World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Ajax signs striker Tolu Arokodare on loan with an option to buy
Ajax has reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign striker Tolu Arokodare on a one-season loan. The deal includes an option for the Amsterdam club to purchase the 25-year-old player pe...
These men were persecuted because they were attracted to the same sex
During the eighteenth century, hundreds of homosexual men were persecuted and sentenced to death across the Netherlands. These historical legal actions against gay men also took place within the city ...
Oil prices rise after new escalation in the Middle East
Oil prices increased on Wednesday following a new escalation in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia reported conducting targeted strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, carried out in coordination wit...
Weeks of ‘no reliable figures’ on asylum inflow, and 4 other findings on the EU migration pact
The implementation of the EU asylum and migration pact has led to weeks of uncertainty regarding reliable data on asylum seeker arrivals in the Netherlands. This issue is one of several early findings...
Concrete blocks placed at Javaplein for this afternoon's Pride party
The municipality of Amsterdam has placed concrete barriers at Javaplein ahead of the Pride Oost festivities taking place today. Although officials declined to confirm a link to specific security conce...
17-year-old boy shot in Slotermeer, taken to hospital with severe leg injury
A 17-year-old boy was shot and sustained severe leg injuries in the Slotermeer neighborhood of Amsterdam during the night. Police are currently investigating the incident and seeking witnesses, as no ...
17-year-old boy shot on Geert Grootestraat in Nieuw-West
Their family arrived 75 years ago, now there is an exhibition about Moluccan Amsterdammers
The outdoor exhibition 'Samangat! Moluks in Amsterdam' opened on July 30 at the Kop van Java to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the arrival of Moluccan families in the Netherlands. Featuring 31 po...
Thousands at Homomonument for Berlin victims: ‘I find it nerve-wracking to be here’
Hundreds gather at Homomonument to commemorate Berlin attack
Hundreds of people gathered at the Homomonument in Amsterdam to commemorate the victims of the attack that occurred during a Pride event in Berlin. Mayor Femke Halsema and other speakers addressed the...
Man with gunshot wound found in taxi at Hoofddorp gas station
A man was found with a gunshot wound in a taxi at a gas station along the A4 motorway near Hoofddorp around 3:00 PM. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, though details regarding t...
Chinook helicopters fly over and guard of honor during funeral of fallen soldier
Two Dutch Chinook helicopters performed a flypast during the funeral of 34-year-old soldier Robert Verveer at Zorgvlied cemetery. Verveer, a member of the 12th Ranger Battalion, tragically died last w...
Safer Spaces to offer WorldPride visitors help with discrimination: "100 reports already this weekend"
Following a significant rise in reports of discrimination during WorldPride, over 44 'Safer Spaces' are opening in Amsterdam to provide immediate support to the queer community. These locations, many ...
Toy store at Staalmanplein in Slotervaart closed for six months after two explosions
'Unprecedented' drought set to cause pain: irrigation bans for farmers and saltwater intrusion for Boskoop growers
Severe drought conditions in the Netherlands have prompted officials to warn that upcoming water usage restrictions could significantly impact farmers and plant nurseries. Authorities are currently at...
You are not digital nomads, you are colonists: Balinese and Dutch people speak out after running club controversy
Over 24 hours in the air: new Airbus aircraft immediately sets unprecedented record
The first Airbus A350-1000ULR has set a record by completing a non-stop flight lasting over 24 hours. The aircraft traveled from Melbourne, Australia, to Toulouse, France, during this historic test fl...
Hassan M. (19) shot old friend in shoulder and stomach in Nieuw-West and missed two others – prosecutors demand 8-year prison sentence
Persistent heat puts pressure on Rhine freight transport
Persistent heat in Europe is causing water levels on the Rhine to drop to historic lows, severely impacting the transport of goods like coal and fuel. This situation is creating significant logistics ...
Major police operation in Osdorp: crashed BMW linked to explosives found at German ATM bombing
A major police operation is underway in Amsterdam-Osdorp after a car suspected of being involved in a recent ATM bombing in Germany crashed following a police chase. Authorities have evacuated nearby ...
Police operation in Amsterdam Nieuw-West: masked officers and helicopter circling
A large-scale police operation involving masked special intervention units and a helicopter is underway in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam. Emergency services have escalated the situation to a GR...
Where are the sincere apologies to the family of crown witness Nabil B?: Paul Vugts responds to court verdict
Court: State violated right to life of crown witness Nabil B's family by failing to provide timely protection
Europe must continue to do without liquid gas from Qatar for even longer
QatarEnergy has announced that it will continue to limit liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries to Europe due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The company is invoking force majeure, citing its...
Public Prosecution Service to prosecute Taghi’s former lawyer Shukrula: ‘Case delayed by legal proceedings’
The Public Prosecution Service intends to prosecute Vito Shukrula, the former lawyer of Ridouan Taghi, for allegedly leaking confidential messages. The criminal case against him faces significant dela...
After violence in Berlin, one message rings out in Zandvoort: 'Love conquers hate'
Approximately 500 people attended the tenth edition of 'Pride at the Beach' in Zandvoort, where participants celebrated while reflecting on recent violence during a Pride event in Berlin. Despite the ...
Shocked residents in Slotervaart after week of explosions: ‘I had a panic attack’
Media: Five dead newborn babies found in cardboard boxes in French home
Future asylum seeker center building squatted in Diemen
A future asylum seeker center in Diemen, intended for use by 2027, has been occupied by squatters. The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) and the property owner have initiated le...
