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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Democratic Congressman Swalwell resigns over allegations
Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell has announced his resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives following allegations of sexual abuse. While Swalwell denies the accusations, he stated that t...
Missing Dronten man possibly victim of crime after forest meeting
Police suspect that 36-year-old Marc Jaskulski from Dronten, who has been missing for two years, may have been the victim of a crime. Investigations revealed that he had arranged a meeting via the dat...
Spanish PM's wife Gómez officially charged with corruption
Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been officially charged with corruption following a multi-year investigation. The charges concern her role as a program director ...
IJmuiden man (38) remains in custody for large-scale MDMA production and firearm possession; Haarlem co-suspect also detained
A 38-year-old man from IJmuiden and a co-suspect from Haarlem will remain in custody following a court hearing regarding large-scale MDMA production and illegal firearm possession. The Haarlem distric...
Jetten doesn't want to be too modest during dinner with Trump
Prime Minister Rob Jetten intends to take a confident stance during an upcoming private dinner with U.S. President Donald Trump and the Dutch royal couple. The meeting occurs at a time of increased di...
Roosendaal station evacuated over suspicious package, trains halted
Roosendaal station was evacuated and all train traffic halted due to the discovery of a suspicious package. Police are currently on-site conducting an investigation into the object.
Jetten deems US blockade of Iran undesirable
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that the American blockade of Iran is undesirable but represents a better method of pressuring the Tehran regime than previous threats. He made these remarks dur...
Tens of thousands of puffins washed up on French coasts
More than 45,000 puffins washed up along the Atlantic coast of France last winter, with a large majority found dead. The French Bird Protection organization (LPO) estimates that this figure represents...
D66 opposes asylum laws, CDA likely needed for majority
D66 has declared its opposition to asylum laws drafted by former Minister Marjolein Faber in the Dutch Senate, making CDA's support essential for a majority. It remains uncertain if the CDA will back ...
Trump claims Iran is eager to make a deal
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran is eager to reach a deal with the United States following a purported phone call from a Tehran representative. Iran has not officially confirmed these cla...
Hungarian party in Amsterdam marks end of Orbán era
Hungarian residents in Amsterdam gathered to celebrate the election victory of opposition leader Péter Magyar, marking the end of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. Supporters expressed hope that the ne...
'I almost started crying.' 'Dutch' Hungarians euphoric after election results
Hungarian staff at the Dutch Studies department of Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest expressed joy following opposition leader Péter Magyar's election victory over incumbent Viktor Orbán. The ...
Pressure mounts due to Germany, but additional excise duty cut seems far off
The Dutch government is currently resisting calls from gas station owners to lower fuel excise duties, despite recent tax cuts in neighboring Germany. While political pressure is mounting, the cabinet...
World's oldest gorilla celebrates 69th birthday in Berlin
Fatou, believed to be the world's oldest gorilla, celebrated her 69th birthday at the Berlin Zoo. This is an exceptional age for the species, which typically lives between 35 and 40 years in the wild.
Trump removes AI image of himself as Jesus after criticism
Donald Trump removed an AI-generated image depicting him as Jesus from his Truth Social account following widespread criticism. The former president had posted the controversial graphic on Sunday befo...
Iran warns of energy crisis escalation due to US blockade
The Iranian Ministry of Defense warned that the global energy crisis could escalate due to the U.S. blockade of seas surrounding Iran. A spokesperson stated that President Donald Trump's actions are f...
Pakistan: efforts for US-Iran agreement continue
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that efforts to facilitate an agreement between the United States and Iran are continuing following unsuccessful negotiations in Islamabad. In a telev...
Man arrested with explosive in shopping bag, possibly linked to previous incident
Police arrested a 20-year-old man in Amsterdam South after finding an explosive in his shopping bag during a patrol on Willemsparkweg. The arrest followed an earlier explosion on Smaragdstraat that ca...
What does the speed camera marathon actually achieve? And four other questions
Police across Europe are conducting a week-long speed enforcement operation, deploying approximately 15,000 officers to identify and fine speeding drivers. While the initiative aims to improve road sa...
Norway reopens government buildings 15 years after Breivik attack
The Norwegian government has officially reopened the first set of government buildings in Oslo that were damaged during the 2011 bomb attack by Anders Breivik. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre led the...
Weski in final statement: I can no longer trust the state
During her final statement at the conclusion of her trial on Monday, 71-year-old lawyer Inez Weski declared that she can no longer trust the state. She argued that defense attorneys have been operatin...
Castricum violent crime case in court in June
The trial of 29-year-old R. H. from Purmerend is scheduled to begin on June 22 at the Schiphol court. He is suspected of stabbing a person in the neck with a screw in Castricum on August 6 and committ...
Telecom store in Haarlem robbed again in broad daylight
A telecom store in Haarlem was robbed by four young suspects on Tuesday, marking the fourth such incident at the same location in three months. The perpetrators used pepper spray to threaten staff bef...
Hengelo company and German defense giant to build missiles together
German technology group Rheinmetall and the Hengelo-based company Destinus have partnered to establish a joint venture for the large-scale production of modern missiles. The weapons will be manufactur...
Roy Hazenoot: 'It is good for Europe that traitor Orbán has had to clear the field'
Péter Magyar has won the election in Hungary, ending Viktor Orbán's sixteen-year tenure as leader. This shift marks the conclusion of a controversial era for both Hungary and the European Union.
Explosion at building entrance in Smaragdstraat, Amsterdam-South
Trump threatens attacks on Iranian ships ignoring blockade
Former US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iranian fast attack craft if they ignore a blockade in the Gulf of Oman. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that any vessel approaching t...
Prosecution seeks 17 years and psychiatric treatment for killing mother in Landsmeer
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 17-year prison sentence and mandatory psychiatric treatment for 33-year-old Timothy B. for the murder of his mother in Landsmeer. The prosecution also cha...
Magyar reaches out to Ukraine and Europe
Following his election victory, Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar announced that his government will no longer block EU financial aid to Ukraine. However, Magyar clarified that Hungary cann...
French cement company found guilty of financing terrorism in Syria
The French cement company Lafarge has been found guilty of financing terrorist organizations, including ISIS, by paying 5.6 million euros during the Syrian civil war. This landmark ruling represents t...