Dutch News in English

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

VPRO fundraiser Iris Soeurt’s Amsterdam: ‘I’d love to go to the RoXY with my 20-year-old self’
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VPRO fundraiser Iris Soeurt’s Amsterdam: ‘I’d love to go to the RoXY with my 20-year-old self’

Residents have complained for years about Pieter Calandlaan, where a 13-year-old boy was killed Saturday: ‘The manosphere rules the road here’
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Residents have complained for years about Pieter Calandlaan, where a 13-year-old boy was killed Saturday: ‘The manosphere rules the road here’

From strawberry jam to lip balm: how expensive oil is driving up prices in every household
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From strawberry jam to lip balm: how expensive oil is driving up prices in every household

The ongoing conflict between Iran and the U.S. is driving up oil prices, which will result in higher costs for various household items like jam, shampoo, and printer ink. Experts warn that consumers c...

Cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten was left for dead in Rio before becoming a four-time world champion: ‘Elite sport is far from always fun’
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Cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten was left for dead in Rio before becoming a four-time world champion: ‘Elite sport is far from always fun’

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These are the 8 best series to stream right now

Trump wants Iran deal only on his own terms
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Trump wants Iran deal only on his own terms

U.S. President Donald Trump will only sign a new nuclear agreement with Iran if his specific "red lines" are met, according to a White House official. This announcement on Friday highlights the admini...

Motorcycle completely burnt out on N200 near Halfweg
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Motorcycle completely burnt out on N200 near Halfweg

A motorcycle caught fire and was completely destroyed on the N200 near Halfweg on Friday evening. The incident occurred at the traffic lights near the Dubbele Buurt on the road heading toward Haarlem.

Scenario where Moerdijk remains more prominently in focus
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Scenario where Moerdijk remains more prominently in focus

The Dutch cabinet is increasingly considering a scenario where the village of Moerdijk is preserved by opting for a smaller expansion of the local port and industrial cluster. State Secretary Jo-Annes...

US judge: Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center
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US judge: Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center

A U.S. judge ruled that Donald Trump’s name was improperly added to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The court determined that the name of the national cultural center cannot be changed withou...

Jesper de Jong records biggest win of his career at Roland Garros
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Jesper de Jong records biggest win of his career at Roland Garros

Jesper de Jong achieved the biggest victory of his tennis career by defeating world number fifteen Karen Khachanov in five sets at Roland Garros. The win marks a significant milestone for the Hoofddor...

Residents bewildered after fences installed on Borneokade jetty: "This is so incredibly stupid"
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Residents bewildered after fences installed on Borneokade jetty: "This is so incredibly stupid"

The Amsterdam municipality has installed fences on a popular jetty at Borneokade to curb swimming access following a Council of State ruling to reduce nuisance for nearby houseboat owners. While local...

No handshakes for FvD members: professor warns public rejection backfires
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No handshakes for FvD members: professor warns public rejection backfires

Political representatives from the Forum for Democracy (FvD) party are facing social exclusion and boycotts in various Dutch municipal councils, such as those in Rotterdam and Nijmegen. Experts warn t...

Video | John Travolta stands out with new look: a new beret for every red carpet
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Video | John Travolta stands out with new look: a new beret for every red carpet

Summer ice rink next to Olympic Stadium: ‘Nature says there is an incredible amount of energy now, go do something with it’
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Summer ice rink next to Olympic Stadium: ‘Nature says there is an incredible amount of energy now, go do something with it’

Review: What if penises became the center and target of a beauty industry gone out of control?
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Review: What if penises became the center and target of a beauty industry gone out of control?

Review: Zest for life proves to be Kylie Minogue's superpower in infectious documentary
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Review: Zest for life proves to be Kylie Minogue's superpower in infectious documentary

Buko Cup raises 53,500 euros for road safety
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Buko Cup raises 53,500 euros for road safety

The BUKO Cup tournament held at the BUKO Stadium in Velsen-Zuid raised 53,500 euros for road safety on Thursday. The proceeds from the event will be donated to charity to support traffic safety initia...

Housing Alderman Van Weyenberg: New coalition must provide more funding or adjust ambitions
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Housing Alderman Van Weyenberg: New coalition must provide more funding or adjust ambitions

Amsterdam's Housing Alderman Steven van Weyenberg has warned that the city's depleted housing fund requires the incoming coalition to either increase municipal funding or adjust housing targets. He em...

Hamdija Draganovic survived multiple concentration camps before arriving at the Ripperda Barracks: ‘In the Netherlands you have to move on with your life, you have no choice’
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Hamdija Draganovic survived multiple concentration camps before arriving at the Ripperda Barracks: ‘In the Netherlands you have to move on with your life, you have no choice’

Hamdija Draganovic, a survivor of several concentration camps, recounts his journey of fleeing Bosnia in the 1990s and rebuilding his life in the Netherlands. After initially staying at the Ripperdaka...

New train between Amsterdam and Paris, journey via Ghent takes seven hours
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New train between Amsterdam and Paris, journey via Ghent takes seven hours

A new train connection between Amsterdam and Paris has been launched, offering a journey time of approximately seven hours. The service travels via Ghent rather than Brussels and includes stops at nin...