Jared Leto of sexual misconduct

Four women have accused actor and musician Jared Leto of sexual misconduct in a new BBC documentary titled 'Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret'. Some of the alleged incidents reportedly occurred whil...

17-year-old boy shot in Slotermeer, taken to hospital with severe leg injury
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17-year-old boy shot in Slotermeer, taken to hospital with severe leg injury

A 17-year-old boy was shot and sustained severe leg injuries in the Slotermeer neighborhood of Amsterdam during the night. Police are currently investigating the incident and seeking witnesses, as no ...

17-year-old boy shot on Geert Grootestraat in Nieuw-West
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17-year-old boy shot on Geert Grootestraat in Nieuw-West

More than half of cars sold will be electric next year
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More than half of cars sold will be electric next year

Economists at ING expect that more than half of all new cars sold in the Netherlands next year will be fully electric. This forecast highlights a significant shift in the automotive market towards ele...

Heat of 32 degrees returns Wednesday, sunny and dry during Canal Parade
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Heat of 32 degrees returns Wednesday, sunny and dry during Canal Parade

Working as a reservist during office hours: it's possible at more and more companies
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Working as a reservist during office hours: it's possible at more and more companies

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has signed covenants with 57 organizations, up from 12 two years ago, to encourage employees to serve as military reservists during working hours. These companies are com...

Tip for those staying home: try slow TV with We zijn er Bijna! for an instant relaxed holiday feeling
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Tip for those staying home: try slow TV with We zijn er Bijna! for an instant relaxed holiday feeling

Eminem auctions over one hundred pairs of sneakers for charity
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Eminem auctions over one hundred pairs of sneakers for charity

Rapper Eminem is auctioning over a hundred pairs of his personal sneakers to raise funds for his Marshall Mathers Foundation. The proceeds will support vulnerable youth living in Detroit and the surro...

Multiple cars burn out, including luxury sports car
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Multiple cars burn out, including luxury sports car

Multiple cars were destroyed by fire during the night in the Dutch towns of Hoorn, Zaandam, and Haarlem. Authorities are investigating the incidents, including a potential case of arson in Zaandam and...

Their family arrived 75 years ago, now there is an exhibition about Moluccan Amsterdammers
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Their family arrived 75 years ago, now there is an exhibition about Moluccan Amsterdammers

The outdoor exhibition 'Samangat! Moluks in Amsterdam' opened on July 30 at the Kop van Java to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the arrival of Moluccan families in the Netherlands. Featuring 31 po...

Brewers sell less alcoholic beer, while non-alcoholic beer grows rapidly
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Brewers sell less alcoholic beer, while non-alcoholic beer grows rapidly

Dutch consumers are purchasing less beer containing alcohol as the trend toward non-alcoholic alternatives grows. The shift indicates that drinking alcohol-free beer is becoming increasingly common ac...

Illustrator Debbie Tea is Het Parool's 'Image Maker': 'I suddenly thought: maybe I'm actually a writer who happens to draw'
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Illustrator Debbie Tea is Het Parool's 'Image Maker': 'I suddenly thought: maybe I'm actually a writer who happens to draw'

Sand between your toes and the sun on your face: these are the best city beaches in Amsterdam
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Sand between your toes and the sun on your face: these are the best city beaches in Amsterdam

Evan Rachel Wood disappointed not to be asked for Practical Magic sequel
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Evan Rachel Wood disappointed not to be asked for Practical Magic sequel

Actress Evan Rachel Wood expressed disappointment that she was not asked to reprise her role for the sequel to the film Practical Magic. Wood played the daughter of Sandra Bullock's character in the o...

Pressure on maternity care even greater during summer months: 'Quality care no longer possible'
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Pressure on maternity care even greater during summer months: 'Quality care no longer possible'

Maternity care in the Netherlands is facing increased pressure during the summer months due to long-standing staffing shortages. This issue is being felt nationwide, with some healthcare providers in ...

Guests locked themselves out of her boat in De Pijp, so Michèle Bolscher dove into the canal to let them in
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Guests locked themselves out of her boat in De Pijp, so Michèle Bolscher dove into the canal to let them in

Tech hubs Amsterdam and Eindhoven must collaborate to remain digitally sovereign from the US and China
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Tech hubs Amsterdam and Eindhoven must collaborate to remain digitally sovereign from the US and China

Poet Asmae Amaddaou (24) introduces poetry lovers to new worlds: ‘I want people who look like me to be cherished’
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Poet Asmae Amaddaou (24) introduces poetry lovers to new worlds: ‘I want people who look like me to be cherished’

5 kids' hairdressers in Amsterdam
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5 kids' hairdressers in Amsterdam

Tile mosaics with 'un-Dutch sunniness' compensate for the grey concrete of the VU building
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Tile mosaics with 'un-Dutch sunniness' compensate for the grey concrete of the VU building