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

Klarna plunges on Wall Street, tech and chip companies also under pressure
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Klarna plunges on Wall Street, tech and chip companies also under pressure

Swedish payment service Klarna saw its stock drop nearly 20 percent on Wall Street after lowering its annual revenue forecast from 4.3 billion dollars to between 4.1 and 4.2 billion dollars. The compa...

How do toenail fungus infections develop and what helps? A medical pedicurist explains
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How do toenail fungus infections develop and what helps? A medical pedicurist explains

Medical pedicurist Denise Bruins explains the causes of fungal nail infections and provides advice on how to maintain healthy nails. This article is the third installment in a series dedicated to prop...

OpenAI launches ChatGPT version for teens following heavy criticism
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT version for teens following heavy criticism

OpenAI is introducing a new version of ChatGPT specifically designed for teenagers that includes enhanced safety measures. The move follows significant criticism regarding the potential negative impac...

Court rejects plea deal for Amsterdam cocaine dealer Renzo V. (52): 'Cannot be justified'
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Court rejects plea deal for Amsterdam cocaine dealer Renzo V. (52): 'Cannot be justified'

11 pre-vocational students incorrectly placed in secondary school lottery, OSVO apologizes
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11 pre-vocational students incorrectly placed in secondary school lottery, OSVO apologizes

Eleven VMBO students in Amsterdam were incorrectly placed during the secondary school matching process due to a technical error in the lottery algorithm. The organization OSVO has apologized for the m...

Oil prices rise slightly after deadline for US-Iran deal passes
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Oil prices rise slightly after deadline for US-Iran deal passes

Oil prices have risen slightly following the expiration of a sixty-day deadline for the United States and Iran to reach new agreements. The period was intended for the two countries to establish terms...

Katja quietly changes piglet candy shape after 33 years: ‘More contemporary’
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Katja quietly changes piglet candy shape after 33 years: ‘More contemporary’

After 33 years, the candy brand Katja has quietly updated the shape of its popular pig-shaped sweets. The company confirmed the change, noting that the new design is intended to look more contemporary...

Rapper Ye to perform twice in Russia in October
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Rapper Ye to perform twice in Russia in October

American rapper Ye is scheduled to perform two concerts in Russia this autumn. The shows will take place on October 10 and 11 at the Gazprom Arena in Saint Petersburg.

News media appeal fines for reporting on weight-loss drugs
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News media appeal fines for reporting on weight-loss drugs

DPG Media is appealing fines imposed on several newspapers for their reporting on the weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. The media organizations and the Dutch Association of Journalists ...

A10 West closed weekend of August 21 to 24
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A10 West closed weekend of August 21 to 24

The A10 West inner ring road will be closed from August 21 to August 24 between the De Nieuwe Meer junction and the S107 Slotervaart ramp. Motorists are advised to follow the indicated detours during ...

Ozzy Osbourne's heavy metal festival returns in 2027
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Ozzy Osbourne's heavy metal festival returns in 2027

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have announced that their heavy metal festival, Ozzfest, will return in 2027. The event is scheduled to take place at the Aston Villa football stadium in Birmingham.

Director Mohammad Rasoulof, who fled Iran, to speak about art and political repression at De Balie on September 4
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Director Mohammad Rasoulof, who fled Iran, to speak about art and political repression at De Balie on September 4

After Lisa’s murder, many promises were made about safety – reporters Roos van Riel and Tahrim Ramdjan discuss what came of them
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After Lisa’s murder, many promises were made about safety – reporters Roos van Riel and Tahrim Ramdjan discuss what came of them

Why Vondelpark barely has mosquitoes but your balcony does: 'We have created a mosquito paradise'
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Why Vondelpark barely has mosquitoes but your balcony does: 'We have created a mosquito paradise'

Ellie Goulding sues former managers for conflict of interest
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Ellie Goulding sues former managers for conflict of interest

Singer Ellie Goulding has filed a lawsuit against her former managers for alleged conflict of interest. She claims she was unaware that the management firm was largely owned by Live Nation, the parent...

Why Vincent van Gogh almost always signed his paintings with his first name – and strikingly often in red
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Why Vincent van Gogh almost always signed his paintings with his first name – and strikingly often in red

Pub chain bans music and speakerphone calls: 'Customers are going mad'
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Pub chain bans music and speakerphone calls: 'Customers are going mad'

The British pub chain Wetherspoon has banned the use of phone speakers across its 792 locations. Staff will intervene if customers use speakerphone, citing complaints from other guests about the noise...

The older, the harder: why losing weight gets tougher after forty, and how to succeed
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The older, the harder: why losing weight gets tougher after forty, and how to succeed

Losing weight becomes increasingly difficult after the age of forty due to various biological factors. Two nutritionists explain the underlying causes of this challenge and provide practical tips to h...

Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from August 21 to 23
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Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from August 21 to 23

This article highlights various free activities and events available in Amsterdam from Friday, August 21, to Sunday, August 23. The guide aims to help residents and visitors plan their weekend schedul...

Frau Holle: duo exhibition by Viviane Sassen and Emmeline de Mooij weaves together nature, humor, nudity and eroticism
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Frau Holle: duo exhibition by Viviane Sassen and Emmeline de Mooij weaves together nature, humor, nudity and eroticism