Dutch News in English

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

Uganda closes border with Congo due to Ebola outbreak
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Uganda closes border with Congo due to Ebola outbreak

Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo to prevent the further spread of an Ebola outbreak. The decision follows reports of over 900 suspected cases and 220 deaths in Congo,...

Gerard Metselaar potential partner in new Bloemendaal coalition; Zelfstandig Bloemendaal and Liberaal Bloemendaal also still in the running
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Gerard Metselaar potential partner in new Bloemendaal coalition; Zelfstandig Bloemendaal and Liberaal Bloemendaal also still in the running

The VVD, D66, and CDA parties in Bloemendaal have reached a coalition agreement, allowing the existing governing alliance to continue. Independent councilor Gerard Metselaar and the groups Zelfstandig...

Almost 16,000 Amsterdam social housing units face mold issues, but fixing them is harder than expected
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Almost 16,000 Amsterdam social housing units face mold issues, but fixing them is harder than expected

At the Heemstede fair, you go back in time in many ways, except for one important respect
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At the Heemstede fair, you go back in time in many ways, except for one important respect

The annual Pentecost fair in Heemstede recently drew large crowds, particularly families with young children attracted by popular animated characters. While the event offers a nostalgic experience, it...

Heavy smoke at raging fire in Castricum
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Heavy smoke at raging fire in Castricum

A large fire broke out in a building in Castricum on Wednesday afternoon, producing significant amounts of smoke. Multiple fire department units responded to the scene to extinguish the blaze.

These are the three possible names for the neighborhood between Ouderkerk aan de Amstel and Duivendrecht
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These are the three possible names for the neighborhood between Ouderkerk aan de Amstel and Duivendrecht

Street art: look around you and find out what it means
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Street art: look around you and find out what it means

A website has been launched to provide information about public artworks found on the streets. It allows users to identify artists and understand the meanings behind various installations.

Israel orders evacuation of south Lebanese city Tyre
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Israel orders evacuation of south Lebanese city Tyre

The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of the South Lebanese city of Tyre and its surrounding areas on Wednesday. A spokesperson for the military announced that the order precedes planned str...

D66 nominates Ivor Balke as new candidate alderman
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D66 nominates Ivor Balke as new candidate alderman

D66 has nominated Ivor Balke as the new candidate for alderman in Castricum, replacing Erik Hordijk who withdrew from the position a month ago. The local coalition, consisting of Lokaal Vitaal, VVD, a...

Disappeared: FC Schalkwijk had to make way for housing
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Disappeared: FC Schalkwijk had to make way for housing

FC Schalkwijk was a sports club that merged in 1992 to make room for new housing developments. This article is part of a series highlighting defunct sports organizations and historical sporting events...

DDoS attacks on Vodafone repeatedly disrupt Velsen telephone services
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DDoS attacks on Vodafone repeatedly disrupt Velsen telephone services

The municipality of Velsen has experienced seven telephone service outages in five months due to repeated DDoS attacks on its provider, Vodafone. The longest outage lasted over 25 days, leaving the mu...

Three people assaulted at Little Beach IJmuiden aan Zee; police seek five suspects
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Three people assaulted at Little Beach IJmuiden aan Zee; police seek five suspects

Three people were assaulted on the Kleine Strand in IJmuiden aan Zee on Tuesday evening. Police are currently searching for a group of five suspects involved in the incident.

Permit process for Ye concerts in Arnhem still ongoing
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Permit process for Ye concerts in Arnhem still ongoing

The municipality of Arnhem is currently processing the permit applications for two upcoming concerts by American rapper Ye. The performances are scheduled to take place at the GelreDome on June 6 and ...

Koos Breukel photographs visual artist Sarah Pichlkostner
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Koos Breukel photographs visual artist Sarah Pichlkostner

Discover the flavors and culture of Thailand at Amazing Thailand Fest
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Discover the flavors and culture of Thailand at Amazing Thailand Fest

Ronald Koeman on dropping Kees Smit: He is a different type of midfielder than Jerdy Schouten
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Ronald Koeman on dropping Kees Smit: He is a different type of midfielder than Jerdy Schouten

Netherlands national coach Ronald Koeman has excluded 20-year-old midfielder Kees Smit from the World Cup squad. Koeman opted for experienced players Marten de Roon and Mats Wieffer, citing their spec...

Limousines queue in Wijk aan Zee for Castor College graduation party. ‘Old cars have a certain charm’
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Limousines queue in Wijk aan Zee for Castor College graduation party. ‘Old cars have a certain charm’

Approximately 170 students from Castor College celebrated their graduation gala at Hotel Het Hoge Duin in Wijk aan Zee. The event featured a parade of luxury vehicles, including limousines and classic...

1,500 rubber ducks race for charity in Heemskerk, tickets on sale at local Rotary Club
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1,500 rubber ducks race for charity in Heemskerk, tickets on sale at local Rotary Club

The Rotary Club Heemskerk-Uitgeest is hosting a charity rubber duck race on May 31, where 1,500 ducks will be propelled through Heemskerk's municipal pond by the local fire department. Participants ca...

Energy displays often lead to lower consumption, but not for everyone
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Energy displays often lead to lower consumption, but not for everyone

Research from Tilburg University indicates that energy displays providing real-time data help households reduce their gas and electricity consumption on average. However, some residents prioritize per...

Traditional treats for birth of three baby storks in Elswout: 'Some ask if I’ve become a grandfather'
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Traditional treats for birth of three baby storks in Elswout: 'Some ask if I’ve become a grandfather'

Three stork chicks have recently hatched in a nest at the Elswout estate near Haarlem. Local resident George is celebrating the birds' arrival by offering traditional Dutch snacks to passersby while o...