World News in English

‘It doesn’t matter if you wear a headscarf or have tattoos, we need each other now’: residents gather after Osdorp explosion

King acknowledges war suffering during dinner with Japanese Emperor

During a dinner with the Japanese Emperor, King Willem-Alexander emphasized the long-standing friendship between the two nations while acknowledging the 'painful episode' of World War II. He noted tha...

Hunt for Russian shadow fleet: Tankers boarded, frigates deployed, but Netherlands watches on

Western European nations have intensified efforts against Russia's shadow fleet by boarding at least six oil tankers over the past six months. In response, Moscow has begun deploying armed frigates to...

Selcuk saw three boys exercising as his business was destroyed: "I feel guilty"

A massive explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp destroyed a gym after explosives being prepared for ATM robberies in a storage unit below detonated. Gym owner Selcuk reported that three members were inside du...

Cannabis farm dismantled in Cruquius business premises, one arrest

On Wednesday afternoon, police dismantled a cannabis nursery in a commercial building in Cruquius. One individual was arrested on-site during the raid conducted by the North Holland police drug team.

Car hits tree and ends up on its side in North

A motorist was injured and hospitalized after their car struck a tree and flipped onto its side on the IJdoornlaan in Amsterdam North this evening. Emergency services attended the scene of the single-...

Bomb squad deployed for suspected explosives in Amsterdam commercial building

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and specialized fire department units were deployed to a commercial building on Archangelkade in Amsterdam following reports of potential explosives. The building...

COA: no temporary shelter for those sleeping outside in Ter Apel

The COA announced it cannot provide temporary night shelter for people sleeping outside the overcrowded reception center in Ter Apel. This applies to asylum seekers who arrive after the emergency acco...

NOC*NSF aims to be ‘best prepared country’ for Los Angeles 2028 and has concerns over US visa policy

NOC*NSF aims for the Netherlands to be the best-prepared nation for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Despite these ambitions, the Dutch sports federation expressed concerns regarding high part...

Lebanon: negotiations with Israel separate from those of Iran and US

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that his country's negotiations with Israel are distinct from the upcoming agreement between the United States and Iran in Switzerland. The US-Iran deal aims to e...

Haroon Ali: 'Don't be a party pooper during the World Cup'

Columnist Haroon Ali discusses how Dutch football fans traveling to the World Cup in the United States are choosing to ignore political concerns and warnings. The article notes that these fans priorit...

EU chief Costa contacts Kremlin

EU official António Costa's office has established brief contact with the Kremlin regarding the war in Ukraine. Costa reportedly aims to involve Russian President Vladimir Putin in discussions to rea...

Many Japanese on Dam Square in Amsterdam for emperor's visit: "This is very rare"

The Emperor of Japan began a state visit to the Netherlands with an official ceremony at Dam Square in Amsterdam, where he was received by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima. Hundreds of Japanese...

'Friend from Dubai' taken hostage and robbed: Two Amsterdammers sentenced to 3 and 1.5 years

Mangione uses mental state as defense in murder case

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of an American insurance executive, plans to use his mental state as a defense in his trial. If the judge accepts this defense, Mangione could be convicted o...

Majda I. (27) convicted of human trafficking at care facility: she took 15-year-old girl to home in Amsterdam North

Marco (43) underwent a lung transplant just like Crown Princess Mette-Marit: ‘I woke up and could immediately take a deep breath, it was fantastic’

43-year-old Marco van Eliveld shares his experience of undergoing a double lung transplant following the news of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's successful surgery. Marco highlights the transfo...

Netherlands trains with fully fit squad for second World Cup match against Sweden

The Dutch national football team has begun training with a fully fit squad ahead of their second World Cup match against Sweden on Saturday. National coach Ronald Koeman led the session at the KC Curr...

Prince Harry to return to UK with family in July after four years

Prince Harry will travel to the United Kingdom in July accompanied by his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children. This visit marks the first time in four years that the prince has brought his ent...

G7 summit concludes in Évian-les-Bains

The three-day G7 summit has concluded in Évian-les-Bains, with host President Emmanuel Macron highlighting a sense of unity among leaders during a difficult period.

'I'll eat you alive.' Masies Artien would have loved to face Erling Haaland in physical duels for Iraq

Masies Artien reflects on missing the chance to play for Iraq against Norway in Boston, where he would have faced star striker Erling Haaland. Instead of competing, Artien is watching the match as a s...

Fire at company in Velsen-Noord quickly under control

A fire broke out at a company in Velsen-Noord on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control and extinguish it completely within thirty minutes.

Prosecutors confirm 'criminal activities' in basement storage unit is main scenario for Osdorp explosion

Prosecutors: Men arrested in Amsterdam-Osdorp suspected of planning explosions or ATM bombings

The Public Prosecution Service suspects two men arrested after an explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp of preparing for explosions or ATM robberies. Both suspects were injured in the blast and will remain in...

Paris adventure ends for controversial budget retailer SHEIN

The Parisian department store Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville (BHV) is terminating its partnership with the Chinese e-commerce giant SHEIN after just seven months. The store's new owner characterized the c...

Multiple broad daylight thefts at Castricum station, suspects sought

Police are searching for three suspects who robbed several people at the Castricum railway station on Saturday afternoon. Authorities are urging victims to come forward and file reports while also see...

Netherlands gives Ukraine half a billion euros in weapons support

The Netherlands has announced a new 500 million euro military aid package for Ukraine. Half of the budget will be allocated to purchasing drones from Dutch manufacturers, while the rest will be spent ...

It’s not really fair, but this rule is the perfect cure for play-acting. Brilliant!

The first week of the World Cup has seen a significant decrease in players faking injuries due to a new rule change. This intervention has been hailed as a successful remedy for the long-standing issu...

Delay in asphalting Stadspark roundabout IJmuiden

The asphalting of the Stadspark roundabout in IJmuiden has been delayed after workers discovered that the road's underlying layers are in very poor condition. This discovery was made during the mainte...

Cyclist injured in collision with tram in Amsterdam

A cyclist was injured and taken to the hospital following a collision with a tram on the Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat in Amsterdam-West on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services, including a mobile...