World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Icelandic government proposes permanent end to whaling
The Icelandic government has introduced a bill to permanently ban whaling, with a vote expected to take place in February. This move follows declining demand for whale meat and increasing pressure fro...
Norwegian Princess Astrid (94) dies two days after brother Harald's funeral
Princess Astrid of Norway has died at age 94, only two days after attending her brother King Harald's funeral. She served the Norwegian royal family for over 70 years, including a period as the nation...
Nitrogen plans offer prospect of easing nitrogen crisis according to state attorney
The Dutch government's new nitrogen reduction strategy offers a potential pathway to resolving the nation's permit crisis by improving ecological health on a regional basis. State attorney advice sugg...
How Amsterdam's tourist tax became one of the highest in the world
Amsterdam has raised its tourist tax to one of the highest levels in the world in an effort to manage overtourism and support the municipal budget. The city plans to continue increasing these rates in...
East district police officer files complaint against PVV MP Marjolein Faber
A neighborhood police officer in Amsterdam-Oost has filed a defamation complaint against PVV MP Marjolein Faber following a parliamentary debate. Faber had publicly questioned the officer's neutrality...
Houthis threaten to block second major Middle East strait
Houthi rebels have seized the Yemeni port city of Mokha and are threatening to disrupt shipping through the Bab Al Mandeb strait. This escalation in the proxy conflict between Iran-backed rebels and S...
Weesp lock reopens to pleasure craft
The Weesp lock has reopened to boat traffic following a month-long closure caused by severe drought conditions. Recent rainfall has allowed the water board to resume normal operations, though the faci...
Belgian state given six months to tackle overcrowded prisons
Belgium has been ordered to improve its severely overcrowded prison system within six months after legal challenges highlighted human rights violations. With nearly 800 inmates forced to sleep on the ...
Hoofddorp man arrested for money laundering: authorities seize ship in IJmuiden harbor
A 55-year-old Hoofddorp resident has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering following an extensive investigation. Authorities seized assets worth approximately one million euros, including a s...
UAE seeks stronger ties with Europe and invests 40 billion in Germany
The United Arab Emirates has pledged a 40 billion euro investment in Germany to strengthen economic and strategic ties between the two nations. This new commitment, which includes an investment counci...
How did Amsterdam deal with the shock of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the days that followed?
Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York, the city of Amsterdam was plunged into shock as the events dominated news and public life. The aftermath saw the cancellation of local e...
Minister visits 5 locations in 3 Baltic states in 48 hours: what is the situation near the Russian border?
Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Tom Berendsen visited the Baltic states to assess the security situation near the Russian border. The visit highlighted the daily reality of threats and sabotage in t...
Mini car ends up in Lijnbaansgracht, driver uninjured
A microcar fell into the Lijnbaansgracht in Amsterdam on Thursday evening, but the driver managed to escape without any injuries. Emergency crews successfully retrieved the vehicle from the canal whil...
Paul and Wouter on the 13-year-old hired to shoot a Hells Angel: ‘It’s a disorganized mess’
Crime reporters Paul and Wouter are analyzing the alarming recruitment of a thirteen-year-old student from the Amsterdam region to carry out a shooting in Hamburg. The journalists described the incide...
Eight co-defendants of ‘Rico the Chilean’ on trial in messy mega-case over 2016 ‘missions’
Eight co-defendants of Rico the Chilean are currently on trial at the Amsterdam District Court for their involvement in a criminal organization. The case, which focuses on charges of money laundering ...
Large-scale European fraud with slaughter and sport horses, NVWA conducts raids
Authorities across four European countries, including the Netherlands, have launched a crackdown on a major fraud network involving the illegal slaughter of sport horses. The operation involved 24 rai...
I talk to old-timers from the criminal underworld in court – a benefit of those cold case trials
25-year-old Amsterdammer arrested for shooting at cafe in Osdorp
A 25-year-old Amsterdam man has been arrested for opening fire outside a cafe on the Osdorper Ban on July 11. No one was injured during the incident, and police are currently investigating the motive ...
Jimmy Kimmel moves Democrat interview to YouTube after FCC threats
Jimmy Kimmel has moved a scheduled interview with a Democratic candidate to YouTube after the FCC threatened his network and local stations with regulatory action. Kimmel stated the move was necessary...
Far-right gains ground in Europe, but Rutte does not believe countries will cave to Russia
NATO head Mark Rutte stated that the rise of far-right parties across Europe will not undermine support for Ukraine or the alliance's rearmament goals. He expressed confidence that member states will ...
Five-year prison sentence for killing ex-girlfriend in West home
A man named Misael L. has been sentenced to five years in prison for the death of his girlfriend at her home in Amsterdam-West in 2024. Although the prosecution sought a longer term, the court ruled t...
Ex-boyfriend gets 5-year prison sentence for killing Ginelva Deira (38) in Amsterdam-West
Misael L. has been sentenced to five years in prison for the death of his ex-girlfriend, Ginelva Deira, who died in August 2024 after sustaining a fatal wound in her Amsterdam-West home. Although L. c...
Collision between cyclist and truck in Amsterdam-Osdorp: cyclist injured and taken to hospital
A cyclist was transported to the hospital after being hit by a truck in the Osdorp area of Amsterdam around 12:30 p.m. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, t...
Danish Queen Margrethe discharged from hospital after feeling unwell
Former Danish Queen Margrethe has been released from the hospital after being treated for a hip injury and dehydration. Her recent health issues prevented her from attending the funeral of King Harald...
Over half a million Dutch people watched the funeral of Norway's King Harald
Over 526,000 people in the Netherlands watched the televised funeral of King Harald of Norway, who passed away on August 28 at age 89. His son, Haakon, has succeeded him as the new king.
Public Prosecution Service demands prison sentence for Amsterdam man who abused his 13-year-old daughter: 'He begged her not to tell anyone'
The Public Prosecution Service is seeking a five-year prison sentence and mandatory supervision for a 35-year-old Amsterdam man accused of sexually abusing his 13-year-old daughter. The defendant alle...
US investigates controversial multi-billion dollar deal between NVIDIA and AI company Groq
U.S. regulators are investigating a controversial multi-billion dollar licensing agreement between NVIDIA and AI firm Groq over potential antitrust concerns. Lawmakers fear the deal, which saw Groq ex...
Hundreds of thousands of euros worth of cocaine and a pistol found at Banneplein
Police in Amsterdam seized over six kilograms of cocaine and a loaded firearm from a residence on Banneplein following a report of a suspicious odor. The property has been ordered to close for three m...
In pictures | Long queues for the nearly thousand-year-old Bayeux Tapestry in London
Long queues have formed in London to view the nearly one-thousand-year-old Bayeux Tapestry. The famous French artifact has been loaned to the United Kingdom for the first time in over nine centuries.
Home of 79-year-old woman in Diemen targeted by explosion for second time this summer
A 79-year-old woman's home in Diemen was damaged by an explosive device for the second time this summer, though she escaped injury on both occasions. Police are currently investigating whether the res...