Dutch News in English

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

Rachel Rosier welcomes her guests into a cloud of bright white light and greets them in heaven
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Rachel Rosier welcomes her guests into a cloud of bright white light and greets them in heaven

Dutch Consumers' Association threatens action over 'fake discounts' at Amazon and bol
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Dutch Consumers' Association threatens action over 'fake discounts' at Amazon and bol

The Dutch Consumers' Association (Consumentenbond) has accused Amazon and bol of using misleading 'fake discounts' on their platforms. The organization is threatening legal action against both retaile...

Netflix viewers increasingly choosing non-English series, including those from the Netherlands
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Netflix viewers increasingly choosing non-English series, including those from the Netherlands

Dutch films and series are increasingly reaching a global audience on Netflix, with titles like Amsterdam Empire and iHostage ranking as the most popular Dutch content this year. This trend coincides ...

Michael Jackson musical to premiere in the Netherlands next year
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Michael Jackson musical to premiere in the Netherlands next year

A musical based on the life and work of Michael Jackson is scheduled to premiere in the Netherlands in 2027. The production has previously been performed in cities including London, Hamburg, and on Br...

Nostalgia! Watch these childhood favorites from your youth on the big screen in Haarlem again
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Nostalgia! Watch these childhood favorites from your youth on the big screen in Haarlem again

Beloved Dutch children's classics are returning to the big screen in Haarlem this summer. Residents can revisit nostalgic films from their youth at local cinema screenings throughout the summer holida...

Enschede school stays open longer as parents choose their own vacation days
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Enschede school stays open longer as parents choose their own vacation days

Public primary school La Res in Enschede has extended its school year for dozens of students who took leave outside of scheduled vacation periods. Parents opted for this flexible scheduling to save on...

No zero-emission zone for passenger cars after all; here is what the city can do: "Give privileges to electric drivers"
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No zero-emission zone for passenger cars after all; here is what the city can do: "Give privileges to electric drivers"

The municipality of Amsterdam has abandoned plans to introduce an emission-free zone for passenger cars by 2030 due to a lack of national legislation. Economist Walther Ploos van Amstel suggests that ...

God of War series production halted due to Ryan Hurst injury
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God of War series production halted due to Ryan Hurst injury

Filming for the new series God of War has been temporarily suspended following an injury to lead actor Ryan Hurst. The actor tore his bicep while performing a stunt and requires surgery.

European companies at risk due to password software with Russian ties
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European companies at risk due to password software with Russian ties

European companies with critical infrastructure have been using password management software called Passwork, which is actually based in Russia. Cybersecurity experts warn that this poses a significan...

Water shortage forces builders into action: new homes to feature 4,500-liter rainwater storage under floors
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Water shortage forces builders into action: new homes to feature 4,500-liter rainwater storage under floors

Due to ongoing water shortages in the Netherlands, some builders and homebuyers are implementing new systems to use 4500 liters of stored rainwater under floors for daily tasks like flushing toilets. ...

Review: The Weeknd effortlessly captivates Arena with grand and sweet pop spectacle
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Review: The Weeknd effortlessly captivates Arena with grand and sweet pop spectacle

Review: pianist Filippo Gorini seeks to bring comfort and hope through his music, this time in Cape Town
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Review: pianist Filippo Gorini seeks to bring comfort and hope through his music, this time in Cape Town

Why a conflict over a swimming pier on Cruquius is unlikely to arise
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Why a conflict over a swimming pier on Cruquius is unlikely to arise

Review New Avatar: Kelela delivers a sultry club night – leaving you alone with your feelings
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Review New Avatar: Kelela delivers a sultry club night – leaving you alone with your feelings

Review: The Real Me album title is promising, but you learn nothing about the real Future
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Review: The Real Me album title is promising, but you learn nothing about the real Future

Jewish boxer Ben Bril threw his first punches as an 11-year-old street kid in this boxing gym at the beginning of the last century
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Jewish boxer Ben Bril threw his first punches as an 11-year-old street kid in this boxing gym at the beginning of the last century

Sports clubs take measures against parental interference: 'In the past, if a coach said your child is playing on this team, that was it. Those days are over'
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Sports clubs take measures against parental interference: 'In the past, if a coach said your child is playing on this team, that was it. Those days are over'

André Volten's painted stainless steel in the Amstelkwartier is art worth circling around
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André Volten's painted stainless steel in the Amstelkwartier is art worth circling around

Eke (58) and Pleun (21): We are four women in the house, but you cry just as much
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Eke (58) and Pleun (21): We are four women in the house, but you cry just as much

FNV announces new actions, including 24-hour rail strike
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FNV announces new actions, including 24-hour rail strike

The trade union FNV has announced a series of protest actions throughout the first two weeks of September, affecting the government, ports, and hospitals. Additionally, the union plans to organize a 2...