Dutch News in English

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

Sharing a bathroom with seven is outdated: Harteheem care facility in Heemskerk to be completely renovated
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Sharing a bathroom with seven is outdated: Harteheem care facility in Heemskerk to be completely renovated

The Harteheem care facility in Heemskerk is set to undergo an extensive renovation and expansion over the coming years. The project aims to modernize the site to better address staff shortages and pro...

The skûtsje must be cut in half: The Van Dril family's battle over a historic boat fifty centimeters too long
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The skûtsje must be cut in half: The Van Dril family's battle over a historic boat fifty centimeters too long

The 116-year-old skûtsje 'Feije' has been forced to leave its mooring at the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem after the municipal harbor service ruled it was 50 centimeters too long. The owners now face a di...

Trump congratulates Artemis II space mission astronauts
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Trump congratulates Artemis II space mission astronauts

U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated the astronauts of the Artemis II space mission in a post on Truth Social. He expressed his pride in the crew and their mission, stating he could not be proude...

Vattenfall uses 'giant kettle' to sustainably heat tens of thousands of homes in Amsterdam
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Vattenfall uses 'giant kettle' to sustainably heat tens of thousands of homes in Amsterdam

Bart Zeilstra is no longer the Baas B of old, but we can still come along to Diemen-Zuid
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Bart Zeilstra is no longer the Baas B of old, but we can still come along to Diemen-Zuid

Kometen Brood baker Lard Breebaart: Our customers aren’t just those oat milk types
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Kometen Brood baker Lard Breebaart: Our customers aren’t just those oat milk types

Manuela and Roel lived beautifully by the water but moved back to Amsterdam anyway
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Manuela and Roel lived beautifully by the water but moved back to Amsterdam anyway

Moroccan and Turkish officers felt bullied in Nieuw-West – and so they left
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Moroccan and Turkish officers felt bullied in Nieuw-West – and so they left

Teslas with self-driving software allowed on Dutch roads
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Teslas with self-driving software allowed on Dutch roads

The RDW has approved the use of Tesla's self-driving software on Dutch roads, allowing drivers to navigate traffic without keeping their hands on the steering wheel. This decision makes the Netherland...

US Santas can now deduct tips from taxes
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US Santas can now deduct tips from taxes

The United States Internal Revenue Service has clarified that individuals earning money as Santa Claus or other costumed characters can now deduct tips from their taxable income. This new tax guidance...

ADO fans celebrate First Division championship in The Hague
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ADO fans celebrate First Division championship in The Hague

ADO Den Haag fans celebrated their club winning the first division championship on Friday night in The Hague. Supporters gathered at the stadium to set off fireworks and green smoke, while cars and sc...

Frank van Leeuwen wins 27th edition of De Slimste Mens
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Frank van Leeuwen wins 27th edition of De Slimste Mens

Frank van Leeuwen, the host of Goedemorgen Nederland, has won the 27th season of the Dutch knowledge quiz De Slimste Mens. He emerged victorious in the final round by defeating actress Delilah Warcup-...

Winner of 27th edition of The Smartest Person revealed: 'It was incredibly exciting'
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Winner of 27th edition of The Smartest Person revealed: 'It was incredibly exciting'

Frank van Leeuwen, presenter of Goedemorgen Nederland, has won the 27th season of the Dutch television quiz De slimste mens. He secured his victory in the final episode against actress Delilah Warcup-...

KLM plane forced to return to Schiphol after hitting a heron
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KLM plane forced to return to Schiphol after hitting a heron

A KLM flight heading to Nice was forced to return to Schiphol Airport on Friday afternoon after colliding with a heron shortly after takeoff. It is suspected that the bird may have been sucked into th...

First bodycams to be issued to conductors at the end of this month
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First bodycams to be issued to conductors at the end of this month

Dutch Railways (NS) conductors will begin receiving bodycams at the end of this month to improve safety during their shifts. State Secretary Annet Bertram informed the House of Representatives that th...

Lawyers call on State Secretary to scrap EBI measures
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Lawyers call on State Secretary to scrap EBI measures

The Dutch Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NVSA) has urged Secretary of State Claudia van Bruggen to abolish strict communication measures in high-security prison units. These restrictions wer...

Groene Hart residents speak out against wind turbines for hours
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Groene Hart residents speak out against wind turbines for hours

Residents and politicians from the Groene Hart region spent hours voicing their opposition to the installation of wind turbines in the open polder landscape during a meeting at the South Holland provi...

KLM will not fly to Dubai until June
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KLM will not fly to Dubai until June

KLM has postponed the resumption of its flights to and from Dubai until June 14, citing continued regional instability despite a recent ceasefire. The airline determined that the situation in the Midd...

Lebanon reports rising death toll after Israeli attacks
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Lebanon reports rising death toll after Israeli attacks

Lebanon's Ministry of Health reported on Friday that the death toll from Israeli attacks on Wednesday has risen to 357 people. Additionally, the number of injured individuals has reached 1,223 followi...

Trump sees no strong negotiating position for Iran
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Trump sees no strong negotiating position for Iran

US President Donald Trump believes Iran holds a weak negotiating position in upcoming talks to end the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. The negotiations seek to finalize an agreement followi...