Dutch News in English

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

Remarkable! Partial solar eclipse soon to be visible in Haarlem
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Remarkable! Partial solar eclipse soon to be visible in Haarlem

A partial solar eclipse is expected to be visible over Haarlem on Wednesday, August 12. Residents will be able to observe the phenomenon, which will appear as if a portion of the sun is missing.

Dozens of reports of discrimination during first weekend of Pride Amsterdam
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Dozens of reports of discrimination during first weekend of Pride Amsterdam

During the opening weekend of WorldPride in Amsterdam, over seventy reports of discrimination were filed with the RITA Community foundation. Many victims were harassed while traveling to and from even...

Radio 10 DJ Jeroen Nieuwenhuize welcomes son: 'Our family is complete'
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Radio 10 DJ Jeroen Nieuwenhuize welcomes son: 'Our family is complete'

Radio 10 DJ Jeroen Nieuwenhuize and his partner Tessa Kortlevers have welcomed a son named Beau. The couple announced the birth on Instagram, stating that their family is now complete.

Video | Bon Jovi surprises audience by bringing Bruce Springsteen on stage in New York
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Video | Bon Jovi surprises audience by bringing Bruce Springsteen on stage in New York

Pieter Henket photographs a young generation of Mexicans experimenting with gender, identity, and self-expression
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Pieter Henket photographs a young generation of Mexicans experimenting with gender, identity, and self-expression

German anatomist and Body Worlds founder Gunther von Hagens (81) has died
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German anatomist and Body Worlds founder Gunther von Hagens (81) has died

German anatomist and inventor of the plastination technique, Gunther von Hagens, has passed away at the age of 81 due to a brain hemorrhage. He was widely known for creating the Body Worlds anatomical...

Rijkswaterstaat enforces truck ban on Merwedebrug
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Rijkswaterstaat enforces truck ban on Merwedebrug

Rijkswaterstaat is actively enforcing a truck ban on the Merwedebrug starting Saturday, July 18. This measure was implemented after inspections revealed that the bridge's steel arch structure has weak...

Saturday market relocated on August 1 and 15
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Saturday market relocated on August 1 and 15

The Saturday market at the Grote Markt in Haarlem will be relocated to Zijlstraat, Nieuwe Groenmarkt, and Krocht on August 1 and 15, 2026. This temporary move is necessary to accommodate the Haarlem C...

Haarlem expresses support after attack during Pride in Berlin
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Haarlem expresses support after attack during Pride in Berlin

The municipal council of Haarlem has expressed its support and condolences to the victims of an attack during a Pride event in Berlin. The city officials reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring Haarle...

Anna (32) doesn't have her own kitchen, but she's still thrilled with her studio in a communal living space in Oud-West: 'I had already moved seven times in a year'
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Anna (32) doesn't have her own kitchen, but she's still thrilled with her studio in a communal living space in Oud-West: 'I had already moved seven times in a year'

Toy Story 5 is the most profitable film of 2026 so far
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Toy Story 5 is the most profitable film of 2026 so far

With her sense of beauty, Jessica de Heer (1956-2026) was a driving force in the world of new music
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With her sense of beauty, Jessica de Heer (1956-2026) was a driving force in the world of new music

Nearly 1.2 million Dutch viewers watch Van der Poel win the final stage of the Tour de France
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Nearly 1.2 million Dutch viewers watch Van der Poel win the final stage of the Tour de France

Approximately 1.2 million viewers in the Netherlands watched the final stage of the Tour de France on Sunday. Mathieu van der Poel secured the victory by crossing the finish line first on the Champs-Ã...

How to keep your teeth as healthy as possible: How diet can help
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How to keep your teeth as healthy as possible: How diet can help

As the Netherlands faces a looming shortage of dentists, experts are highlighting the importance of maintaining dental health through proper oral care and diet. Dietitian Sanne Mouha and dentist Vince...

Christina Curry gives birth to daughter Cleo: 'It took almost 24 hours'
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Christina Curry gives birth to daughter Cleo: 'It took almost 24 hours'

Christina Curry and her partner Kevin Curifex have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Cleo. The news was announced by Christina's father, Adam Curry, on his podcast, mentioning that the deli...

WorldPride Portrait: Ahmad grew up as a stateless refugee and now dances all over the world
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WorldPride Portrait: Ahmad grew up as a stateless refugee and now dances all over the world

Ahmad Joudeh, a former stateless refugee born to Syrian and Palestinian parents, pursued his dream of becoming a professional dancer after arriving in the Netherlands a decade ago with the help of the...

WorldPride Portrait: Ahmad grew up as a stateless refugee and now dances across the globe
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WorldPride Portrait: Ahmad grew up as a stateless refugee and now dances across the globe

Ahmad Joudeh, who grew up as a stateless refugee, pursued his dream of becoming a professional dancer after facing significant challenges. Ten years ago, he moved to the Netherlands with the support o...

Relatives confronted with details about stabbed sister in court, Public Prosecution Service offers apologies
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Relatives confronted with details about stabbed sister in court, Public Prosecution Service offers apologies

During a court hearing in Alkmaar, the sisters of a woman murdered in Hoofddorp on April 15 were unexpectedly confronted with graphic details regarding her death. The public prosecutor has issued a fo...

Prince Bernhard sells all his real estate and other business interests
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Prince Bernhard sells all his real estate and other business interests

Prince Bernhard of Orange is selling all of his real estate holdings and business interests, including hundreds of properties in Amsterdam, to his business partners. The Prince stated that he intends ...

Fresh graduates from the art academy showcase their work: ‘I wanted to know how fortune tellers and magicians work’
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Fresh graduates from the art academy showcase their work: ‘I wanted to know how fortune tellers and magicians work’