World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Motorist arrested after hitting Evert Santegoeds' partner in France
The driver who struck the partner of Evert Santegoeds in France last week has been arrested. Santegoeds, the editor-in-chief of Privé, confirmed the news on Instagram this Thursday.
Paul Vugts on couple shocked by explosion: ‘That testimony was bone-chilling’
New Eurostar trains must be able to withstand extremely high temperatures
Eurostar is modifying its new high-speed trains to withstand temperatures of up to 55 degrees Celsius. This measure is being taken to ensure service reliability as extreme summer heat becomes more com...
16-year-old boy arrested for placing explosive at restaurant in Amsterdam-East
Queues in the heat: Greek airports issue urgent plea over European border control
Greek airports are raising concerns regarding long queues caused by the implementation of a new European border control system for non-EU travelers. This follows similar issues previously reported at ...
'Rico the Chilean' no longer prosecuted for murder plot against 'Boeloeloe', but will face charges for plot to murder 'Taxi'
Judge: protester who defaced Van Gogh Museum was wrongly prosecuted
Amsterdam must seek alternatives to US big tech, warns UvA professor: If the cloud goes down tomorrow, a large part of operations will grind to a halt
Three 18-year-olds arrested for murder plot in Amsterdam hotel room, possibly contract killing
Public Prosecution Service confirms: knife found by AD reporter is the weapon used to murder Karin (59)
The Public Prosecution Service has confirmed that a knife discovered by an AD reporter is the weapon used in the murder of a 59-year-old woman in Haarlem last March. Police had previously overlooked t...
Pump prices rise again due to escalating violence between Iran and US, fueling significantly higher costs in Belgium
Fuel prices in the Netherlands increased on Thursday following a sharp rise in global oil prices. This surge was triggered by escalating tensions between Iran and the United States in the Middle East.
Major police search operation in Haarlem-Schalkwijk
Police conducted a large-scale search operation in the Schalkwijk neighborhood of Haarlem last night, involving specialized units, canine teams, and a drone. Authorities have not yet disclosed the mot...
Police investigate shooting in Slotermeer
Police are investigating a shooting that took place around midnight on the Slauerhoffstraat in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district. No injuries were reported, and the national police unit has taken over t...
Manhole covers mark where bombs fell during World War II in Amsterdam-Noord
Man boards train in Amsterdam with 75 bags of drugs in his body, caught in Germany: 3 years in prison
A 31-year-old Nigerian man was sentenced to three years in prison in Germany after being caught smuggling 75 packages of drugs in his body. The man had boarded a train in Amsterdam intending to reach ...
New twist in case of stabbed ABN Amro employee Karin (59): suspect previously arrested
A 36-year-old suspect is set to face trial for the murder of Karin, an ABN Amro employee who was stabbed to death near a train station in Nieuw-Vennep on March 30. DNA evidence found on the suspect's ...
Increased camera surveillance on Jacob van Maerlantstraat following explosions
Mayor closes home on Boris Pasternakstraat after discovery of 14 kilos of cocaine and thousands of euros in cash
Police do everything possible to prevent escalation as World Cup party threatens to get out of hand
Gas and oil prices back to pre-peace talk levels
Gas and oil prices have returned to the levels seen prior to recent peace talks between the United States and Iran following a collapse in diplomatic negotiations. Consequently, stock markets in New Y...
Nearly 1000 more data breach reports in 2025: ‘Scammer emails look very real’
Data breach reports in the Netherlands increased by nearly 1,000 in 2025 as cybercriminals increasingly target corporate accounts to gain access. Experts warn that these sophisticated attacks, often i...
Explosion and car fire in front of apartment complex on Mauritskade in Amsterdam-Oost
Dutch crews dredge in Persian Gulf: 'No one is there against their will'
Dutch sailors continue to operate dredging vessels in the Persian Gulf despite rising tensions in the region. The workers remain on-site voluntarily to perform their professional duties.
Efe Y., who allegedly shot and killed two Syrian teenagers in Osdorp, appears to be a weapons enthusiast
120 hours of community service demanded against woman for stalking radio DJ Fernando Halman
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 120-hour community service sentence for a woman accused of stalking radio DJ Fernando Halman. In addition to the community service, the prosecution ...
European Parliament approves trade deal with Mexico: some import tariffs removed
The European Parliament has approved a trade agreement with Mexico aimed at reducing import tariffs. This deal follows the European Union's importation of 34 billion euros worth of goods from Mexico i...
OM: cousins of shooter instructed Syrian teenagers to 'prank call' him
During a legal hearing, it was revealed that a fatal shooting of two Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam's Piet Wiedijkpark on New Year's Day was triggered by a prank call. The suspect, Efe Y., reportedly b...
Queen Máxima opens WorldPride in Amsterdam's Vondelpark
Bénédicte Ficq filed a criminal complaint against Tata Steel, which now faces prosecution: 'Intentional polluting that causes illness is a very serious crime'
Home in Nieuw-West shot at multiple times
A residence on the Willem Nakkenstraat in Amsterdam Nieuw-West was struck by gunfire during the night. No injuries were reported, and the police are currently searching for the suspect while investiga...