World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Bijlmer plane crash commemorated 34 years later in Southeast
The 34th anniversary of the 1992 Bijlmer air disaster was commemorated today in the Zuidoost district of Amsterdam. Relatives, officials, and community members gathered to honor the 43 lives lost when...
Person injured after accident on N201 in Hoofddorp, driver flees scene
A person was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident on the N201 in Hoofddorp this afternoon. The driver involved fled the scene, and police are currently searching for the vehicle while the victi...
Protest against factory farming in city center: "Stop the slaughter"
Hundreds of protesters marched through central Amsterdam today to demonstrate against the animal industry and demand better welfare rights. Organized by various groups including the Party for the Anim...
One small mistake can have fatal consequences: how Leiden isolates that one highly contagious Ebola patient
The LUMC in Leiden is managing the care of a highly infectious Ebola patient who arrived on Thursday evening. The hospital has enforced strict isolation procedures, including the use of specialized pr...
Kilos of cocaine sent in package to company in the North
Police in Amsterdam-Noord discovered several kilograms of cocaine inside a package shipped from Colombia to a local industrial business. No arrests have been made, and an investigation is currently un...
Rising sea levels threaten future of Delta Works: 'Construction takes forty years'
Rising sea levels threaten the future effectiveness of the Netherlands' Delta Works, prompting experts to call for long-term planning and potential structural overhauls. Since large-scale water defens...
Extensive damage from explosions at homes in Nieuw-West and Noord
Two explosive incidents caused significant property damage at residential buildings in the Amsterdam districts of Nieuw-West and Noord. Although both locations were cordoned off for investigation, aut...
The Greenhouse | Here is how our energy system was overhauled before
Amsterdam is embarking on a significant expansion of its electrical infrastructure to accommodate a projected multi-fold increase in energy demand. The project involves upgrading existing substations,...
City Archives investigates colonial past of De Bazel: "Spider in the colonial web"
The Amsterdam City Archives is preparing a 2027 exhibition titled The Colonial World to investigate the history of the De Bazel building and its role in the Dutch Trading Society. By focusing on perso...
Man injured after stabbing on Kloveniersburgwal, police searching for suspect
A man was hospitalized after a stabbing occurred on the Kloveniersburgwal in central Amsterdam on Saturday night. Local police are currently searching for a suspect, as the motive for the attack remai...
32-year-old man arrested for involvement in fatal Amstelveenseweg shooting
A 32-year-old man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a fatal shooting that took place outside an Amsterdam bar early this morning. The 34-year-old victim died at the scene, and police be...
Suspect arrested for fatal shooting on Amstelveenseweg after raid in Amsterdam-West
Police have arrested a 32-year-old suspect in Amsterdam-West following the fatal shooting of a 34-year-old man on the Amstelveenseweg. Authorities are investigating whether the detained individual is ...
Homeless repeat offender sentenced to two years in facility for habitual criminals
A 36-year-old homeless man with a crack addiction has been sentenced to two years in a facility for repeat offenders following an assault at an Amsterdam supermarket. The court chose this measure to p...
Shot Amsterdam man is ‘Kish’ Baboeram (34) from Southeast, likely killed after conflict with rival
Thirty-four-year-old Kish Baboeram was shot and killed outside an Amsterdam cafe in what police believe was a targeted attack. Authorities are currently searching for a slim, light-skinned male suspec...
Inland vessel stranded by low water on the Rhine is sailing again
The cargo ship Terra 2 has resumed its journey on the Rhine after being stranded for several days on a sandbank caused by record-low water levels. After partially offloading its cargo of Mercedes-Benz...
43-year-old Amsterdam man dies in Hoofddorp crime, suspect arrested
A 43-year-old man from Amsterdam was discovered dead in a forest in Hoofddorp on Friday morning, with police confirming his death resulted from a crime. Authorities have arrested a 28-year-old suspect...
French honey production drops as heatwaves keep bees in hives
Honey production in France has fallen this year as extreme heatwaves forced bees to forage less and damaged floral resources. Estimates suggest a decrease in output from up to 25,000 tons last year to...
34-year-old man shot dead at hospitality venue, police hunt for tattooed shooter
A 34-year-old man was killed in a shooting near a hospitality venue on the Amstelveenseweg in Amsterdam early Saturday morning. Police are currently searching for a male suspect with a tattoo on his r...
Video | Zach Bryan wears 'Free Palestine' shirt at Robert Kraft's stadium
Country singer Zach Bryan wore a Free Palestine shirt while performing at a stadium owned by Robert Kraft. This event follows a controversy last month where rapper Macklemore was reportedly banned fro...
Former Chancellor Schröder back as senior executive at Russian company
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has taken a new senior role at the Russian supermarket chain Hyperglobus. This decision follows years of intense criticism regarding his business association...
One dead in shooting on Amstelveenseweg
A person was killed in a shooting on the Amstelveenseweg in Amsterdam early this morning. Police are currently investigating the incident, but no arrests have been made and the victim's identity remai...
Part of Osdorp City Park cordoned off due to suspicious package
Police have cordoned off part of Stadspark Osdorp in Amsterdam after a suspicious package was discovered in the area. An explosives expert is investigating the site to determine if military assistance...
Sound barrier on A10-West catches fire for the fifth time: why is this happening?
A sound barrier along the A10-West in Amsterdam has experienced five fires since May within a five-kilometer stretch. Local authorities are investigating the cause of these frequent incidents along th...
Grevynio G. (23) suspected of shooting man in the leg in Slotervaart: prosecution seeks 3 years and 4 months in prison
Prosecutors are requesting a 40-month prison sentence for 23-year-old Grevynio G. for his alleged role in directing a shooting in Amsterdam-Slotervaart. The incident, which took place on March 7, 2025...
How Amsterdam tried to convince Alkmaar not to allow Israeli fans at the AZ match
Authorities in Amsterdam urged Alkmaar to ban visiting Israeli supporters from an AZ football match scheduled for October 15. The city's leadership feared that the arrival of Hapoel Beer Sheva fans wo...
Turn in fireworks without penalty in East: "There are some really dangerous items among them"
Residents in Amsterdam handed over nearly 350 kilograms of fireworks, including illegal items, during a one-day government-organized amnesty event at Sportpark Voorland. The initiative aims to help ci...
G7 taps 100 million barrels of oil and diesel from emergency reserves following Trump threat
The G7 countries are releasing 100 million barrels of oil and diesel from emergency reserves to counter market instability caused by the war in Iran. The decision comes after pressure from President T...
Internal police committee: 2024 riot police violence against pro-Palestinian protesters in Westpoort was disproportionate
An internal police commission found that riot police used disproportionate force against pro-Palestinian protesters in Amsterdam's Westpoort area during November 2024. However, the Public Prosecution ...
Public Prosecution Service drops case regarding death threats against Lale Gül: 'Completely abandoned'
The Public Prosecution Service has dropped a criminal case involving a death threat made against author Lale Gül in Utrecht. Gül expressed disbelief and anger over the decision, arguing that suffici...
Kenyan herders fight companies offsetting emissions on their land
Kenyan herders are protesting against the Northern Rangelands Trust for allegedly seizing ancestral lands for carbon credit projects used by major corporations. The pastoralists claim the organization...