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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Significant drop in Haarlem severe weather damage last year, rainfall costs lowest since 2017
Private property damage caused by severe weather in Haarlem fell to 919,000 euros last year, reaching its lowest level since 2017. This figure represents a significant decrease compared to the previou...
US judge blocks Trump order on mail-in ballots
A federal judge in Boston has blocked an executive order by President Donald Trump that aimed to tighten regulations for mail-in voting. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by more than twenty Democrat...
Dutch fans celebrate in a still-dry Kansas City
Dutch football fans gathered in Kansas City to celebrate ahead of the national team's final World Cup group match against Tunisia. The event featured performances by artists such as FeestDJRuud and Yv...
First code red for heat in part of the country on Friday
For the first time, a code red weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for a large part of the Netherlands this Friday. The alert applies to most regions except for the northern provinces and...
Katia Garcia first woman to referee a Dutch national team World Cup match: ‘She is calm, but fierce when necessary’
Katia Garcia will become the first female referee in World Cup history to officiate a match involving the Dutch national team. The 33-year-old official is scheduled to lead the game taking place early...
Red Cross opens donation account for aid to Venezuela
The Red Cross has opened donation account 5125 to support relief efforts following a double earthquake in Venezuela. The organization reports that thousands of people are in urgent need of food, water...
Code red in more and more Italian cities due to heat
Seventeen of Italy's twenty-seven largest cities are currently under a code red alert due to extreme heat across Europe. The high-level warning affects major cities including Rome, Milan, Turin, Venic...
UvA lecturers still denied answers on communication with pro-Israel organizations despite court ruling
Firefighters rescue disabled woman on bicycle from ditch in Spaarndam
A disabled woman was rescued from a ditch by the fire department on Thursday afternoon after falling into the water with her bicycle in Spaarndam. The cause of the incident on the Kerkweg is currently...
Girl (15) seriously injured in collision on Draaierweg in North: police suspect driver was under the influence
King expresses sympathy after earthquakes in neighboring Venezuela
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima have expressed their condolences to the people of Venezuela following a series of earthquakes in the country. Venezuela shares maritime borders with Aruba, Cura...
UN sends specialists to help after Venezuela earthquake
The United Nations is sending specialized rescue teams to Venezuela following two earthquakes that recently hit the country. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez stated that the relief efforts are being co...
Forward Youssef el Kachati (ex-Telstar) from NEC to Stade Reims
Forward Youssef el Kachati has transferred from Dutch club NEC Nijmegen to French side Stade Reims after one season. The 26-year-old, who previously played for Telstar, recorded three goals and three ...
Official heatwave confirmed: 30.2 degrees in De Bilt
The Netherlands has officially recorded its first heatwave of 2026 after temperatures in De Bilt reached 30.2 degrees Celsius. This occurrence equals the record for the longest heatwave in the month o...
Cargo cyclist injured in collision with bus in Haarlem
A cyclist on a cargo bike was injured on Thursday morning after colliding with a bus on the Nassaulaan in Haarlem. The accident occurred late in the morning and resulted in injuries to the person on t...
Netherlands sends rescue team to Venezuela after earthquakes
The Netherlands is deploying an Urban Search and Rescue team to Venezuela to assist with relief efforts following recent earthquakes. The team, consisting of rescue workers, dogs, and equipment, was d...
Major search in IJmuiden for two drowning victims, one rescued: 'Considering all scenarios'
A large search operation for a missing swimmer took place in IJmuiden aan Zee on Wednesday evening. While one person was rescued after entering the water during the operation, the original individual ...
Travel advice for seven countries in the Middle East updated
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated travel advice for seven Middle Eastern countries following a preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran. While travel is now large...
Death toll in Venezuela rises after earthquakes
The death toll in Venezuela has risen to at least 164 following a series of severe earthquakes. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed the updated figures as authorities continue to assess the i...
Flattering Trump reaches a new level: Rutte pulls another trick out of his hat
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Donald Trump at the White House, employing a strategy of flattery combined with diplomatic firmness. The encounter highlighted Rutte's efforts to maintain a ...
Polish PM calls for respect after WWII row with Ukraine
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for mutual respect between Poland and Ukraine during a conference on Ukraine's recovery in Gdańsk. The statement follows a diplomatic dispute over World War I...
One month until WorldPride Amsterdam: what you shouldn't miss
Amsterdam will host WorldPride for the first time this summer, featuring two weeks of international LGBTQ+ celebrations. The extensive event program includes a massive boat parade, outdoor cinema, con...
EU disburses first €3.2 billion of loan to Ukraine
The European Union has disbursed the first 3.2 billion euros of a planned 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the transfer during a recovery c...
Driver hits celebrating football fans in Mexico
A driver struck a group of football fans celebrating Mexico's World Cup victory in the resort town of Cabo San Lucas. Several people were injured in the incident, and the driver has since been arreste...
EU signs final agreement for trade deal with US
European Union member states have signed the final agreement for the first phase of a trade deal established with the United States last summer. This agreement ensures that the EU will not impose impo...
No trains between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Haarlem due to a collision
Significant damage in collision between two buses at Schiphol
Two buses collided on Thursday morning on the Koetsierstraat at Schiphol Airport, resulting in significant damage to both vehicles. It is currently unknown whether anyone was injured in the incident.
Red Cross headquarters in Venezuela damaged by tremors
The headquarters of the Venezuelan Red Cross sustained critical damage following a powerful earthquake, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). While ...
Netherlands helps Kyiv restore energy infrastructure faster
The Netherlands has signed an agreement with Ukraine to assist in the rapid restoration of the country's energy infrastructure. Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma finalized the deal with Ukrainian Energy Minis...
Prosecution appeals acquittal in mistaken identity murder of mental health director
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service is appealing the acquittal of 59-year-old René F. in the 2014 mistake murder of mental health director Rob Zweekhorst. A court in Rotterdam recently cleared the s...