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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
No one prosecuted for fatal house fire in Roermond
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service announced that no one will be prosecuted for a fatal house fire in Roermond that occurred last September. The investigation concluded because there are no living s...
The Hague police employee suspected of bribery
A 35-year-old police employee from The Hague was arrested on Monday on suspicion of official bribery and unauthorized access to police systems. The Public Prosecution Service also alleges the suspect ...
Global food prices rise due to Middle East war
Global food prices rose for the second consecutive month in March, driven by higher energy costs and the conflict in the Middle East. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), these...
'Rico the Chilean' now also suspected of attempting to solicit two contract killings
Amsterdam criminal Ricard R., known as 'Rico de Chileen,' is now suspected of attempting to incite two contract killings while already serving an eleven-year prison sentence. One of the targets was fa...
Human remains found after attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz
Human remains have been discovered on a Thai cargo ship that was attacked by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz last month. The discovery follows reports that three crew members had gone missing after the i...
West European ship passes Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran war
A French-owned container ship has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first time a West European vessel has navigated the strait since the start of the current Middle East conflict. The t...
New forensic investigation at home where deceased bank employee was found
Police have resumed a forensic investigation at a home in Amsterdam-Zuid where an ABN Amro employee was found dead last week. While the cause of death remains unknown, authorities have stated there is...
Prosecutor seeks 20 years and psychiatric treatment for three murders in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde
The Public Prosecutor's Office has demanded 20 years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment for 25-year-old Sendric S. for three murders in Rotterdam. S. confessed to fatally shooting three men...
Kuwait accuses Iran of attack on desalination plant
Kuwait has accused Iran of conducting a new attack on an energy and desalination plant on Friday. According to the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, the incident resulted in physic...
Israeli plan for buffer zone in Lebanon expected soon
The Israeli military is developing a plan to establish a buffer zone in southern Lebanon. The proposal reportedly involves the demolition of villages and the construction of military outposts in the a...
Rico the Chilean arrested for inciting assassinations
Richard R., also known as Rico de Chileen, was arrested in his prison cell for allegedly attempting to incite two contract killings. The arrest occurred shortly after the court sentenced him to thirte...
Relative: my father's death was one person's choice
The daughter of a murder victim delivered a statement in a high-security Rotterdam courtroom during the trial of 25-year-old Sendric S. She expressed the profound grief of her father's death, noting t...
Two car break-ins in Haarlem, one arrest
Two car break-ins occurred on Schotlandstraat in Haarlem during the night between Thursday and Friday. Police have arrested one suspect following the back-to-back incidents.
Fuel prices rise sharply again, diesel up 10.5 cents
Fuel prices continue to rise significantly due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The advisory price for a liter of diesel at major oil companies has increased by more than 10 eurocents.
US lowers import tariff on products containing small amounts of steel
The United States is reducing high import tariffs previously placed on products containing small amounts of steel, aluminum, or copper. The government is also easing duties on machinery used specifica...
Netherlands leads global chocolate trade: ‘Leading for years’
The Netherlands has overtaken Germany as the world's largest exporter of cocoa products, exporting a total of 12.4 billion euros worth of goods last year. This leading position includes the export of ...
Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed in music studio
American rapper Gucci Mane was kidnapped and robbed at a music studio in Dallas earlier this year. Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged nine individuals in connection with the incident, including...
Cuba announces release of 2,000 prisoners
Cuba has announced the release of 2,010 prisoners in observation of Easter, according to state media reports. This marks the second time this year that the Cuban government has granted amnesty to inma...
US experts: attacks on Iran could be war crimes
More than 100 international law experts in the United States have signed an open letter stating that U.S. attacks on Iran may constitute war crimes. The letter, published on Thursday, argues that thes...
Israeli military reports Iranian missile attack
The Israeli military reported on Friday that Iran launched a missile attack against the country. Israeli air defense systems were activated to intercept and shoot down the incoming projectiles.
Cyclist dies in collision with tram in The Hague
A cyclist died following a collision with a tram in The Hague during the night between Thursday and Friday. Local police confirmed the fatal incident via social media.
Planning commission approves controversial Trump ballroom
Urban planning authorities in Washington approved a project on Thursday for a ballroom at the White House for President Donald Trump. The controversial proposal received the necessary green light from...
De Hypotheker: homebuyers cautious due to rising interest rates
Homebuyers in the Netherlands are becoming more cautious as mortgage interest rates rise due to geopolitical instability in the Middle East. According to mortgage advisor De Hypotheker, the average mo...
Berg en Dal city council wants fewer asylum seekers in Ooij hotel
The municipal council of Berg en Dal has approved the use of a hotel in Ooij for asylum seeker housing, but reduced the maximum capacity from 86 to 64 individuals. This decision ensures the municipali...
Green light for Artemis II to head for the moon
NASA has officially authorized the four astronauts of the Artemis II mission to travel to the moon aboard the Orion spacecraft. This announcement marks a significant step forward in the American space...
US Army Chief of Staff resigns with immediate effect
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George has resigned from his position with immediate effect. The announcement was made by a Pentagon spokesperson on Thursday via the social media platform X.
Aruba judge convicts officers for fatal shooting of 19-year-old
A judge in Aruba has sentenced two police officers to three years in prison, with one year suspended, for the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Ayden Lanoy. The ruling, delivered on Thursday, follows the ...
17- and 19-year-olds arrested for armed street robbery in South
17 and 19-year-old arrested after armed robbery in Pieter de Hoochstraat
Police arrested a 17-year-old and a 19-year-old following an armed street robbery in Amsterdam's Museumkwartier on Tuesday evening. The victim was uninjured after being forced to hand over personal it...
Tennis player Griekspoor loses on return in Marrakech
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated in the second round of the Marrakech tournament after losing to Frenchman Luca van Assche. The world number 30 failed to reach his best form on the...