World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Fire in basement storage in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, victim found outside building
Arab countries lose year of economic growth due to Iran war
A UN Development Programme (UNDP) analysis indicates that the conflict involving Iran could cost Arab nations up to $194 billion in economic losses. This financial impact represents more than an entir...
Armed robbery at jewelry store in Amsterdam
Three armed men robbed a jewelry store in Amsterdam-Osdorp on Tuesday morning, fleeing the scene on fatbikes with stolen goods. No injuries were reported, though the suspects caused significant damage...
Arnhem city center arson suspect absent from trial
One of the three suspects in a major arson case in downtown Arnhem failed to appear at the start of the trial on Tuesday. Ricky N. informed his lawyer that he stayed home for self-protection, citing s...
Apartment in North uninhabitable after washing machine fire
A washing machine fire in an apartment on Lohuis street in Amsterdam's Buikslotermeer neighborhood caused significant damage on Sunday night, leaving the home uninhabitable. Neighbors were briefly eva...
Threats, assault, coercion and murder: number of honor-related violence cases in the Netherlands rises sharply
A 24-year-old Syrian woman named Boushra was found dead in August 2025 after leaving a women's shelter in Almere to meet her husband. Her case highlights a broader trend in the Netherlands, where auth...
Explosion in De Pijp: significant damage to front door on Talmastraat
An explosion occurred early this morning on Talmastraat in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood, causing significant damage to a building's entrance and several nearby parked vehicles. While the blast sha...
Fire in Southeast basement storage unit, one injured
One person was hospitalized following a fire in a basement storage unit at the Haag en Veld apartment complex in Amsterdam-Zuidoost early this morning. Four other residents were treated for smoke inha...
Two cars damaged by fire in Haarlem, arson not ruled out
On Monday evening, a car caught fire on Polenstraat in Haarlem, which also damaged a nearby vehicle. Authorities are investigating the incident and have not ruled out arson as a potential cause.
Inflation rises to 2.7 percent in March due to higher energy prices
Inflation in the Netherlands rose to 2.7% in March, up from 2.4% in February, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The increase in the cost of living was primarily drive...
Zeeburger Tunnel (A10) closed due to technical problems
The Zeeburgertunnel in Amsterdam is closed in the northern direction due to technical problems, causing traffic disruptions on the A10 motorway. Motorists traveling toward Zaanstad are advised to deto...
Multiple countries in Middle East report attacks
Multiple countries in the Middle East reported attacks during the night between Monday and Tuesday. Following a series of explosions, the Iranian news agency Fars reported power outages in parts of Te...
Stranded humpback whale off German coast swims to open sea
A humpback whale that had been stranded off the German coast for several days successfully swam back to the open sea on Monday evening. Although the animal initially headed toward a harbor, it eventua...
WSJ: Trump wants end to war, even without opening Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump is reportedly considering ending military hostilities with Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. According to sources from The Wall Street Journal, Trump discussed t...
Is Amsterdam suffering from influencers with ‘main character energy’ on the streets, like London and New York?
Drought, heat and wet feet: 'Adapting to climate change is not a choice'
A new advisory report to the Dutch cabinet emphasizes that adapting to climate change is mandatory rather than optional. While technical solutions may provide short-term relief, the report suggests th...
Royal couple saddened by death of former president Santokhi
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima expressed their condolences following the death of former Surinamese President Chan Santokhi. The Dutch royal couple shared warm memories of the leader in a sta...
Tennis player De Jong eliminated in Marrakech first round
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong has been eliminated in the first round of the ATP tournament in Marrakech. He lost in straight sets to Germany's Yannick Hanfmann with a score of 7-6 (6) 6-4.
Jetten: Santokhi meant a lot to Suriname and the Netherlands
Former Surinamese President Chan Santokhi passed away unexpectedly on Monday at the age of 67 in Paramaribo. Prime Minister Rob Jetten honored his memory, stating that Santokhi significantly impacted ...
Escaped psychiatric patient arrested in Leeuwarden
A TBS patient who escaped from Groningen on Monday morning was arrested later that evening in Leeuwarden. A special police tracking team apprehended the individual on a public road. Authorities have n...
Deceased person found in parking lot at Nieuw-Vennep station
A deceased person was found on Tuesday evening at a parking lot near the Nieuw-Vennep train station. Local police discovered the body around 7:40 PM and have since initiated an investigation into the ...
Deceased person found in parking lot at Nieuw-Vennep station
A deceased person was discovered in a parking lot near the Nieuw-Vennep train station on Monday evening. Police are currently investigating the cause of death and the identity of the individual. The a...
Israeli parliament approves controversial death penalty law
The Israeli parliament has approved a controversial law allowing the death penalty for individuals convicted of murder with a terrorist motive. The punishment, to be carried out by hanging, has drawn ...
A head of lettuce and Che Guevara with a Nike logo: protest art by Mexican Americans
Air ambulance deployed for injured cyclist after head-on collision in Hoofddorp
Two cyclists were seriously injured following a head-on collision at Mercuriusplein near the Hoofddorp railway station on Monday afternoon. Emergency responders, including a trauma helicopter team, we...
Former Surinamese President Chan Santokhi dies at 67
Former Surinamese President Chan Santokhi has passed away at the age of 67 after reportedly falling ill on Monday afternoon. He was rushed to the hospital before his death was confirmed by news outlet...
Girl on bicycle run over by car at Hillegom roundabout
A girl on a bicycle was seriously injured on Monday afternoon after colliding with a car at a roundabout on Weeresteinstraat in Hillegom. The road was closed for several hours following the incident t...
Woman (30) struck hard on the head with object out of nowhere at Amstel Station
A 30-year-old woman was seriously injured after being struck on the head with an object near Amstel Station in Amsterdam early Sunday morning. The victim was attacked while cycling away from the stati...
Autistic man from Hillegom suspected of assaulting traffic controller and police in Haarlem. ’I just want to work again’, he says after 3.5 months in custody
A 38-year-old man from Hillegom is accused of assaulting a traffic controller and two police officers in Haarlem on December 14. The suspect, who has autism, has remained in pre-trial detention for th...
Czech Republic replaces Japan at Haarlem Baseball Week; former winner unable to field representative team
The Czech Republic will replace Japan in the upcoming Honkbalweek Haarlem baseball tournament. Japan withdrew from the competition because the country was unable to field a representative team to send...