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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
25-year-old man acquitted of involvement in De Pizzabakkers explosion
A 25-year-old man has been acquitted of involvement in two explosions at restaurants in Amsterdam, including a De Pizzabakkers branch, due to insufficient evidence despite the presence of his DNA. How...
Querenshyo T. acquitted of complicity in attacks on De Pizzabakkers, but convicted of weapons possession
German government allocates billions in energy support for residents and businesses
The German government is allocating 13.3 billion euros for an energy support package to assist households and businesses next year. This initiative includes additional subsidies for energy-intensive c...
Lucrecia Martel’s documentary Our Land reveals the toxic legacy of colonial power dynamics: ‘More and more people are being driven from their land’
Home closed following explosion in Haarlem North
Following an explosion at a residence on Dijkzichtlaan in Haarlem Noord on July 11, 2026, the mayor has ordered the property to be closed for four weeks. This measure was taken to prevent further unre...
Amsterdam lights up dozens of buildings in rainbow colors during WorldPride
Dutch-Moroccan human rights organizations criticize opening of House of Morocco in Amsterdam’s Plantage neighborhood
Person injured in possible stabbing at Central Station
A man was injured following an altercation near the Central Station in Amsterdam around 1:00 a.m. The police are investigating the incident, which may involve a stabbing, and no suspects have been arr...
Chinese economy also suffers from Middle East war
China's economic growth slowed to 4.3 percent in the second quarter of this year due to weak domestic demand. The rise in oil prices, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, has further neg...
Belgian festival Tomorrowland banned from using fireworks due to drought
The organization of the Tomorrowland festival has been denied permission to use fireworks this weekend due to dry weather conditions. Local and provincial authorities have also prohibited other effect...
Spanish fans ecstatic after reaching World Cup final: "This is amazing"
Spain has qualified for the World Cup final after a 2-0 victory against France. Spanish fans gathered in Amsterdam to celebrate the win, as the team prepares to compete for the world title this Sunday...
From 110 to 250 heat deaths per year: climate change and aging population double heat-related mortality in Amsterdam
Multiple raids and arrests in the Red Light District during anti-trafficking operation
Schiphol customs makes hit: 50 kilos of cannabis found in boxing gloves and pads
Dutch customs officials at Schiphol Airport intercepted 50 kilograms of cannabis hidden inside boxing equipment shipped from Thailand. The illicit shipment, concealed within 50 separate packages of gl...
Amsterdam must pay shipping company damages for unlawful canal cruise policy
Fickle Trump drops threat of Strait of Hormuz levy after just one day
U.S. President Donald Trump has reversed his decision to impose tolls on shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz just one day after announcing the plan. Trump stated that the reversal follows th...
Huge stench drifts over IJburg and Southeast, fire department unaware
Residents in the IJburg and Zuidoost neighborhoods of Amsterdam are reporting a strong, unpleasant odor described as acidic or manure-like. Despite numerous complaints from citizens and individuals co...
Police suspect wrong address in violent incident on Bos en Lommerweg
Consumers continue to struggle with high prices for goods, services, and gasoline
Consumers in the Netherlands are expected to continue facing high prices for goods, services, and fuel due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. However, these negative impacts on households are...
Working conditions for lawyer Shukrula relaxed pending criminal case over leaking info for Taghi
Arson at Primo grillroom in Weesp, fifth violent incident in six months
Camera surveillance reinstated at Weesp restaurant after fire follows earlier explosion
Mayor Halsema of Amsterdam has reinstated camera surveillance at a restaurant in Weesp following a recent arson incident at the property. The site, which was previously targeted by an explosion in Jan...
Man arrested for arson of beach houses in Wijk aan Zee
Multiple dead and six missing after major fire in Brussels city center
The Amsterdam Citizen Monitor: crime, waste and housing market are the biggest concerns
The Amsterdam Citizen Monitor reveals that residents are most concerned about crime, waste management, and the housing market. This report provides insights into the current state of the city from the...
Court acquits driver in death of 14-year-old Tamar from Marken: 2.5 seconds of inattention is not ‘grossly negligent’
Three Amsterdam girls arrested in North Brabant after distraction theft: posed as police officers to steal jewelry
Fire at snack bar in Amsterdam-West
A large fire broke out at a snack bar on Jan Evertsenstraat in Amsterdam-West this afternoon. Firefighters are on the scene, and residents have been advised to keep windows and doors closed due to hea...
Russia places AkzoNobel's Russian subsidiaries under state control
Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed the Russian subsidiaries of the Dutch multinational AkzoNobel under temporary state control. AkzoNobel is currently evaluating the decision, noting that the...
