World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Zelensky proposes Easter truce for energy infrastructure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that his country is open to an Easter ceasefire. He also noted that allies have requested Ukraine to stop attacking the Russian oil sector to avoid furthe...
Netherlands also asks Israel not to expand death penalty
The Netherlands has joined Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom in calling on Israel not to expand the use of the death penalty. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen announced the country's suppor...
Seven years in prison for Helmond father after baby's death
A 35-year-old man from Helmond has been sentenced to seven years in prison for the death of his six-week-old son in 2021. The court in Den Bosch ruled that the infant died from severe brain injuries c...
Ukraine apologizes to Finland for fallen drones
Ukraine has apologized to Finland after two drones crashed on Finnish territory on Sunday morning. The drones were reportedly intended for targets in Russia and were not aimed at Finland.
Spain closes airspace to US aircraft attacking Iran
Spain has closed its airspace to United States aircraft involved in military strikes against Iran, according to reports from El País. This move follows the Spanish government's earlier refusal to all...
Fire at Israeli Bazan refinery after attack
An attack on northern Israel has caused a fire at the Bazan refinery near the city of Haifa. While no injuries have been reported so far, there are unconfirmed reports of a potential chemical leak at ...
Man seriously injured in stabbing at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station
A man was seriously injured in a stabbing incident near Amsterdam Sloterdijk station on Heathrowstraat late yesterday evening. The victim is currently hospitalized and out of danger, but police have n...
Number of asylum seekers in Ter Apel falls, but remains above 2,000
The number of asylum seekers at the Ter Apel registration center decreased to 2,053 over the weekend, though it remains above the 2,000-person limit. According to the Central Agency for the Reception ...
Haarlem Model United Nations shows playing diplomat can lead to dilemmas: ‘Hard to represent a country you disagree with’
Students participating in the Haarlem Model United Nations (HMUN) face ethical dilemmas when tasked with representing countries whose policies they personally disagree with. The event highlights the c...
Russia expels British diplomat over espionage allegations
Russia has ordered a British diplomat to leave the country within two weeks following accusations of espionage by the FSB security service. The British chargé d'affaires in Moscow was summoned to pro...
Fire at home in Hoofddorp, witnesses sought
A fire broke out at a residence on Puttersbos in Hoofddorp during the early hours of Monday morning. Police are currently investigating the incident and have not ruled out arson as a possible cause. A...
Max Verstappen triggers ‘earthquake in Formula 1’ after comments about future
Max Verstappen's recent comments expressing doubt about his future in Formula 1 after the Japanese Grand Prix have sparked significant reactions in international sports media. Spanish publication Marc...
Regime text messages and death threats: Iranian asylum seekers feel unsafe even in the Netherlands
Iranian asylum seekers in the Netherlands report receiving death threats and intimidating messages from the Iranian regime, which targets dissidents even after they have fled abroad. These individuals...
America suffered a heavy defeat and Mart Smeets wonders: Does Donald Trump see his USA winning the World Cup?
Mart Smeets reflects on the history of controversial World Cup tournaments and the recent performance of the United States team. He points out that controversy is a common element in international foo...
NYT: US used untested missiles in attack on Iranian school
The Pentagon reportedly used missiles that had not been combat-tested during a lethal strike on an Iranian sports hall and school on February 28. These findings, reported by The New York Times, are ba...
HRW: Iran used illegal cluster bombs in attacks on Israel
Human Rights Watch reports that the Iranian government has repeatedly used illegal cluster bombs in attacks on Israel since February 28. These attacks have resulted in at least four civilian deaths, w...
Australia halves fuel excise duty to lower costs
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a 50% reduction in fuel and diesel excise taxes for a period of three months. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on citizens ca...
China resumes flights to North Korea after six years
Air China resumed flights between Beijing and Pyongyang on Monday after a six-year suspension. This development, confirmed by tracking data, restores a key air link between the national capitals of Ch...
Trump: Iran to allow 20 oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States has negotiated with Iran for the passage of 20 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. This deal aims to stabilize global oil prices, whi...
Number of suspects in Haarlem drops for second year in a row
The number of crime suspects in Haarlem has decreased for the second consecutive year, with 1,160 residents identified as suspects in 2023. These figures were recently released by the Central Bureau o...
Amnesty warns of human rights violations at World Cup
Amnesty International has warned of serious human rights risks associated with the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament, scheduled for June and...
Australian fugitive gunman killed after manhunt
Australian fugitive Dezi Freeman was shot dead by police in northeast Victoria following a seven-month manhunt. Freeman was the primary suspect in the killing of two police officers in Porepunkah, and...
UNIFIL peacekeepers injured in southern Lebanon attack
Several UNIFIL peacekeepers were wounded during an attack in South Lebanon. The incident was confirmed by a UNIFIL spokesperson to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency.
Person injured in fight at asylum seekers' center in Southeast
A man was injured and hospitalized following a fight involving four people at an asylum seekers center on Hogehilweg in Amsterdam-Zuidoost. Emergency services responded to the scene after 9:30 PM, but...
Code yellow in coastal provinces due to showers with heavy wind gusts
The Dutch weather service KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for the coastal provinces and the IJsselmeer area for Sunday night into Monday morning. Heavy showers are expected to bring wind gusts r...
Public transport temporarily free in parts of Australia due to fuel shortage
The Australian states of Victoria and Tasmania have made public transport temporarily free to help residents cope with rising fuel prices caused by the conflict in Iran. This measure is intended to pr...
Pakistan to host Iran-US talks in coming days
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced that the country is prepared to host diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran in the coming days. The initiative aims to address regional ten...
Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings stolen from museum in Parma
Three paintings by Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, and Henri Matisse were stolen from a museum in the Italian province of Parma last week. The suspects involved in the theft remain at large as the inve...
How John Bijl became the world's largest fern grower thanks to a 'magic box' invention
Vitro Plus, led by John Bijl, has become the world's largest fern grower, controlling 80% of the global market with 40 million mini-plants produced annually. Based in Zeeland, the company’s success ...
Police expect driver to set an example, but pull 50-year-old in special bus off the road: ‘Exceptional’
A 50-year-old driver from Haarlem had his license confiscated on Sunday after being caught speeding in a special transport vehicle. The driver was traveling 57 kilometers per hour over the speed limit...