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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
How the World Cup became a money machine for FIFA: no taxes, record revenue of 11.5 billion euros, and ‘everything is for Infantino’
The FIFA World Cup has achieved record commercial success, generating 11.5 billion euros in revenue while benefiting from tax-exempt status. With the tournament expanding to 48 countries and 104 match...
More pride flags in Rivierenbuurt after acts of vandalism: "It gets to me every time"
At least seven rainbow flags have been destroyed this month in Amsterdam's Rivierenbuurt neighborhood, prompting local residents and business owners to respond by hanging even more flags. The vandalis...
Dubai works on plans for new port to bypass Strait of Hormuz
Port operator DP World is planning to construct a new port in Fujairah on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates. This project aims to provide an alternative route for ships to bypass the Strait o...
Trump wants ships in Strait of Hormuz to pay toll for protection
Former US President Donald Trump has proposed that all cargo ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz should pay tolls to the United States. He argues that this fee is necessary to compensate the U....
Ter Apel measures: asylum seekers housed in separate building, preventive stop-and-frisk on lawn in front of registration center
The Dutch government is implementing new measures at the Ter Apel asylum seeker reception center to address safety and overcrowding issues. Asylum seekers will now be housed in a separate building, an...
Amsterdam parties want to bar Spanish company from tram tender over activities in occupied Palestinian territory
Police rescue dog from sweltering car in parking garage: "Unfortunately it happened again"
Police in Amsterdam rescued a dog that had been left alone in an overheated car in a parking garage for over forty minutes. Authorities managed to open the vehicle without causing any damage, while an...
Son of Norwegian crown princess may be released from prison with an ankle monitor
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has had his pre-trial detention extended by four weeks by an Oslo court. However, he has been granted permission to serve this peri...
Suspect in murder of ABN Amro employee in Nieuw-Vennep remains silent, except on psychiatric evaluation: ‘I will not accept compulsory treatment’
Nieuw-Vennep murder suspect remains silent except on psychiatric evaluation: I will not accept mandatory treatment
Adil Q. is a suspect in the fatal stabbing of 59-year-old Carin in Nieuw-Vennep, an event that occurred in late March. During his initial court hearing, he refused to discuss the allegations but expli...
EU gives final approval to revised air passenger rights
European Union member states have granted final approval to revised air passenger rights, which are set to take effect by mid-2027. This decision follows previous support from the European Parliament.
No life sentence, but nearly 14 years in prison for Jaouad W. (47) for two liquidations
House shot at in Amsterdam
A residence on the Bos en Lommerweg in Amsterdam-West was targeted in a shooting incident around midnight. No injuries were reported, and police are currently searching for the perpetrator while inves...
Oil price hits three-week high after further escalation in Middle East
Oil prices have reached a three-week high due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The rise follows military exchanges between Iran and the United States concerning the blockade of the Strait of...
No umbrellas or a maximum number of beachgoers: the Italian beach has become an obstacle course
Italian beach operators are implementing increasingly strict rules for tourists, such as limiting visitor numbers and banning outside food. Travelers are advised to check local regulations carefully t...
Pride flags vandalized again at Churchill Pride in Amsterdam-Zuid, but neighbors just hang up more
Shooting on Legmeerstraat, police seek witnesses and possible victim
Home on Gerard Callenburgstraat in West targeted by explosion for second time in a week
A residence on the Gerard Callenburgstraat in the Bos en Lommer neighborhood of Amsterdam was targeted by an explosion for the second time in one week. While no injuries were reported, police are inve...
Second explosion and fire in three days at same home in Bos en Lommer
Multiple shots fired after argument outside cafe on Osdorper Ban
The Greenhouse | Striking silence in The Hague regarding the prosecution of Tata Steel
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan observes that there is currently a notable lack of political discourse regarding the potential prosecution of Tata Steel. The article questions whether this legal situati...
Undercover operation against Jaouad W. went far – very far: how a confidant of Taghi is linked to five murders
Trump subpoenas journalists over reporting on new Air Force One
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has subpoenaed New York Times journalists following reports regarding security issues with the new presidential aircraft. The plane in question was re...
Heavy police presence in Legmeerstraat after reports of shooting, street cordoned off
Police cordoned off the Legmeerstraat in Amsterdam following reports of a potential shooting around 19:15. Authorities found no suspects or victims at the scene and are still investigating whether a s...
22-year-old tourist robbed in Nieuw-West after being threatened with a firearm
Tourist threatened with firearm and robbed of watch and designer bag in Slotervaart
A 22-year-old tourist from Latvia was robbed at gunpoint by three suspects in the Slotervaart neighborhood of Amsterdam this afternoon. The suspects stole the victim's phone, watch, and designer bag b...
Police find large quantity of drugs in storage unit in Amsterdam-Noord
Why women on the right are breaking through
Recent observations from a NATO summit highlight that the few female leaders currently representing EU nations are predominantly from right-wing political parties. Analysts suggest that women succeedi...
Rumor about 'terrible stench' in Elandsgracht police station cells is true
Police in Amsterdam have confirmed that there is a persistent unpleasant odor in the cell complex at Elandsgracht. According to officers, the smell is primarily caused by detainees who have been livin...
