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

Sky-high costs and unnecessarily long waiting lists in Haarlem youth care, but municipalities fail to intervene. 'Very strange'
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Sky-high costs and unnecessarily long waiting lists in Haarlem youth care, but municipalities fail to intervene. 'Very strange'

Youth in the Haarlem and IJmond regions face significantly longer wait times for mental health services compared to neighboring areas due to restrictive administrative regulations. These rules prevent...

Velsen to trial housing homeless people before they enter shelters
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Velsen to trial housing homeless people before they enter shelters

The municipality of Velsen will launch a pilot program in June to provide housing for homeless residents before they enter social shelters. This initiative is part of a new regional plan aimed at redu...

CBS News: Trump administration preparing new attacks on Iran
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CBS News: Trump administration preparing new attacks on Iran

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a new series of military strikes against Iran, though sources emphasize that a final decision has not yet been reached. These reports emerge amidst con...

Two dead in serious traffic accident in Eerbeek
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Two dead in serious traffic accident in Eerbeek

Two men died in a serious collision between a car and a motorcycle on Friday night in Eerbeek. Both drivers passed away at the scene of the accident on the Harderwijkerweg.

SpaceX Starship rocket successfully launched
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SpaceX Starship rocket successfully launched

SpaceX successfully launched its unmanned Starship rocket early Saturday morning, with the vehicle reaching space approximately ten minutes after liftoff. The company confirmed the successful mission ...

The style of DJ and herbalist Emmanuelle: ‘Since I was young, it’s been big earrings, a big necklace, a big belt’
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The style of DJ and herbalist Emmanuelle: ‘Since I was young, it’s been big earrings, a big necklace, a big belt’

For a portion of bitterballen – cost price 2 euros – you pay 8 euros in the pub: ‘Snacks are where you make your margin’
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For a portion of bitterballen – cost price 2 euros – you pay 8 euros in the pub: ‘Snacks are where you make your margin’

Actor Ko Zandvliet's Amsterdam: ‘I’m strongly against rental bikes – if you live here, you should have your own bike’
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Actor Ko Zandvliet's Amsterdam: ‘I’m strongly against rental bikes – if you live here, you should have your own bike’

The wines, the food, the atmosphere, the staff: Weinlokal Stern is one of the best newcomers of 2026 (9)
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The wines, the food, the atmosphere, the staff: Weinlokal Stern is one of the best newcomers of 2026 (9)

The first residents of this Amsterdam neighborhood had to adjust: the houses were like ‘palaces’ with running water and sewerage
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The first residents of this Amsterdam neighborhood had to adjust: the houses were like ‘palaces’ with running water and sewerage

Artist Peggy Kuiper: ‘When I’m back in Amsterdam, I always think: it’s actually so pleasantly village-like here’
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Artist Peggy Kuiper: ‘When I’m back in Amsterdam, I always think: it’s actually so pleasantly village-like here’

Opinion: ‘Yes, sometimes there is friction, but everyone comes together at football club ASV De Dijk’
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Opinion: ‘Yes, sometimes there is friction, but everyone comes together at football club ASV De Dijk’

Industrialization, modernization and war: Isaac Israels captured a Europe in constant flux
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Industrialization, modernization and war: Isaac Israels captured a Europe in constant flux

Mice on the floor, a glimpse of Spinoza and fire on Dam Square: VR museum Entr takes you to Amsterdam in 1652
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Mice on the floor, a glimpse of Spinoza and fire on Dam Square: VR museum Entr takes you to Amsterdam in 1652

Who will win the Palme d'Or in Cannes on Saturday night? These are the six frontrunners, according to our film expert
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Who will win the Palme d'Or in Cannes on Saturday night? These are the six frontrunners, according to our film expert

Trading Haarlem for the Nieuwmarkt neighborhood: is it wise? 'The children can learn so much here'
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Trading Haarlem for the Nieuwmarkt neighborhood: is it wise? 'The children can learn so much here'

Amsterdam took over a dilapidated building, renovated it for four years for €160,000, and delivered it in poor condition
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Amsterdam took over a dilapidated building, renovated it for four years for €160,000, and delivered it in poor condition

Amsterdam has the highest iPhone density in the Netherlands: why Apple specialist Amac is opening a large store in the Zuidas
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Amsterdam has the highest iPhone density in the Netherlands: why Apple specialist Amac is opening a large store in the Zuidas

Duncan Stutterheim: 'I've never had foreign guests who didn't like Amsterdam'
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Duncan Stutterheim: 'I've never had foreign guests who didn't like Amsterdam'

‘Soldier, are you free tomorrow night?’: How the theft of 1,400kg of cocaine led to a series of attacks where the perpetrators worked for nothing
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‘Soldier, are you free tomorrow night?’: How the theft of 1,400kg of cocaine led to a series of attacks where the perpetrators worked for nothing