World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Squatters can stay in multimillion-euro villa, judge rules, but must behave decently
Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the United Kingdom
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the United Kingdom with their family at the end of August. The couple had been living in the United States since 2020 after Harry stepped back from hi...
China criticizes investigation into JD.com over MediaMarkt parent company acquisition
The Chinese government has urged e-commerce company JD.com to refuse cooperation with a European Union investigation into the acquisition of the German retail chains MediaMarkt and Saturn. Beijing has...
Dutch tech giant once again a pawn in US-China rivalry
The Dutch tech company ASML is increasingly caught in the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China. The U.S. is reportedly pressuring the Netherlands to implement a near-total ban on t...
NS updates house rules: bags may not unnecessarily occupy seats
The Dutch national railway operator, NS, has updated its house rules to prevent passengers from occupying seats with their bags. Traveler organizations have officially approved the measure, which will...
Josip Sutalo could move to Italy on loan, Croatian still in Ajax squad for European match
Ajax is in advanced negotiations to loan Croatian defender Josip Sutalo to Lazio Roma. Despite the potential transfer, Sutalo remains part of the Ajax squad for the upcoming Conference League match ag...
Police cautious about possible match in Lucky case
Will the identity of 'Lucky' finally be revealed? Police investigate link to missing Canadian
Police are investigating a tip regarding the identity of a man known as 'Lucky,' who has been living in an Amsterdam nursing home for three years without a known identity. The investigation follows on...
Why are all those army helicopters flying over the city?
Military helicopters, including Chinooks, are currently flying over Amsterdam as part of the 'Medic Falcon' training exercise. The exercise, which aims to prepare personnel for military operations, is...
Police issue warning after dangerous chase along railway in Haarlem
Police arrested a suspect following a mobile phone theft at Heemstede-Aerdenhout station on Tuesday. The incident involved individuals fleeing across the railway tracks towards Haarlem, prompting a po...
Festival organizer Sona launches independent investigation into co-owner Omid Kahali, who is stepping down temporarily
Military ceremony at Grote Markt
On August 26, young soldiers from the Regiment Huzaren van Boreel will take their oath during a military ceremony at the Grote Markt in Haarlem. The event includes a military parade through the city c...
Man (30) dies from injuries after stabbing on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
500 bullets in the facades: how a strike in Amsterdam got completely out of hand
In the summer of 1911, a strike by boat workers and sailors in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Kattenburg escalated into violent unrest. The workers were protesting to demand higher wages and improved f...
Armed robbery at jewelry store on Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Body found in water at Amstelpark
Squatter of Zwanenburg school building responds to neighborhood unrest: "I am not a pedophile"
A squatter who occupied a former school building in Zwanenburg has denied rumors suggesting he is a danger to children at the neighboring primary school. While local parents and residents have express...
21-year-old man arrested after attempted burglary at Spaarndam fire station
A 21-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested for attempting to burglarize a fire station in Spaarndam after DNA evidence was found at the scene. This incident is part of a significant nationwide increa...
Water board around Amsterdam further expands sprinkling ban
The Amstel, Gooi and Vecht water board is extending its irrigation ban to include the use of groundwater due to persistent drought conditions. This measure follows a previous restriction on using surf...
Oil prices rise again following unrest in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices have risen for the fourth consecutive day following increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Two large oil tankers turned back from the area, citing safety concerns regarding passage thr...
Explosion at jeweler in Buikslotermeerplein, police investigate ATM blast
A jewelry store at the Buikslotermeerplein in Amsterdam-Noord was hit by an explosion early this morning, causing significant damage to the building and surrounding businesses. Police are currently in...
Reconstruction of the investigation into the murder of 17-year-old Lisa from Abcoude: is suspect Chris Jude criminally responsible?
US and Canada reach last-minute deal to suspend new tariffs
The United States and Canada reached an agreement on Tuesday to postpone new 50 percent import tariffs just hours before they were scheduled to take effect. This deal temporarily prevents an escalatin...
Unknown man 'Lucky' was a regular at Amsterdam soup shop: "We had a bond"
Police are seeking to identify an anonymous man known as 'Lucky' who has been hospitalized for three years following a medical emergency that left him with aphasia. The man, a frequent visitor to a so...
Easy Life frontman John Wolbers back in jail: faces TBS order for threatening and stalking ex-girlfriend
John Wolbers, a former key figure in the Easy Life investment scandal, has been imprisoned again. He faces potential mandatory psychiatric treatment due to charges involving the serious stalking and t...
KLM plane aborts landing at Schiphol due to dog near runway
Squatters in Amsteldijk mansion allowed to stay by judge but must behave properly
Eleven students placed in the wrong high school due to Central Lottery & Matching error
11 pre-vocational students incorrectly placed in secondary school lottery, OSVO apologizes
Eleven VMBO students in Amsterdam were incorrectly placed during the secondary school matching process due to a technical error in the lottery algorithm. The organization OSVO has apologized for the m...
Oil prices rise slightly after deadline for US-Iran deal passes
Oil prices have risen slightly following the expiration of a sixty-day deadline for the United States and Iran to reach new agreements. The period was intended for the two countries to establish terms...