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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Prominent Jewish figures in film industry defend Mark Ruffalo after antisemitism accusations
More than 180 prominent Jewish figures in the American film industry, including Joaquin Phoenix and Joel Coen, have signed a letter defending actor Mark Ruffalo. The signatories denounced the criticis...
Explosion at home on Hoofdweg in Amsterdam-West
1.5-degree target is a lost cause: 'There are no good scenarios left now'
The UN Environment Programme has acknowledged that keeping global warming below the 1.5-degree target set in the Paris Agreement is no longer feasible. Despite this assessment, the climate goal remain...
Nine questions about the nuisance caused by homeless crack addicts in Amsterdam – and what can be done about it
43-year-old TikToker suspected of three counts of attempted manslaughter after stabbing at Central Station
A 43-year-old fitness influencer known as 'Superhuman Unchained' has been detained on suspicion of three counts of attempted murder following a stabbing incident at Amsterdam Central Station. The alte...
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit in hospital following lung transplant complications
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit was admitted to Rikshospitalet in Oslo on Tuesday due to health complications. She was accompanied to the hospital by her husband, Crown Prince Haakon, as reported...
Dozens of jerrycans, possibly drug waste, dumped near Strandeiland in IJburg
Willem-Alexander, Máxima and Beatrix attend funeral of Norwegian King Harald
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and Princess Beatrix are scheduled to attend the funeral of King Harald of Norway. The ceremony will take place next Wednesday in Oslo.
European defense boom creates thousands of new jobs in Germany
European countries are significantly increasing their defense budgets, leading to a surge in orders for German manufacturers. Companies such as Rheinmetall and KNDS are expanding their production capa...
New King Haakon takes oath in Norwegian parliament, wife Mette-Marit absent
King Haakon of Norway has officially taken his oath of office before the Norwegian parliament. In his address, he pledged commitment to the nation alongside his wife, Queen Mette-Marit.
France becomes first EU country to tax Asian fast fashion
France has become the first EU nation to introduce levies on extreme fast fashion to curb the influx of inexpensive clothing from Asian e-commerce retailers like SHEIN and Temu. This measure aims to a...
Kickboxer Badr Hari arrested in Amsterdam: police investigate threats and insults
Overasselt shooting linked to escalating conflict over large quantity of Bolle Jos's cocaine
Police stop investigation into doxing of Israelis on flyers during WorldPride
Former gang member 'Keffe D' found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac
Former gang member Duane 'Keffe D' Davis has been found guilty of orchestrating the 1996 murder of American rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis, 63, is scheduled to be sentenced in October.
Art against Kremlin propaganda: Nobel laureate Elena Zhemkova speaks at De Balie on resisting Russian historical revisionism
New tram stops for line 26, now extends to Strandeiland
Tram line 26 in Amsterdam has been extended by two kilometers to include three new stops on Centrumeiland and Strandeiland. While the extension aims to improve accessibility for future residents, some...
Water in Amsterdam-Noord filled with dead fish after sewer burst: "This is heartbreaking"
A major sewer break at the Zuiderzeeweg in Amsterdam has caused significant water pollution, resulting in the death of numerous fish in local ponds and waterways. Residents and gardeners are concerned...
Ajax midfielder Youri Regeer joins German club on loan
Ajax midfielder Youri Regeer will join the German club Werder Bremen on a loan deal. The 23-year-old player moves to Germany after the two clubs reached an agreement regarding his transfer.
Amsterdam cleared seventy tents and encampments last year, five times as many as in 2023
TikTokker (43) suspected of CS stabbing to appear in court tomorrow
A 43-year-old TikToker known as 'Superhuman Unchained' will appear before a judge tomorrow following a stabbing incident at Amsterdam Central Station. The suspect was livestreaming when an altercation...
Rain does not stop the hornet: nests still being built
The invasive Asian hornet continues to build nests across the Netherlands despite recent heavy rainfall, posing a threat to local biodiversity and bee populations. Local beekeepers are actively workin...
Marius Borg Høiby permitted to attend King Harald's funeral
Marius Borg Høiby has been granted permission to attend the funeral of King Harald. Currently under house arrest with an ankle monitor at the Skaugum estate, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit rec...
Brussels imposes stricter rules on ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox
The European Commission has designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as large online platforms subject to stricter regulations. These companies must now implement enhanced measures to protect their user...
Suspect in plot to attack Princesses Amalia and Alexia acquitted
A 33-year-old man accused of preparing an attack on Princesses Amalia and Alexia has been acquitted. The court ruled that the suspect was suffering from a psychosis at the time and had no actual inten...
Municipality will not open IJtunnel to cyclists and pedestrians during major public transport strike on September 9
IJtunnel closed to cyclists, microcars, and pedestrians during 24-hour public transport strike
During a nationwide public transport strike on September 9, ferry services in Amsterdam will be suspended, making Amsterdam-Noord difficult to reach. The city government has decided not to open the IJ...
UN committee calls for extensive reparations for transatlantic slave trade
A UN committee has stated that countries involved in the transatlantic slave trade have a legal obligation to provide reparations to address ongoing issues such as systemic discrimination. The committ...
Speeding driver on A4 stopped after police chase in Nieuw-West
A 27-year-old driver was arrested in the Nieuw-West district of Amsterdam after leading the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee on a high-speed chase from the A4 highway. The suspect, who was driving witho...
From espionage to 99.9999 percent pure gas: how the race between China and ASML is unfolding
China is intensifying efforts to develop its own independent semiconductor production capabilities in response to American restrictions and competition with the Dutch company ASML. Experts note that C...