World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Brussels wants governments to buy European for independence
The European Commission has introduced a legislative proposal requiring EU member states to prioritize European-made products for government procurement. This move aims to reduce reliance on foreign i...
What to do if you are stranded in Dubai? Five questions about flying to or via the Middle East
Thousands of Dutch travelers are currently stranded in the Middle East due to ongoing regional conflict. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has addressed safety concerns and logistics for those fly...
Germany and Belgium also hike fuel prices
Fuel prices are rising in Belgium and Germany, with German diesel costs reaching their highest level since 2022. While cross-border refueling remains cheaper than in the Netherlands, the price gap is ...
Stranded in Sri Lanka, Romy refuses to give up: 'I booked a flight to Vietnam and am flying home via China'
Romy Koning, a primary school teacher from Zandvoort, became stranded in Sri Lanka after her return flight via Abu Dhabi was cancelled due to the Middle East conflict. She has since managed to arrange...
First Dutch citizens relieved to be back from Middle East. Tonio (34): 'Bombs flew over our heads. And we were there with our young children'
The first group of Dutch citizens has returned from the Middle East, arriving at Schiphol Airport to reunite with their families. Passengers described the harrowing experience of living through bombin...
Bodies recovered after Iranian navy ship sinks off Sri Lanka
Multiple bodies have been recovered following the sinking of an Iranian naval vessel off the coast of Sri Lanka. Rescue efforts are currently ongoing, although the exact number of casualties and missi...
Iraqi Shia leader calls on Muslims to show solidarity with Iran
Iraq's top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Hussein al-Sistani, has called on Muslims to show solidarity with Iran. He described the strikes by Israel and the United States as an unjustified war.
Israeli military orders South Lebanon residents to move north
The Israeli army has ordered residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate and move north of the Litani River for their safety. Civilians living south of the river were instructed to cross it immediately ...
Middle East war hits the Dutch in the wallet
Rabobank economists warn that the war in the Middle East could significantly impact the cost of living for people in the Netherlands. In a worst-case scenario, petrol prices could reach 3 euros per li...
Gas price drops again after days of sharp increases
Gas prices decreased on Wednesday after two days of sharp increases, as traders monitor U.S. plans to protect shipping in the Middle East. In the Netherlands, energy suppliers are adjusting contracts,...
Cabinet considers sending naval ship to Mediterranean
The Dutch government is considering sending a naval ship to the Mediterranean Sea following a request from France. Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen and Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz informed...
Cabinet considers joining military mission near Iran: France requests aid, Dutch frigate en route
The Dutch government is considering joining a military defense mission near Iran, with the frigate Zr. Ms. Evertsen already en route to the eastern Mediterranean. At France's request, the ship will ac...
Canadian Prime Minister: Middle East war shows failure of world order
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described the conflict in the Middle East as a failure of the international order. He made these remarks during a visit to the Lowy Institute in Sydney.
KLM head of flight operations looks back on successful flight from Oman
A KLM flight repatriating stranded Dutch travelers from Oman landed successfully at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Wednesday morning. Eimerd Bult, KLM's head of flight services, described the mission a...
Spanish Prime Minister says no to war
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed his opposition to attacks on Iran during a televised speech, stating that Spain says no to war. He warned that such conflicts often mark the beginning o...
Three-day funeral announced for Khamenei
Iranian state media has announced a three-day funeral ceremony for the deceased Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The services are scheduled to begin Wednesday evening in central Tehran at the mosque named...
Dutch fuel prices rise further: ‘Slowly toward record levels’
Fuel prices at Dutch gas stations increased for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. While advisory prices from major oil companies have risen by...
Energy suppliers limit fixed contracts due to high gas prices
Energy suppliers Vattenfall and Eneco have temporarily restricted fixed-term contracts due to soaring gas prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The rise in costs has made energy procuremen...
Trump threatens to halt all trade with Spain
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to halt all trade with Spain. The threat follows reports that Spain refused to allow the American military to use its bases for missions related to Iran.
'What on earth are you talking about, we are being liberated!' shouted Iranian writer Keyvan Shahbazi on Pauw & De Wit
Human rights organization: more than a thousand civilian deaths in Iran
According to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 1,097 civilians, including 181 children, have been killed in Iran since the start of the conflict. The US-based organization reports these ...
Dead and wounded in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes on two cities south of Beirut resulted in the deaths of six people on Wednesday. The casualty figures were reported by the Lebanese Ministry of Health following the attacks.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard claims control of Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has claimed full control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route for oil and gas transportation. The elite force warned that vessels passing through the water...
First KLM flight with Dutch nationals departs Oman
A KLM flight carrying the first group of Dutch citizens to be repatriated has departed from Muscat, Oman. The aircraft, flight KL9896, took off from Muscat International Airport to bring the citizens ...
Cuba charges six after intercepting speedboat from US
Cuban authorities have charged six crew members of a U.S. speedboat following an interception by the coast guard last week. The vessel was stopped after a gunfight at sea, according to a statement fro...
Iranian Ayatollah Khamenei to be buried in hometown Mashhad
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be buried in his hometown of Mashhad following his death in bombings carried out by Israel and the United States on Saturday. Khamenei had served as t...
Airfares to rise by tens to hundreds of euros if Iran war doesn't end soon
Air ticket prices are expected to increase by tens to hundreds of euros if the conflict involving Iran continues to drive up oil prices. Dutch airline KLM and other carriers are facing higher operatio...
Jetten shows his teeth during international debut: ‘Orbán will have to deal with my sexuality’
Rob Jetten made his international debut in Brussels, representing the Netherlands with a strong pro-European message. He took a firm stance on the EU budget and stated that Hungarian Prime Minister Vi...
Netherlands not on track with EU border system implementation
Minister of Asylum and Migration Bart van den Brink announced that the Netherlands is currently behind schedule in implementing a new European border control system. During a parliamentary debate, the...
