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

Eight-year-old boy killed in Russian drone attack in Ukraine
An eight-year-old boy was killed and 14 others were injured during a Russian drone attack on the central Ukrainian city of Cherkasy. Governor Ihor Taburets reported that the strike also caused signifi...

Multiple killed in Gaza in Israeli strikes
Israeli attacks across several parts of Gaza resulted in multiple deaths on Tuesday, according to reports from local authorities. A three-year-old child was reportedly among those killed in the strike...

Video | Royal couple pose for the press in Miami

Depleted Netherlands women surprise France in World Cup qualifying
The Dutch women's national football team secured a surprise 2-1 victory against France in a World Cup qualifying match held in Breda. Despite missing several experienced players, goals from debutant R...
Man stabbed to death in Amsterdam East
A man died following a stabbing incident on Tugelaweg in Amsterdam-East on Tuesday evening. No suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal attack as police continue their investigation.

Police suspect 'internal dispute' after man set on fire
Police suspect that a man set on fire in Utrecht on Tuesday was targeted due to a personal conflict rather than being a victim of a random attack. This information was confirmed by a police spokespers...

Berendsen discusses Strait of Hormuz mission with Rubio
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss an international mission involving European and Asian nations to protect the Strait of Hormuz. Berendsen em...

Finally fresh air for Tuindorp residents? ICL promises measures against odor and hydrochloric acid
The ICL fertilizer factory in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied has announced plans to install active carbon systems and upgrade its scrubbers to reduce odor and hydrochloric acid emissions by later t...

Jetten reveals nothing yet on mitigating impact of Iran war
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has declined to provide details on potential government measures intended to mitigate the economic impact of the war in Iran on Dutch citizens. While a support package worth ...

Lebanese ambassador calls for ceasefire in talks with Israel
The Lebanese ambassador to the United States called for a ceasefire in Lebanon during a meeting with the Israeli ambassador in Washington. She emphasized that the ceasefire agreement reached earlier i...

Dijksma calls arson a horrific form of violence
Mayor Sharon Dijksma of Utrecht has condemned a horrific act of violence after a man in an electric wheelchair was set on fire on Tuesday afternoon. She noted the attack was particularly impactful bec...

Where stolen art treasures from the Drents Museum in Assen were hidden will always remain a mystery
The hiding place of stolen masterpieces returned to the Drents Museum will remain a mystery as the Dutch Public Prosecution Service claims not to know where they were stored. Authorities have indicate...

Suspect arrested for setting man on fire in Utrecht
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with an incident where a man in an electric wheelchair was set on fire at a shopping center in Utrecht on Wednesday afternoon. The victim sustained serious...

Frenchman wins valuable Picasso painting with ticket costing less than 100 euros
A French man has won a Pablo Picasso painting valued at $1 million in a charity lottery benefiting Alzheimer's research. He acquired the artwork after purchasing a raffle ticket for just 99 euros.
Rein (34) and Jesse (28) made a documentary about chemsex: ‘Certainly not an Amsterdam phenomenon’
Minimal music takes center stage at Muziekgebouw: ‘You have to be a bit more patient than with a Beethoven symphony’
How Derk Sauer continues to support a mission even after his death: 63,000 euros to The Moscow Times

Amsterdam drug user bus to leave OLVG: We're gone by June 30
The mobile drug consumption bus near the OLVG hospital in Amsterdam East is scheduled for removal on June 30 after operating for exactly one year. While the facility helped reduce drug-related issues ...

Actor Alec Baldwin wants to retire: 'Don't want to leave my house anymore'
Actor Alec Baldwin has expressed his desire to retire from acting, citing the emotional burden following the fatal shooting incident on the 'Rust' film set. The 68-year-old star stated that the experi...

Windows in the Koetshuijs in Heemskerk provide more space for activities: ‘Plants from the castle garden can soon be brought inside for winter’
The old wall of the Koetshuijs at Slot Assumburg in Heemskerk has been fitted with glass windows to create a conservatory-like space. This renovation provides more room for activities and allows plant...