World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Rival drill rap groups BVL and OSD linked to multiple explosions in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, plus violent crime and hostage-taking
A violent feud between two drill rap groups, BVL and OSD, has resulted in a series of explosions and other serious criminal acts in the Amsterdam Nieuw-West area. The long-standing conflict has escala...
Police seize server at data center in Amsterdam-Oost at the request of the US
Police in Amsterdam have seized a server from a data center in the city's eastern district at the request of the United States. The action targets an Italian internet provider suspected by American au...
British publisher ends partnership with Sally Rooney over pro-Palestinian activism
Publisher Faber & Faber has stopped selling Sally Rooney's books in the United Kingdom because her plan to donate royalties to Palestine Action violates local laws. While the publisher will continue t...
Another assassination attempt on Utrecht criminal who played a key role in the Marengo trial
A Utrecht-based figure named Khalid H., a key individual in the Marengo trial, has survived another assassination attempt after gunshots were fired on the Donaudreef. Police are currently investigatin...
Bas Muijs kidnapper gets two-year prison sentence, community service for girlfriend
A man has been sentenced to two years in prison for kidnapping, assaulting, and attempting to extort actor Bas Muijs in March 2023. Muijs's ex-partner also received a suspended community service sente...
Minor arrested after fire at shelter for young asylum seekers in Aerdenhout
A fire occurred at a shelter for underage asylum seekers in Aerdenhout on Sparrenlaan, leading to the safe evacuation of all residents. Police have arrested a minor suspected of arson, though no injur...
Jetten: Shelter City Nijmegen as an example for activists worldwide
Prime Minister Rob Jetten promoted the Shelter City program at a Human Rights Watch summit in Amsterdam, highlighting its role in providing safety for global activists like Kyrgyz feminist Guliaim. Wh...
Explosion causes damage to home in De Pijp: 24-year-old Amsterdam resident arrested
A 24-year-old Amsterdam resident has been arrested following an explosion that damaged a house and several cars in the De Pijp area early this morning. No injuries were reported, and police are curren...
Raid and arrests at Turkish opposition news channel
Turkish authorities raided the opposition news channel Halk TV following allegations of fraud and money laundering against its chairman, Cafer Mahiroglu. The station's broadcasts have been suspended a...
US begins large-scale resource extraction in Greenland
The United States is launching large-scale resource extraction in Greenland, focusing on extensive oil and mineral potential. A trilateral agreement with Denmark and Greenland also enables the expansi...
Relatives of model Ivana Smit will not receive high damages after all
The family of the late model Ivana Smit has lost a court appeal regarding 224,000 euros in compensation after the Malaysian authorities successfully challenged a previous ruling that found police negl...
Major traffic jam on A4 near Hoofddorp-Zuid towards Amsterdam due to accident
A car accident on the A4 near Rijsenhout caused significant traffic delays and required two people to be hospitalized on Tuesday morning. Although the road was reopened shortly before 9:00 a.m., conge...
Gerbrandypark completely cordoned off for police search
Police have cordoned off the Gerbrandypark in Amsterdam's Slotermeer neighborhood as part of an ongoing investigation. Authorities have not provided specific details about the nature of the search but...
Croatian media: eighteen Ajax supporters arrested in Split
Eighteen Ajax supporters were preventively arrested in Split, Croatia, after police reportedly found knives and stone blocks in their possession. The arrests occurred ahead of an upcoming match agains...
One injured after explosion at apartment building on Jan Cupidohof in Slotermeer: 'The bang was enormous'
An explosion at an apartment building on Jan Cupidohof in Amsterdam's Slotermeer neighborhood injured one person and caused significant structural damage on Tuesday night. Authorities are investigatin...
Jetten wants American diesel deal with 'enemy' Russia scrapped
Dutch Prime Minister Jetten has condemned a new deal for the United States to purchase 300,000 tons of diesel from Russia, calling it unwise and a direct contradiction of efforts to sanction an enemy....
Former gang member Duane Davis sentenced to at least 40 years for murder of Tupac Shakur
Former gang member Duane Davis has been sentenced to at least 40 years in prison for his role in planning the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Davis, who implicated himself through his...
Minister Van Weel seeks talks with Halsema on tougher approach to demonstrations: 'This was intimidating for many Jewish Amsterdammers'
Justice Minister David van Weel intends to meet with Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema to discuss implementing stricter measures against demonstrators who use intimidating slogans or face-covering clothin...
Asylum laws quietly tightened: no more penalty payments and threat of prison for those who do not leave
The Dutch government is tightening asylum laws by abolishing penalty payments for late processing and allowing the detention of rejected asylum seekers who refuse to leave. The new regulations also en...
Minister wants talks with Halsema: I see an escalation in demonstrations
Justice Minister Van Weel plans to consult with Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema following reports of escalating pro-Hamas rhetoric and intimidating behavior at recent demonstrations. Although local auth...
Minister seeks talks with Halsema: I see an escalation in demonstrations
Justice Minister David van Weel plans to consult with Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema regarding the escalation of protests that feature support for Hamas. While authorities confirm the controversial slo...
Akram K. (23) recruited teenager for yet another attack on a house in Amsterdam-East, prosecutor seeks 4 years (8 months suspended)
Akram K. (23) faces a four-year prison sentence, with eight months suspended, for allegedly recruiting a 17-year-old to bomb a house in Amsterdam-Oost. The attack on July 3, 2025, was part of a larger...
Mayor Halsema: explosions and nuisance in Nieuw-West are ‘top priority’, 30 youths identified
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has prioritized the investigation into twelve recent explosions in the Nieuw-West district. Authorities have identified thirty young individuals suspected of involvement ...
Empty shelves, saunas in the coolers: our essential services are vulnerable to cyber incidents
The grocery sector is increasingly facing cybersecurity threats, leading to incidents such as empty store shelves and malfunctioning cooling equipment. Experts warn that these vulnerabilities in essen...
NPO receives urgent letter from employees: 'Eurovision participation unacceptable'
NPO employees have sent a letter of protest against the broadcaster's decision to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest, citing moral concerns. Several broadcasting unions are also demanding clar...
Netherlands unprepared for large-scale wartime military transport: billions needed
The Dutch Court of Audit reports that the Netherlands lacks the infrastructure necessary for large-scale military transport, failing to meet several technical NATO requirements. Addressing these issue...
Arson in changing room at Central Station and on train during Pride 2025 was planned, prosecution says
A suspect named A. has confessed to arson attacks on a train and at Amsterdam Centraal station during Pride 2025, incidents prosecutors argue were motivated by terrorism. While the defense claims the ...
Queen Sonja no longer a member of the Norwegian Royal House
Queen Sonja of Norway has been removed from the official list of the royal house and is now categorized as a member of the broader royal family. This administrative change was implemented following th...
Arrest team raids home in Holendrecht
A specialized police arrest team raided a home in Amsterdam-Zuidoost yesterday evening as part of an ongoing investigation. Authorities have withheld details regarding the reason for the raid and have...
Hajar (29) missing for over a week, last seen cycling with unknown man
Police are searching for 29-year-old Hajar, who has been missing since October 4 after being seen leaving the Rai area in Amsterdam with an unidentified man. Authorities and family members are concern...