Dutch News in English

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

How much water do data centers really guzzle? The numbers heighten irritation over 'shower-shaming campaign'
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How much water do data centers really guzzle? The numbers heighten irritation over 'shower-shaming campaign'

The Dutch government is urging citizens to save water due to ongoing drought and shortages, sparking criticism from people who believe the focus should instead be on the high water consumption of data...

Brad Pitt's youngest daughter also officially drops his last name
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Brad Pitt's youngest daughter also officially drops his last name

Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, the eighteen-year-old daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has filed a petition to officially remove her father's surname. She had already stopped using the name Pitt in publ...

Dubai tries to attract visitors with hundreds of euros in discounts
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Dubai tries to attract visitors with hundreds of euros in discounts

Dubai is offering significant discounts on hotels, transportation, and restaurants to attract visitors who are referred by local residents. However, the Netherlands currently advises citizens to only ...

New Ajax coach happy with Daley Blind: He has the hunger to keep playing
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New Ajax coach happy with Daley Blind: He has the hunger to keep playing

Ajax manager Míchel anticipates a challenging match against FK Vojvodina in the second qualifying round of the Conference League. The coach emphasized the need for his team to fight hard to secure a ...

Two cars heavily damaged after collision in Hoofddorp, one person injured
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Two cars heavily damaged after collision in Hoofddorp, one person injured

Two cars were heavily damaged in a collision this afternoon at the intersection of Van Heuven Goedhartlaan and Polarisavenue in Hoofddorp. One person was injured during the accident, which resulted in...

Ballroom is more than entertainment: leading artists in a safe haven
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Ballroom is more than entertainment: leading artists in a safe haven

A new exhibition at Imagine IC in Amsterdam Southeast highlights the artistry, history, and community aspects of the ballroom subculture. Through the work of four artists, the showcase explores the im...

Amsterdam judge blocks apartment rentals following HOA dispute: ‘Tourists have a different rhythm of life than permanent residents’
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Amsterdam judge blocks apartment rentals following HOA dispute: ‘Tourists have a different rhythm of life than permanent residents’

YouTube star MrBeast marries fiancée Thea Booysen
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YouTube star MrBeast marries fiancée Thea Booysen

American YouTube star MrBeast married his fiancée, Thea Booysen, last week. The wedding ceremony took place on billionaire Richard Branson's private island in the British Virgin Islands.

Asako Yuzuki writes cult hit about fat-shaming and sexism: Japanese women are expected to be as thin and small as possible
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Asako Yuzuki writes cult hit about fat-shaming and sexism: Japanese women are expected to be as thin and small as possible

Koos Breukel photographs theater maker, performer and visual artist Leendert Vooijce
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Koos Breukel photographs theater maker, performer and visual artist Leendert Vooijce

Woman who stalked radio DJ Fernando Halman receives 120 hours of community service and a restraining order
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Woman who stalked radio DJ Fernando Halman receives 120 hours of community service and a restraining order

A 39-year-old woman has been sentenced to 120 hours of community service and a three-month suspended prison sentence for stalking radio DJ Fernando Halman. In addition to the community service, the co...

Lizzo proud of Sports Illustrated cover: 'I never dared to dream it'
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Lizzo proud of Sports Illustrated cover: 'I never dared to dream it'

Singer Lizzo has expressed pride in being featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated. In an interview with the magazine, she stated that she never imagined someone with her body type would be chosen ...

Jon van Eerd anxious due to wildfire near French home: 'Suitcases are packed'
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Jon van Eerd anxious due to wildfire near French home: 'Suitcases are packed'

Dutch theater maker Jon van Eerd reported a frightening night after a large wildfire broke out near his home in France. Although he remains safe, he has packed his bags as a precautionary measure in c...

China threatens measures after France bans advertising for SHEIN and Temu
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China threatens measures after France bans advertising for SHEIN and Temu

China has expressed dissatisfaction with France's decision to ban advertisements for fast fashion retailers like SHEIN and Temu, labeling the move as trade protectionism disguised as environmental pol...

Eagles of the Republic exposes hypocrisy in Egypt: Lips cannot touch in films, but stars appear half-naked on the red carpet
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Eagles of the Republic exposes hypocrisy in Egypt: Lips cannot touch in films, but stars appear half-naked on the red carpet

In Des preuves d’amour, Alice Douard challenges traditional gender roles and questions motherhood: ‘This story is often shortchanged in films, if it is told at all’
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In Des preuves d’amour, Alice Douard challenges traditional gender roles and questions motherhood: ‘This story is often shortchanged in films, if it is told at all’

Polis review: many antics and anal sex jokes cannot mask a worthless story
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Polis review: many antics and anal sex jokes cannot mask a worthless story

Review Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die: rollercoaster ride with a man from the future just lasts too long
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Review Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die: rollercoaster ride with a man from the future just lasts too long

Review: Hokum is an escape room movie woven with a murder mystery, all presented with humor
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Review: Hokum is an escape room movie woven with a murder mystery, all presented with humor

In Fireworks, an endearing teenage romance is surrounded by shame and violence
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In Fireworks, an endearing teenage romance is surrounded by shame and violence