World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Petrol in Germany is more expensive than ever
Fuel prices in Germany have hit record highs following a recent spike in crude oil costs caused by supply chain disruptions in Saudi Arabia. Despite these increases, fuel remains significantly more ex...
Key associate of ‘Bolle Jos’ arrested in Ghana following series of cocaine seizures
Three individuals, including Amsterdam native Desmond C., were arrested in Ghana for facilitating the criminal network of drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers. The arrests come after French authorities int...
Schiphol shrinkage a step closer, but protection for local residents needs to be clearer
The Dutch government has proposed capping annual flight movements at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at 478,000 to reduce noise pollution for local residents by 2029. While the Council of State supports th...
Online bank Revolut misled by cybercriminals posing as government officials
Online bank Revolut has admitted to mistakenly providing sensitive customer data to cybercriminals who posed as government officials. The breach, which affected customers in various countries includin...
The die is cast: Schiphol will definitively shrink and noise limits will finally be enforced
The Council of State has approved government plans to implement stricter noise regulations and flight caps at Schiphol Airport starting November 1. These measures aim to significantly reduce noise pol...
Israeli minister seeks to revoke citizenship of Gaza documentary filmmakers
Israeli minister Miki Zohar is seeking to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after their documentary exposed military practices in Gaza, including the use of AI for tar...
New climate lawsuit against the State: Malaysian rainforest disappears into Dutch power plants
Comité Schone Lucht has launched a lawsuit against the Dutch government, claiming that wood from Malaysian rainforests is being incorrectly certified as sustainable biomass for energy plants. Despite...
Confused man pulled from Sloterplas by fire department for second day in a row
Emergency services in Amsterdam rescued a man from the Sloterplas lake for the second day in a row on Sunday. Police are now coordinating with a mental health crisis team to provide the individual wit...
Forecast: Left-wing opposition bloc wins Swedish election
The left-wing opposition bloc holds a narrow projected majority in the Swedish general election with 176 seats against the right-wing's 173. Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson has signaled h...
Motorist flees after hitting child in Haarlem
A child was seriously injured after being hit by a car while cycling in Haarlem on the Plataanstraat. The driver of the involved black Audi A3 fled the scene and is currently being sought by the polic...
Cuban tobacco industry smoked out: rationed even in the Netherlands
The Cuban cigar industry is suffering from a major crisis caused by global shortages and skyrocketing prices. Retailers in the Netherlands are now rationing these luxury items to manage limited supply...
Trump dismisses plan to slow down AI development: 'Wants to maintain lead'
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected calls to slow down artificial intelligence development, insisting that maintaining a technological lead over China is a national priority. While industr...
Verstappen on podium for second straight weekend, Antonelli wins after McLaren error
Kimi Antonelli claimed his eighth win of the season in Madrid after a strategic masterclass, while Ferrari’s gamble on Charles Leclerc backfired. Lando Norris took third place after a significant pi...
Two injured in shooting at Amsterdam festival, police arrest suspect
A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested following a shooting at a festival at Sportpark Riekerhaven in Amsterdam that left two people injured. Police apprehended the man in Zwijndrecht and are now cal...
Two injured at Parels van de Stad festival, 19-year-old man arrested
Two people suffered grazing wounds during a shooting at the Parels van de Stad festival in Amsterdam on Saturday evening. A 19-year-old suspect from Zwijndrecht was arrested the following morning as p...
Chinese competition increasingly penetrating Dutch industry
Dutch industries are facing rising competition and supply chain dependencies on Chinese products, spanning sectors from electronics to chemicals. Experts warn that while affordable imports currently b...
Divers pull man from car submerged in Oosterdokskade
A man was rescued by fire department divers after his car submerged at the Oosterdokskade in Amsterdam late yesterday evening. He was resuscitated on the scene and rushed to the hospital following wha...
The greenhouse | To govern is to foresee, and that certainly applies to climate policy
Decades after early parliamentary warnings, climate change remains a complex political issue where personal experience with environmental disasters does not consistently guarantee public support for c...
Super El Niño is emerging on a warming planet and here is what that means
A record-breaking El Niño event is currently emerging, with ocean temperatures significantly higher than average, potentially lasting until 2027. This phenomenon is expected to drive global temperatu...
Young and old joined climate march: "Urgency is high after a summer of disasters"
Over 40,000 people marched through Amsterdam today to demand reduced fossil fuel usage following a summer of climate-related disasters. The protest drew a diverse group of participants, including clim...
They joined the climate march in Amsterdam: 'The climate alarmist has been completely co-opted by the right'
Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through the center of Amsterdam on Saturday to demand faster government action on climate policy. Participants expressed concerns about recent extreme weathe...
Take action on climate change now, parliament concluded 30 years ago
Thirty years ago, a Dutch parliamentary committee investigated climate change and concluded that urgent, precautionary action was necessary to mitigate future risks. Despite accurately identifying sol...
Thousands join climate march, organizations urge cabinet to act: 'We won't meet goals with this policy'
Approximately 40,000 people marched through Amsterdam on Saturday to demand more ambitious climate action from the Dutch government. Organized by the Climate Crisis Coalition, the event urged official...
Thousands turn out for climate march: "Holy moly, stop with oil"
Thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Amsterdam today to demand an end to fossil fuel reliance. Organized by a coalition of environmental groups, the protest spanned from Dam Squar...
Dam Square fills for climate march to Museumplein as protesters carry signs about heat records and data centers
Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched from Dam Square to Museumplein in Amsterdam to demand stronger government action on climate change and the phasing out of fossil fuels. The event, organized ...
71-year-old woman from Haarlem dies in Swiss bus accident
A 71-year-old woman from Haarlem was among five Dutch citizens killed in a bus accident near Susch, Switzerland. The bus was carrying an Oad tour group on a day trip to Switzerland from Austria when t...
Parents of Jade Kops threatened: 'We are constantly scanning when we stand at the grave'
The parents of the late social media figure Jade Kops are facing persistent stalking and threats targeting them and their other children. These individuals have threatened to approach the family at Ko...
Henk was the only colleague who didn't want to strike: 'Ever since, my colleagues have called me a scab'
Bus driver Henk chose to continue working during a public transport strike by driving his usual route in a rented vehicle. While he received gifts from appreciative passengers, his decision caused fri...
Tijn (15) was recruited for a bomb attack via Snapchat: 'They threatened him severely'
A 15-year-old boy from Amsterdam was recruited via Snapchat to detonate an explosive at a residence in the Bollenstreek. The incident caused significant damage and has left the boy's family in shock a...
Ajax signs deal with Indonesian football association to train youth in Ajax style
Ajax has entered a strategic partnership with the Indonesian Football Association to implement the club's youth development methodology across Indonesia. This collaboration aims to improve local footb...