Dutch News in English

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

Actor Cees Geel laid to rest: 'Intimate and loving farewell'
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Actor Cees Geel laid to rest: 'Intimate and loving farewell'

Dutch actor Cees Geel has been laid to rest in a private ceremony following his death at the age of 61. He passed away last week due to a cardiac arrest.

22 hours cramped on a plane is the future, but is it healthy?
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22 hours cramped on a plane is the future, but is it healthy?

Qantas is preparing to launch Project Sunrise, a non-stop 22-hour flight between London and the east coast of Australia. While a technological milestone, health experts warn that such long-duration fl...

Persistent fugitive (24) walks ‘very calmly’ after wild chase: fit officers catch him anyway
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Persistent fugitive (24) walks ‘very calmly’ after wild chase: fit officers catch him anyway

A 24-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested in Haarlem on Wednesday evening following a high-speed police chase that involved a helicopter and a damaged utility pole. After abandoning his vehicle, t...

The Beach Boys need rest and temporarily interrupt their tour
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The Beach Boys need rest and temporarily interrupt their tour

The Beach Boys have cancelled several upcoming concerts in the United States due to a need for rest. The American band plans to resume their tour in September.

Suspect in disruption of pro-Israel demonstration acquitted, public prosecution to appeal
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Suspect in disruption of pro-Israel demonstration acquitted, public prosecution to appeal

Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (July 24-26)
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Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (July 24-26)

This article provides a curated list of activities and events happening in Haarlem during the weekend of July 24-26. It aims to help residents and visitors enjoy their summer weekend with various loca...

Tragicomedy 'The Winner Takes It All' brings a bit of Hollywood to the Parade
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Tragicomedy 'The Winner Takes It All' brings a bit of Hollywood to the Parade

Drama series The Morning Show ends after five seasons
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Drama series The Morning Show ends after five seasons

The Apple TV+ drama series The Morning Show is set to conclude after its fifth season. The final season, starring Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, is expected to premiere next year.

Does children's hair grow back thicker after a haircut? Expert answers
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Does children's hair grow back thicker after a haircut? Expert answers

Parents often wonder if a child's hair grows back thicker after their first haircut. This article examines the facts behind this common belief to determine if there is any truth to the claim.

Eloy Moreno's young adult novel Invisible about bullying is not an easy emotional rollercoaster
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Eloy Moreno's young adult novel Invisible about bullying is not an easy emotional rollercoaster

Contemporary world leaders resonate in the compelling monologues of Nobel laureate Krasznahorkai
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Contemporary world leaders resonate in the compelling monologues of Nobel laureate Krasznahorkai

Gissing was an unadulterated misogynist, but he lived over a century ago. What is Meijsing's excuse?
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Gissing was an unadulterated misogynist, but he lived over a century ago. What is Meijsing's excuse?

Graziëlla Hunsel Rivero and Nicolas Aquaa have one message in De Zwoele Stad: Southeast is the place to be
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Graziëlla Hunsel Rivero and Nicolas Aquaa have one message in De Zwoele Stad: Southeast is the place to be

The talk show De Zwoele Stad features guests Graziëlla Hunsel Rivero and Nicolas Aquaa discussing the cultural growth and vibrancy of Amsterdam Zuidoost. The program highlights the area's development...

Live: Conference League | FK Vojvodina - Ajax: Blind, Wijndal and Gloukh start
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Live: Conference League | FK Vojvodina - Ajax: Blind, Wijndal and Gloukh start

After Belgium, Dutch reporting center also finds no discrimination by Sophie Straat
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After Belgium, Dutch reporting center also finds no discrimination by Sophie Straat

The Dutch anti-discrimination hotline Discriminatie.nl has concluded that comments made by Sophie Straat at the Best Kept Secret festival do not constitute discrimination based on race or gender. The ...

Ajax kicks off the new season in Serbia
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Ajax kicks off the new season in Serbia

Ajax officially begins its 2026-2027 season today with a UEFA Conference League second qualifying round match against FK Vojvodina in Serbia. This match marks the debut of new head coach Míchel Sánc...

AEX closes significantly lower, oil prices surge due to war with Iran
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AEX closes significantly lower, oil prices surge due to war with Iran

The AEX index closed significantly lower on Thursday amid a broader negative sentiment across European stock markets. Investors reacted to rising oil prices driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middl...

For the first time in twenty years we are getting new euro banknotes, these are the designs we can choose from
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For the first time in twenty years we are getting new euro banknotes, these are the designs we can choose from

The European Central Bank has unveiled new design options for upcoming euro banknotes, marking the first major update in twenty years. European citizens are invited to participate in a public vote to ...

Guests at Sandevoerde campsite refuse to give up, won't 'make way for the rich'
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Guests at Sandevoerde campsite refuse to give up, won't 'make way for the rich'

Long-term guests at Camping Sandevoerde in Zandvoort are continuing their legal battle against the campsite owner to prevent the site from being redeveloped into luxury chalets. Meanwhile, a similar c...

Inner dikes near Durgerdam full of cracks: water board on patrol
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Inner dikes near Durgerdam full of cracks: water board on patrol

Due to a persistent precipitation deficit, the Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier is conducting extra inspections of peat dikes near Durgerdam to monitor drought-related cracks. While the curr...