World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
From Iranian to Latin music and from Moroccan to electronic beats: Disco Tehran lands in Amsterdam
Putin says he is ready to compromise if Kyiv does the same
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during an economic summit in Saint Petersburg that Russia is prepared to make compromises in peace negotiations with Ukraine if Kyiv is also willing to do so.
Parliament wants to know what government is doing against foreign influence
The Dutch House of Representatives is calling on the cabinet to outline measures against foreign influence on social media. A broad majority of parties supports taking more action to reduce the impact...
At least ten killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip on Thursday killed at least ten people, including five members of a single family. Medical workers reported that only a young girl from that family survived the at...
Swiss deploy 4,000 troops during G7 summit in France
Switzerland is deploying 4,000 soldiers to provide security for the G7 summit held in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17. The deployment is prompted by the town's close proximity to the Swis...
Milieudefensie management 'blindsided' by Donald Pols' past, supervisory board resigns
The supervisory board of Milieudefensie has resigned immediately following controversy surrounding the past of former director Donald Pols. While the board was aware of Pols' history, the rest of the ...
Milieudefensie supervisory board resigns over controversy surrounding former director Donald Pols' past
The entire supervisory board of Milieudefensie has resigned following controversy regarding the far-right past of former director Donald Pols. The board members had been aware of Pols's involvement in...
Milieudefensie supervisory board resigns over former director's past
The entire supervisory board of the environmental organization Milieudefensie has resigned due to internal unrest and a loss of trust. The board members had known since 2015 about former director Dona...
Woman assaulted by boy on scooter in Martin Luther King Park, police seek witnesses
A woman was sexually assaulted by a passenger on a scooter in Amsterdam's Martin Luther Kingpark on Sunday afternoon. Police are appealing for witnesses, particularly two young cyclists who spoke to t...
Life sentence demanded for defendant in Magdeburg market attack
Prosecutors in Magdeburg have requested a life sentence for Taleb A. following a deadly attack on a Christmas market on December 20, 2024. The incident resulted in six deaths and approximately 300 inj...
Netherlands also wants to ban Russian tourists from EU
The Netherlands has joined Sweden's request to ban Russian tourists from entering the European Union. Minister of Migration Bart van den Brink expressed support for the measure during a meeting in Lux...
Women's equality crucial, expert says after abuse case
Following a major police investigation into the sexual abuse of drugged women and the sharing of illicit footage, expert Michelle Rasch calls for a fundamental cultural shift toward gender equality. S...
Van den Brink: biggest challenge is preventing migrant arrivals
Dutch Migration Minister Bart van den Brink stated that the primary challenge for migration control is implementing measures outside Europe to prevent people from traveling to the EU. Speaking at an E...
Almost a kilometer of bunting: how the World Cup comes to life in the streets of IJmuiden
IJmuiden is preparing for the 2026 World Cup with nearly a kilometer of flags decorating its streets ahead of the tournament's start. The Dutch national team is scheduled to play its opening match aga...
Court sentences man to one year in prison for robbery of former racing driver Robert Doornbos
A 23-year-old man from Amsterdam was sentenced to one year in prison, with three months suspended, for the violent robbery of former racing driver Robert Doornbos. The incident occurred on March 18, 2...
Dutch national team heading to the United States for World Cup
The Dutch national football team departed from Schiphol Airport on a KLM flight to New York on Monday afternoon. The team is traveling to the United States for the World Cup, which begins next week in...
Noise barrier catches fire along A10 West, large plume of smoke over the highway
A noise barrier along the A10 West highway in Amsterdam caught fire this afternoon near the Westpoort exit, causing significant smoke and leading to temporary lane closures. Firefighters arrived aroun...
Brown Mazda station wagon deliberately set on fire in Heemstede, police seek witnesses
A brown Mazda station wagon was deliberately set on fire on M. Vaumontlaan in Heemstede around 2:40 AM last Monday. Local police are investigating the arson and are currently searching for witnesses w...
Halsema wants permanent batons for enforcement officers in central Amsterdam after positive trial evaluation
Hezbollah rejects ceasefire with Israel
Hezbollah has officially rejected a ceasefire proposal with Israel, according to reports from AFP citing internal sources. The militant group communicated this decision to the Lebanese government, sig...
Protesters storm Brussels parliament
Protesters against budget cuts in French-speaking education entered the Parliament of the French Community in Brussels on Thursday afternoon. The demonstrators set off smoke bombs, triggering fire ala...
Two boys sentenced for Maasstraat explosion in Purmerend
Police urge not to share viral footage of IJmuiden assault: ‘Case has already been handled’
Police are urging the public to stop sharing and delete viral social media footage of an assault in IJmuiden, noting that the incident is an old case that has already been legally resolved. Authoritie...
Amsterdam student (15) seriously injured by electric shock during school trip in Germany
Even without Hungarian blockade, Ukrainian EU membership is still far off
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced a deal on Wednesday to end his country's blockade of Ukraine's EU accession process. Despite this breakthrough, the article notes that Ukraine's actual...
Sources: UK and France finalizing plans to demine Hormuz
The United Kingdom and France have finalized plans for a naval mission to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz following potential agreements between the US and Iran. An international coalition is pr...
Lufthansa Boeing nose gear collapses at Frankfurt airport
A Lufthansa Boeing 787 Dreamliner's nose gear collapsed on Thursday while at Frankfurt Airport. No passengers were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident.
Hezbollah: Israel not safe as long as Lebanon is under attack
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem warned that northern Israel will remain unsafe as long as Lebanese villages are targeted by Israeli bombings. He called for a complete ceasefire and the withdrawal of Isra...