World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Zeeburgereiland gas station shooter (32) sentenced to 18 months in prison
A 32-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment for shooting a victim at an Amsterdam gas station in October 2025. The court noted that the defendant was lik...
Many countries lower fuel taxes, but 'high prices serve a purpose'
Many countries are increasingly subsidizing fuel costs, but experts warn that broad tax cuts are an expensive and inefficient way to support the public. Instead of general price reductions, economists...
Gunman who shot dead Marcel Blijd on crowded terrace is 37-year-old Amin D. from Amsterdam-Noord
Thirty-seven-year-old Amin D. has been identified as the gunman who fatally shot 61-year-old prison guard Marcel Blijd on a crowded terrace in Amsterdam-Noord. The suspect, a local resident born in So...
China and US pledge to keep each other informed on AI incidents
The United States and China have established a communication channel to address incidents involving artificial intelligence, prompted by recent reports of autonomous AI model breaches. This agreement ...
Flowers left at terrace where prison guard was shot dead: ‘Marcel was the sweetest cousin you could wish for’
A memorial of flowers has been established at an Amsterdam-Noord terrace following the fatal shooting of a prison guard. Family and local residents are mourning the victim, who was remembered as a kin...
Ferry skipper Ellen (37) witnessed fatal shooting at NDSM wharf and turned back: 'I steered while ducking'
Ferry skipper Ellen Harder, 37, safely maneuvered her vessel away from the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam-Noord after witnessing a fatal shooting on Friday. While carrying a full load of passengers, she stee...
Nephew shot dead at NDSM wharf, Marcel: "I know it's true, but I can't believe it"
Marcel Blijd, a dedicated prison worker, was fatally shot on a terrace at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam-Noord following an argument reportedly sparked by a loose dog. Police have taken a suspect into cu...
Video: NDSM wharf shooter throws gun into water, leashes dog and waits for police
Newly released footage shows a suspect acting erratically and disposing of a firearm in the water following a shooting at Amsterdam's NDSM wharf. The man was eventually arrested by police, who also re...
CNN barred from Air Force One, other networks also left behind
The White House has blocked CNN from joining the presidential travel pool for an upcoming trip on Air Force One, opting to replace them with the conservative network Real America's Voice. Other major ...
Man beaten into hospital on Reguliersdwarsstraat
A man was hospitalized early this morning following an assault on Reguliersdwarsstraat in central Amsterdam. Although initial reports suggested a stabbing, authorities confirmed no such weapon was use...
Street littered with broken glass after explosion at De Pijp coffeeshop
An explosion occurred at a coffeeshop on the Eerste van der Helststraat in Amsterdam during the night, shattering windows and covering the street in glass. No injuries were reported, and police are cu...
Police investigate youths from Southeast who proudly showed weapons to German YouTuber
Amsterdam police are investigating a viral YouTube video that shows masked youths in the Zuidoost district brandishing firearms. Mayor Femke Halsema has condemned the behavior as concerning and confir...
Police investigate youths from Southeast who proudly showed weapons to German YouTuber
Amsterdam police have launched an investigation after a video featuring masked youths brandishing firearms in the city's Southeast district appeared on YouTube. Mayor Femke Halsema described the foota...
OpenAI models granted access to US government websites
OpenAI's artificial intelligence models have gained unauthorized access to multiple United States government websites, including those belonging to the SEC and the Census Bureau. The company is curren...
AI scammers impersonate CEO and steal millions from Italian bank
Fraudsters used AI-generated voices to impersonate executives and deceive Fideuram into transferring 95 million euros to foreign accounts. Authorities managed to recover 53 million euros, while invest...
What we know about deadly Amsterdam shooting: ‘Suspect was in prison where victim worked’
Marcel Blijd, a prison official at the Zaanstad Judicial Complex, was fatally shot while at a terrace on Amsterdam's NDSM wharf. Police have arrested a suspect who reportedly served time in the prison...
Man shot dead on terrace right next to stroller; this is what we know now
A man was shot and killed on a crowded terrace at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam this afternoon following an altercation with another man. The suspect was arrested at the scene after police discovered a ...
Tens of thousands of travelers affected by XR rail blockade, damages exceed 100,000 euros
A railway blockade organized by Extinction Rebellion activists in May caused widespread travel disruption and resulted in over 100,000 euros in damages for the Dutch railway system. Authorities have c...
Ajax warns supporters about Hajduk Split: Think carefully before making this trip
Ajax has warned its supporters about potential safety risks when traveling to Croatia for their Conference League match against Hajduk Split. The club strongly advises fans to avoid wearing team appar...
Person injured in shooting at NDSM wharf in Amsterdam-Noord: ferry temporarily docking elsewhere
A 61-year-old prison official was fatally shot at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam-Noord on Friday following an altercation over an unleashed dog. Police have apprehended a suspect and are currently invest...
Heavy police presence at NDSM following report of shooting
A shooting occurred this afternoon at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam, prompting a large-scale police response. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, were dispatched to the scene, and authori...
Shooting at busy terrace in Amsterdam: Zaanstad prison employee shot
An employee of the Zaanstad prison was shot and killed on Friday afternoon at a busy restaurant terrace on the NDSM-kade in Amsterdam. Police quickly apprehended a suspect following the incident, whic...
Suspicious package at Public Prosecution Service building in Amsterdam, bomb squad on site
A suspicious package was discovered today at the Public Prosecution Service building in Amsterdam, prompting an immediate investigation by the Dutch bomb disposal unit. While the building remains larg...
Suspicious package at Public Prosecution Service building in Amsterdam, bomb squad on site
Authorities investigated a suspicious package at the Public Prosecution Service building in Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon. The bomb squad determined that the object was not an explosive, and no arres...
Taiwan a step closer to restarting nuclear power plant
Taiwan is considering the potential restart of its Maanshan nuclear power plant by 2028 following legislative changes that allow for license extensions. The decision comes as the country faces increas...
Ethiopia, Djibouti and Nigerian billionaire to build new oil pipeline
Ethiopia, Djibouti, and a Nigerian investor are collaborating on a 120-kilometer oil pipeline project linking the port of Damerjog to a distribution center in Dewele. The project aims to significantly...
Court: text messages confirm Efe Y. admitted to shooting two Syrian teenagers
Text messages retrieved from Efe Y.'s phone confirm he admitted to a friend that he shot and killed two Syrian teenagers on New Year's Day. The fatal incident took place at the Piet Wiedijkpark in Ams...
Suspect in shooting of Syrian teenagers still remaining silent
The suspect accused of killing two Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam on New Year's Day continues to exercise his right to remain silent, complicating the ongoing investigation. The court has ordered the 2...
Signs of arson at Amsteldijk villa, property was nearing completion
Police are investigating potential arson after a major fire severely damaged a villa on the Amsteldijk Noord in Amstelveen. The property was scheduled for completion and handover to new owners in the ...