Dutch News in English

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

His neighbor saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic playing soccer in his underwear in the living room: a tour of Diemen, former home to many Ajax players
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His neighbor saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic playing soccer in his underwear in the living room: a tour of Diemen, former home to many Ajax players

Zach (36) lives in a former brothel: ‘Men still come to the door asking for it’
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Zach (36) lives in a former brothel: ‘Men still come to the door asking for it’

On this facade in the Jordaan, novel character Kees walks past his great love Rosa with his signature swimming-pool gait
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On this facade in the Jordaan, novel character Kees walks past his great love Rosa with his signature swimming-pool gait

Café De Leven (no, not Het Leven – don't you know Sef!?) in West is a neighborhood pub with a hip-hop brunch
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Café De Leven (no, not Het Leven – don't you know Sef!?) in West is a neighborhood pub with a hip-hop brunch

When Bounti is allowed into the garden park after winter, she jumps like a cow through the meadow
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When Bounti is allowed into the garden park after winter, she jumps like a cow through the meadow

On patrol with the Amsterdam animal police in Zuidoost: ‘Pests, knee-deep trash, feces throughout the house, we’ve seen it all’
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On patrol with the Amsterdam animal police in Zuidoost: ‘Pests, knee-deep trash, feces throughout the house, we’ve seen it all’

Perez Hilton receives medical care after worrying livestream
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Perez Hilton receives medical care after worrying livestream

The family of American celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has confirmed that he is receiving medical care. They issued a statement thanking fans for their support and well-wishes following a concerning li...

Healthy lifestyle boosts Heineken beer sales: non-alcoholic beer drives sales growth
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Healthy lifestyle boosts Heineken beer sales: non-alcoholic beer drives sales growth

Heineken reported an increase in global beer sales, driven significantly by the rising popularity of non-alcoholic and specialty beers. The Dutch brewer experienced particularly strong growth in the A...

Chance encounter at coffee shop brought goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen to Ajax: ‘When Cruyff talks about the club, his eyes light up’
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Chance encounter at coffee shop brought goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen to Ajax: ‘When Cruyff talks about the club, his eyes light up’

Bicycle manufacturer Accell falters: parent company of Babboe, Batavus and Sparta granted payment deferral in the Netherlands
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Bicycle manufacturer Accell falters: parent company of Babboe, Batavus and Sparta granted payment deferral in the Netherlands

Ineke (43) forced to quit as hairdresser due to MS, but dares to dream again after transplant in Mexico
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Ineke (43) forced to quit as hairdresser due to MS, but dares to dream again after transplant in Mexico

Ineke van Marion was forced to leave her career as a hairdresser due to a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Following a stem cell transplant in Mexico, she is now regaining hope for her future and pote...

Community service and suspended juvenile detention for causing explosion at Caribbean Grill restaurant in Amsterdam-West
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Community service and suspended juvenile detention for causing explosion at Caribbean Grill restaurant in Amsterdam-West

On paper, Ajax outclasses European opponent Shelbourne in every aspect
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On paper, Ajax outclasses European opponent Shelbourne in every aspect

Ajax will face Irish club Shelbourne FC in the third qualifying round of the Conference League at the Johan Cruijff Arena. The Dutch club expects to debut new signings Marc-André ter Stegen and Julia...

Aïsha films 15-second break at Kruidvat, now has 26 million views: 'Didn't ask for permission'
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Aïsha films 15-second break at Kruidvat, now has 26 million views: 'Didn't ask for permission'

A 22-year-old Kruidvat employee named Aïsha Vis has gained international fame after a short dance video she recorded at work went viral with 26 million views. Despite the attention, she reassures cus...

Experts criticize sale of rental properties: 'Government has smoked out the rental sector'
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Experts criticize sale of rental properties: 'Government has smoked out the rental sector'

Two years after the implementation of the Affordable Rent Act in the Netherlands, experts observe that landlords are selling off their properties en masse. Critics argue that government policies have ...

Number of fast-food outlets in the Netherlands has doubled, Haarlem now has 220
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Number of fast-food outlets in the Netherlands has doubled, Haarlem now has 220

The number of fast-food establishments in the Netherlands has doubled since 2007, according to data from Statistics Netherlands. Specifically, the city of Haarlem now hosts 220 such outlets, which ali...

Leimuiderbrug problems persist due to broken valve
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Leimuiderbrug problems persist due to broken valve

The Leimuiderbrug continues to experience significant technical failures despite recent repairs, with a faulty hydraulic valve causing new traffic delays. The province of North Holland has decided to ...

Cyberattack on partner of bol and Bijenkorf: customer data potentially exposed
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Cyberattack on partner of bol and Bijenkorf: customer data potentially exposed

Logistics company CEVA, a partner of Bol and de Bijenkorf, has suffered a cyberattack that may have compromised customer data. Bol has confirmed that its own internal systems remain unaffected by the ...

Disney acknowledges disappointing revenue for latest Star Wars film and Moana
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Disney acknowledges disappointing revenue for latest Star Wars film and Moana

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro has acknowledged that the recent Star Wars film and the live-action remake of Moana have underperformed financially. The company reported that box office returns for these titl...

When an elderly lady walks by, the man stops swearing: ‘Good afternoon ma’am, I am homeless. Could you spare some change?’
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When an elderly lady walks by, the man stops swearing: ‘Good afternoon ma’am, I am homeless. Could you spare some change?’