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

Tackling drug violence central to Colombia's presidential elections
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Tackling drug violence central to Colombia's presidential elections

Presidential elections have begun in Colombia, with polling stations now open across the country. The candidates are primarily distinguished by their differing strategies for addressing the nation's o...

No animal abuser active in Velserbroek: Swan decapitated by stone marten
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No animal abuser active in Velserbroek: Swan decapitated by stone marten

An investigation into a decapitated swan found near a playground in Velserbroek has concluded that a stone marten was responsible for the animal's death. The findings dismiss earlier concerns that a h...

Behind the scenes at the 406-year-old Van der Eng duck decoy
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Behind the scenes at the 406-year-old Van der Eng duck decoy

The 406-year-old Van der Eng duck decoy near Uitgeest is a secluded site featuring a central pond surrounded by reed screens to protect the birds. This historic facility provides a rare look at tradit...

Code yellow in Gelderland and Overijssel due to thunderstorms
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Code yellow in Gelderland and Overijssel due to thunderstorms

The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel due to incoming thunderstorms. The weather institute warns that these storms may be accompanied by loca...

Rod Stewart cancels Las Vegas concerts due to sinus infection
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Rod Stewart cancels Las Vegas concerts due to sinus infection

81-year-old singer Rod Stewart has canceled two scheduled concerts in Las Vegas due to a sinus infection. On the advice of his doctors, he is taking a period of rest to recover from the illness.

'We have so much fun in the team': Coach Peter van Dalen sees fun as the secret behind Sparks Haarlem's success
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'We have so much fun in the team': Coach Peter van Dalen sees fun as the secret behind Sparks Haarlem's success

Sparks Haarlem's women's softball team continued their winning streak with two victories against Onze Gezellen on Saturday. Coach Peter van Dalen attributes the team's recent success to the positive a...

Crooked big toe and foot bump: How hallux valgus develops and what can be done about it
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Crooked big toe and foot bump: How hallux valgus develops and what can be done about it

Hallux valgus is a foot deformity where the big toe tilts inward, often resulting in a painful bump and difficulty wearing shoes. The article explains how this condition develops and outlines various ...

Four suspects arrested red-handed after business burglary in Vijfhuizen
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Four suspects arrested red-handed after business burglary in Vijfhuizen

Four suspects were caught red-handed and arrested by police during a burglary at a business on Hybrideweg in Vijfhuizen on the night of May 31. The same premises had been targeted by burglars in a pre...

Bullet in the Butt: Poignant War Theater at Zandvoorts Museum
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Bullet in the Butt: Poignant War Theater at Zandvoorts Museum

The theater production 'Kogel in de Kont' will premiere at the Zandvoorts Museum on Thursday, June 26. The play explores themes of memory, guilt, and the impact of war on ordinary lives through an imm...

Hours in line for a ticket to Madonna, Prince or David Bowie
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Hours in line for a ticket to Madonna, Prince or David Bowie

The article reflects on the nostalgic experience of waiting in long lines at VVV offices to buy concert tickets for legendary artists like Madonna, Prince, and David Bowie. It contrasts this physical,...

Coen Verbraak talks to friends of Clairy Polak about her rich life and lonely death: ‘Dammit Polak, that you’re doing all this on your own’
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Coen Verbraak talks to friends of Clairy Polak about her rich life and lonely death: ‘Dammit Polak, that you’re doing all this on your own’

Lebanon reports deaths and injuries from Israeli airstrikes
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Lebanon reports deaths and injuries from Israeli airstrikes

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least eleven people and injured twelve hospital staff members, according to the Lebanese news agency NNA. The casualties occurred during attacks t...

Haarlem's Oranjestraat still waiting for World Cup fever: "It's not happening yet"
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Haarlem's Oranjestraat still waiting for World Cup fever: "It's not happening yet"

Residents of Oranjestraat in Haarlem report a lack of World Cup fever and traditional orange decorations just two weeks before the tournament begins. While the neighborhood was historically known for ...

BSM unable to continue winning streak. Bennebroekers out of playoffs after one round despite early lead. 'They were just a bit better than us'
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BSM unable to continue winning streak. Bennebroekers out of playoffs after one round despite early lead. 'They were just a bit better than us'

BSM was eliminated from the playoffs after a 4-2 defeat against De Dijk in Amsterdam-Noord. Despite holding a 2-0 lead early in the match, the Bennebroek-based team could not maintain their advantage ...

Change of director at Cultuurhuis Heemskerk. 'Lowering barriers so everyone can enjoy culture'
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Change of director at Cultuurhuis Heemskerk. 'Lowering barriers so everyone can enjoy culture'

After ten years in the role, Director Mirjam du Cloo is departing from Stichting Cultuurhuis Heemskerk. She will be succeeded by Lisa Kraak, who aims to continue the organization's mission of making c...

Police: Threats after report of violence during Zeist arrest
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Police: Threats after report of violence during Zeist arrest

Dutch police have disabled comments on their social media posts regarding a recent arrest in Zeist after receiving a wave of threats and insults. A spokesperson stated that while criticism and dialogu...

Heemskerk council demands action on skatepark after nuisance and threats: 'This cannot continue'
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Heemskerk council demands action on skatepark after nuisance and threats: 'This cannot continue'

The Heemskerk municipal council has unanimously submitted a motion demanding urgent safety measures at a local skatepark and Cruyff Court following reports of nuisance and threats. The council is call...

More arrests and injuries in Paris football riots
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More arrests and injuries in Paris football riots

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced that 780 people were arrested following riots in Paris after the Champions League final won by PSG. The updated figure follows earlier reports of 400 ...

France calls for emergency UN Security Council meeting over Lebanon
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France calls for emergency UN Security Council meeting over Lebanon

France has requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to address the escalating conflict in Lebanon. The request follows Israel's announcement that its forces have advanced further into...

Several people unwell during marathon in Groningen
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Several people unwell during marathon in Groningen

Several people became unwell during the Groningen marathon on Sunday. The Groningen Safety Region reported the incidents, though no specific details regarding the causes or conditions were provided.