World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Rare hobbies breed after long battle against tree felling
Two rare hobbies have successfully hatched and started flying near the Geniedijk in Hoofddorp, a location saved from deforestation two years ago. The area serves as a vital habitat for these birds, wh...
DNB invests 500,000 euros in home of richest Black woman in 18th-century Suriname: 'Apologies are not enough'
MPs urge ON! to be removed from NPO after Hitler segment
It seemed like a date but ended in severe assault: up to 20 months in prison demanded
Prosecutors have demanded prison sentences of 18 and 20 months for two men accused of participating in a violent assault against a transgender woman at her home in Amsterdam in September 2024. The sus...
Did Mouad el K. shoot a man and lash out wildly, or is he a victim in a charade?
ProRail: suction effect of train was not the cause of fatal accident at Bijlmer station
Canada imposes tariffs on billions of euros in US goods
Canada has announced import tariffs on American goods valued at approximately 17 billion euros in retaliation for duties imposed by the Trump administration on Canadian products. The measures target a...
Venetian island with Napoleonic fort put up for sale
An island off the coast of Venice featuring lush gardens and a fort commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte has been listed for sale. The property offers a unique historical site with significant architect...
Explosive at Zaandam home safely detonated
Police are investigating the discovery of an explosive device found in front of a home on Zuiddijk in Zaandam on Tuesday morning. The device was safely detonated by authorities after being discovered ...
Parents sentenced to prison for exploiting son who scammed people of crypto and threatened school
Solano Z. (24) shot man dead in Audi on A1 near Muiden, claims self-defense: 'They threatened to cut off my fingers and genitals'
Strait of Hormuz increasingly empty: only two ships passed through on Monday
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to its lowest level since May, with only two vessels passing through on Monday. This decline occurs amid threats from Iran to take measures ag...
Police: cause of Vondelkerk fire remains unclear after investigation
Karol G donates 1.2 million dollars to Colombia earthquake victims
Colombian singer Karol G has donated 1.2 million dollars to victims of the recent earthquake in Colombia through her foundation, the Con Cora Foundation.
Ye concerts in Russia uncertain due to lack of rental agreement
The two concerts scheduled for Ye in Russia this autumn are uncertain after the venue in Saint Petersburg denied having a signed rental agreement with the artist and his organizers.
North Holland politicians positive about tunnel near Broek in Waterland
Coming in 2028: direct trains from Amsterdam to Copenhagen and Malmö
No high fences, but a neighborhood WhatsApp group: why the asylum center in Oss works well
'By continuing to smooth out the city, we keep making it slippier': what Amsterdam can learn from 'messy' Toronto
US takes far-reaching economic measures against Iran
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States is launching an economic offensive against Iran. The measures also extend to any nations that assist Iran with money laundering a...
Amsterdamse Bos ready for World Cup hockey and possible royal visit
The Amsterdamse Bos currently hosts the Hockey World Cup, featuring top-tier men's and women's teams at the Wagener Stadium. In addition to the hockey tournament, the latest broadcast of NH Sport high...
Possible explosive found during arrest at home in the West
Rowing World Championships kick off at the Bosbaan: 'We are really going for gold'
The World Rowing Championships are taking place at the Bosbaan in Amsterdam from August 24 to 30, with approximately 40,000 visitors expected to attend. Dutch rowers are aiming for gold on home soil w...
Schiphol security staff to hold first work stoppages on Tuesday and Wednesday
Van Houweningenstraat in West cordoned off due to suspicious package, EOD deployed
Police in Amsterdam cordoned off a portion of the Van Houweningenstraat on Wednesday afternoon after discovering a suspicious package during an arrest. The Explosives Ordnance Disposal unit (EOD) was ...
Italy to fine pedestrians for crossing while using mobile phones
The Italian Ministry of Transport plans to introduce fines for pedestrians who use their mobile phones while crossing the street. This measure is intended to improve road safety by reducing dangerous ...
Eleven arrests during race weekend in Zandvoort
Police arrested eleven individuals during the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend in Zandvoort for various offenses including public intoxication, assault, and trespassing. Local authorities described the nu...
Police raid illegal poker tournament in Hoofddorp
Dutch police raided an illegal poker tournament in Hoofddorp on Sunday afternoon. Officers seized an undisclosed amount of cash from the participants, though no arrests were made as the investigation ...
Art is being stolen from museums with increasing violence
Europol has reported an increase in violent methods being used to steal art from museums across Europe. Thieves are increasingly employing tools such as axes, crowbars, and explosives to facilitate th...
Singapore wants more babies and allocates nearly 50,000 euros per child
To combat a declining birth rate, the Singaporean government is introducing a financial incentive of nearly 50,000 euros for every newborn child. This funding will be distributed incrementally rather ...