Dutch News in English

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

Other cities have long had public heating companies: what is holding Amsterdam back?
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Other cities have long had public heating companies: what is holding Amsterdam back?

Subsidy pot shrank, site crashed, and now a lottery decides on changing room renovations and concrete rot repairs
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Subsidy pot shrank, site crashed, and now a lottery decides on changing room renovations and concrete rot repairs

Deaths in Kenya during protests against fuel price hikes
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Deaths in Kenya during protests against fuel price hikes

Four people were killed and more than 30 injured during protests against rising fuel prices in various Kenyan cities. Minister of Interior Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed the casualties during a televise...

Looting and violent clashes during Bolivia protests
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Looting and violent clashes during Bolivia protests

Protests in the Bolivian capital of La Paz have escalated as demonstrators stormed several government buildings. In response to the unrest, the government is prosecuting a protest leader on charges of...

Trump announces expansion of drug discount program
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Trump announces expansion of drug discount program

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the government-backed website TrumpRx.gov will expand its offerings to include generic medications. The platform is designed to provide consumers with di...

Five dead in San Diego mosque shooting and ‘hate crime’
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Five dead in San Diego mosque shooting and ‘hate crime’

A shooting at an Islamic center in San Diego, California, has left at least three people dead. Local police are currently investigating the incident as a hate crime.

Municipalities see cabinet step forward after asylum riots
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Municipalities see cabinet step forward after asylum riots

Sharon Dijksma, chair of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities, expressed satisfaction after emergency talks with the cabinet regarding recent riots at asylum seeker reception centers. The mee...

Minnesota prosecutes ICE agent for assault among other charges
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Minnesota prosecutes ICE agent for assault among other charges

A 53-year-old ICE agent in Minnesota has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon following a shooting incident in mid-January. The agent is accused of firing at a Venezuelan migrant, who sus...

Angelo de J. (19) sentenced to 2 years and mandatory treatment for hostage-taking, humiliating and extorting 16-year-old
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Angelo de J. (19) sentenced to 2 years and mandatory treatment for hostage-taking, humiliating and extorting 16-year-old

Jetten: Markuszower now 'not at the front of the line' for cooperation
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Jetten: Markuszower now 'not at the front of the line' for cooperation

D66 leader Rob Jetten stated that he will not prioritize cooperation with Gidi Markuszower until the latter more firmly retracts comments advocating for 'maximum violence' against Palestinian refugees...

Large police presence at San Diego mosque after reports of a shooter
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Large police presence at San Diego mosque after reports of a shooter

A large police presence, including armored vehicles, has surrounded an Islamic center and mosque in San Diego's Clairmont neighborhood. Mayor Todd Gloria reported that authorities are responding to re...

Schiphol uncertain about wait times after change in security approach
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Schiphol uncertain about wait times after change in security approach

Schiphol Airport is uncertain whether long security queues will persist on Tuesday following significant delays experienced on Monday morning. A spokesperson stated that the airport cannot yet predict...

Jetten wants more tailored approach for municipal asylum reception after talks
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Jetten wants more tailored approach for municipal asylum reception after talks

Prime Minister Rob Jetten announced that the Dutch cabinet will focus on customized solutions to assist municipalities with local asylum seeker reception. A specialized flying team will be established...

Prosecution offers €10,000 reward for tip on fatal shooting at gas station along A1 near Muiden
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Prosecution offers €10,000 reward for tip on fatal shooting at gas station along A1 near Muiden

Engelen residents hand over petition for welcoming asylum center
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Engelen residents hand over petition for welcoming asylum center

Residents of the village of Engelen submitted a petition with approximately 800 signatures to the Den Bosch city council, advocating for a hospitable welcome for 50 young asylum seekers. The group aim...

Trump calls off planned Tuesday attack on Iran
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Trump calls off planned Tuesday attack on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed a planned military strike against Iran that was scheduled for Tuesday to allow for diplomatic efforts to reach an agreement. While the attack is cancelled for...

Jury dismisses Musk's lawsuit against company behind ChatGPT
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Jury dismisses Musk's lawsuit against company behind ChatGPT

A jury has rejected Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, which Musk co-founded. Musk claimed the company had betrayed its original mission, but the jury dismissed the case becau...

Two on motorcycle hospitalized after collision with parked van
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Two on motorcycle hospitalized after collision with parked van

Two people were seriously injured and hospitalized after their motorcycle collided with a parked van in Badhoevedorp on Friday evening. Emergency services, including a trauma team, responded to the sc...

Motorcyclist seriously injured in accident in Badhoevedorp
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in accident in Badhoevedorp

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Monday evening in Badhoevedorp. The victim was transported to the hospital with urgency following the collision on Pa Verkuijllaan.

Funny bedtime stories by Sarah Arnolds, Alex van Warmerdam and Arnon Grunberg
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Funny bedtime stories by Sarah Arnolds, Alex van Warmerdam and Arnon Grunberg

The article suggests that bedtime stories can be an enjoyable way for adults to end their day. It recommends specific titles by authors Sarah Arnolds, Alex van Warmerdam, and Arnon Grunberg, such as '...