World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Motorist (25) arrested in Heemstede after positive drug test and discovery of nitrous oxide
A 25-year-old driver was arrested in Heemstede after testing positive for cannabis during a traffic stop. Police additionally seized five nitrous oxide cylinders and soft drugs from his vehicle.
From cheese to machinery: US-Canada trade war offers opportunities for Europe
Escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada have prompted Canadian officials to impose import tariffs on various American goods. European businesses, particularly in the Dutch machi...
Prominent Jewish figures in film industry defend Mark Ruffalo after antisemitism accusations
A group of notable Jewish film industry professionals has defended actor Mark Ruffalo after he was accused of antisemitism for criticizing Oracle founder Larry Ellison. The signatories argue that labe...
Explosion at home on Hoofdweg in Amsterdam-West
Two explosions occurred at residential properties in Amsterdam-West and Nieuw-West during the early hours of the morning. While both incidents caused damage to front doors, police have found no initia...
1.5-degree target is a lost cause: 'There are no good scenarios left now'
A new UN report warns that the 1.5-degree Celsius global warming target will be temporarily exceeded even under the best-case scenarios. Scientists emphasize that significant environmental damage is a...
Nine questions about the nuisance caused by homeless crack addicts in Amsterdam – and what can be done about it
Mayor Femke Halsema has expressed urgent concern over rising homelessness and drug-related issues in Amsterdam. Journalists have been investigating the underlying causes of this crisis, including the ...
43-year-old TikToker suspected of three counts of attempted manslaughter after stabbing at Central Station
A 43-year-old TikTok influencer is facing three counts of attempted manslaughter following a stabbing incident near Amsterdam Central Station on Saturday. The altercation left four people injured, inc...
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit in hospital following lung transplant complications
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway was briefly hospitalized due to complications from a previous lung transplant, forcing her to miss her husband King Haakon VIII's swearing-in ceremony. The new Kin...
North largely at a standstill during strike: "Annoying, but they are absolutely right"
Public transport and ferry services in Amsterdam-Noord will be halted on September 9 due to a scheduled strike. Although the disruption poses challenges for residents, many locals have expressed under...
Dozens of jerrycans, possibly drug waste, dumped near Strandeiland in IJburg
Dozens of jerrycans have been discovered near Strandeiland in the IJburg district of Amsterdam. Police are currently investigating the site to determine if the containers hold chemical waste from ille...
Willem-Alexander, Máxima and Beatrix attend funeral of Norwegian King Harald
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and Princess Beatrix will travel to Oslo to attend the funeral of King Harald of Norway, who passed away at 89. The royal family has cleared their schedule to att...
European defense boom creates thousands of new jobs in Germany
Increased demand for military equipment across Europe is driving a massive hiring boom within Germany's defense industry. Manufacturers are seeking tens of thousands of skilled workers, though they cu...
New King Haakon takes oath in Norwegian parliament, wife Mette-Marit absent
King Haakon VIII has officially taken his constitutional oath before the Norwegian parliament following the death of his father, King Harald. The ceremony proceeded without Queen Mette-Marit, who rema...
France becomes first EU country to tax Asian fast fashion
France has become the first EU country to approve a tax on fast fashion retailers to combat overproduction and environmental waste. The legislation targets large-scale platforms like SHEIN by imposing...
Kickboxer Badr Hari arrested in Amsterdam: police investigate threats and insults
Kickboxer Badr Hari has been arrested in Amsterdam for allegedly violating a contact order by threatening and insulting his former partner near Museumplein. While the athlete’s lawyer denies any phy...
Overasselt shooting linked to escalating conflict over large quantity of Bolle Jos's cocaine
A fatal shooting occurred in Overasselt during an attack by a large armed group targeting a warehouse, resulting in the death of a security guard and the arrest of 34 suspects. Investigators believe t...
Police stop investigation into doxing of Israelis on flyers during WorldPride
Police in Amsterdam have halted an investigation into the distribution of flyers that doxed Israelis during the WorldPride Canal Parade. Authorities stated there were insufficient leads to identify a ...
Former gang member 'Keffe D' found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac
Former gang member Keffe D has been convicted of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. The jury based their decision largely on Davis's own admissions in his memoirs, reje...
Art against Kremlin propaganda: Nobel laureate Elena Zhemkova speaks at De Balie on resisting Russian historical revisionism
Elena Zhemkova, co-founder of the Russian human rights organization Memorial, discussed the fight against state-sponsored historical revisionism at De Balie in Amsterdam. The talk was part of the Arti...
New tram stops for line 26, now extends to Strandeiland
Tram line 26 in Amsterdam has extended its route by two kilometers to serve new stops in the IJburg and Strandeiland areas. Despite previous delays caused by infrastructure issues, the extension is no...
Water in Amsterdam-Noord filled with dead fish after sewer burst: "This is heartbreaking"
A major sewer breach in Amsterdam-Noord has caused widespread water contamination, killing significant numbers of fish across local ponds and in Zunderdorp. Local residents and farmers are concerned a...
Ajax midfielder Youri Regeer joins German club on loan
Ajax midfielder Youri Regeer has joined German club Werder Bremen on loan with an option to buy. The move comes as Ajax brings in new players, including Sofyan Amrabat, while also sending forward Mahe...
Amsterdam cleared seventy tents and encampments last year, five times as many as in 2023
In 2025, Amsterdam authorities cleared seventy tents and homeless encampments, a significant increase from previous years. Mayor Femke Halsema has requested national government intervention to address...
TikTokker (43) suspected of CS stabbing to appear in court tomorrow
A 43-year-old TikTok influencer known as Superhuman Unchained is set to appear in court following a stabbing incident at Amsterdam Central station on Saturday. The altercation broke out during a lives...
Rain does not stop the hornet: nests still being built
Heavy rainfall has not hindered the expansion of the invasive Asian hornet population, which continues to build nests and threaten local biodiversity. Beekeepers are working to locate and neutralize t...
Marius Borg Høiby permitted to attend King Harald's funeral
Marius Borg Høiby will attend the funeral of King Harald on September 9th following the monarch's death at age 89. Borg Høiby is currently appealing a four-year prison sentence for assault and rape,...
Brussels imposes stricter rules on ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox
The European Union has placed ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox under stricter oversight due to their large user bases exceeding 45 million monthly participants in the region. These companies must now compl...
Suspect in plot to attack Princesses Amalia and Alexia acquitted
A man accused of planning attacks against Princesses Amalia and Alexia has been acquitted by a Dutch court. The defendant, who suffers from schizophrenia, claimed he held a delusional belief that he w...
Municipality will not open IJtunnel to cyclists and pedestrians during major public transport strike on September 9
Amsterdam will not open the IJtunnel to cyclists and pedestrians during the September 9 public transport strike due to significant safety concerns. Local officials decided against the measure followin...
IJtunnel closed to cyclists, microcars, and pedestrians during 24-hour public transport strike
Public transport workers across the Netherlands will hold a 24-hour strike on September 9, leading to a complete service shutdown in Amsterdam including the city's ferries. Officials have rejected ope...