Dutch News in English

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

Brightly dressed group walks the Colour Walk in Amsterdam: ‘I want to bring more color and positivity to the city’
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Brightly dressed group walks the Colour Walk in Amsterdam: ‘I want to bring more color and positivity to the city’

Former presenter Hans van Willigenburg (83) returns: ‘I wanted to do this before I die’
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Former presenter Hans van Willigenburg (83) returns: ‘I wanted to do this before I die’

Candlelight tribute for Vissenloop & Run as extra moment of remembrance: ‘It was suggested he should not be forgotten’
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Candlelight tribute for Vissenloop & Run as extra moment of remembrance: ‘It was suggested he should not be forgotten’

Marlon van Leeuwen has launched a candle fundraising campaign for KWF Kankerbestrijding ahead of the Vissenloop & Run event in late May. The candles are sold as a tribute to those affected by cancer, ...

New chapter for anniversary butchery Chateaubriand in Heemstede: Eijmert Teekens (28) is the fourth generation to lead the family business
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New chapter for anniversary butchery Chateaubriand in Heemstede: Eijmert Teekens (28) is the fourth generation to lead the family business

Twenty-eight-year-old Eijmert Teekens has taken over as the fourth-generation leader of the family-owned butcher shop Chateaubriand in Heemstede. He aims to modernize the business by integrating hospi...

Setback for Utrecht power grid: essential gas generators may arrive too late
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Setback for Utrecht power grid: essential gas generators may arrive too late

The deployment of emergency gas generators intended to relieve Utrecht's overcrowded power grid is facing delays, meaning they may not be ready for the upcoming winter. This setback increases the risk...

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Venice Biennale jury resigns after Russia row

The jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned following a controversy regarding the participation of countries such as Russia in the international art exhibition. This decision comes after significant ...

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Congress passes controversial budget, ending US shutdown

The U.S. Congress has passed a budget for the Department of Homeland Security, ending a partial government shutdown that lasted for over two months. This decision follows a previous vote by the Senate...

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Banksy installs new statue in central London

A new artwork by British street artist Banksy has appeared in central London. The statue depicts a man in a suit holding a flag that obstructs his vision.

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Wildfire near Weert no longer spreading

A wildfire near Weert covering approximately 70 hectares is no longer expanding, according to the local safety region. The fire department has successfully established containment lines to prevent the...

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United Kingdom raises threat level to severe

The United Kingdom has raised its national threat level from "substantial" to "severe" following a stabbing attack on two Jewish men in London's Golders Green. The suspect, who is currently in custody...

Inflation barely rises: a relief, but it's the calm before the storm
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Inflation barely rises: a relief, but it's the calm before the storm

Inflation in April remained nearly unchanged compared to March, defying fears that high energy prices would drive rates significantly higher. Experts caution that this stability may be short-lived, as...

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Trump praises King Charles at White House farewell

King Charles and Queen Camilla concluded their state visit to the United States, bidding farewell to President Donald Trump and Melania Trump at the White House. During the departure ceremony, Trump p...

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Multiple small fires on Oirschotse Hei in recent days

Several small fires broke out on the Oirschotse Hei west of Eindhoven over the past few days and were quickly extinguished. The Royal Military Constabulary reported that no military exercises were tak...

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Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest

The prison sentence of Myanmar's ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been converted to house arrest by President Min Aung Hlaing. This move marks a relative easing of the 80-year-old leader's detenti...

Beverwijk delayed asylum seeker shelter too long, Asylum Minister intervenes: 'Situation urgent and critical'
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Beverwijk delayed asylum seeker shelter too long, Asylum Minister intervenes: 'Situation urgent and critical'

The Dutch Ministry of Asylum and Migration is intervening in the municipality of Beverwijk due to its failure to establish a reception center for asylum seekers. The government will initially request ...

Summer weather is not yet swimming weather, warns Rescue Brigade: Risk of cold shock is too high
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Summer weather is not yet swimming weather, warns Rescue Brigade: Risk of cold shock is too high

The Dutch Rescue Brigade is warning people not to swim in the sea or recreational lakes despite the warm weather forecast for Friday. Water temperatures are currently well below the safe limit of 15 d...

Neurologist Maaike van der Plas feels increasingly at home: ‘From marginal to reasonable, and that’s quite something’
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Neurologist Maaike van der Plas feels increasingly at home: ‘From marginal to reasonable, and that’s quite something’

Neurologist Maaike van der Plas reports feeling increasingly more in control of her daily professional responsibilities after several months in her current role. She describes her current management o...

Son of Norwegian crown princess wants ankle monitor instead of jail
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Son of Norwegian crown princess wants ankle monitor instead of jail

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is requesting to serve his pre-trial detention with an electronic ankle monitor instead of remaining in prison. His legal team has ...

Journalist Natascha van Weezel (39) on how war is hereditary: ‘Fear persists’
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Journalist Natascha van Weezel (39) on how war is hereditary: ‘Fear persists’

Frank was married by Klaver and Jetten, now he wants to be the first chair of Progressive Netherlands
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Frank was married by Klaver and Jetten, now he wants to be the first chair of Progressive Netherlands

Frank van de Wolde, the initiator of a proposed merger between Dutch left-wing parties, has announced his intention to become the first chairman of Progressief Nederland (PRO). The 33-year-old consult...