World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Shooting in Osdorp: shell casings found on the street
Bosbaan shipshape for Rowing World Championships: "Never seen such beautiful orange buoys"
The Bosbaan in Amsterdam is fully prepared to host the World Rowing Championships from August 24 to August 30. Tournament director Nico Rienks has overseen extensive renovations of the facility and ex...
Rotterdam shooting suspect arrested on A4 near Nieuw-Vennep
A 26-year-old man from Rotterdam was arrested on the A4 highway near Nieuw-Vennep in connection with a shooting that occurred earlier today in Rotterdam. No injuries were reported in the shooting, and...
Remaining silent about the camps in Japan was ‘very wise’, the old men said. In The Hague, they thought otherwise
Four rare Renaissance paintings stolen from Sicilian museum
Four rare Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina were stolen from a museum in the Italian city of Messina. This theft occurred shortly after Italian police recovered stolen works by Cézanne, R...
All Amsterdam metro services halted by traffic control system failure
All metro services in Amsterdam were halted due to a technical failure in the GVB's traffic control system. Technicians are working to resolve the issue, which affects signals and switches, with an ex...
The Greenhouse | Climate damage is mounting, should we step on the gas?
In his weekly column, climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the significant economic and environmental impact of the extreme summer of 2026 in the Netherlands. He questions whether the resulting agr...
We have a water shortage, but it's flushing into the sea en masse near Rotterdam
The Netherlands is struggling with water shortages while large amounts of fresh water flow into the sea through the port of Rotterdam. Proposed solutions to retain water, such as shallowing or damming...
New guideline meant to prevent fatal Julianasluis accident in Gouda arrived seven days after crash
A new guideline for improving camera surveillance at locks was issued seven days after a fatal accident involving 58-year-old Mieke Houtman at the Julianasluis in Gouda. Concerns have been raised rega...
One year after Lisa (17) was murdered: what became of promises to improve safety?
Train traffic disrupted due to collision at Amsterdam Rai station
Hundreds of people evacuated due to ‘fiercest wildfire in Belgian history’
Long-awaited rain is far from enough
Recent rainfall has provided slight relief from weeks of drought for nature and agriculture in the North Holland region. However, forester Jocelyn de Kwant notes that this precipitation is insufficien...
Stolen Picasso prints found after eight years during cleaning job
Two stolen Pablo Picasso prints, worth approximately $40,000, were discovered during a cleaning job at an apartment in Milwaukee. The artworks had been missing since they were stolen from a local gall...
US government urges Apple not to buy Chinese memory chips
The U.S. government has urged Apple to refrain from purchasing memory chips from Chinese manufacturers, including CXMT. This request comes amid reported interest from Apple in integrating these compon...
Wealthy Chinese woman sponsors drama series to get 60 kissing scenes with favorite actor
A wealthy Chinese woman financed a drama series specifically to force her favorite actor, Zhong Yufei, into performing sixty kissing scenes with her. The actor publicly expressed his distress regardin...
Fewer mosquitoes due to dry summer: good for us, not for swifts and bats
The ongoing dry summer in Amsterdam is causing local pools to dry up, resulting in a significant decrease in the mosquito population. City ecologist Geert Timmermans warns that while this benefits res...
Near the place where Lisa was murdered, the reeds are still 4 meters high: what became of the promises for better safety after her death?
Cold leads to food shortages and riots in 1740: unrest over buckwheat and bread
Stolen French master paintings worth 9 million recovered in Italy
Italian police have recovered three stolen post-impressionist paintings worth 9 million euros that were taken from a museum in northern Italy in March. The recovered works are currently back in the cu...
Scooter rider receives four fines in Cuyperspassage, but judge cancels two
A scooter rider who received four fines for driving in the pedestrian-only Cuyperspassage under Amsterdam Central Station successfully appealed to have two of them cancelled. Although the court confir...
Top French court declares social media ban for children unconstitutional
The French Constitutional Council has ruled that proposed legislation intended to ban social media use for children under fifteen is unconstitutional. The law, which was scheduled to take effect in th...
It was the authorities, not the farmers, who failed during Brabant protest, lawyer says
Criminal defense lawyer Willem Jebbink argues that authorities, rather than farmers, are responsible for the recent highway blockades in Brabant. He contends that police failed to properly facilitate ...
Highest court blocks Shell's plans off the coast of South Africa
The Constitutional Court of South Africa has ruled that Shell is prohibited from conducting oil and gas exploration off the Wild Coast. This decision overturns a 2024 lower court ruling, effectively h...
New European packaging rules cause concern for online retailers
New European packaging regulations have raised concerns among small online retailers regarding increased administrative burdens and varying rules across borders. Business owners are particularly worri...
Criminals have targeted the fire department 59 times: here is how the police intend to stop this unprecedented streak
Criminals have burglarized fire stations 59 times across the Netherlands, prompting an ongoing police investigation. Authorities are now collaborating with international law enforcement agencies to id...
Jetten calls highway protest 'completely unacceptable', policy of tolerance 'is not a good signal'
Acting Prime Minister Rob Jetten has condemned highway protests by farmers and climate activists as completely unacceptable. He stated that the decision by police and the public prosecution service to...
French tax authority discovers systems were hacked after months
The French tax authority was compromised in a cyberattack in late June. The breach went unnoticed for several months until a hacker group claimed responsibility for the incident this week.
Drugs, rape and prostitution: Halsema closes home after 'serious abuses'
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the closure of a residence for three months following the discovery of a professional cannabis plantation. This action follows reports of serious criminal act...
Europaweg in Haarlem reopened to traffic
The Europaweg in Haarlem will reopen to traffic tomorrow, two weeks ahead of schedule, following its transformation into a 'city street' with reduced car lanes and new roundabouts. While the road is r...