World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
62-jarige man maakt afspraak voor seks met '15-jarig meisje': 140 uur taakstraf
A 62-year-old man was sentenced to 140 hours of community service for arranging a sexual encounter with a person he believed to be a 15-year-old girl. Although the individual was actually an adult set...
Illegal prostitution in Diemen home causes neighborhood nuisance
The mayor of Diemen has closed a residence in the Holland Park neighborhood due to illegal prostitution and reports of nuisance. Local authorities are actively working with the police to combat human ...
Person seriously injured after stabbing in Amsterdam-Noord
Public Prosecution Service seizes 433 million in cash and assets from criminals, a new record
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service confiscated a record 433 million euros in criminal assets and goods in 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the total value of seizures has increased.
LIVE: The Pride Walk in Amsterdam
The Pride Walk, a protest for queer inclusion and solidarity, is taking place today in Amsterdam. Participants gathered at Dam Square at 11:00 AM before marching towards Vondelpark, which has been ren...
Aisha fled Uganda, but the IND does not believe she is a lesbian
Aisha, a Ugandan refugee who fled strict anti-gay laws in her home country, is challenging the Dutch immigration service's denial of her asylum claim regarding her sexual orientation. She addressed at...
US government withdrew subsidies for states that did not vote for Trump in 2024
The U.S. government cut billions of dollars in subsidies in October 2025 to states that did not vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. According to court documents reported by The Ne...
Fireball flies over North Holland: "What the fuck?!"
A bright fireball was observed by numerous people across the Netherlands, including several locations in Amsterdam, yesterday evening. While experts initially suggested it might be a meteor, satellite...
Brawl at terrace festival in Rembrandtpark: two injured, three suspects arrested
Trump pokes fun at himself in lighthearted Correspondents' Dinner speech
During the annual Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, former US President Donald Trump delivered sharp criticisms rather than the traditional lighthearted humor intended for the event. The dinner is...
14-year-old victim in D4vd murder case was pregnant and had an abortion
During the fourth hearing in the murder case against American singer D4vd, it was revealed that the 14-year-old victim had been pregnant and had undergone an abortion. Evidence presented included text...
120 British millionaires call for higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy in open letter
A group of 120 British millionaires has signed an open letter addressed to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging the government to increase taxes on the ultra-wealthy. They advocate for this policy as a...
Fireball over Amsterdam turns out not to be a meteorite, but a returning Starlink satellite
Concerts, parades, street parties: what to do during WorldPride
WorldPride begins in Amsterdam today, featuring a two-week program of concerts, street parties, and the Canal Parade. The event includes the official opening by Queen Máxima at Vondelpark and culmina...
A year ago, Ara (48) was a cleaner at Saints & Stars: ‘We reported misconduct and were kicked out of the country as thanks’
More and more nuisance reports in Amsterdam: is harmful behavior increasing or is tolerance decreasing?
Comet over the city: "Never seen anything like it"
A suspected comet was spotted over Amsterdam around 10:30 PM, prompting numerous citizens to share video footage of the event. Similar sightings of the object were reported across other parts of the N...
Brazil bans sale and production of foie gras, sparking anger in France
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed a law banning the production and sale of foie gras within the country. This decision has sparked significant outrage in France, where the produ...
110,000 people already evacuated due to wildfires in France, government holds crisis meeting
Two explosions and vandalism: CCTV cameras installed on Amsterdam square
The municipality of Amsterdam has implemented camera surveillance on Abraham Staalmanplein following two explosions and incidents of vandalism targeting a local toy store. These security measures will...
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan dismissed by member states
New Trump import tariffs appear to be old duties in a new guise
U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced new import tariffs for dozens of trading partners, including the European Union. Experts suggest that the economic impact is minimal and that the move is pri...
Rainbow Dress on display at Dutch National Opera & Ballet starting tomorrow
The Rainbow Dress, a symbol of LGBTQIA+ solidarity and resistance, will be displayed at the Nationale Opera & Ballet in Amsterdam for two weeks during WorldPride. The exhibition features the dress, ma...
Rochdi T. (37) linked to Amsterdam cash-in-transit robbery, money laundering, and ATM bombing gang
Brit (30) sentenced to five years in prison for serious stabbings in the Red Light District and Rembrandtplein
Ukrainian youth orchestra comes to the Concertgebouw: ‘We don’t sleep many nights because of missile attacks, but I keep doing what I love’
Targets of a night of violence in Amsterdam: seven victims assaulted and house vandalized
A 21-year-old man from Delft and three associates committed a series of violent attacks against seven victims in Amsterdam. The group beat and kicked their victims without provocation and caused signi...
Amsterdam city council debates Pride Amsterdam director following Het Parool investigation; aldermen ‘take concerns seriously’
Red Sea now unsafe as well as Hormuz, global trade under further pressure
Two recent attacks on oil tankers in the Middle East have increased insecurity in the Red Sea, threatening global shipping lanes. Experts warn that these developments could exert further pressure on t...