World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Smart, vulnerable and leading a double life: meet Pepijn (24), the arrested whizzkid of 'ShinyHunters'
Pepijn van der S., a 24-year-old hacker from Almere known by the alias Umbreon, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the international hacking collective ShinyHunters. Authorities suspect ...
Red Cross sounds alarm as people skip meals due to lack of money
The Dutch Red Cross has issued an urgent warning as rising living costs force thousands to skip meals to afford fixed expenses. The organization is providing grocery cards to support those in need, th...
Netherlands and five other countries want deep cuts to EU budget
The Netherlands and five other EU nations are calling for a significant reduction in the European Union's seven-year budget proposal. These countries want to reallocate funds away from agriculture and...
Dutch people less likely to disapprove of violence against women: ‘Shocking’
Recent data from the World Values Survey 2026 shows that opposition to domestic violence against women is declining among the Dutch population, particularly among younger people. Researchers attribute...
Even street-art optimist Frankey lost hope in New York with Trump
Dutch street artist Frankey, known for his witty urban installations, is the subject of a new documentary that highlights his creative process and recent projects in New York. While his attempts to br...
Young suspect in attempted attack on Heemstede synagogue appears in court
An 18-year-old Amsterdam resident has appeared in court for his alleged involvement in a planned attack on a synagogue in Heemstede. The suspect is accused of providing explosives and materials to two...
Journalist Evan Gershkovich on his 16 months in Russian captivity: ‘I later discovered there was a second trap’
Journalist Evan Gershkovich spoke about his sixteen-month imprisonment in Russia during the inaugural Derk Sauer Lecture in Amsterdam. He shared details regarding his time in custody, his subsequent r...
24-year-old Amsterdam man arrested in investigation into hacker group ShinyHunters
A 24-year-old Amsterdam man has been arrested for suspected involvement with the hacking group ShinyHunters. The collective is linked to major Dutch data breaches, including incidents involving educat...
Amsterdam man (24) arrested in ShinyHunters hacking case, previously made crypto fortune through extortion
A 24-year-old Amsterdam man has been arrested for suspected ties to the hacking group ShinyHunters, which is responsible for major global data breaches. The suspect had only recently been released fro...
Man seeks to recover loaned money by enlisting two friends for ‘help’: ‘I’m helping someone and now I’m here’
Three men were prosecuted for attempted extortion after confronting a shop owner in Mijdrecht to forcibly collect a 30,000 euro debt. Although the primary creditor claimed he was entitled to the money...
ING office in Amsterdam-Oost vandalized by pro-Palestinian activists
Pro-Palestinian activists vandalized an ING bank branch in Amsterdam-Oost early Wednesday morning by breaking windows and spraying red paint. The group claims the bank is complicit in the conflict in ...
Turkish stock market scandal hits hundreds of thousands of investors, mostly those with low income
Hundreds of thousands of Turkish investors have lost most of their capital after a massive stock market fraud involving over 130 investment funds was exposed. The funds used artificial trading to infl...
Norman Gershman portrayed Albanians who helped Jewish families during World War II
The exhibition Besa: A Code of Honor at OBA De Hallen showcases portraits by Norman Gershman of Albanians who protected Jewish families during the German occupation of World War II. The project honors...
Trial successful: over 60 percent of Amsterdam asylum seekers find a job or take steps toward paid employment
A successful pilot program in Amsterdam has helped over 60 percent of participating asylum seekers find employment or make progress toward securing a job since 2025. Due to these positive results, the...
New charges against suspect in murder of woman in Nieuw-Vennep
New allegations of sexual harassment and assault have surfaced against Adil Q., the suspect currently in custody for the murder of a 59-year-old woman in Nieuw-Vennep. The suspect continues to refuse ...
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktas sentenced to 19 months in prison for insulting Erdogan
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktas has been sentenced to nineteen months in prison for insulting President Erdogan and religious values during a televised comedy set. While he remains free pending an appe...
Amsterdam pilot helps 644 asylum seekers find work
A pilot project in Amsterdam has successfully assisted 644 asylum seekers in finding employment. Both the participants and the involved employers have expressed positive feedback regarding the initiat...
Major Saudi oil pipeline back in operation
A 1,200-kilometer Saudi Arabian oil pipeline has resumed operations after a two-week closure caused by Houthi drone attacks. The pipeline is vital for global oil exports as it provides an alternative ...
Man (38) arrested after killing sheep, chickens and chicks
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in Amsterdam after he allegedly killed several animals, including sheep, chickens, and chicks, on the Jan Vroegopsingel. The man was apprehended on Saturday but has...
37-year-old suspect in fatal Amsterdam-Noord shooting held for two more weeks
A 37-year-old suspect accused of fatally shooting a 61-year-old man on an Amsterdam-Noord terrace has been remanded for an additional two weeks. The shooting, which allegedly stemmed from a verbal dis...
Nearly 1600 West Nile virus infections in Europe this year
Europe has recorded nearly 1,600 cases of the West Nile virus this year, with Italy reporting the highest number of infections. Health officials note that the virus is spreading further north, likely ...
Massive Attack singer arrested for supporting Palestine Action
Massive Attack singer Robert Del Naja was arrested during a protest for his public support of the group Palestine Action. This marks his second arrest this year for similar demonstrations, following a...
Israel revokes status of Dutch diplomats over import ban
The Israeli Foreign Minister has revoked the diplomatic status of Dutch representatives following the Netherlands' recent decision to ban imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This measur...
Thousands gather at Amsterdam's Dam Square: "Against war in Gaza, but support Ukraine with weapons"
Thousands of protesters gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam to demonstrate against rising militarization and the government's foreign policy. The event drew diverse participants, including those calli...
Family of shot Marcel (61) responds to his death: ‘Cozy Friday afternoon ended in tragedy’
A 61-year-old prison guard named Marcel was fatally shot on Friday at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam following an altercation with a suspect identified as Amin D. His family has released a statement expr...
Prime Minister Jetten escorted away by security at D66 congress
D66 politician Rob Jetten was escorted off stage by security during a party congress in Amsterdam after pro-Palestine protesters disrupted his speech. The demonstrators, who also gathered outside the ...
Thousands of people gather at Dam Square for 'Stop the War Fever' protest
Thousands of protesters gathered at the Dam in Amsterdam to demonstrate against rising militarization and the government's perceived focus on war preparations. The event, supported by various activist...
National peace protest at Dam Square: I do not want to send my children to the front
Thousands of demonstrators gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam to protest against militarization, potential conscription, and the emphasis on military solutions to the conflict in Ukraine. While organ...
Man in custody for deadly shooting in Amsterdam-Noord is 37-year-old Amin D
A 37-year-old man named Amin D. has been arrested for the fatal shooting of 61-year-old Marcel at an Amsterdam-Noord cafe last Friday. The altercation reportedly began after the victim asked the suspe...
Piet has been waiting 62 years for news about his missing brother: will he get closure?
The recent exhumation of unidentified remains on Texel has given new hope to two individuals seeking closure for brothers who went missing at sea decades ago. By providing DNA samples, they hope to fi...