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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
'Foreign' sea drone explodes in Romanian port
An unknown military sea drone exploded on Friday morning in the Romanian port of Constanța. The Romanian Ministry of Defense confirmed that the incident resulted in no casualties.
Van Dissel wanted to keep OMT away from political considerations
Jaap van Dissel, former chair of the Outbreak Management Team (OMT), stated that the committee aimed to provide strictly medical advice for pandemic containment during the COVID-19 crisis. He emphasiz...
Former field hockey player, national coach and team manager Hans Jorritsma dies at 77
Van Dissel: OMT relied on outside information at start of COVID
Jaap van Dissel, head of the Dutch Outbreak Management Team, told a parliamentary inquiry committee that the team relied heavily on external information from sources like the WHO during the early stag...
UK rejects US criticism after Nowak's death
The British government has rejected criticism from the U.S. State Department regarding the death of student Henry Nowak. UK Justice Minister David Lammy denied allegations that the country’s legal s...
Haarlem's Hin family has been among the sailing elite for generations. Jorien (22) hopes to win Olympic gold 108 years after her great-grandfather
The Hin family from Haarlem maintains a multi-generational legacy in elite sailing, starting with an Olympic gold medal win in 1920. Jorien Hin, the great-granddaughter of a former champion, recently ...
Israel orders evacuation of villages north of the Litani
The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of three villages north of the Litani River in Lebanon ahead of planned attacks. Recent strikes on the southern city of Tyre have already resulted in th...
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No trains between Haarlem and Hillegom due to technical investigation
Train services between Haarlem and Hillegom are suspended on Friday morning from 09:45 to 11:15. The disruption is due to a technical investigation being conducted on the tracks.
Top Gun actor James Handy, 81, dies after stabbing in Los Angeles
American actor James Handy, known for his role in Top Gun, died at the age of 81 after a stabbing incident in Tarzana, Los Angeles, on Wednesday. Authorities have identified the son of Handy's girlfri...
Prosecutors to charge protester who spoke of 'new Nazis' at anti-Israel rally
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) has decided to prosecute a man who made antisemitic remarks during an anti-Israel demonstration on Dam Square in Amsterdam on April 2. The protester referred ...
IAEA: local ceasefire for repairs at Ukraine nuclear plant
A local ceasefire mediated by the IAEA began on Friday near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine. The temporary truce is intended to allow for repairs to a high-voltage power line to mitiga...
Car goes up in flames in Haarlem
A car was destroyed by fire on the Brouwersvaart in Haarlem during the night between Thursday and Friday. The vehicle was completely engulfed in flames during the incident.
Number of Russian companies in the country falls sharply over ten years
The number of Russian-owned companies in the Netherlands has significantly decreased since 2014. This decline is primarily attributed to the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Talk show discusses similarities with Gisèle Pelicot abuse case: ‘You think this won't happen to me. But it does’
Three injured in collision on N202 in Velsen-Zuid
At least three people were injured in a collision between a car and a van on the Amsterdamseweg (N202) in Velsen-Zuid on Thursday evening. The force of the impact caused the van to overturn and land o...
Japan to replace aging nuclear reactors
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry has proposed replacing up to 14 outdated nuclear reactors over the next few decades. This initiative is intended to ensure the country can meet its gro...
Kennedy Center board instructs staff to remove Trump's name
The board of the Kennedy Center in Washington has instructed its staff to remove former President Donald Trump's name from the building. This directive was revealed through an internal memo reported b...
Chinese President Xi to visit North Korea next week
Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea for a state visit on June 8 and 9. The visit follows an invitation from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, according to reports from Chinese state...
US House votes for Ukraine aid
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation providing an aid package for Ukraine along with new sanctions against Russia. The bill received support from Democrats and eighteen Republicans...
‘America’s greatest sin’: countertenor Reginald Mobley brings his ancestors’ slave songs to the Concertgebouw
Three young pianists bring African music to the Concertgebouw: 'Beethoven has his qualities, but so does this music'
No agreement on Bosnia envoy, US reconsidering role
After two days of negotiations, US and European officials failed to reach an agreement on a new High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Outgoing envoy Christian Schmidt confirmed the outcome a...
ABN AMRO cuts economic growth forecast due to Iran war
ABN AMRO has lowered its economic growth forecasts for the Netherlands due to the conflict in the Middle East and rising energy prices. The bank noted that these factors are reducing consumer spending...
US imposes sanctions on Cuban president and Castro family
The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and several members of the Castro family, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The measures also target the s...
British mayor Burnham wants to challenge Starmer
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has expressed his intention to challenge British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the Labour Party leadership. To be eligible for a leadership contest, Bu...
Iran: US draft agreement still contains ambiguities
Mohsen Rezaei, a senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated on state television that the current draft peace agreement proposed by the United States contains ambiguities. He emphasized that these...
Zelensky in letter to Putin: meet with me directly
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a public letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin requesting immediate direct peace negotiations. Zelensky stated he is prepared to observe a full c...
Protest in Libya against UN refugee agency over migration
Hundreds of protesters gathered at the UNHCR office in Tripoli, Libya, to demonstrate against the influx of migrants in the country. The protest, which was one of the largest in recent times, resulted...
