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

Amsterdam supermarket goes viral: millions of views, but also lines and crowds
A supermarket in Amsterdam Nieuw-West has gained massive social media popularity, with promotional videos reaching millions of views and attracting thousands of followers. This online success has resu...

No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont shares Parkinson's diagnosis: 'Every day is a struggle'
No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont has announced on Instagram that he is living with a rare form of Parkinson's disease. The 58-year-old musician revealed that he began experiencing symptoms before the age...

Internet becoming more expensive as providers focus on higher speeds
KPN has removed its most affordable internet subscription for new customers while increasing the prices of its higher-speed plans. This move comes despite warnings from the Dutch regulator ACM regardi...
‘Censoring books in the US, land of the free, is absurd’: fear of long blacklist due to bill
Homeless and addicts make SDZ football club members feel unsafe

Booking.com hack: customer booking information accessed
Unauthorized third parties gained access to customer booking information at Booking.com, leading to a confirmed data breach. The company acknowledged the incident on Sunday evening after affected cust...

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Ferrets to tackle rat infestations: "It’s more animal-friendly than poison," but does it work?
Following a severe rat infestation that closed a business in Amsterdam-Oost, the political party Ja21 has proposed using ferrets as a natural and more humane alternative to poison for pest control. Wh...
Sonja Barend (1940-2026) was the queen of talk shows who always put her guests at ease first

She could 'tease and prod': this is what made Sonja Barend so unique
Dutch television icon Sonja Barend has passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneering talk show host. Former colleagues and industry peers praised her for her intelligence, shar...
The White House as a minefield for world leaders: the scenario Jetten wants to avoid
Dutch minister Rob Jetten is preparing for a high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump at the White House. Experts provide insights on navigating potentially uncomfortable diplomatic conversations and med...

Municipality of Velsen draws up plans for Schoonenberg, Velserbroek and Venusstraat to prevent disjointed development
The municipality of Velsen is advancing housing development plans for Venusstraat in IJmuiden and Grote Buitendijk in Velserbroek. A comprehensive plan for the Schoonenberg area in Velsen-Zuid, includ...

Is it 'ten thousand troops' or 10,000 soldiers? Or neither?
Readers Co Nanne and Engbert Vos have raised questions regarding the media's frequent use of the term "10,000 troops" in news reports. They suggest that terms like "soldiers" or "military personnel" m...

PvdD angry: Haarlem fails to protect nesting swans from stone-throwers. ‘Some sticks and chicken wire, how hard can it be?’
The Party for the Animals in Haarlem is criticising the city for failing to protect a swan's nest from youths throwing stones at the Zuider Buiten Spaarne. Alderman Robbert Berkhout stated that instal...

Astronauts after moon mission: Earth is a lifeboat in the universe
Following a moon mission, astronauts shared their perspectives on Earth, describing the planet as a 'lifeboat' within the vast universe. Their reflections emphasize the fragility and importance of pro...

Strong Ajax wins 'training match' at Heracles Almelo in Eredivisie
Ajax secured a 0-3 victory over Heracles Almelo in an Eredivisie match that highlighted a significant gap in strength between the two sides. Following a disappointing performance last week, the Amster...

Dominant SVIJ deserved champions in the fifth division, as expected
SVIJ secured the fifth-class championship title following a dominant 5-0 victory over local rivals Waterloo in IJmuiden. The victory, which was celebrated with fireworks by the home crowd, confirmed t...

Telstar fails to recover from 2-1 setback: ‘Then something snapped’
Telstar suffered a heavy defeat against FC Utrecht after a controversial goal put the opposition ahead 2-1. Despite an equalizer from Danny Bakker, the team was unable to recover following an unpenali...

Ajax can smile again after much-needed win over Heracles
Ajax secured a crucial victory over Heracles Almelo with goals from Mika Godts and Steven Berghuis. The win earns the Amsterdam-based club three important points in their pursuit of a European footbal...