Dutch News in English

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

Schiphol security guard gets behind the wheel under the influence shortly after work
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Schiphol security guard gets behind the wheel under the influence shortly after work

A security guard working at Schiphol Airport was caught driving under the influence shortly after finishing her shift. Despite the incident, her employer is legally restricted from immediately termina...

The void left by Peter R. de Vries remains unfilled
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The void left by Peter R. de Vries remains unfilled

Review roundup live-action Moana: 'A fine new package'
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Review roundup live-action Moana: 'A fine new package'

Disney has released a new live-action adaptation of the popular animated film Vaiana, featuring actors like Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga'aia. The film, which follows a young woman's journey acros...

After nearly five years, you can wade in the Museumplein pond again
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After nearly five years, you can wade in the Museumplein pond again

Digital euro one step closer after European Parliament support
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Digital euro one step closer after European Parliament support

The European Parliament has voted in favor of plans for a digital euro, moving the initiative a step closer to implementation. This support allows final negotiations between European Union member stat...

In Bloedeigen, Margo Hoogenberk explores what happens when you adopt a child and it turns out to be a disappointment
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In Bloedeigen, Margo Hoogenberk explores what happens when you adopt a child and it turns out to be a disappointment

'Rico the Chilean' no longer prosecuted for murder plot against 'Boeloeloe', but will face charges for plot to murder 'Taxi'
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'Rico the Chilean' no longer prosecuted for murder plot against 'Boeloeloe', but will face charges for plot to murder 'Taxi'

Katie Bernet adds an interesting layer to her adaptation of the classic Little Women with delightful teen prose
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Katie Bernet adds an interesting layer to her adaptation of the classic Little Women with delightful teen prose

The stories of Sandro Veronesi are about loss and finitude – with death in its ultimate form
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The stories of Sandro Veronesi are about loss and finitude – with death in its ultimate form

The secret diary of Emma M. Lion is more than just a gimmick and feelgood read
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The secret diary of Emma M. Lion is more than just a gimmick and feelgood read

From the countdown on their 25th album, you can hear The Rolling Stones are ready to rock
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From the countdown on their 25th album, you can hear The Rolling Stones are ready to rock

Bad hair day? This Amsterdam phone number will put a smile on your face this summer
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Bad hair day? This Amsterdam phone number will put a smile on your face this summer

The Kleine Komedie theater in Amsterdam has launched a new service called the Geinlijn, which allows people to call a phone number to hear jokes. This initiative aims to provide entertainment and humo...

N205 partially closed between Haarlem and Vijfhuizen
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N205 partially closed between Haarlem and Vijfhuizen

The province of Noord-Holland is conducting road work on the N205 between Haarlem and the A9 exit at Vijfhuizen. The road will be partially closed from Thursday, September 10, until Monday, October 26...

Neighborhood organization De Groene Hub receives 300,000 euro subsidy from municipality
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Neighborhood organization De Groene Hub receives 300,000 euro subsidy from municipality

The Amsterdam municipality has granted a one-time subsidy of 300,000 euros to the neighborhood organization De Groene Hub to prevent it from ceasing operations. The organization, which focuses on sust...

Judge: protester who defaced Van Gogh Museum was wrongly prosecuted
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Judge: protester who defaced Van Gogh Museum was wrongly prosecuted

Tenfold increase in penalty for ICL fertilizer plant accused of 'calculating' behavior
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Tenfold increase in penalty for ICL fertilizer plant accused of 'calculating' behavior

Daley Blind, back at Ajax, sees a tactician in Míchel: 'Language barrier is being overstated'
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Daley Blind, back at Ajax, sees a tactician in Míchel: 'Language barrier is being overstated'

Ajax talent Sean Steur (18) joins Newcastle United for a massive fee
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Ajax talent Sean Steur (18) joins Newcastle United for a massive fee

18-year-old Ajax midfielder Sean Steur is transferring to Newcastle United in a deal worth approximately 27 million euros including bonuses. The English Premier League club reached an agreement with A...

Man who stole car from folk singer Sander Kwarten with children inside avoids jail time
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Man who stole car from folk singer Sander Kwarten with children inside avoids jail time

A 36-year-old man who stole a car containing the children of singer Sander Kwarten last year will not return to prison. The court ruled that the sentence imposed for the theft has already been served ...

Trade with Russia and a gambler with tons of cash: how ABN Amro went (again) expensively wrong
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Trade with Russia and a gambler with tons of cash: how ABN Amro went (again) expensively wrong

ABN Amro has been fined 8.5 million euros by De Nederlandsche Bank for recurring anti-money laundering failures. The regulator cited the bank's over-reliance on client statements and its failure to pr...