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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Halsema calls for attention to women in wartime
During a speech on May 4th, Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema honored the significant contributions of women during wartime, describing them as essential figures on the front lines and in the resistance. ...
Car drives into crowd in Leipzig, multiple victims
A car drove into a group of people in Leipzig, Germany, resulting in multiple injuries. Local authorities are currently investigating whether the incident was intentional or an accident.
Charges amended, but suspect denies any involvement in Beverwijk revenge attack
An 18-year-old suspect from IJmuiden appeared in court, denying involvement in a 2025 kidnapping and assault that moved from Beverwijk to Haarlem. The prosecution alleges the incident was a revenge at...
UAE reports downing missiles from Iran
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense reported that they intercepted three missiles launched from Iran. A fourth missile reportedly fell into the sea during the incident.
EU seeks to maintain dialogue with US after new import tariffs
European Union member states intend to continue trade negotiations with the United States while evaluating potential countermeasures against proposed 25 percent import tariffs on automobiles. The coun...
Ewald Engelen gives Freedom Lecture at Haarlem lodge on climate of fear and militarization in Europe
Professor and publicist Ewald Engelen will deliver the annual Freedom Lecture at the Ad Lucem et Pacem lodge in Haarlem on May 18. The lecture will address his critical views on what he describes as a...
Rijkswaterstaat: Traffic in IJmond flowed well during Wijkertunnel closure, aside from incidents
Traffic in the IJmond region flowed relatively well during the closure of the Wijkertunnel last weekend, according to Rijkswaterstaat. Significant delays were only reported due to a specific incident ...
Six endangered poison dart frogs found in toilet at Schiphol departure hall
Customs officers at Schiphol Airport discovered six endangered poison dart frogs abandoned in a toilet trash can near the departure hall security check. Authorities suspect a traveler attempted to smu...
Germany fast-tracks own long-range missile as US cancels
Germany is accelerating the development of its own long-range missiles following the likely cancellation of promised US Tomahawk deliveries. The German government aims to maintain European deterrence ...
From Diemen to central Amsterdam or vice versa? Public transport is nearly impossible
16-year-old boy threatened, humiliated and assaulted for hours in Zuidoost: ransom demanded from terrified parents
Victim kidnapped, assaulted and filmed: Suspect denies involvement in youth violence and wants to go home
A 19-year-old suspect denied involvement in the kidnapping and severe assault of a 23-year-old man during a preliminary court hearing in Alkmaar. The victim was abducted from Beverwijk to Haarlem on S...
ShinyHunters hacks data of 275 million teachers and students
A massive data breach at educational software provider Canvas has exposed the information of over 275 million students, teachers, and staff. The hack was confirmed by the software's U.S.-based parent ...
Man hit brother with car in Haarlem. Amsterdam man (29) sentenced for attempted aggravated assault and possession of nitrous oxide
A 29-year-old man from Amsterdam was sentenced to five months in prison for intentionally hitting his brother's scooter with a car on the Houtplein in Haarlem in November 2023. The court convicted him...
Minister Heinen: US-EU trade deal must be implemented
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen has emphasized the importance of implementing the trade agreement between the United States and the European Union. His remarks are a response to President Donald T...
Two injured in collision between motorcycle and car at Lijnden intersection
Two people were injured on Monday afternoon following a collision between a motorcycle and a car at an intersection in Lijnden. Both victims were riding the motorcycle and were rushed to the hospital ...
Part of Gilze-Rijen air base evacuated due to threat
Part of the Gilze-Rijen airbase was evacuated and its main entrance closed following a threat reported by the Royal Military Police. Authorities have not yet disclosed the specific nature of the threa...
Holocaust book Catharina by Frank Krake available free for schools
Publisher Achtbaan is providing 4,000 free copies of Frank Krake's book Catharina to schools for educational purposes. The book recounts the wartime experiences of the Br2%"ucker family, a Jewish tail...
Allies urged German soldiers to desert but handed them back in IJmuiden
In 1945, IJmuiden served as a strategic fortress within the Atlantic Wall coastal defense line during the final stages of World War II. Despite Allied efforts encouraging German soldiers to desert, th...
Brabant calls on Ministry of Defence to urgently revise drought protocols
The province of North Brabant has urged the Dutch Ministry of Defense to urgently revise its drought protocols following several recent wildfires. While acknowledging the need for military training du...
Organizations call for more support to cope with rising energy prices
Several Dutch industry organizations are calling on the government for increased support to manage rising energy costs. The groups argue that further state intervention is necessary as energy prices h...
Dutch couple who died on cruise were from Haulerwijk
A 69-year-old couple from Haulerwijk, Friesland, passed away while aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius. The husband died on April 11, followed by his wife on April 26, according to a statement released ...
'Gerrit-Jan, 27' remembered at Hoogovens memorial: Young IJmuiden local at center of annual gathering
The annual commemoration for Hoogovens steel plant employees who died during World War II was held, featuring a lengthy reading of names. This year's ceremony specifically highlighted the story of Ger...
War is a distant reality for young people, but Holocaust knowledge is more necessary than ever
Teachers are increasingly reporting that students are bringing Holocaust misinformation from social media and AI into the classroom. This trend underscores the growing difficulty for youth to distingu...
Romania tightens art loan policy after Drents Museum theft
Romania is tightening its national heritage loan policies following the theft of Romanian art treasures from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands. State Secretary of Culture Diana-Ștefana Baciuna ann...
Search for new lawyers for Ridouan Taghi definitively fails, court must now decide
Iranian ministry calls UAE's OPEC exit a vengeful reaction
An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated on Monday that the United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC is a negative and vengeful response. The official criticized the move as non-constructiv...
Lawyer: Suspect denies plotting attack on princesses
A 33-year-old man from Uithuizen has denied planning an attack on Princess Amalia and Princess Alexia during a preliminary court hearing in The Hague. His lawyer stated that the suspect strongly rejec...
Taghi remains without lawyer despite extended search
A renewed search for lawyers to represent Ridouan Taghi has failed, leaving the main suspect in the Marengo liquidation trial without legal representation. This situation has persisted for over a year...
City council postpones decision on Israel boycott referendum by one month
The Amsterdam city council has postponed its vote on whether to hold a referendum regarding a boycott of Israel until June 10th. The delay allows major political parties more time to consider alternat...