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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Police investigate six missing persons cases after hundreds of tips on identity of 'Lucky'
Police in Amsterdam are investigating six potential identities for a man nicknamed 'Lucky,' who has been unable to communicate since suffering a stroke in 2023. Over 500 tips were received after autho...
Police find revolver, starter pistol and heavy fireworks in room of 17-year-old boy in Southeast
Flevopark community center largely destroyed by fire
A community center in Flevopark, Amsterdam, was largely destroyed by a fire that broke out late last night. Due to the difficulty of reaching the source of the blaze, firefighters allowed the building...
Fewer ships to pass through Panama Canal due to El Niño drought
Starting next month, the number of daily ships passing through the Panama Canal will be reduced due to drought conditions. The Panama Canal Authority reports that this decrease is caused by the El NiÃ...
Dikes around Amsterdam to undergo extra inspections: We really need prolonged wet weather
Impact of Iran war on energy bills is limited, says ABN Amro
ABN Amro reports that although the conflict in Iran is driving up energy prices, the overall impact on the energy bills of households in the Netherlands remains limited for the time being.
US switches to winter-grade gasoline early to lower pump prices
The United States government has decided to allow the earlier sale of winter-grade gasoline to help lower fuel prices at the pump. This measure aims to reduce consumer costs and address concerns regar...
Cabinet condemns Israeli plan to expand Jerusalem in occupied territory: ‘The situation is worsening further’
The Dutch government, led by Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten, has joined France, Germany, Italy, and the UK in condemning Israel's decision to expand a settlement in occupied Jerusalem. Officials exp...
Nick Reiner's brother and sister testify in Rob and Michelle Reiner murder trial
The brother and sister of Nick Reiner have testified before a grand jury regarding the murder of their parents, director Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner. The public prosecutor in Los Angeles confirmed t...
The Achterklap Podcast | Prince Harry back to the UK and Kardashians in Zandvoort?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made an unexpected return to the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian's presence in the world of Formula 1, linked to her dating Lewis Hamilton, has caused a s...
Fun and 'harmless trouble': foreign tourists enthusiastic on social media about dancing and partying fraternity members
Zandvoort locked down from today for Formula 1: "Let the traffic jams begin"
Access roads to Zandvoort have been closed to unauthorized traffic until Sunday evening to manage congestion during the final Dutch Grand Prix. Only residents and local businesses with special permits...
Live FC Sion vs Ajax | Ajax visits Switzerland, will the Amsterdammers get off to a good start?
Ajax and Lazio reach agreement on Josip Sutalo: Croatian remains in squad for match against Sion
Ajax defender Josip Sutalo is set to join Lazio Roma on a loan deal. Despite the agreement, the Croatian international remains in the squad for tonight's match against FC Sion before traveling to Ital...
17-year-old who caused explosion at Zuidas Atrium building does not have to return to prison
165 days of juvenile detention for explosion at Atrium in Zuidas
A 17-year-old boy has been sentenced to 165 days of juvenile detention, with 122 days suspended, for detonating an explosive at the Atrium office building in Amsterdam's Zuidas district on March 16. T...
Drought-stricken rivers hinder German economic recovery
Extreme drought in Europe has caused water levels in German rivers such as the Rhine to drop significantly. This creates logistical challenges for shipping, as vessels cannot be fully loaded, thereby ...
More and more Dutch people are going to Sweden for their holidays
The number of overnight stays by Dutch tourists at Swedish campsites increased by more than 7 percent last year to over 417,000. This makes the Netherlands the third-largest source of foreign visitors...
ICE train to Berlin to run via Hamburg starting in October
US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for the first time
The total United States national debt has surpassed 40 trillion dollars for the first time. This figure has more than doubled during the presidencies of Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
New podcast from Tim de Wit and Arend Jan Boekestijn: ‘International topics are attracting an increasingly large audience’
Europe faces more summers of wildfires
Europe has experienced an intense summer marked by severe wildfires, with risks expected to increase in the coming decades without significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Experts warn that...
Aggression, shouting and intimidation: more and more Amsterdam passengers feel unsafe on public transport at night
Local residents unhappy with F-35 flyovers at final Zandvoort Grand Prix
Residents and nature conservationists in the Middenduin area are protesting against a planned military flypast by F-35s and other aircraft ahead of the final Formula 1 Grand Prix in Zandvoort. The Sti...
Founder of Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison for fraud
The founder of the Chinese real estate company China Evergrande Group has been sentenced to life in prison for fraud and bribery. In addition to the prison term, all of his personal assets will be con...
Over a thousand bicycle accidents in Haarlem in the last five years, these are the most dangerous spots
Data from the comparison site Independer reveals that cyclists in Haarlem were involved in at least 1,348 traffic accidents over the past five years. The report identifies specific locations in the ci...
Three times cheaper and faster: according to its creators, a tunnel under the IJ is a much better idea than the Oostbrug
Flamboyant owner, dangerous shadow striker and 20 million euros at stake: this is FC Sion, Ajax's opponent
Germany opens national anti-drone center at former GDR base: Whoever targets Germany hits all of Europe
