World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Explosion and fire at home in Staalmanbuurt, Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Brazil challenges US import tariffs: 'Unjustified'
Brazil has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding import tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Brazilian government claims that these tariffs are unjustified...
American singer d4vd to stand trial for murder of 14-year-old girl
American singer d4vd will face trial for the murder of fourteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. A judge in Los Angeles ruled on Monday that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with the criminal ...
From air conditioning to 40 degrees outdoors is a shock to the body: Rome's heat plan looks beyond air conditioning
Tate brothers remain in custody for two more weeks pending extradition hearing
Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in custody for at least another two weeks following their arrest in Miami. The United Kingdom is seeking their extradition to face charges related to ra...
Pride Zandvoort visitor assaulted and verbally abused, minor arrested
A visitor at a Pride event in Zandvoort was assaulted and verbally abused on Monday afternoon. Police have arrested a minor suspect and are investigating the incident as a potential hate crime related...
Suspected explosive found in second-floor apartment on Henri Dunantstraat in Staalmanbuurt
A fire broke out at an apartment building on Henri Dunantstraat in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district this evening, with police suspecting the incident was caused by an explosive. No injuries were report...
Six Romanians arrested in Almere for theft of expensive bicycles
Six Romanian nationals were arrested in Almere following the theft of a large number of bicycles from a store in Wormerveer. Police took the suspects into custody overnight as part of an investigation...
Dozens of reports of discrimination during first weekend of Pride Amsterdam
During the opening weekend of WorldPride in Amsterdam, over seventy reports of discrimination were filed with the RITA Community foundation. Many victims were harassed while traveling to and from even...
German anatomist and Body Worlds founder Gunther von Hagens (81) has died
German anatomist and inventor of the plastination technique, Gunther von Hagens, has passed away at the age of 81 due to a brain hemorrhage. He was widely known for creating the Body Worlds anatomical...
Rijkswaterstaat enforces truck ban on Merwedebrug
Rijkswaterstaat is actively enforcing a truck ban on the Merwedebrug starting Saturday, July 18. This measure was implemented after inspections revealed that the bridge's steel arch structure has weak...
Haarlem expresses support after attack during Pride in Berlin
The municipal council of Haarlem has expressed its support and condolences to the victims of an attack during a Pride event in Berlin. The city officials reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring Haarle...
WorldPride Portrait: Ahmad grew up as a stateless refugee and now dances across the globe
Ahmad Joudeh, who grew up as a stateless refugee, pursued his dream of becoming a professional dancer after facing significant challenges. Ten years ago, he moved to the Netherlands with the support o...
WorldPride Portrait: Ahmad grew up as a stateless refugee and now dances all over the world
Ahmad Joudeh, a former stateless refugee born to Syrian and Palestinian parents, pursued his dream of becoming a professional dancer after arriving in the Netherlands a decade ago with the help of the...
Relatives confronted with details about stabbed sister in court, Public Prosecution Service offers apologies
During a court hearing in Alkmaar, the sisters of a woman murdered in Hoofddorp on April 15 were unexpectedly confronted with graphic details regarding her death. The public prosecutor has issued a fo...
74-year-old man arrested in Amsterdam on suspicion of indecent assault against two underage girls
The Russian economy is creaking but still standing
The Russian economy is facing significant strain due to the high costs of the war in Ukraine and frequent drone attacks on critical infrastructure. Despite a widening budget deficit and internal turmo...
High-speed chase on A4 ends in Leiden
Police arrested a 38-year-old man from Haarlemmermeer after a high-speed chase that began on the A4 near Badhoevedorp. The pursuit concluded in Leiden when officers used an inbox maneuver to stop the ...
Oil and gas prices drop sharply due to ceasefire in Iran conflict, effect at the pump expected in a few days
Oil and gas prices fell significantly on Monday following the suspension of United States military attacks on Iran. Traders are optimistic that this pause will ease tensions in the Middle East and res...
Attempted burglary at Badhoevedorp fire station, sixth in just over a week
A fire station in Badhoevedorp was the target of an attempted burglary overnight, marking the sixth such incident at fire stations across Noord-Holland in just over a week. Police are investigating th...
After otter, catfish spotted near nature islands along A10: "They can grow up to 2.5 meters"
Ecologists have observed an otter and a catfish near five floating nature islands designed to connect wildlife habitats around Zeeburgereiland in Amsterdam. These sightings suggest that the new ecolog...
Bag of cocaine found on Banneplein, suspect arrested and two men fled
Police arrested one suspect after discovering a bag of cocaine near a residence at Banneplein in Amsterdam, while two other men fled the scene. Authorities are currently investigating the property for...
Farmers are protesting again, but this summer feels different from 2022
Dutch farmers are planning new protests with tractors along highways, similar to the major demonstrations seen in 2022. However, experts note that the current situation differs significantly from the ...
Fire department works to stay ahead of blazes in parched Veluwe region
Due to persistent drought conditions, the fire department is taking proactive measures to prevent wildfires in the Veluwe region of the Netherlands. Although the country has avoided major fires seen i...
Halsema: Extra measures at Amsterdam Pride if necessary following Berlin attack
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema announced that additional security measures will be implemented at Pride Amsterdam if necessary following a recent attack in Berlin. The decision aims to ensure the safet...
Another explosion at toy store on Abraham Staalmanplein, residents evacuated
Haarlem versus the American Harlem: how similar the two really are
This article explores the similarities between the city of Haarlem in the Netherlands and the neighborhood of Harlem in the United States. Despite their different appearances, the two share commonalit...
Residents evacuated in middle of the night after explosive found at Nieuw-West toy store
Residents of an apartment building in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district were evacuated early in the morning after an explosive was discovered at a local toy store. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Servic...
Haarlemmerbuurt fed up with nuisance: "Even drinks are being snatched from people on terraces"
Residents and business owners in the Haarlemmerbuurt area of Amsterdam are reporting increased nuisance from homeless individuals, including intimidation, theft, and harassment. While the municipality...