World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
More than a thousand Europeans already infected with West Nile virus
West Nile virus infections have increased rapidly across fifteen European countries, with over a thousand cases now reported. The Netherlands has confirmed nine local infections, including one death i...
Amsterdam children placed far outside the city as youth care funding hits a wall: ‘You want to prevent such a disruption in their lives’
A shortage of youth care facilities and an intake freeze at Levvel have forced Amsterdam authorities to place children in facilities far away from the city. This lack of local capacity has negatively ...
Attempting to rescue a drug shipment with a heavily armed hit squad: incidents like the one in Overasselt have been happening for years – and almost always fail
Criminal groups in the Netherlands frequently execute kamikaze-style raids to recover drug shipments from authorities. Recent incidents, including a violent clash in Overasselt, demonstrate that these...
Province drops tenfold penalty for ICL fertilizer plant over hydrochloric acid emissions
The North Holland province has reduced the potential penalty for the ICL fertilizer plant in the Amsterdam port from 1.25 million euros back to 125,000 euros. This decision follows a challenge from th...
Ten street robberies on fatbike in P.C. Hooftstraat: prison sentence for duo who stole 36,000 euros worth of goods
Two men were sentenced to 18 months in prison, with nine months suspended, for carrying out ten street robberies on a fatbike in Amsterdam's P.C. Hooftstraat. The pair stole approximately 36,000 euros...
Prosecutors identify Amsterdam-Zuidoost man (44) as crime boss linked to three hits
Prosecutors have charged 44-year-old Shyron G. from Amsterdam-Zuidoost for his involvement in the 2016 murder of Appie Belhadj. Additionally, he faces charges for conspiring to plan the assassinations...
Kickboxer Badr Hari allowed to await criminal trial in freedom
Professional kickboxer Badr Hari has been released under conditions to await his trial following an arrest in Amsterdam. Although his legal counsel denies allegations of stalking and doxing, the athle...
What if the power goes out and 112 is unreachable? Kennemerland practices for this scenario
Safety authorities in the Kennemerland region recently practiced emergency response procedures for scenarios involving widespread power outages and the failure of the 112 emergency line. The drill uti...
Wouter Laumans and Paul Vugts on Overasselt shooting: 'There are all sorts of strange things in this story'
Crime reporters Wouter Laumans and Paul Vugts are investigating a fatal shooting in Overasselt that left one person dead and two wounded. Their latest podcast episode explores potential links to fugit...
European defense sector fears consequences of reduced reliance on US tech
European defense officials are warning that efforts to reduce reliance on American technology for sensitive applications could backfire due to a significant gap in regional technical capability. While...
France allocates over 1 billion euros for farmers after extreme weather
The French government has announced a 1 billion euro aid package to assist 30,000 to 35,000 farms impacted by severe weather conditions. This support follows significant harvest losses across Europe, ...
Four-year prison sentence and psychiatric treatment for fatal stabbing of landlord over rent arrears
A 31-year-old woman has been sentenced to four years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment for fatally stabbing her 77-year-old landlord in Amsterdam following a rent dispute. The court ruled ...
Alicia R. (30) sentenced to four years in prison and compulsory treatment for fatal stabbing of former landlord in Amsterdam-Zuid
Alicia R., a 30-year-old sex worker, has been sentenced to four years in prison and compulsory psychiatric treatment for the fatal stabbing of her former landlord in Amsterdam-Zuid. The attack occurre...
Minister Van Weel dares to flip off 'Bolle Jos': 'We are going to get him'
Justice Minister David van Weel has vowed to capture fugitive criminal Jos Leijdekkers following a deadly mass shooting in the village of Overasselt. While 32 suspects have been brought to court, offi...
Judge hears case of Flowerbikeman Warren Gregory, who faces imminent deportation: 'I want to go to my wife and leave'
The Dutch court has ruled that American resident Warren Gregory, known as the Flowerbikeman, can remain in the country while awaiting deportation proceedings. The decision follows findings that offici...
Cyclist (66) dies after collision with bus last week on Klaprozenweg in Amsterdam-Noord
A 66-year-old cyclist died after becoming trapped under a bus during a collision on the Klaprozenweg in Amsterdam-Noord last Thursday. The woman succumbed to her injuries in the hospital on Tuesday, a...
Polarsteps photos and locations exposed: journalists accessed data of 23 million users
The Amsterdam-based travel app Polarsteps suffered a data breach exposing the personal information and GPS locations of 23 million users. Cybersecurity researchers and the platform Follow the Money un...
Police sound alarm over wave of violence in Zaanstreek: at least four conflicts lead to explosions and shootings
Police in the Zaanstreek region report a wave of violence involving multiple distinct conflicts that have led to explosions, shootings, and arson. Authorities are particularly alarmed by the recruitme...
Brazilian animal products barred from EU due to antibiotic regulations
The European Union has banned various Brazilian animal products due to strict new regulations on the use of antibiotics and antimicrobials in livestock to combat drug resistance. Brazil, a major expor...
US space companies will not attend Paris space summit after all
Major US aerospace companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin are skipping a space summit in Paris following reported pressure from the White House. The decision stems from diplomatic friction between the ...
Argentine president toughens stance on Falkland Islands and introduces sanctions
Argentine President Javier Milei has announced plans to implement tougher sanctions on oil companies operating near the Falkland Islands, labeling their current drilling efforts as a significant threa...
Diemen to add context to colonial street names: 'We want to tell the whole story, even the painful parts'
The municipality of Diemen is adding explanatory notes to street names in the De Sniep district that refer to former Surinamese and Antillean plantations. These new descriptions aim to provide a more ...
Fewer people moving to Amsterdam and fewer leaving: population grows to 944,322
Amsterdam's population has increased to 944,322, despite a noticeable decrease in the number of people moving into and out of the city. This trend suggests a potential shift toward lower residential t...
North district: Do not cycle into the IJ tunnel as a protest during public transport strike
Authorities are warning residents of Amsterdam Noord not to enter the IJ tunnel on foot or by bike as a form of protest during Wednesday's public transport strike. Officials have declared the action b...
Nepal disaster to be first test for climate damage fund
A massive disaster in Nepal, caused by ice and rock slides, has left over 1,100 people dead and caused billions in infrastructure damage. The Nepalese government has formally requested emergency suppo...
Drivers sue Uber over AI-driven payment system
Stichting WIE International has filed a lawsuit in Amsterdam against Uber, alleging that its AI-driven payment system violates privacy laws and creates unfair, non-transparent pay discrepancies for dr...
Public Prosecution Service demands juvenile detention and community service for assault of Tamara Elbaz
Prosecutors are seeking juvenile detention and community service for a teenager involved in the 2024 assault of Tamara Elbaz in Amsterdam. While previous suspects have already been sentenced for their...
Norway scraps rose import duty following high demand for Harald's funeral
Norway has temporarily removed import duties on roses to compensate for supply chain disruptions caused by a strike in Kenya. The measure aims to facilitate imports from the Netherlands to meet the hi...
Three suspects remain in custody for violent robbery of sex workers in Amsterdam-East
Three Syrian men aged 18 to 21 have been remanded in custody following accusations of a violent robbery against two sex workers in Amsterdam-East. The incident occurred in May, and the suspects remain...
Kelly Osbourne happy to leave United States: 'Too much gun violence'
Kelly Osbourne has moved back to the United Kingdom from the United States, citing concerns over American gun violence as a major motivation for the change. The 41-year-old is now settling in with her...