World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Schiphol passport control running smoothly again after outage
Passport control at Schiphol Airport experienced significant delays on Sunday morning due to a technical failure that disabled automated scanning gates. The issue, which lasted until mid-afternoon, ca...
Explosive left at fast-food restaurant on Tussen Meer fails to detonate
A homemade explosive device consisting of fireworks and gasoline was found outside a fast-food restaurant in Amsterdam-Osdorp after emergency services responded to reports of a fire. The device failed...
Charges against Timothy Busfield dismissed after prosecutor error
A judge has dismissed the charges against director Timothy Busfield after his defense team highlighted prosecutorial errors that hindered the jury process. Busfield, who faces allegations of child mol...
French shopkeepers fear millions in losses after looting and destruction
French retailers are bracing for millions in damages after widespread looting and vandalism struck numerous cities, including Paris and Bordeaux, during recent riots. The government has promised to ex...
From near extinction to a thriving fishery: how Portugal’s sardine population was saved
After facing near-extinction due to overfishing, Portugal's sardine population is recovering thanks to a successful management plan. This restoration has revitalized the local fishing industry while e...
Long wait times at Schiphol due to electronic passport control failure
Schiphol Airport is facing significant passenger delays after a technical failure incapacitated its automated eGate passport control system on Sunday morning. Royal Netherlands Marechaussee officers a...
The Greenhouse | I prefer to jump on the facts rather than the barricade
A climate journalist explores the tension between objective reporting and the pressure to advocate for systemic change to combat the climate crisis. The author concludes that journalists should remain...
Trade with Russia remains lucrative, but companies face risks
Despite 21 rounds of European Union sanctions against Russia, some businesses continue to profit by using third-party countries to bypass export restrictions. Experts warn that while such trade is luc...
Man falls into IJ at NDSM wharf and is rescued by fire department
Emergency services successfully rescued a man who fell into the IJ river near the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam-Noord late this evening. The man was pulled to safety by firefighters and transported home by ...
Pro-Palestinian protester convicted of group insult, but receives no punishment
A pro-Palestinian protester was convicted of defaming Jewish people for making Holocaust-related remarks during an April demonstration. Although the court also found him guilty of insulting police off...
Seizure of 'Antifa server' at US request leads to questions and concerns
Dutch authorities have seized a server belonging to the Italian hosting provider Autistici/Inventati at the request of the United States. The U.S. government classifies the company as a terrorist enti...
Russia welcomed back to IMF, Netherlands walks out during Russian speech
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen and several other delegations staged a walkout during an IMF meeting in Bangkok to protest the presence of sanctioned Russian officials. Minister Heinen emphasized ...
Amsterdam man (22) throws garden table and post into fire in Floradorp and receives 40 hours of community service
A 22-year-old Amsterdam resident received a community service order and jail time for participating in violent disturbances in the Floradorp neighborhood. The riots, which included arson and attacks o...
Water board warns: North Holland not well prepared for rising sea levels
Water board official Bea de Buisonjé warns that North Holland is ill-prepared for rising sea levels, noting that traditional technical solutions are no longer sufficient. Authorities are calling for ...
Trump drops Russian sanctions and tariffs approved by Congress
President Trump has unexpectedly blocked new sanctions and import tariffs against Russia, citing national interest despite previous congressional approval. The decision is widely viewed as an effort t...
Exhibition reveals how the former owners of Huis Willet-Holthuysen were deeply involved in the slave trade
An exhibition at Museum Huis Willet-Holthuysen in Amsterdam explores how the residence's 18th-century owners profited from the colonial slave trade. The display details how the city's canal district s...
Future of key climate report uncertain after failed negotiations
Negotiations for the next IPCC climate assessment report have stalled due to disagreements over its release timeline and budget. While many countries want the report ready for the 2028 international c...
Missing Hajar (29) found dead in water on Amsteldijk, police suspect foul play
Hajar, a 29-year-old woman missing since October 4, has been found dead in the water at the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam. Police are treating the case as a crime and have initiated a large-scale investigat...
One-year prison sentence for two men who tried to kill another man in New-West
Two men have been sentenced to one year in prison for attempting to kill a man in Amsterdam Nieuw-West following a dispute over a perceived lack of respect. Despite the defendants denying the charges,...
Conflict between drill rap groups plagues Nieuw-West: Multiple explosions and other violence
Prison service denies reports of fight between Diddy and drug lord
The prison service and Diddy's family have denied reports that the rapper was involved in a fight with a fellow inmate at the Fort Dix facility. While TMZ continues to report that Diddy sustained a he...
'Suspicious situation' at Amsteldijk, police launch large-scale investigation
Police have launched a large-scale investigation following reports of a suspicious situation near the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam. Authorities were notified around 8:30 a.m. and have deployed forensic spe...
Deputy mayor warns of innocent casualties after incidents in Nieuw-West
Acting Mayor Sofyan Mbarki is working to end a series of violent explosions in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district, which are linked to a conflict between rival youth groups. The city has responded by inc...
Two suspects, three shots: neighbors of targeted Haarlem home shocked
Two suspects were recorded firing three shots at a house on Bantamstraat in Haarlem late Thursday night. While the home sustained damage, the resident inside was physically unharmed, and police have l...
Quay along the Donkere Spaarne closed off
A section of the quay along the Donkere Spaarne in Haarlem is closing on October 20 due to the rapid deterioration of a retaining wall built in 1930. The city is implementing traffic adjustments, incl...
Extra camera surveillance in Nieuw-West following explosions and nuisance
Amsterdam has extended and intensified camera surveillance in the Nieuw-West district following a series of nighttime explosions. The municipality is also deploying additional police and street coache...
Woman drives car into water in Noord, rescued by her own daughter
A woman was rescued by her daughter after her car ended up in the water along the Reizigersweg in Amsterdam-Noord this afternoon. Although emergency services including a trauma helicopter were dispatc...
Extra camera surveillance in five Nieuw-West locations following persistent incidents
Authorities in Amsterdam have installed extra security cameras in the Nieuw-West district to combat a surge in violent incidents and explosions in Osdorp and Slotermeer. Police believe these events ar...
Protester who downplayed the Holocaust receives suspended community service
A man in Amsterdam received a fully suspended sentence for making antisemitic remarks during a pro-Palestinian protest and insulting police officers. The court ruled his comments regarding the Holocau...
Six nuisance-causing youths arrested by large group of police officers in city center
Police in Amsterdam arrested six young individuals in the city center yesterday evening following reports of public disorder and congregating. Each of those involved received a 24-hour area ban as par...