Dutch News in English

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

Mr. Wiegers doesn't have long left, but has one final wish: to see his grandson in Australia
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Mr. Wiegers doesn't have long left, but has one final wish: to see his grandson in Australia

The article addresses the challenges doctors face when patients self-diagnose using the internet instead of seeking professional medical advice. It highlights that while technology lacks a personal to...

Explosion at Amsterdam's Zuidas claimed by same group as Jewish school attack
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Explosion at Amsterdam's Zuidas claimed by same group as Jewish school attack

An explosion occurred at the Atrium office complex on the Zuidas in Amsterdam, reportedly targeting the Bank of New York. The attack was claimed by Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyyah, the same group...

The Parool Bucket List: what every Amsterdammer must do in the city once
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The Parool Bucket List: what every Amsterdammer must do in the city once

Explosion at Atrium building in Zuidas, police investigating tweet with video footage of the incident
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Explosion at Atrium building in Zuidas, police investigating tweet with video footage of the incident

State Secretary Bertram: municipalities may set local rules for steel slag
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State Secretary Bertram: municipalities may set local rules for steel slag

State Secretary Annet Bertram clarified that Dutch municipalities are permitted to establish local regulations regarding the use of steel slag. This decision follows confusion regarding national polic...

UAE port suspends oil loading after new drone attack
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UAE port suspends oil loading after new drone attack

The port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates has suspended oil loading operations following a drone attack that caused a fire at its oil complex. While no injuries were reported, the measure was t...

Kallas: Strait of Hormuz must open quickly, possibly with Aspides
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Kallas: Strait of Hormuz must open quickly, possibly with Aspides

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is meeting with EU foreign ministers to discuss options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. One proposed strategy involves expanding the mandate of the European Uni...

Italy's UniCredit bids for Commerzbank against German opposition
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Italy's UniCredit bids for Commerzbank against German opposition

Italian bank UniCredit has officially submitted a 35 billion euro takeover bid for Germany's Commerzbank. The proposal faces opposition from German authorities, making the success of the potential mer...

Behind the scenes at the elections: inside the polling station
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Behind the scenes at the elections: inside the polling station

Mika Tretmans provides an inside look at the operations and preparation of a polling station during elections. The article discusses the responsibilities of election workers and addresses whether comp...

Israel reports destruction of killed leader Khamenei's plane
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Israel reports destruction of killed leader Khamenei's plane

Israel claims to have destroyed an aircraft formerly used by the late Iranian leader Ali Khamenei and other high-ranking officials. The plane was reportedly utilized for both domestic and internationa...

Myanmar parliament reconvenes years after coup
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Myanmar parliament reconvenes years after coup

Myanmar's parliament has convened for its first regular session since the 2021 military coup. The assembly is now largely composed of allies of the military regime following controversial elections.

Amsterdam Tigers beat Utrecht Dragons to reach national title final
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Amsterdam Tigers beat Utrecht Dragons to reach national title final

The Amsterdam Tigers have advanced to the national ice hockey championship final after defeating the Utrecht Dragons 4-6 in the semi-final series. They will compete against the Nijmegen Devils in a be...

The Paralympics are no longer about pity, this is elite sport (and great television too)
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The Paralympics are no longer about pity, this is elite sport (and great television too)

The author reflects on their forty-year career at the Dutch broadcaster NOS, noting that disability sports like the Paralympics were historically overlooked in favor of other programming. Today, these...

Rabobank: More years of stagnation? That will put many farmers in trouble
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Rabobank: More years of stagnation? That will put many farmers in trouble

Rabobank has called on the new Dutch cabinet to quickly establish clear environmental goals for farmers to reach by 2030. The bank warns that prolonged political uncertainty is preventing farmers from...

Many business parks becoming too hot and wet during extreme weather: '10 degrees hotter'
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Many business parks becoming too hot and wet during extreme weather: '10 degrees hotter'

A new study reveals that business parks in the Netherlands are increasingly vulnerable to extreme heat and flooding due to a lack of greenery and excessive asphalt. These conditions, which can see tem...

Berendsen does not rule out Dutch deployment in the Strait of Hormuz
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Berendsen does not rule out Dutch deployment in the Strait of Hormuz

Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that the Netherlands has not ruled out participating in efforts to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking before an EU meeting in Brusse...

Conflict between local foundations over Tata Steel mass claim grows: petition against Frisse Wind signed nearly 700 times
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Conflict between local foundations over Tata Steel mass claim grows: petition against Frisse Wind signed nearly 700 times

Stichting IJmond IJzersterk has launched a petition against Stichting Frisse Wind, which has already gained nearly 700 signatures. The conflict stems from a 1.4 billion euro mass claim filed by Frisse...

Three young CDA members want to make Castricum more attractive for youth: 'Not just building, but also looking at the cement'
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Three young CDA members want to make Castricum more attractive for youth: 'Not just building, but also looking at the cement'

Three young CDA members from Castricum, Luc Damen, Ivo van Donselaar, and Sander Rustenburg, are campaigning in the upcoming municipal elections to make their town more appealing to youth. They repres...

35-year-old man arrested after burglary in Heemstede
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35-year-old man arrested after burglary in Heemstede

Police arrested a 35-year-old man early Monday morning following a burglary in a residential shed in Heemstede. The arrest took place around 3:20 AM on Van Slingelandtlaan.

Haarlem man (42) arrested after car ends up in water
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Haarlem man (42) arrested after car ends up in water

A 42-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested after his car crashed into the Ringvaart canal in Vijfhuizen on Friday night. Fire department divers rescued the driver from the vehicle, and he was later d...