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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
ANVR: around fifty Dutch people still stranded in Middle East
The ANVR reports that the majority of Dutch travelers stranded in the Middle East have returned home via repatriation or charter flights. Approximately fifty people remain stuck in the region due to t...
EU Parliament seeks unity on war but is divided on strategy
During a European Parliament debate on the Middle East conflict, various party groups emphasized the need for the European Union to present a unified front. Jeroen Lenaers of the CDA argued that the E...
Kremlin accuses UK of involvement in Storm Shadow attack
The Kremlin has accused the United Kingdom of involvement in a Ukrainian attack on the Russian city of Bryansk using Storm Shadow missiles. The strike on Tuesday reportedly resulted in at least six de...
KLM cancels all flights to Dubai until March 28
KLM has cancelled all flights to Dubai until March 28th due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The airline will not fly to the destination for the time being as a result of the regional secur...
Middle East war costs European taxpayers an extra 3 billion euros
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the first ten days of the war in the Middle East cost European taxpayers an additional €3 billion in fossil fuel imports. The conflict ...
Iran now also sees banks and tech companies as targets in war
Iran has declared financial institutions and technology companies with ties to the United States and Israel as potential military targets. An Iranian military spokesperson stated that this move follow...
Son of last Shah: Iran in decisive phase, awaiting the call
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last Shah, has stated that the country is entering the decisive phase of its struggle against the current regime. In a video message, he urged citizens to stay off the ...
Police rule out terrorism after deadly bus fire in Switzerland
Swiss police have ruled out terrorism as a motive for a bus fire in Kerzers that killed six people and injured three others on Tuesday evening. Although there are no indications of a terrorist attack,...
FT: Kremlin campaigns for Orbán's re-election in Hungary
According to the Financial Times, the Kremlin has launched a campaign to support Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in his bid for reelection next month. The publication reports having reviewed a ...
Fish, fertilizer or mortgages: everything more expensive due to high oil prices
The war in the Middle East is driving up oil prices, resulting in higher costs for a wide range of products including fuel, bricks, and fertilizer. These economic impacts are expected to be widespread...
Drones crash near Dubai airport, several injured
Two drones landed near Dubai airport on Wednesday, resulting in injuries to four individuals of various nationalities. Local authorities reported that despite the incident, air traffic operations have...
Entire KLM crew stranded in Dubai for days: 'There we were in our KLM pajamas'
A group of 22 KLM crew members returned home on Wednesday after being stranded in Dubai for several days due to the outbreak of war. During their stay, the group experienced high levels of tension, in...
Belgium organizes alternative song festival against Israel's participation
Several Belgian organizations are organizing an alternative song festival called United for Palestine scheduled for May 12. The event, featuring former Eurovision participants, is being held in protes...
Netherlands must create emergency gas reserve to prevent new crisis
Gasunie has advised the Dutch government to establish a strategic emergency gas reserve to prevent future energy crises. The recommendation follows concerns about the vulnerability of the national gas...
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Nature organizations concerned about increased greenhouse gas emissions
Director Marjolein Demmers of Natuur & Milieu expressed concern following reports that greenhouse gas emissions increased last year. Other environmental organizations have also voiced their worries re...
Son of Iranian President: Khamenei safe and well despite rumors
Yousef Pezeshkian, son of the Iranian president, announced that the country's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is safe and well despite rumors of potential injury. The statement follows speculation regar...
EU threatens sanctions if Venice Biennale art event allows Russia
The European Union has threatened to impose sanctions on the Venice Biennale if the organization does not reverse its decision to readmit Russia to the international art exhibition. The EU is demandin...
Petrol price drops slightly again for the first time since the start of the war in Iran
Fuel prices at Dutch gas stations saw a slight decrease on Wednesday, halting a sharp rise caused by conflict in the Middle East. The average national recommended price for diesel dropped to 2.495 eur...
CNV asks government to cut fuel excise duty by 20 cents
The Dutch labor union CNV has called on the government to temporarily reduce fuel excise duty by 20 cents per liter due to rising oil prices. This request follows a sharp increase in fuel costs trigge...
Qatar urges residents to stay indoors due to threat
The Qatari Ministry of Interior has raised the national threat level to high, advising residents to stay indoors and keep away from windows and open spaces. The warning was issued via social media, al...
Dutch CO2 emissions rise as neighboring countries close power plants
Dutch greenhouse gas emissions increased in 2025, primarily due to a rise in electricity production for export. The surge in exports to neighboring countries like Belgium and Germany occurred as those...
Lebanese state media: Israeli strike hits Beirut apartment building
Israeli attacks targeted an apartment building in central Beirut on Wednesday, according to Lebanese state media. It is currently unclear if there were any casualties, and the Israeli military has not...
North Korea ‘respects’ Iran’s choice for new supreme leader
North Korea has expressed its support for the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new supreme leader. Pyongyang also condemned recent military actions by the United States and Israel against Ira...
Zelensky: Major Russian factory hit
Ukrainian forces targeted an important factory producing missile components in Russia's Bryansk border region on Tuesday. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported the strike, highlighting the strategic s...
Europe misses opportunities for a more sustainable food system
Scientists argue that current European Union policies are failing to adequately address climate risks and reduce the food system's environmental footprint. They state that a fundamental systemic chang...
Axios: US wants Israel not to attack Iran's oil sector
The U.S. government has reportedly requested that Israel refrain from targeting Iran's energy infrastructure, with a specific focus on the oil sector. This information was disclosed by sources speakin...
Pentagon reports 140 soldiers wounded in war
The Pentagon reported that approximately 140 U.S. service members have been injured during the conflict with Iran. Most of the injuries are described as minor according to a spokesperson speaking to R...
British warship en route to Mediterranean after Cyprus attack
The British navy ship HMS Dragon has departed Portsmouth for the Mediterranean Sea to strengthen regional defenses following a drone attack on a UK base in Cyprus earlier this month. This deployment f...
Zelensky reports deployment of Ukrainian drone experts in Middle East
Ukrainian military experts are being deployed to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia to assist in defending against Iranian drone attacks. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the miss...