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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Nationwide rise in human smuggling on ferries, but IJmuiden-Newcastle route bucks the trend: ‘Less attractive for smugglers,’ says marechaussee
Human smuggling at Dutch ferry ports has increased nationwide, with the number of detected migrants rising from 70 to 107 in a single year. In contrast, the route between IJmuiden and Newcastle has se...
Justice Minister Bondi subpoenaed to testify in Epstein case
A U.S. House of Representatives committee has voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. The committee seeks to question her about her role in the...
US Senate votes against resolution to limit Trump's power
The US Senate has voted against a resolution intended to limit President Donald Trump's authority to launch military strikes against Iran. The proposal, introduced by Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican...
Israel eases restrictions, people allowed back to work
The Israeli military announced on Thursday that restrictions for citizens are being eased, allowing public gatherings of up to fifty people. Residents are also permitted to return to work, provided th...
Hezbollah leader refuses to surrender, calls resistance only option
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem declared in a recent speech that the group will not surrender following Israeli military operations, which he characterized as premeditated aggression. He emphasized that ...
Israel reports new attacks on Iran, powerful explosion heard
The Israeli military launched a new wave of attacks on Iran on Wednesday, resulting in powerful explosions in Tehran. Both international journalists and Iranian state media confirmed the strikes in th...
Hard anti-immigration policy, but Italy grants 500,000 migrants temporary work permits
Despite its hardline anti-immigration rhetoric, the Italian government plans to grant temporary work permits to 500,000 non-EU migrants over the next three years. This initiative marks a record-high n...
UN: 100,000 flee Tehran in two days of war
According to the UN refugee agency UNHCR, approximately 100,000 people fled Tehran during the first two days of the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel. The war began last Saturday wi...
US says Spain wants military cooperation, Madrid denies
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated on Wednesday that Spain has agreed to military cooperation with the United States. However, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has denied th...
Everything you say about Iran is wrong
Ayatollah Khamenei, who ruled Iran with an iron hand for 35 years, has reportedly been killed in an Israeli-American attack that also resulted in 1,000 civilian deaths. His death marks a significant s...
Amsterdam man arrested as prime suspect in series of attacks in Germany
A 20-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested for allegedly recruiting young people to carry out a series of bombings in Germany. The attacks took place in July and August 2025, targeting residen...
Performance about WWII in the Antilles: ‘People on Curaçao were also in the dark’
Iran crisis makes Europe's gas dependence painfully clear once again
The conflict in the Middle East and Iranian counterattacks have caused a sharp increase in European gas and oil prices. The disruption, which includes Qatar halting gas production, underscores the vul...
Groningen province holds cabinet to closure of Groningen gas field
The province of Groningen is holding the Dutch cabinet to the scheduled 2024 closure of the Groningen gas field, despite rising gas prices linked to conflict in the Middle East. Provincial deputy Susa...
Amsterdam police shut down large stolen data trading site
The Amsterdam police's specialized cyber team, in collaboration with international investigation services, has shut down LeakBase, a major online forum for trading stolen data. The operation successfu...
Iraq hit by total power outage
Iraq is experiencing a nationwide power outage, according to the country's Ministry of Electricity. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the blackout as regional conflict involving Isr...
More than 70 dead in Lebanon since new fighting broke out
Since the resurgence of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, at least 72 people have been killed and over 83,000 displaced in Lebanon. These figures were reported by the Lebanese Ministry of Health ...
Qatar to neighbor Iran: we are being dragged into war
Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani accused Iran of dragging its neighbors into a conflict that is not theirs during a call with the Iranian Foreign Minister. Qatar reported inter...
Berendsen summons Iranian ambassador over drone and missile attacks
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has summoned the Iranian ambassador following drone and missile attacks carried out by Iran on neighboring countries. Berendsen specifically cited concerns regardi...
Russia releases two Ukrainian-Hungarian prisoners of war
President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday that Russia will release two prisoners of war who hold both Ukrainian and Hungarian citizenship. The decision followed a meeting between the Russian lea...
Slovakia withdraws controversial whistleblower law
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has announced the withdrawal of a controversial law intended to limit whistleblower protections. The legislation, which was suspended shortly after its introductio...
Israeli troops advance in southern Lebanon
Israeli troops have advanced into several villages and towns in southern Lebanon, following an earlier warning for civilians to evacuate the area. The military action targets Hezbollah positions in th...
EU chief: Iran causing its own downfall with attacks on neighbors
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that Iran is risking its own destruction by continuing to launch attacks against neighboring countries. She stated that Iran's current strategy appears to be...
Air France temporarily suspends flights to Cuba: 'Simply no demand'
Air France is temporarily suspending flights to and from Cuba from late March to mid-June due to a significant decline in tourist demand. The airline cited Cuba's ongoing energy shortages and domestic...
Dutch Parliament seeks clarity on €2 billion pledged to Ukraine
The Dutch House of Representatives is seeking clarification regarding 2 billion euros in additional aid for Ukraine promised by the previous cabinet. During a defense budget debate, both opposition an...
Doctors Without Borders expands emergency aid in Lebanon
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is expanding its emergency aid in Lebanon as tens of thousands of people flee Israeli airstrikes. The organization reports mass displacement following Israeli military or...
Turkish source: Iranian missile was intended for Cyprus
A Turkish official reported that an Iranian missile intercepted on Wednesday was likely intended for a base in Cyprus rather than Turkey. The source suggested that the missile went off course before b...
Dutch troops in Middle East will not be withdrawn
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz has announced that military personnel currently on missions in the Middle East will not be recalled for the time being. Despite the escalating regional conflict...
Sea level in coastal areas up to 30 centimeters higher than previously thought
Researchers from Wageningen University have discovered that previous scientific studies underestimated sea levels along coastal regions by up to one meter. This indicates that international coastlines...
