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Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Left-back Jetten leaves Jong Ajax for SC Cambuur
Eighteen-year-old left-back Lucas Jetten has left Ajax to sign a three-season contract with SC Cambuur. The young defender makes the move from Amsterdam as the Leeuwarden-based club prepares for its u...

US Embassy in Kyiv remains open after Russian call to leave
The United States embassy in Kyiv has announced it will remain open despite Russian warnings for foreigners and diplomats to evacuate the Ukrainian capital ahead of planned attacks. In a statement on ...

Netherlands extends Patriot mission in Poland by six months
The Dutch government has decided to extend the deployment of Patriot missile systems in Poland for up to six more months to secure a key logistics hub for aid to Ukraine. Other defense systems, includ...

No more banana boxes of second-hand comics at Haarlem Comic Days, but a critical look at the world: 'A drawing can really grab you'
The Haarlem Stripdagen festival on May 30 and 31 will focus on social narratives and graphic novels under the theme "Critical Looking." Moving beyond second-hand comic collecting, the event highlights...

Fatbike company La Souris receives 6.5 million from ING and targets international expansion
The fatbike retailer La Souris has received a 6.5 million euro investment from ING to support its international expansion plans. Currently operating branches in the Netherlands and Belgium, the compan...

Kallas: Don't fall into Russia's trap by naming EU envoy
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that the European Union should not fall into a Russian trap by naming a specific envoy for Ukraine-Russia negotiations at this stage. Speaking ahead of a...

Landlords also dumped rental homes en masse in the first quarter: 'The Netherlands is on the brink of a housing market collapse'
Landlords in the Netherlands continued to sell off rental properties in large numbers during the first quarter of the year. While this trend persists, the Kadaster predicts that the pace of these sale...
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Renewed concerns over Lokhorsterduin social housing: 'Are those prices correct?'
Political parties in Bloemendaal have raised concerns regarding the progress and high rental prices of planned social housing at Park Lokhorsterduin in Bennebroek. PRO Bloemendaal and Hart voor Bloeme...

Rianne Moerdijk takes up boxing. ‘You must be prepared to take a punch,’ says the IJmuiden native about her journey to the ring
Rianne Moerdijk from IJmuiden is preparing for the IJmond Business Boxing event held next week at Sporthal Zeewijk. Despite sustaining minor injuries during her intense training, she remains committed...

Trump again demands billions from American business newspaper
Former President Donald Trump is suing the Wall Street Journal for at least $10 billion in damages over its reporting. The lawsuit stems from the newspaper's coverage regarding Trump's past ties to se...

Deaths in Kenya boarding school fire
A fire in a dormitory at a Kenyan boarding school has resulted in the deaths of approximately 15 students. Local police report that an unknown number of others were also injured in the blaze.

Hamer wants better oversight of investigations into transgressive behavior
Mariëtte Hamer, the Dutch government commissioner for sexual misconduct, is calling for the creation of a new organization to oversee investigations into inappropriate behavior. She argues that curre...
Arno Dijkstra hat-trick leads HBC past Flevo Boys in first step toward promotion to the Third Division
Arno Dijkstra scored a hattrick to lead HBC to a 3-1 home victory over Flevo Boys in the first step of their promotion playoffs to the third division. The win provides a strong start for coach Jasper ...

Italians outraged over new electric Ferrari: 'Destroys legend'
Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric sports car, sparking outrage among some Italians and former company executives who fear the move undermines the brand's heritage. Critics argue that trans...

Hundreds of gold bars found in former CIA official's home
A former CIA official has been arrested after 303 gold bars, worth over $40 million, were discovered in his home. The official is accused of taking the gold from his workplace, according to reports fr...
Lisa Kraak new director of Cultuurhuis Heemskerk
Lisa Kraak has been appointed as the new director of Cultuurhuis Heemskerk, effective June 1st. She succeeds Mirjam du Cloo, who is stepping down after ten years to become the director of Hart Haarlem...

Bits of Freedom files complaint with regulator over period-tracking app
The privacy organization Bits of Freedom has filed a formal complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority against the period tracking app Flo. The group alleges that the app violates user privacy...

TikTok shopping coming soon, but Consumentenbond is critical
TikTok is launching TikTok Shop in the Netherlands on June 15, allowing users to purchase products directly through the app's videos. The Dutch Consumer Association (Consumentenbond) has expressed con...
End of war out of sight: oil prices rise again after new US and Iran attacks
Oil prices increased significantly on Thursday morning following new military attacks between the United States and Iran. These escalations, which included a strike on a U.S. airbase, have further dim...