World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
"A wing and a prayer": why are there no traffic lights on the Elandsgracht?
The intersection of Elandsgracht and Marnixstraat in Amsterdam remains a high-risk area for cyclists, having experienced thirty accidents in five years. While the city has implemented various design i...
Stefano (13) went to Germany with a firearm, fifty rounds, and two addresses – presumably for an attack on a Hells Angel
A 13-year-old boy from the Amsterdam region was arrested in Hamburg, Germany, after being found with a gun and fifty bullets. He allegedly intended to target a prominent Hells Angel member following r...
Rising homelessness in Amsterdam is also visible in hidden camps: It often starts with a single Decathlon tent
Informal tent encampments are appearing with increasing frequency along railway lines and highways on the outskirts of Amsterdam. These settlements, which often grow from single tents, highlight the c...
Precious necklace of Egyptian queen stolen in Vienna museum heist
A valuable diamond-encrusted necklace once owned by Egyptian Queen Nazli Sabri was stolen by two men from the Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna. The piece, created by Van Cleef & Arpels, was being disp...
Election of bishop in Old Catholic Church of Haarlem: "Truly exciting"
The Old Catholic Church of Haarlem is holding a public election this Saturday to select a new bishop, a process currently characterized by significant uncertainty regarding the outcome. Following the ...
Haakon to be sworn in as new King of Norway on Tuesday
Haakon will officially become the new King of Norway, known as Haakon VIII, during a swearing-in ceremony at the parliament on Tuesday. He has chosen "Everything for Norway" as his royal motto, succee...
Notable Flowerbikeman has been detained for nearly a month: "Significant chance of deportation"
Warren Gregory, widely known as the Amsterdam Flowerbikeman, has been detained for nearly a month due to residency permit issues. He is currently held in a Rotterdam detention center while awaiting a ...
Fed official Kevin Warsh says US central bank must fight inflation
Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh has called for the United States central bank to address inflation, which has exceeded its two percent target for over five years. While Warsh advocates for potent...
New rules for onshore wind turbines introduced after much debate
The Dutch government has established new national regulations for onshore wind turbines to resolve years of legal and political deadlock regarding noise and distance standards. While the rules provide...
World Rowing Championships at Bosbaan postponed due to thunderstorms over Amsterdam
Severe thunderstorms over Amsterdam caused a temporary delay for several finals at the World Rowing Championships at the Bosbaan. Despite the disruption, rowers Simon van Dorp and Melvin Twellaar succ...
Night train between Alkmaar and Amsterdam to continue running in 2027
The night train service between Alkmaar and Amsterdam will continue to run throughout 2027 following an extension of the municipal pilot program. Officials hope the additional year will provide cleare...
15-year-old student arrested at school with fake firearm
A 15-year-old student was arrested at a secondary school in Weesp this morning after being found in possession of an illegal replica firearm. A staff member managed to confiscate the object before han...
Two Amsterdammers arrested for incident at toy store on Abraham Staalmanplein
Police arrested two teenagers after an unexploded device was discovered at a shop on Abraham Staalmanplein in Amsterdam, leading to the temporary evacuation of nearby residents. This incident follows ...
Ajax to face Atalanta and Getafe among others in Conference League
Ajax has been drawn into the Conference League group stage, where they will face opponents including Atalanta, Getafe, and FC Thun. The competition, which starts on October 15, follows a new format wh...
Hoofddorp criminal Gaby H. claims to have paid star witness in Amsterdam liquidation case
Gaby H., a convicted criminal from Hoofddorp, claims he paid 30,000 euros to star witness Dominique K. through an intermediary. He alleges these payments were intended to influence K. to provide false...
At least three Dutch nationals missing in Nepal flood zone
Three Dutch nationals remain missing following catastrophic floods in Nepal that have claimed at least 682 lives. While search efforts were briefly hampered by the threat of a secondary dam collapse, ...
Dutch royals saddened by death of Norway's King Harald: 'Takk for alt'
King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has passed away, triggering tributes from international leaders and royal families across the continent. Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Quee...
Payments to Syria easier now that country is off US terror list
Syria's removal from the United States list of state sponsors of terrorism has facilitated the resumption of international card payments in the country. While the U.S. has lifted various sanctions to ...
Norwegian King Harald dies at 89
King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89 after a long reign marked by his dedication to duty and his firm stance on his personal life. He will be succeeded by his son, Crown Prince Haakon, as...
Hundreds of Norwegians gather at palace for ailing King Harald
Hundreds of Norwegians have gathered at the royal palace in Oslo to offer support as King Harald remains in critical condition. The 89-year-old monarch has been hospitalized for over a week, with his ...
Groundwater levels remain very low despite rain, and measures are still lacking
Groundwater levels in the Netherlands remain exceptionally low, causing concern for both ecosystems and infrastructure as usage continues largely unregulated. Experts are calling for stricter manageme...
Unions continue preparations for Schiphol security guard strikes
Amsterdam-Rhine Canal to close for large ships at night
Cyclist in critical condition after collision with bus in Amsterdam
A cyclist is in critical condition after being struck by a bus at a crossing in Amsterdam-Noord on the Klaprozenweg. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, were dispatched to the scene, an...
Halsema defends plan to lift outdoor sleeping ban but points to The Hague for structural solutions
Eight-year prison sentence demanded for Misael L. who stabbed girlfriend to death with a glass shard on Chasséstraat
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded an eight-year prison sentence for Misael L., who is accused of stabbing his 38-year-old girlfriend to death with a glass shard in 2024 at a home on Chassés...
Dutchman (34) suspected of kidnapping arrested in Amsterdam
A 34-year-old Dutch man was arrested in Amsterdam for his alleged involvement in an extortion and kidnapping case in Germany. The suspect is accused of kidnapping and assaulting a victim to demand ran...
Public Prosecution Service demands 8 years in prison for ex-boyfriend of Ginelva Deira, who died after being struck by shrapnel in her thigh
Paul Vugts and Wouter Laumans on broad daylight shootings: We rush to the scene with sirens blaring
Nepalese in Amsterdam in shock after floods: Everything is destroyed
The Nepali community in Amsterdam is in shock following devastating floods in northern Nepal that have left hundreds dead and over 1,500 people missing. Community members living in the Netherlands are...