Dutch News in English

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

Senior Pride at Nieuwmarkt: “In my youth, Amsterdam was more tolerant than it is today”
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Senior Pride at Nieuwmarkt: “In my youth, Amsterdam was more tolerant than it is today”

Hundreds of seniors gathered at the Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam for the Senior Pride event to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and honor the older generation's contributions. The evening featured performances, inc...

Consumers get more rights if a device breaks, even after warranty
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Consumers get more rights if a device breaks, even after warranty

A new European directive effective today grants consumers increased rights to have electronic devices repaired rather than replaced. This initiative aims to reduce the growing volume of electronic was...

Visible and invisible: how a massive security operation must keep one million WorldPride visitors safe
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Visible and invisible: how a massive security operation must keep one million WorldPride visitors safe

Authorities in Amsterdam are implementing a massive security operation to protect the million visitors expected at the upcoming WorldPride event. This heightened security, which includes monitoring a ...

Review Reality Awaits: The Strokes kick defiantly against the world
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Review Reality Awaits: The Strokes kick defiantly against the world

Review Cocteau’s Music: performance of compositions with lyrics by Jean Cocteau is sensitive and full of fire
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Review Cocteau’s Music: performance of compositions with lyrics by Jean Cocteau is sensitive and full of fire

Review Music, Fashion, Love: Charli XCX makes a surprising change of direction, swapping the dance floor for the rock arena
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Review Music, Fashion, Love: Charli XCX makes a surprising change of direction, swapping the dance floor for the rock arena

Het Parool hosts annual Derk Sauer lecture on press freedom: Defending journalistic independence was the common thread throughout his life
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Het Parool hosts annual Derk Sauer lecture on press freedom: Defending journalistic independence was the common thread throughout his life

Etan Sela (65) is head concierge at the luxury Conservatorium Hotel: ‘You have to analyze the guest quickly. Who are they and what do they want to do?’
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Etan Sela (65) is head concierge at the luxury Conservatorium Hotel: ‘You have to analyze the guest quickly. Who are they and what do they want to do?’

Amsterdam crosses gone from the carpet: Hotel The Manor on Linnaeusstraat gets a much-needed facelift
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Amsterdam crosses gone from the carpet: Hotel The Manor on Linnaeusstraat gets a much-needed facelift

It's mango season: here are the eight tastiest spots in Amsterdam to eat them, from all around the world
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It's mango season: here are the eight tastiest spots in Amsterdam to eat them, from all around the world

This inviting railway tunnel in the East features a starry sky and a bonus: it barely echoes
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This inviting railway tunnel in the East features a starry sky and a bonus: it barely echoes

When the Gashouder still held gas instead of cultural events
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When the Gashouder still held gas instead of cultural events

Sander (57) and Silven (19): ‘Dad is my father, but we are also friends. We go to festivals and travel together’
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Sander (57) and Silven (19): ‘Dad is my father, but we are also friends. We go to festivals and travel together’

Remote Trevinano gets a hotel, cultural center, padel court and electric bikes thanks to Covid fund: 'I hope tourists will come now'
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Remote Trevinano gets a hotel, cultural center, padel court and electric bikes thanks to Covid fund: 'I hope tourists will come now'

Apple profit surges in final quarter under outgoing CEO Tim Cook
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Apple profit surges in final quarter under outgoing CEO Tim Cook

Apple reported a significant increase in revenue and profit for the final quarter, driven largely by strong iPhone sales. This marks the last financial report issued under the leadership of outgoing C...

Biopic series about the life of Giorgio Armani in the works
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Biopic series about the life of Giorgio Armani in the works

A new high-end television series detailing the life and career of legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani is currently in development. The biopic is being produced by the Italian production company ...

NEC already assured of main stage, FC Twente and Ajax have work to do: this is the route for Dutch clubs in Europe
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NEC already assured of main stage, FC Twente and Ajax have work to do: this is the route for Dutch clubs in Europe

Three Dutch football clubs—NEC, FC Twente, and Ajax—are competing in the qualifying rounds to reach the main stages of European tournaments. NEC has already secured its spot, while FC Twente and A...

Filmmaker sues Netflix over theft of Nicolas Cage film
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Filmmaker sues Netflix over theft of Nicolas Cage film

Filmmakers have filed a lawsuit against Netflix after an unreleased film starring Nicolas Cage was stolen from the company's office in Los Angeles. The legal action follows the loss of the production ...

Criminals strike at fire station while firefighters sleep: wave of burglaries across the country
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Criminals strike at fire station while firefighters sleep: wave of burglaries across the country

Fire stations across the Netherlands are experiencing a surge in burglaries targeting expensive equipment. In some areas, such as Zwammerdam, firefighters have begun removing and securing gear overnig...

Ajax through comfortably after easy night against Vojvodina thanks to Gloukh hat-trick: 'Clearly an upward trend'
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Ajax through comfortably after easy night against Vojvodina thanks to Gloukh hat-trick: 'Clearly an upward trend'

Ajax has easily qualified for the third qualifying round of the Conference League after defeating FK Vojvodina with a 4-1 victory. Following their previous win in Serbia, the team secured an identical...