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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
City council decision on Israel boycott referendum postponed by a month
The Amsterdam City Council has postponed its decision on whether to hold a referendum regarding a boycott of Israel until June 10th. The delay allows major political parties more time to discuss imple...
Iranian state media: US frigate attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media reports that its forces attacked a US Navy frigate near the port of Jask in the Strait of Hormuz. The ship allegedly ignored Iranian warnings and was struck by two projectiles befo...
British Princess Eugenie expecting third child
Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, are expecting their third child. Buckingham Palace officially announced the news on Monday.
Great interest in Romania to view stolen golden helmet
The National History Museum in Bucharest reported a significant increase in visitors following the temporary exhibition of the Cotofenesti golden helmet and two golden bracelets. These artifacts were ...
Zelensky wants 'single European voice' for talks with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a unified European voice during negotiations with Russia to end the war. Speaking at the European Political Community summit in Armenia, he emphasized...
Kremlin steps up Putin's security over assassination attempts
The Kremlin has significantly increased the personal security of President Vladimir Putin following a series of assassination attempts on high-ranking Russian military officials. According to a Europe...
US releases crew of seized Iranian ship
The United States has released 22 crew members from a seized Iranian container ship and transferred them to Pakistan for their eventual return to Iran. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry described the mov...
Foreign Ministry considers medical evacuation for several on cruise ship
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs is investigating the possibility of medically evacuating several individuals from the cruise ship MV Hondius. A ministry spokesperson confirmed that options for t...
EU foreign policy chief surprised by timing of US troop withdrawal
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed surprise at President Donald Trump's announcement to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany. Speaking at a summit in Yerevan, she stated that the decision high...
He disrupts the game and gets under opponents' skin, Mart Smeets observes
Mart Smeets notes that few people in the Netherlands watched the recent NBA game where Philadelphia unexpectedly defeated Boston at home. The match featured a player who significantly disrupted the ga...
Iran executes three men over ties to Israel
Iran has executed three men accused of collaborating with the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad. Two of the individuals were also reportedly involved in the death of a member of the Iranian security ...
Macron says he does not want to join new Hormuz mission for now
President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will not participate in the US-led maritime security mission in the Strait of Hormuz for the time being. Macron cited a lack of clarity regarding th...
Rutte: Europe has understood Trump's message and is arranging military bases
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that European allies have understood the message regarding the importance of fulfilling commitments related to U.S. military bases. Consequently, European nati...
Iran threatens to attack US Navy in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's military has threatened to attack the U.S. Navy if it enters the Strait of Hormuz following an American announcement that it will begin escorting ships through the waterway. Iranian state media...
Mayor Halsema on defacing of Dam Square monument: ‘This is not a protest, but vandalism’
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema condemned the vandalism of the National Monument on Dam Square after it was defaced with red paint and the word "genocide" shortly before Remembrance Day. Halsema describ...
House fire in Zandvoort
A house fire broke out on Wilhelminaweg in Zandvoort early Monday morning around 3:26 AM. Emergency services, including the fire department, police, and an ambulance, responded to the scene to extingu...
Multiple vehicles damaged in car fire in Heemskerk
Several vehicles were damaged in a fire on Luxemburglaan in Heemskerk during the early hours of Monday morning. The blaze broke out around 1:30 AM and resulted in damage to multiple cars.
The photos of Bergen-Belsen were too shocking to show, though Philip Freriks would have allowed it: ‘Humans did this to each other’
RIVM: Hantavirus not transmissible from human to human
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has clarified that the hantavirus is transmitted from rodents to humans and is not transmissible between people. This statemen...
Commercial vehicle damaged by fire in Haarlem parking lot
A commercial vehicle was heavily damaged by a fire late Sunday night in a parking lot behind Engelandlaan in Haarlem. The incident occurred around 12:15 AM, resulting in significant damage to the vehi...
National Monument on Dam Square defaced with red paint and 'genocide'
On the morning of Remembrance Day, the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam was defaced with red paint and the word 'genocide.' Cleaners are working to restore the monument before tonight's na...
EO produces farewell program about Lenny Kuhr and her emigration to Israel
The Dutch broadcaster EO is producing a tribute program titled 'Dankjewel Lenny' to honor singer Lenny Kuhr, airing on May 1st. The 76-year-old artist recently announced her plans to emigrate to Israe...
Corrie ten Boom provided a Haarlem refuge for Jews: 'She saved countless lives and risked her own'
Corrie ten Boom is honored for her courageous resistance work in Haarlem during World War II, where she provided a safe haven for Jews and saved numerous lives. Her legacy of risking her own safety fo...
Bo Wissink’s grandmother Jo Postma was a resistance courier: ‘She meant a lot to others, I want to improve the world too’
Bo Wissink finds inspiration in the wartime bravery of her grandmother, Jo Postma, who served as a courier for the Dutch resistance during World War II. Postma’s dedication to helping others and ris...
Yellow alert for dense fog across much of the country
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for dense fog across a large part of the Netherlands on Monday morning. Visibility may drop below 200 meters in all provinces except for Groningen, Friesland,...
Granddaughter of Jan Bonekamp speaks at 20th anniversary of resistance fighter: ‘It is more urgent than ever that we remember’
Brigitte Scholz, the granddaughter of resistance fighter Jan Bonekamp, will serve as the guest speaker at the 20th commemoration ceremony in IJmuiden. Scholz emphasizes that honoring the past is more ...