ROTTERDAM – Rotterdam once again came alive with the annual Summer Carnival (Zomercarnaval), a festival that for more than 40 years has brought together cultures through music, dance and creativity. A

BERLIN – German police have tracked down and fatally shot the main suspect in the deadly attack during Berlin's Pride parade. The 21-year-old suspect, identified as Abdul B., was killed after allegedl

THE HAGUE – Aruba House was represented during the final day of the renowned Nijmegen Four Days Marches after receiving an invitation from Stichting Vierdaagse. Public Relations Officer Sidney Kock at

WILLEMSTAD/ORANJESTAD – Following the temporary shutdown of the facility used to prepare high-risk medications at Horacio Oduber Hospital (HOH) in Aruba, the pharmacy of the Curaçao Medical Center (CM

WILLEMSTAD – Nearly two-thirds of Curaçao's population did not participate in any sport during the past 12 months, according to the CBS Curaçao Social Survey 2025. The report found that only 36.1% of

WILLEMSTAD – More than three-quarters of Curaçao's population use social media, with WhatsApp remaining by far the most popular platform, according to the CBS Curaçao Social Survey 2025. The report fo

BRUSSELS – The European Commission has concluded that TikTok is not doing enough to protect minors, saying the platform's privacy settings expose young users to unnecessary risks. According to the Com

WILLEMSTAD – More than half of households in Curaçao say their income is insufficient to meet debt repayments and other financial obligations. That is one of the first findings from the Enkuesta Sosia

AMSTERDAM – Two Dutch constitutional law experts argue that the Kingdom Council of State's opinion on the proposed HOFA consensus law lacks depth and fails to adequately address key concerns about Aru

SCHIPHOL – A Canadian woman tried to board a flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with a python hidden inside her bra. The snake was discovered during a security screening. The Dutch Food and Consum

KRALENDIJK – Dennis Martinus of the MPB party was officially sworn in as Bonaire's new island deputy during the Island Council meeting held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. With Martinus' appointment, the E

CARACAS – Venezuelan health authorities have confirmed that three people have died after contracting hantavirus. So far, there is no evidence that the virus was transmitted from person to person. The

ROTTERDAM – At least 15 people were injured after two trams collided on Rotterdam's Erasmus Bridge, leaving one person seriously injured. Five victims were taken to hospital, while the others were tre

WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao will enter Thursday's Concacaf Nations League draw as the 11th-ranked team in the confederation, confirming its place in the League A group stage. Mexico, the United States, Canad

WILLEMSTAD – The Dutch government will decide in August whether funding for the Country Packages and the Temporary Work Organization, TWO, will continue after 2026. The decision will determine whether

ORANJESTAD / THE HAGUE – The Netherlands has introduced a new system requiring certain types of electric scooters (e-scooters) and other "special mopeds" to carry an official registration plate before

THE HAGUE – At least a quarter of municipalities in the Netherlands plan to ban all fireworks during the upcoming New Year's celebrations. Although the new law allows clubs and community organizations

WASHINGTON/ TEHRAN – The United States and Iran exchanged attacks for a ninth consecutive night, further escalating tensions across the Middle East. The U.S. targeted Iranian military facilities, whil

LONDON – Andy Burnham has officially been sworn in as the United Kingdom's new prime minister after King Charles invited him to form a government. Keir Starmer stepped down after just over two years i

MEXICO CITY – A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the southwestern coast of Mexico, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake's epicenter was located 10 kilometers below the

WILLEMSTAD – Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten highlighted cooperation, security, sustainability and community development in his social media recap of his visit to Curaçao, but left out several of the

KRALENDIJK, BONAIRE – The Public Entity of Bonaire has announced new fuel prices that will take effect on July 17. Gasoline (MOGAS95) will increase from USD 1.64 to USD 1.70 per liter, while diesel wi

ORANJESTAD / SINT MAARTEN – Nearly 400 years after the island was divided, France and the Kingdom of the Netherlands are moving to officially establish the border between Dutch Sint Maarten and French

LONDON – Andy Burnham has been elected the new leader of the Labour Party and will officially become the United Kingdom's prime minister on Monday after Keir Starmer submits his resignation to King Ch

EUROPE – With all regions of the Netherlands now on summer vacation, traffic authorities are warning of one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. The heaviest congestion is expected on major hig

SABANA GRANDE, Puerto Rico – Aruba and Bonaire have advanced to the semifinals of the Caribbean Little League Championship and will face each other today for a place in the tournament final. This year

WILLEMSTAD – A man was found dead early Wednesday in a wooded area of Seri Cocori, Fuik, in what police believe is a homicide. Officers discovered the victim lying beside a pickup truck with a wound b

WILLEMSTAD – The Government of Curaçao has officially stated that no oil tanker legally sailing under the Curaçao flag has been intercepted by the United States in the Strait of Hormuz. According to t

WASHINGTON – The United States says it has struck an oil tanker sailing under the Curaçao flag while it was heading toward Iran's Kharg Island. According to U.S. Central Command (Centcom), the unloade

WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao national team coach Dick Advocaat has not ruled out extending his stay with the island's football team. The 78-year-old Dutch coach said he is "not saying no in advance," although

WILLEMSTAD – Authorities in Curaçao have arrested three tourists from the Netherlands and one local suspect in connection with an investigation into drug shipments sent to the Netherlands through the

THE HAGUE – Dutch police have dismantled much of an international criminal network that allegedly earned more than €100 million a month through investment fraud. The organization, active since 2021, e

WILLEMSTAD – Infant mortality in Curaçao remained virtually unchanged in 2025 and continues to be more than three times higher than in the Netherlands. Newsportal Curacao.nu reports that according to

WILLEMSTAD – On Monday, July 13, 2026, Defense’s Rotation 51 company handed over its duties to Rotation 52 during a military ceremony on Curaçao. Captain Luc assumed command from Captain Marnix during

TIRANA – Former Albanian minister and senior politician Damian Gjiknuri has publicly responded for the first time after his name was linked to an alleged meeting with drug traffickers in Aruba. Gjiknu

NEW YORK – New Zealand actor Sam Neill, best known worldwide for portraying Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died at the age of 78. His death was announced through a statement posted on his offici

THE HAGUE – During a press conference Friday morning, Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eric van der Burg told Tito Lacle of Noticiacla that no meetings with Aruba's opposition parties are s

THE HAGUE – Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eric van der Burg says his priority is not who completes the negotiations on HOFA, but that the process be finalized and approved as quickly as

THE HAGUE – Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eric van der Burg will meet with Bonaire's Executive Council on Monday to discuss what the ministry describes as the island's recent political a

THE HAGUE – Families in Aruba will be able to follow the arrival of students traveling to the Netherlands to pursue higher education through a live Facebook broadcast organized by the Cabinet of the M

NEW YORK - A Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard landing in New York's East River on Sunday, with all eight people on board safely rescued, according to the New York Police Department. Videos shared on so

WILLEMSTAD – Starting Thursday, July 9, 2026, the Curaçao Police will introduce a new Pre-Clearance service for passengers traveling abroad with minors. The initiative is intended to speed up and simp

AMSTERDAM – ABN Amro has been fined €8.5 million by the Dutch central bank, De Nederlandsche Bank, for failing to properly monitor possible money laundering. According to DNB, the bank did not do enou

LISBON - Legendary Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has died at the age of 75. Her family confirmed that she passed away in a hospital in Portugal after emergency bowel surgery and a period in an induced com

LA GUAIRA – Fifteen days after the devastating twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, La Guaira continues to face a humanitarian crisis. Hope of finding more survivors has nearly disappeared as rescue eff

TEHRAN – Iranian authorities say at least 14 people were killed and 78 injured after a series of U.S. airstrikes targeting military sites along Iran's southern coast. According to U.S. Central Command

WASHINGTON / TEHRAN – The United States has launched a new wave of airstrikes against targets in Iran, while President Donald Trump warned that even stronger action could follow if tensions continue t

WILLEMSTAD / THE HAGUE – Curaçao Governor Mauritsz de Kort has concluded an official visit to the Netherlands aimed at strengthening cooperation and relations between Curaçao and the Netherlands withi

ANKARA – U.S. President Donald Trump said peace negotiations between the United States and Iran are effectively over following the latest military escalation between the two countries. Speaking during

WILLEMSTAD – Police in Curaçao say they will take a firm approach toward any public disturbances during today's FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Colombia and Switzerland. The warning foll

THE HAGUE – Aruba Governor His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt concluded his official working visit to The Hague with two high-level institutional meetings: one with the Chapter of the Civil Orders and a

THE HAGUE – King Willem-Alexander will celebrate King's Day 2027 in the city of Lelystad, in the province of Flevoland, on Tuesday, April 27, 2027. Members of the Royal Family will accompany the King

CARACAS – Thirteen days after two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, the country continues to deal with one of the worst natural disasters in its recent history. Authorities say the death

THE HAGUE – Aruba Governor Alfonso Boekhoudt paid an official visit to Aruba House in The Hague on Monday, June 29, 2026. During the visit, Governor Boekhoudt was welcomed by Aruba's Minister Plenipot

ORANJESTAD – The Dutch government plans to deepen police cooperation with Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire as part of a renewed strategy to combat increasingly sophisticated international crime. The policy

WILLEMSTAD – A man was shot and killed during an early morning shooting near the Zegu roundabout in Curaçao. According to preliminary information, police responded to reports of gunfire and found the

WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao defeated Puerto Rico 5-3 on Saturday to win the Senior League Caribbean Baseball Championship at Tio Daou Ballpark. Representing Liga Pabou, Curaçao finished the tournament undefe

SEATTLE – U.S. President Donald Trump personally contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino before football's governing body made the extraordinary decision to suspend the one-match ban imposed on U.S.

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States will never become a communist country. He made the remarks during a speech at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota as part of the nation's Ind