Dutch News in English

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

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More than half of Dutch people get sunburned in the summer

A study by Maastricht University commissioned by the National Skin Fund reveals that 56 percent of Dutch people experienced sunburn this past summer. The research highlights that more than half of the...

New NH podcast about the National Monument on Dam Square: "A piece of scenery in a busy city"
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New NH podcast about the National Monument on Dam Square: "A piece of scenery in a busy city"

A new episode of the podcast series 'Windstreken' explores the history and cultural significance of the National Monument on the Dam in Amsterdam, marking 70 years since its unveiling. The episode fea...

Fire after fire: what will be left of nature? ‘We have long been urging to retain more rainwater’
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Fire after fire: what will be left of nature? ‘We have long been urging to retain more rainwater’

Recent wildfires in Epe, Oirschot, and Noordwijk have raised concerns among Dutch nature conservation organizations about the impact of prolonged drought on natural areas. Experts are advocating for i...

Strand van Oranje festival in IJmuiden cancelled; may return next year
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Strand van Oranje festival in IJmuiden cancelled; may return next year

The Strand van Oranje festival scheduled for September 5 in IJmuiden has been cancelled by organizer UDC. The decision to skip a year follows flooding issues on the beach encountered during the previo...

A climbing wall on the Dorpsweide? Vera (26) and Emma (34) are transforming Wijk aan Zee into a Sports Village
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A climbing wall on the Dorpsweide? Vera (26) and Emma (34) are transforming Wijk aan Zee into a Sports Village

Vera Siersema and Emma Fabri are organizing the Sportdorp event on May 17 at the Dorpsweide in Wijk aan Zee. The event features a wide range of activities, including a climbing wall and wheelchair dan...

Mystery of the missing time solved, but return of Wijk aan Zee clock remains uncertain
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Mystery of the missing time solved, but return of Wijk aan Zee clock remains uncertain

The mystery of the missing clock hands at the Sterhalte in Wijk aan Zee has been resolved after a local council member noticed their absence. However, it remains uncertain whether the clock will be fu...

Shibuya karaoke bar reopens this weekend, three years after forced closure
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Shibuya karaoke bar reopens this weekend, three years after forced closure

Karaoke bar Shibuya in Haarlem is set to reopen this weekend after being closed for nearly three years. Under new ownership, the establishment maintains its original appearance and atmosphere.

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Police: Violence against officers became more frequent and severe last year

The Dutch police reported an increase in violence against officers last year, with 12,896 recorded incidents. Additionally, authorities noted that the nature of the violence used against police person...

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Execution in Texas despite support from rappers

James Broadnax, 37, was executed by lethal injection in Huntsville, Texas, for the 2008 robbery and murder of two men. The execution was carried out despite support from public figures who advocated f...

The Black Keys sound like their early days on cover album Peaches!
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The Black Keys sound like their early days on cover album Peaches!

Kacey Musgraves is clearly on her way to the top of country-pop with her seventh album
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Kacey Musgraves is clearly on her way to the top of country-pop with her seventh album

Almost 50 years ago, the luxury Hotel Polen on the Rokin burned down completely, resulting in many deaths
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Almost 50 years ago, the luxury Hotel Polen on the Rokin burned down completely, resulting in many deaths

Dive into history during the Open Jewish Houses – Houses of Resistance program
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Dive into history during the Open Jewish Houses – Houses of Resistance program

Defne (28) relies on her microcar but must take an 'absurdly long detour' after being banned from the ferry
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Defne (28) relies on her microcar but must take an 'absurdly long detour' after being banned from the ferry

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US warns allies over support for Gaza flotilla

The United States has expressed support for Israel following the interception of an aid flotilla destined for Gaza. Washington issued a warning to its allies, labeling the mission a meaningless politi...

ING: house prices will not rise further this year due to higher supply
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ING: house prices will not rise further this year due to higher supply

ING predicts that Dutch house prices will remain stable for the rest of the year due to an increase in available housing supply. While the national average is expected to flatten, economists suggest t...

Oil price pain came quickly after war began, energy bill impact yet to come
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Oil price pain came quickly after war began, energy bill impact yet to come

Research from ABN AMRO indicates that Dutch households are currently feeling the economic impact of the Middle East conflict primarily through increased fuel prices. While energy bills have not yet ri...

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Germany and France provide aid for wildfires

France and Germany are sending two specialized fire platoons to the Netherlands to assist in combating wildfires. The aid package includes eight wildfire-fighting vehicles, a helicopter equipped with ...

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Newspaper: Possible Epstein suicide note kept secret for years

A possible suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein has reportedly been held in a New York court for nearly seven years, hidden from investigators. The New York Times reported the discovery and has petitione...

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No incidents reported in Gorinchem re-elections

No irregularities were reported across 24 polling stations during the re-elections held in Gorinchem on Wednesday. Officials noted a slight increase in proxy votes, which may have been caused by the M...