Dutch News in English

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

Ajax player Renee van Asten (19) makes top transfer to Champions League winner Barcelona
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Ajax player Renee van Asten (19) makes top transfer to Champions League winner Barcelona

Amsterdammers arrested for theft of 5 million euro smartphone shipment
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Amsterdammers arrested for theft of 5 million euro smartphone shipment

Don't fall for age-old tricks like the shell game or a 'special' prize, advises Kees van der Spek
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Don't fall for age-old tricks like the shell game or a 'special' prize, advises Kees van der Spek

Television presenter Kees van der Spek warns tourists against falling for common scams, such as the shell game or fraudulent pricing. He advises travelers to remain vigilant to avoid losing money and ...

After 24 years, Dunya & Desie are back (and we spoke to mother Monique)
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After 24 years, Dunya & Desie are back (and we spoke to mother Monique)

The popular Dutch youth series Dunya & Desie is returning after 24 years. Fans can revisit the stories of the two best friends who originally grew up in Amsterdam-Noord.

Number of explosions in Amsterdam barely falls, averaging nearly four attacks per week
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Number of explosions in Amsterdam barely falls, averaging nearly four attacks per week

Rebel Wilson wins defamation case against Charlotte McInnes: 'Closed chapter'
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Rebel Wilson wins defamation case against Charlotte McInnes: 'Closed chapter'

Australian actress Rebel Wilson has won a defamation case brought against her by actress Charlotte MacInnes. The legal dispute followed Wilson's 2023 directorial debut on the film The Deb, in which Ma...

First 'brutally hot day' in Japan: men allowed to wear shorts to work
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First 'brutally hot day' in Japan: men allowed to wear shorts to work

Japan has recorded its first official 'gruwelijk hete dag' (horribly hot day) as temperatures soared above 40 degrees Celsius. In response to the extreme heat, authorities have advised employees to we...

Staffing firm Randstad sees market recover and posts higher revenue
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Staffing firm Randstad sees market recover and posts higher revenue

Employment agency Randstad reported increased revenue in the second quarter, driven by growth in North American and European markets. CEO Sander van 't Noordende noted that the Dutch market remains st...

Film about Snoop Dogg's life in theaters next year
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Film about Snoop Dogg's life in theaters next year

Universal Pictures is producing a biographical film about the life of rapper Snoop Dogg. Starring Jonathan Daviss, the biopic is scheduled to be released in cinemas next year.

47 degrees in Southern Europe? Doesn't matter, time for Oos Kesbeke's favorite summer hit!
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47 degrees in Southern Europe? Doesn't matter, time for Oos Kesbeke's favorite summer hit!

Jurran and Hima open Catalan vermouth bar: ‘Going out in Catalonia is a true experience’
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Jurran and Hima open Catalan vermouth bar: ‘Going out in Catalonia is a true experience’

Longtime friends Jurran and Ibrahim have opened a new Catalan-style vermouth bar called Bar Selona in Haarlem. The establishment aims to bring the atmosphere and culinary inspiration they gathered fro...

Singer d4vd shows no emotion at footage of murdered girl's remains
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Singer d4vd shows no emotion at footage of murdered girl's remains

American singer d4vd remained emotionless in court on Tuesday as evidence was presented regarding the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The 21-year-old suspect is accused of killing the g...

Women's football club Hera dreamed of Champions League but was relegated: "It will take longer now"
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Women's football club Hera dreamed of Champions League but was relegated: "It will take longer now"

After being relegated from the Eredivisie last season, the women's professional football club Hera United has begun preparations for a new season in the Eerste Divisie. Despite losing 17 players and s...

April Darby taking a break from theater: 'I don't want to overwork my body'
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April Darby taking a break from theater: 'I don't want to overwork my body'

Singer and actress April Darby has announced a temporary break from theater work following the premature closure of the Moulin Rouge production due to water damage. She decided to step back after a de...

Rise in home prices slows, but houses remain expensive
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Rise in home prices slows, but houses remain expensive

The price increase for owner-occupied homes in the Netherlands slowed down in June compared to previous months, although prices remain high. Meanwhile, an increase in home sales suggests growing activ...

Marc Anthony welcomes eighth child: 'Over the moon'
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Marc Anthony welcomes eighth child: 'Over the moon'

Singer Marc Anthony and his wife Nadia Ferreira have announced the birth of their daughter, Myla. This marks the eighth child for the 57-year-old musician.

Sandevoerde campsite owner wants permanent guests gone within a month
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Sandevoerde campsite owner wants permanent guests gone within a month

The owner of Sandevoerde campsite in Zandvoort is demanding that seasonal campers remove their belongings by August 15th to facilitate the development of 250 luxury chalets. Campers are resisting the ...

Brabant admits communication errors regarding revocation of farmers' permits
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Brabant admits communication errors regarding revocation of farmers' permits

The province of Noord-Brabant has issued an apology for the poor communication regarding the planned revocation of nature permits for five livestock farmers. Officials acknowledged that the notificati...

Departing Amsterdam IT chief: ‘Technology should be led by people, not the other way around’
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Departing Amsterdam IT chief: ‘Technology should be led by people, not the other way around’

Where soldiers once marched, a paved stone carpet now lies before the homes
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Where soldiers once marched, a paved stone carpet now lies before the homes