Dutch News in English

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

Grandstand for ten thousand people rises on the Prinsengracht: "But I have the best spot"
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Grandstand for ten thousand people rises on the Prinsengracht: "But I have the best spot"

Construction has begun on a large grandstand along the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, designed to accommodate 10,000 spectators for the upcoming WorldPride Canal Parade. While the construction work has c...

The strength of Wildlife lies in the tenderness vulnerable young adults show each other
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The strength of Wildlife lies in the tenderness vulnerable young adults show each other

American singer d4vd to stand trial for murder of 14-year-old girl
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American singer d4vd to stand trial for murder of 14-year-old girl

American singer d4vd will face trial for the murder of fourteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. A judge in Los Angeles ruled on Monday that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with the criminal ...

Reacher actor Alan Ritchson calls fight with neighbor 'the scariest thing ever'
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Reacher actor Alan Ritchson calls fight with neighbor 'the scariest thing ever'

Reacher actor Alan Ritchson described a physical altercation with his neighbor earlier this year as the scariest experience of his life. The actor reflected on the incident with horror, noting its sev...

Gastric bypass surgery can be lifesaving but is no quick fix: the impact is enormous
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Gastric bypass surgery can be lifesaving but is no quick fix: the impact is enormous

Every year, between 10,000 and 12,000 gastric bypass surgeries are performed in the Netherlands. While weight-loss medication has stabilized these numbers, the procedure remains a life-saving interven...

Seats in hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may be incorrectly installed
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Seats in hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may be incorrectly installed

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections for 453 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft due to concerns that seats may have been incorrectly installed. The directive affects planes registered...

Pensioner Henk (71) receives 2680 every month and knows he is lucky: I feel for the youth
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Pensioner Henk (71) receives 2680 every month and knows he is lucky: I feel for the youth

Tenants in Duivendrecht wait months for repairs after water pipe bursts: Our apartment building feels like a ticking time bomb
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Tenants in Duivendrecht wait months for repairs after water pipe bursts: Our apartment building feels like a ticking time bomb

From air conditioning to 40 degrees outdoors is a shock to the body: Rome's heat plan looks beyond air conditioning
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From air conditioning to 40 degrees outdoors is a shock to the body: Rome's heat plan looks beyond air conditioning

Image The boy by the waterfront in Weesp shows how children play
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Image The boy by the waterfront in Weesp shows how children play

1 in 20 households owns a caravan: Dutch people remain loyal to the camper lifestyle
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1 in 20 households owns a caravan: Dutch people remain loyal to the camper lifestyle

The demand for caravans in the Netherlands has grown by 10 percent in the first half of the year, defying a previous trend toward campers. The Netherlands remains one of the few European countries whe...

Owners of De Willem and Roest open city café in Westerpark – with a flirt bar
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Owners of De Willem and Roest open city café in Westerpark – with a flirt bar

Tate brothers remain in custody for two more weeks pending extradition hearing
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Tate brothers remain in custody for two more weeks pending extradition hearing

Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in custody for at least another two weeks following their arrest in Miami. The United Kingdom is seeking their extradition to face charges related to ra...

Pride Zandvoort visitor assaulted and verbally abused, minor arrested
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Pride Zandvoort visitor assaulted and verbally abused, minor arrested

A visitor at a Pride event in Zandvoort was assaulted and verbally abused on Monday afternoon. Police have arrested a minor suspect and are investigating the incident as a potential hate crime related...

Pathé Arena schedules extra 8 AM IMAX screenings of The Odyssey due to high demand
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Pathé Arena schedules extra 8 AM IMAX screenings of The Odyssey due to high demand

Suspected explosive found in second-floor apartment on Henri Dunantstraat in Staalmanbuurt
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Suspected explosive found in second-floor apartment on Henri Dunantstraat in Staalmanbuurt

A fire broke out at an apartment building on Henri Dunantstraat in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district this evening, with police suspecting the incident was caused by an explosive. No injuries were report...

Cabinet wants time to address asylum issue, but situation spiraling out of control locally
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Cabinet wants time to address asylum issue, but situation spiraling out of control locally

Recent protests against asylum seeker centers, including acts of vandalism, have intensified in the Netherlands as local authorities struggle to manage the unrest. Officials warn that these demonstrat...

For 30 years, Pride Amsterdam has been about celebration, visibility and much-needed solidarity: ‘Unfortunately, our book has become more urgent’
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For 30 years, Pride Amsterdam has been about celebration, visibility and much-needed solidarity: ‘Unfortunately, our book has become more urgent’

Police swarm Jan van Galenstraat after shooting report but find no victims
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Police swarm Jan van Galenstraat after shooting report but find no victims

Police in Amsterdam were deployed in large numbers to the Jan van Galenstraat following reports of a shooting on Tuesday evening. Upon arrival, authorities found no victims or evidence of a crime and ...

Top scorer in Belgium and persona non grata at Wolves: who is Tolu Arokodare, Ajax's targeted new striker?
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Top scorer in Belgium and persona non grata at Wolves: who is Tolu Arokodare, Ajax's targeted new striker?

Ajax is reportedly close to signing Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare from Wolverhampton Wanderers to strengthen their attacking line. The arrival of Arokodare is intended to create competition with fel...