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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Aerdts addressed US ambassador over leaked names of officials
Dutch State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts has addressed U.S. Ambassador Joe Popolo regarding the public disclosure of the names of Dutch civil servants. Aerdts formally stated that the release of these n...
Man (68) in wheelchair killed after being pulled toward tracks by suction of passing train
AEX index rises further on hopes for end to Iran war
The AEX index on the Damrak in Amsterdam opened higher on Friday, driven by investor optimism for a swift resolution to the conflict in the Middle East. This positive sentiment continued to support tr...
Haarlemmermeer police arrest six suspects for online fraud
Police in Haarlemmermeer have arrested six suspects for online fraud following a targeted investigation. Authorities tracked the individuals down after officers intentionally allowed themselves to be ...
Media: Investigation into possible sex crimes by Prince Andrew
British police are investigating allegations of multiple sexual offenses involving Prince Andrew, including a claim from a woman who says she was brought to his Windsor home for sexual purposes. Detec...
Injuries and many arrests in fan brawl in Paris
Six people were injured and 65 arrests were made following violent clashes involving football supporters from Nice in central Paris. The incidents occurred near Gare de l'Est on Thursday night and Fri...
Rutte welcomes Trump's announcement to send troops to Poland
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has welcomed the United States' announcement to deploy additional troops to Poland. Speaking before a meeting with NATO foreign ministers, Rutte expressed his support...
Fake police officer who defrauded 86-year-old woman gets community service; 'He is on the right track,' says judge
A 20-year-old Amsterdam man was sentenced to 120 hours of community service and a suspended prison term for posing as a police officer to scam elderly victims. The judge opted for a community sentence...
Polish president thanks Trump for sending more troops
Polish President Karol Nawrocki thanked Donald Trump for the deployment of additional U.S. troops to Poland. He emphasized that strong alliances are built on cooperation and a shared commitment to mut...
Enough jet fuel, but major airlines feel the impact of later holiday bookings
European travelers are increasingly delaying their holiday bookings, leading to a noticeable decline in demand for major airlines such as Ryanair and EasyJet. This shift in consumer behavior is occurr...
From doubts and knee problems to World Cup medal: how Floor Slooff (19) regained her confidence after a serious injury
Nineteen-year-old gymnast Floor Slooff from Driehuis won a bronze medal in the floor exercise at the World Challenge Cup in Varna, Bulgaria. This achievement marks a successful return to competition f...
Rinus van Kalmthout set for seventh Indy 500: 'I know everyone is impressed by me'
Dutch racing driver Rinus van Kalmthout is preparing for his seventh Indy 500 race this coming Sunday. The 25-year-old Hoofddorp native expressed confidence in his performance and dismissed claims tha...
Deaths in northern Honduras in attack on palm oil plantation
At least 19 people were killed on Wednesday during an attack on a palm oil plantation in northern Honduras. Authorities confirmed the fatalities on Thursday.
US Secretary Rubio: 'good signs' in talks with Iran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported "good signs" in ongoing discussions between the United States and Iran on Thursday. Despite persistent disagreements regarding uranium stockpiles and control...
US sends 5,000 troops to Poland
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that 5,000 American troops will be sent to Poland. This deployment follows earlier reports suggesting that the number of U.S. military personnel i...
Four Ajax supporters arrested after FC Groningen match
Protest at opening of US consulate in Greenland
Hundreds of residents in Nuuk, Greenland, gathered to protest the opening of a new United States consulate. The demonstrators expressed concern over President Donald Trump's plans for the island and c...
Ajax untroubled by FC Groningen and remains in race for European spot
Ajax defeated FC Groningen 2-0 in Volendam to reach the final of the European football playoffs. The victory keeps the Amsterdam-based team in contention for a spot in the second qualifying round of t...
Court ousts main Turkish opposition leader
A Turkish court has invalidated the 2023 party congress of the main opposition party (CHP), effectively removing leader Özgür Özel from his position. The CHP has denounced the ruling as a "judicial...
Hope during 100th city walk of Ukrainian refugees: 'I want to go back, but my house must still be standing'
Ukrainian refugees in Haarlem celebrated Vyshyvanka Day during their 100th organized city walk on May 21. While the event featured traditional costumes and festive spirits, many participants expressed...
Section of original Eiffel Tower spiral staircase auctioned for over 450,000 euros
A section of the Eiffel Tower's original spiral staircase was auctioned in Paris on Thursday for over 450,000 euros. The final price significantly exceeded the initial pre-sale estimate of 150,000 eur...
Crime journalist Wouter Laumans on the conviction of Inez Weski: ‘This is truly exceptional’
Police raided RGYM in Beverwijk after anonymous tip and found nothing. What happened? ‘Community officer to have coffee with owner’
Police raided the RGYM gym and its owner's home in Beverwijk on Wednesday morning following an anonymous tip regarding illegal weapon possession. No weapons or evidence were found during the searches,...
Amsterdam takes in 230 extra refugees due to shelter shortage in Ter Apel
Putin: major nuclear exercise with Belarus completed
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the completion of a three-day joint military exercise with Belarus. The training, which was overseen by Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko v...
Detention extended for two women suspected of child abuse in Stadskanaal
Two women suspected of child abuse in Stadskanaal have had their detention extended by fourteen days. The suspects are accused of mistreating their children and will remain in custody as the investiga...
No trains between Amsterdam and Utrecht after person struck by train
Man in wheelchair hit by train at Bijlmer Arena, police suspect accident
A man in a wheelchair was struck by a train at Amsterdam's Bijlmer Arena station on Friday afternoon in what police currently believe was an accident. Emergency services and a trauma helicopter respon...
Airbus and Air France found guilty of 2009 plane crash that killed 228
Airbus and Air France have been found guilty of manslaughter on appeal for the 2009 plane crash that killed all 228 people on board. The aircraft crashed into the Atlantic Ocean several hours after ta...
Boy arrested for threat against Jewish school Cheider
A minor has been arrested following a telephoned threat against the Cheider Jewish school in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert, leading to the school's closure and the cancellation of a visit by Mayor Halsema. ...