World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Home in Haarlem possibly shot at
Police in Haarlem are investigating a potential shooting that occurred on Solostraat around 8:20 p.m. No injuries were reported, and the area remains cordoned off while authorities collect evidence.
Man and woman arrested in investigation into mutilated kittens in West
A 44-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman have been arrested after two mutilated kittens were discovered in the De Baarsjes neighborhood of Amsterdam. The animals, found on August 13, had to be euthan...
Ajax women qualify for European Cup main tournament despite defeat
Despite a 1-0 away defeat against WFC Aktobe in Kazakhstan, the Ajax women's football team has qualified for the UEFA Women's Champions League group stage thanks to a previous 8-0 home victory. The Am...
Past incident prompted shooting of prison officer Marcel on packed terrace in Noord, prosecution says
Prison officer Marcel was fatally shot on an Amsterdam terrace by 37-year-old Amin D., who allegedly knew the victim from a past encounter at the Zaanstad prison. The suspect, a man with a history of ...
PowNed employees threatened with a knife in Oosterpark
A PowNed film crew was threatened with a knife in Amsterdam's Oosterpark on Wednesday afternoon while performing their work. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, which prompted a s...
Possible explosives found in Slotermeer home, street cordoned off and EOD called in
Police have cordoned off a street in Amsterdam's Slotermeer district after potential explosives were discovered in a local residence. The Explosives Ordnance Disposal service is currently investigatin...
German employees at Mercedes-Benz and BMW face job losses
Automakers BMW and Mercedes-Benz are cutting jobs in Germany to address declining demand and increased competition from Chinese manufacturers. BMW is integrating artificial intelligence to replace som...
Amsterdam municipality blindsided by temporary closure of Stichting Different Colors: We were not warned
The Amsterdam municipality was blindsided by the sudden closure of Stichting Different Colors, a charity supporting homeless mothers and children. City officials report receiving no warning, leaving d...
After growth dip due to Iran war many passengers travel via European airports again
Passenger traffic at European airports showed steady growth throughout the summer despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising fuel costs. While traffic at hubs like Schiphol remained stable, indu...
Prince Harry and Meghan’s children followed by paparazzi at school
Prince Harry and Meghan have reported that European paparazzi tracked their children at school, leading the couple to condemn the photographers' reckless behavior. This incident occurs shortly after t...
German government to fill gas reserves due to uncertain situation
Germany has ordered an increase in its national gas reserves to ensure supply stability during the upcoming winter amid geopolitical concerns. Meanwhile, the Netherlands is also monitoring its lower-t...
Public Prosecution Service: NDSM wharf shooting victim was not targeted at random
The Public Prosecution Service has stated that the victim of the shooting at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam was not chosen at random. Further details regarding the investigation are expected to be releas...
Prison officer shot dead on Amsterdam terrace was not a random victim
A 61-year-old prison guard was fatally shot at an Amsterdam terrace by a 37-year-old suspect he previously knew from Zaanstad prison. Prosecutors state the attack was a targeted act following a brief ...
Tel Aviv-bound flight makes emergency landing after possible stabbing in cockpit
A Flydubai flight en route to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a violent cockpit altercation resulted in the pilots being stabbed. Israeli authorities are investigating the inc...
UvA apologizes for firing Jewish staff during the war: 'Should never have taken this long'
The University of Amsterdam has unveiled a new memorial and issued a formal apology for the wartime dismissal of its Jewish staff. The university also updated its historical records to recognize dozen...
Erwin was murdered by his best friend, who also served as a pallbearer: 'I still can't wrap my head around it'
Erwin Laan, a 26-year-old bartender, was shot and killed by his best friend in a Beverwijk café in July 2004. His family remains in shock because the perpetrator acted as a pallbearer and offered the...
French inflation rises sharply due to higher fuel prices
France is facing rising inflation reaching 3.4 percent, largely due to record-high fuel prices impacting the economy. The French government plans to provide financial support to vulnerable households ...
Alkmaar bans Israeli football fans: ‘They would likely stay in Amsterdam’
Authorities in Alkmaar have banned Israeli football supporters from an upcoming match, citing severe safety risks and the recent violence surrounding the Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv game in Amsterdam. The d...
Four minors arrested for arson in abandoned villa on Amsteldijk-Noord
Police have arrested four minors for an arson attack at a vacant villa on Amsteldijk-Noord. The property had been sold in July but remained unoccupied due to a previous squatting incident, and authori...
Three Amsterdammers arrested for fatal shooting in Overasselt, automatic rifle found
Authorities have arrested three Amsterdam residents aged 19 to 25 in connection with a fatal shooting in Overasselt that left a security guard dead and two police officers injured. During subsequent r...
Two more Amsterdam residents arrested for violence in Overasselt
Police have arrested two more Amsterdam residents in connection with a fatal shooting in Overasselt that also left two officers wounded. The incident, involving a total of 37 arrests so far, is believ...
Amsterdam asks minister for help after halt to new crack addiction treatment study
The city of Amsterdam has requested ministerial assistance following the sudden cessation of research into a new treatment for crack addiction. Local authorities are seeking clarification regarding wh...
Increasing aggression against train staff: 'This is unsustainable'
The trade union VVMC is raising the alarm over a sharp increase in violence and aggression against Dutch railway staff, ranging from verbal threats to severe physical assaults. The union warns that th...
Suspect who shot at Rihanna's house is mentally competent and cannot escape punishment
Psychiatric tests have confirmed that 35-year-old Ivanna Ortiz is mentally fit to stand trial for the attempted murder of Rihanna and her family during a shooting in March. The legal proceedings will ...
Netanyahu sues media and journalists over October 7 warning articles
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has filed a lawsuit against several journalists and media outlets, including Haaretz, over reports that he was warned by the UAE and Egypt about the Hamas attack on O...
AI companies to increase model oversight according to Trump
President Trump has reached a voluntary agreement with major AI companies, including OpenAI and Google, to implement robust internal and external safety controls. The strategy avoids strict government...
Community service for hundreds of kilos of fireworks found in storage unit under Amsterdam-West police station
A man received a community service sentence after authorities discovered 650 kilograms of illegal fireworks and weapons in his storage unit in Amsterdam. The court condemned the storage as highly dang...
Eiffel Tower head steps down after turning away women over religious visit
The director of the Eiffel Tower, Branco Ruivo, has resigned after allowing a religious group to exclude female staff members during a private visit. The incident, which occurred during celebrations f...
Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for murdering father in Gravestein apartment in Southeast
William P.O. was sentenced to ten years in prison for the premeditated murder of his father in an Amsterdam-Zuidoost apartment in March 2024. The court rejected his claim of self-defense after finding...
Suspected ShinyHunters hacker Pepijn van der S. (24) also suspected of ordering two murders abroad
Pepijn van der S., a 24-year-old suspect previously linked to the ShinyHunters hacking group, is now facing separate allegations involving two murder plots abroad. Authorities discovered information c...