Dutch News in English

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

Rosalía postpones US tour due to family emergency
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Rosalía postpones US tour due to family emergency

Spanish singer Rosalía has postponed the first three performances of her United States tour due to an unspecified family emergency. Concert organizer Live Nation announced the delay, though specific ...

Residents of residential tower in North feel unsafe in elevator: "It falls down"
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Residents of residential tower in North feel unsafe in elevator: "It falls down"

Residents of an apartment building in Amsterdam-Noord report that elevators frequently experience sudden drops and malfunctions, causing safety concerns and physical discomfort. The property manager, ...

Zelensky in letter to Putin: meet with me directly
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Zelensky in letter to Putin: meet with me directly

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a public letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin requesting immediate direct peace negotiations. Zelensky stated he is prepared to observe a full c...

'Switch off and go': Dutch top players know golf offers no guarantees, especially on opening day
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'Switch off and go': Dutch top players know golf offers no guarantees, especially on opening day

Dutch golfers, including Joost Luiten, faced challenging weather conditions like heavy wind and rain during the opening day of the KLM Open. The tournament was eventually interrupted by thunderstorms ...

Aerdts wants EU-wide minimum age for social media
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Aerdts wants EU-wide minimum age for social media

Dutch State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts has proposed establishing a uniform minimum age for social media across the European Union during a parliamentary debate. She argued that EU-wide regulation is n...

Alpe d’HuZes raises over 25 million euros for KWF
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Alpe d’HuZes raises over 25 million euros for KWF

The annual sporting event Alpe d’HuZes has raised a record-breaking sum of over 25 million euros this year. The organization announced that all proceeds will be donated to the Dutch Cancer Society (...

Protest in Libya against UN refugee agency over migration
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Protest in Libya against UN refugee agency over migration

Hundreds of protesters gathered at the UNHCR office in Tripoli, Libya, to demonstrate against the influx of migrants in the country. The protest, which was one of the largest in recent times, resulted...

Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (June 5-7)
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Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (June 5-7)

This article provides a guide to activities and events taking place in Haarlem during the weekend of June 5 to June 7. It notes that this time of year is particularly enjoyable for visiting and experi...

Her architecture is not just an exterior to look at: the multifaceted work of Amsterdam's Afaina de Jong on display at the Van Eesteren Museum
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Her architecture is not just an exterior to look at: the multifaceted work of Amsterdam's Afaina de Jong on display at the Van Eesteren Museum

From Iranian to Latin music and from Moroccan to electronic beats: Disco Tehran lands in Amsterdam
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From Iranian to Latin music and from Moroccan to electronic beats: Disco Tehran lands in Amsterdam

'I even fell asleep without a podcast': three Amsterdammers look back on a month without social media
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'I even fell asleep without a podcast': three Amsterdammers look back on a month without social media

Persistent Haarlem man (25) who overslept sent to jail after three laughing gas offenses: 'Prison is just not fun, you know?'
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Persistent Haarlem man (25) who overslept sent to jail after three laughing gas offenses: 'Prison is just not fun, you know?'

A 25-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to prison after being caught with nitrous oxide in a vehicle on three separate occasions. The defendant arrived late to his court hearing on Thursday ...

Putin says he is ready to compromise if Kyiv does the same
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Putin says he is ready to compromise if Kyiv does the same

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during an economic summit in Saint Petersburg that Russia is prepared to make compromises in peace negotiations with Ukraine if Kyiv is also willing to do so.

Amsterdam awards IT services contract to KPN to reduce reliance on non-European tech firms
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Amsterdam awards IT services contract to KPN to reduce reliance on non-European tech firms

Parliament wants to know what government is doing against foreign influence
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Parliament wants to know what government is doing against foreign influence

The Dutch House of Representatives is calling on the cabinet to outline measures against foreign influence on social media. A broad majority of parties supports taking more action to reduce the impact...

Amsterdam grants De Ceuvel creative hub an extra year, until early 2028
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Amsterdam grants De Ceuvel creative hub an extra year, until early 2028

'Better a mean mom than a (too) nice one': experts give refreshing parenting tips
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'Better a mean mom than a (too) nice one': experts give refreshing parenting tips

Rebecca Boektje and Saskia Weerstand, creators of the 'Moeders of Loeders' podcast, have released a new book titled 'Ongefilterd' offering unconventional parenting advice. The authors provide a realis...

At least ten killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
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At least ten killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip on Thursday killed at least ten people, including five members of a single family. Medical workers reported that only a young girl from that family survived the at...

Michiel de Ruijter Tunnel closed due to malfunction, traffic at a standstill
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Michiel de Ruijter Tunnel closed due to malfunction, traffic at a standstill

The Michiel de Ruijter tunnel near Amsterdam Central Station has been closed since 5:45 PM due to a camera system malfunction. The closure is causing significant traffic congestion on surrounding road...

Writer Lieke Marsman (35) knew she was going to die but wanted to live: ‘Who determines what senseless suffering is?’
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Writer Lieke Marsman (35) knew she was going to die but wanted to live: ‘Who determines what senseless suffering is?’

The Dutch writer and poet Lieke Marsman has passed away at the age of 35 while visiting Paris for the Roland Garros tennis tournament. Marsman was highly regarded for her literary talent, philosophica...