Dutch News in English

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

Small chance ‘ghost bus stop’ in Badhoevedorp will be reopened despite protests
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Small chance ‘ghost bus stop’ in Badhoevedorp will be reopened despite protests

Local authorities in Haarlemmermeer have stated that the bus stop at Koekoekslaan in Badhoevedorp is unlikely to be put back into service. This decision follows local protests and political inquiries ...

Hungarian party in Amsterdam marks end of Orbán era
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Hungarian party in Amsterdam marks end of Orbán era

Hungarian residents in Amsterdam gathered to celebrate the election victory of opposition leader Péter Magyar, marking the end of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. Supporters expressed hope that the ne...

No known structural problems with damp and mold, says housing association Pré Wonen after council questions about resident complaints
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No known structural problems with damp and mold, says housing association Pré Wonen after council questions about resident complaints

Housing association Pré Wonen has dismissed claims of structural mold and moisture problems in postwar neighborhoods in Beverwijk, following inquiries from the local political party Vrij! Beverwijk. ...

'I almost started crying.' 'Dutch' Hungarians euphoric after election results
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'I almost started crying.' 'Dutch' Hungarians euphoric after election results

Hungarian staff at the Dutch Studies department of Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest expressed joy following opposition leader Péter Magyar's election victory over incumbent Viktor Orbán. The ...

Korfball player Jansen after Blauw-Wit relegation: This is my club and it hurts a lot
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Korfball player Jansen after Blauw-Wit relegation: This is my club and it hurts a lot

Blauw-Wit has been relegated from the Korfbal League following a 20-18 loss to DeetosSnel, ending their presence in the top tier of Dutch korfbal since 2005. The match also marked the retirement of cl...

Pressure mounts due to Germany, but additional excise duty cut seems far off
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Pressure mounts due to Germany, but additional excise duty cut seems far off

The Dutch government is currently resisting calls from gas station owners to lower fuel excise duties, despite recent tax cuts in neighboring Germany. While political pressure is mounting, the cabinet...

Milia not as harmless as they seem: ‘You must absolutely not squeeze them’
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Milia not as harmless as they seem: ‘You must absolutely not squeeze them’

Milia are small, white, hard bumps on the skin that are often mistaken for acne but require different care. Dermatologists advise against squeezing these bumps and explain the proper methods for their...

'We have lost ourselves'. Jolanda van der Heijden from Bloemendaal is silent for much of the day and recommends it to others
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'We have lost ourselves'. Jolanda van der Heijden from Bloemendaal is silent for much of the day and recommends it to others

Jolanda van der Heijden from Bloemendaal advocates for daily silence and mindfulness to help people reconnect with themselves amidst modern-day pressures. She provides silent walks, mindfulness traini...

Home batteries appeal to solar panel owners. Strong interest in Energiek Velsen meetings
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Home batteries appeal to solar panel owners. Strong interest in Energiek Velsen meetings

As feed-in compensation for solar power is set to diminish next year, interest in home battery storage has surged among residents in Velsen. Information sessions organized by the local group Energiek ...

Real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis demands rectification from Volt leader Broersen in court
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Real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis demands rectification from Volt leader Broersen in court

Real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis has taken Volt politician Juliet Broersen to court, demanding a rectification after she compared him to Andrew Tate during a city council debate. Melis argues the...

Real estate entrepreneur demands retraction from Amsterdam Volt leader in court
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Real estate entrepreneur demands retraction from Amsterdam Volt leader in court

Real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis has filed a lawsuit against Amsterdam Volt leader Juliet Broersen, demanding a rectification after she compared him to Andrew Tate during a city council debate. M...

Evelyn finally makes the front page
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Evelyn finally makes the front page

A woman named Evelyn has been featured on the front page of a newspaper with a photograph. Despite reaching this milestone, the reality of the situation is not what she had originally envisioned.

Vanessa (49) is finally free from bulimia after 25 years: ‘I ended every binge with a liter of ice cream and a can of whipped cream’
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Vanessa (49) is finally free from bulimia after 25 years: ‘I ended every binge with a liter of ice cream and a can of whipped cream’

Vanessa Aland, a 49-year-old from Beverwijk, has recovered from bulimia after a 25-year struggle and is now dedicated to helping others with the condition. The article highlights that approximately 22...

World's oldest gorilla celebrates 69th birthday in Berlin
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World's oldest gorilla celebrates 69th birthday in Berlin

Fatou, believed to be the world's oldest gorilla, celebrated her 69th birthday at the Berlin Zoo. This is an exceptional age for the species, which typically lives between 35 and 40 years in the wild.

Trump removes AI image of himself as Jesus after criticism
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Trump removes AI image of himself as Jesus after criticism

Donald Trump removed an AI-generated image depicting him as Jesus from his Truth Social account following widespread criticism. The former president had posted the controversial graphic on Sunday befo...

Iran warns of energy crisis escalation due to US blockade
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Iran warns of energy crisis escalation due to US blockade

The Iranian Ministry of Defense warned that the global energy crisis could escalate due to the U.S. blockade of seas surrounding Iran. A spokesperson stated that President Donald Trump's actions are f...

‘Bitter pill’ for Alderman Arianne de Wit searching for a new job. ‘Still had many plans for Heemstede’
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‘Bitter pill’ for Alderman Arianne de Wit searching for a new job. ‘Still had many plans for Heemstede’

Heemstede alderman Arianne de Wit will lose her job this summer due to coalition negotiations following the local elections. She expressed disappointment, noting that her departure is the result of po...

Electoral Council allows GL-PvdA to use name Progressive Netherlands
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Electoral Council allows GL-PvdA to use name Progressive Netherlands

The Dutch Electoral Council has approved the name "Progressief Nederland (PRO)" for the merged GroenLinks-PvdA party for future national and European elections. This official registration includes a n...

Pakistan: efforts for US-Iran agreement continue
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Pakistan: efforts for US-Iran agreement continue

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that efforts to facilitate an agreement between the United States and Iran are continuing following unsuccessful negotiations in Islamabad. In a telev...

Booking.com and Basic-Fit hacked; can we still trust companies with our data? 'A new arms race is coming'
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Booking.com and Basic-Fit hacked; can we still trust companies with our data? 'A new arms race is coming'

Booking.com and Basic-Fit have experienced data breaches that resulted in the leak of customer information to unauthorized third parties. The identity of the hackers remains unknown, and experts sugge...