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

Asset managers pay intermediaries: 'Costs unclear to the client'
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Asset managers pay intermediaries: 'Costs unclear to the client'

The Dutch financial regulator AFM is investigating claims that some wealth managers are circumventing the commission ban by paying intermediaries. Critics argue that these practices negatively impact ...

Quiet returns to the Strait of Hormuz as shipping declines this weekend
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Quiet returns to the Strait of Hormuz as shipping declines this weekend

Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz declined over the weekend according to data from Kpler. Ship operators are acting with increased caution following recent tanker attacks and a stalemate ...

Ajax's second-half collapse against SC Heerenveen (2-2) showed similarities to last year
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Ajax's second-half collapse against SC Heerenveen (2-2) showed similarities to last year

Explosion blows out rear wall of Zaandam apartment
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Explosion blows out rear wall of Zaandam apartment

Tommy Wieringa saw his chosen clips as friends sitting at the table on Zomergasten
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Tommy Wieringa saw his chosen clips as friends sitting at the table on Zomergasten

Dutch coal plants running at full capacity this year
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Dutch coal plants running at full capacity this year

Coal-fired power plants in the Netherlands have seen increased activity throughout the year. This rise in production is driven by high energy prices and growing electricity demand from Belgium.

Farmers receive less for their products, with milk and pork prices falling hardest
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Farmers receive less for their products, with milk and pork prices falling hardest

According to the national statistics office CBS, farmers in the Netherlands received 8.5 percent less for their products in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. The decline ...

What can Amsterdam learn from other cities with a rat infestation?
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What can Amsterdam learn from other cities with a rat infestation?

Amsterdam is dealing with a growing rat population and is exploring various global strategies to address the issue, including prevention education and new technological solutions. While cities like Ne...

Explainer | Why Europe is importing more Russian gas again this year than before
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Explainer | Why Europe is importing more Russian gas again this year than before

Audrey Hepburn's son is happy that Lily Collins will play his mother
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Audrey Hepburn's son is happy that Lily Collins will play his mother

Sean Hepburn Ferrer, the son of Audrey Hepburn, has expressed his support for Lily Collins being cast to portray his mother in an upcoming film about the making of Breakfast at Tiffany's. He described...

Extra train capacity during F1 weekend is a 'military operation' for NS
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Extra train capacity during F1 weekend is a 'military operation' for NS

The Dutch national railway, NS, is managing a massive logistical effort to transport thousands of spectators to the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort. With trains departing every five minutes, t...

Nashville actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
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Nashville actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in the television series Heroes and Nashville, has passed away at the age of 36. Her representative confirmed the news to ABC News, though the c...

This Chinese chain is growing with dozens of ‘unknown’ ingredients: ‘People don’t know what they’re seeing’
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This Chinese chain is growing with dozens of ‘unknown’ ingredients: ‘People don’t know what they’re seeing’

The Chinese street food chain Zhangliang Malatang is expanding globally and has opened three locations in the Netherlands. The restaurant offers a unique dining experience where customers can choose f...

Exhibition 'Goodnight Neighbor' highlights Amsterdam's homeless: 'Finally the people behind the rough sleepers can be seen'
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Exhibition 'Goodnight Neighbor' highlights Amsterdam's homeless: 'Finally the people behind the rough sleepers can be seen'

The ferries of Amsterdam and its surroundings have history and character: ‘The whole world crosses here’
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The ferries of Amsterdam and its surroundings have history and character: ‘The whole world crosses here’

My father got so angry he hit me, and my hearing has been damaged ever since
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My father got so angry he hit me, and my hearing has been damaged ever since

Back from vacation? These were the most important Amsterdam news stories from this summer
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Back from vacation? These were the most important Amsterdam news stories from this summer

Millions roll into the Netherlands due to Trump tariffs: unexpected boost for the economy
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Millions roll into the Netherlands due to Trump tariffs: unexpected boost for the economy

Dozens of Dutch companies are receiving significant refunds from the United States following the reversal of incorrectly collected import tariffs. This unexpected influx of capital provides a positive...

Spot the differences: Prinsengracht in 1920 and 2026
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Spot the differences: Prinsengracht in 1920 and 2026

Sarphatistraat has become a 'crack strip', residents say: 'Homeless people sleep in tents for weeks and nobody does anything'
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Sarphatistraat has become a 'crack strip', residents say: 'Homeless people sleep in tents for weeks and nobody does anything'