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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Churches in Velsen collect supplies for Ukraine
Churches in Velsen are organizing a donation drive on Saturday, April 25th, to collect supplies for residents of Ukraine. This initiative aims to provide aid as the conflict in Ukraine enters its four...
Trump: Iran will collapse financially if Strait of Hormuz closes
Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that Iran is facing a financial collapse due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that the country is losing approximately $500 ...
'That ATM must never return.' Local residents react to devastating ATM bombing in Santpoorterstraat
Residents of Santpoorterstraat in Haarlem are calling for the permanent removal of an ATM following a devastating explosion that occurred overnight. Police have already arrested two suspects in the vi...
Staffing firm Randstad remains alert due to geopolitical tensions
Staffing firm Randstad is maintaining close observation of the Middle East due to heightened geopolitical tensions. CEO Sander van ‘t Noordende stated that the company remains alert as global instab...
One killed in Lebanon by Israeli strike despite ceasefire
An Israeli drone strike killed one person in Lebanon, marking a violation of the ceasefire agreement established last week. Both Israel and Hezbollah have accused each other of breaching the truce as ...
World's largest condom producer Karex raises prices due to war
Karex, the world's largest condom manufacturer, is planning to increase its prices by 20 to 30 percent. The company cited the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as the reason for the pr...
Shipping Monitor: Iran fires on container ship again
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard attacked a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in heavy damage to the vessel. According to the British maritime monitor UKMTO, no injuries were reported a...
Huge damage after overnight ATM bombing in Haarlem, nearby homes evacuated
An ATM explosion in Haarlem's Santpoorterstraat early Thursday morning caused extensive damage to surrounding buildings and forced the evacuation of three nearby homes. No injuries were reported, but ...
'Unique' first edition of Anne Frank's diary surfaces in Gooi thrift store
A rare 1947 first edition of Anne Frank's diary, Het Achterhuis, was discovered by a volunteer at a thrift store in Eemnes. The book, one of only 3,000 initially printed, is in good condition and will...
Police intervene again at Loosdrecht asylum center protest
The mobile unit of the Dutch police intervened during a protest against an asylum seeker center in Loosdrecht. At least two individuals were arrested for public violence, and further arrests may follo...
Man dies in Hoensbroek stabbing
A man has died following a stabbing incident in Hoensbroek, Limburg. Local police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the fatal event.
Major fire at thrift store in Sevenum
A large fire has broken out in a thrift store on Maasbreeseweg in the center of Sevenum, Limburg. Local safety authorities are monitoring the situation as the blaze continues in the village.
Pakistan thanks Trump for willingness to extend ceasefire
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for his support in extending a ceasefire with Iran. Sharif shared his hope that both nations will continue to...
British Parliament backs lifetime smoking ban for generations
The British parliament has approved a lifelong smoking ban for anyone born after 2008, effectively making it illegal for younger generations to ever purchase tobacco products. This measure aims to cre...
Iranian minister lashes out at US ahead of ceasefire expiration
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has accused the United States of violating the ceasefire agreement shortly before its expiration. Araqchi stated that blocking Iranian ports constitutes an act o...
Dutch government investigates whether American rapper Ye can be denied entry
The Dutch cabinet is investigating whether American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, can be legally denied entry into the country. Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel stated that t...
EU countries struggle with Israel relations, trade agreement not yet suspended
EU member states failed to reach a consensus on Tuesday regarding the suspension of the trade agreement between the European Union and Israel. While criticism of Israel is increasing within the bloc, ...
Lebanon seeks half a billion euros for humanitarian crisis
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has requested half a billion euros to address the country's ongoing humanitarian crisis. The appeal was made during a joint press conference with French President E...
New York prosecutor again accuses Harvey Weinstein of abuse of power
On the first day of his retrial in New York, prosecutors accused 74-year-old film producer Harvey Weinstein of abusing his power in Hollywood to exploit vulnerable young women. The trial focuses on ho...
Iran denies plans to execute eight women
Iran has denied reports that eight women are facing imminent execution after U.S. President Donald Trump called for their release. The Iranian judiciary stated that the reports were "fake news" and th...
Insufficient EU support to suspend part of treaty with Israel
Ireland, Slovenia, and Spain failed to gain sufficient support among EU foreign ministers to partially suspend the association agreement between the EU and Israel. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas ...
Call to suspend monthly European Parliament relocation: 'Unnecessary'
Members of the European Parliament from various political groups are calling for a temporary suspension of the monthly commute between Brussels and Strasbourg. Currently, the 720 MEPs and their staff ...
Romania displays art treasures for the first time after theft in the Netherlands
Art treasures stolen from the Netherlands last year have been presented to the press in Romania for the first time since their recovery. The historical objects will be displayed to the public at the N...
Electric driving for 150 euros a month? ‘I think many people would be happy with that’
The European Union is exploring a plan based on a French model to offer low-income citizens electric vehicle leases for approximately 150 euros per month. While the Netherlands has not yet adopted thi...
European Court allows ‘cheat cigarettes’ to stay, ‘bizarre reasoning’
The European Court of Justice has ruled that current cigarette emission measurement methods can remain in place, effectively allowing so-called "cheat cigarettes" to stay on the market. This decision ...
Car flips on Bos en Lommerweg, police arrest driver
A car flipped over during a multi-vehicle accident on the Bos en Lommerweg in Amsterdam West on Wednesday afternoon. While no one was injured in the collision, police arrested one of the drivers invol...
Mexican President: Stricter controls after Teotihuacán shooting
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has called for stricter gun control and increased security at tourist destinations following a shooting at the Teotihuacán pyramid complex. The incident occurred n...
Twelve fire engines deployed for large wildfire in Otterlo
A large wildfire broke out on Tuesday at a heath near Otterlo, located between Ede and Otterlo in the Gelderland province. Twelve fire engines were deployed to combat the blaze, which was reported to ...
Zelensky reports Druzhba pipeline has been repaired
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the Druzhba pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Eastern Europe, has been repaired. The pipeline is now ready to resume operations following ...
45-year-old from Velsen-Noord threatened parents and set car on fire, prosecutors say: 'Cough up the money or else blood'
A 45-year-old man from Velsen-Noord is accused of setting a car on fire in Beverwijk and threatening his parents on January 22. The case appeared before a court in Alkmaar on Monday, though it has not...