World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Fill up your tank soon, advises the Consumers' Association
The Consumentenbond advises consumers to fill their fuel tanks immediately as energy prices rise sharply due to the conflict in Iran. International instability has sparked concerns about future costs ...
Iran says it targeted Kurdish groups in Iraq
The Iranian military launched missile strikes against Kurdish militia positions in northern Iraq, targeting groups they described as separatists. The attacks focused on camps near the Iranian border h...
ANVR: Repatriation from Middle East will take time
The Dutch travel industry organization ANVR stated that repatriating stranded citizens from the Middle East is a complex operation that requires significant coordination with airlines and crews. A spo...
Hegseth: We’ve only just begun in Iran, will now push forward
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the United States and Israel are winning the conflict against Iran. During a joint press conference with General Dan Caine, Hegseth indicated that milit...
Hegseth: Leader of Iranian group behind Trump assassination plot is dead
U.S. Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth announced that the leader of an Iranian group involved in an assassination plot against Donald Trump has been killed. Hegseth did not disclose the identity of t...
US behind attack on Iranian warship near Sri Lanka
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the United States was responsible for a submarine attack on an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka. The announcement was made during a press conference de...
Costa says EU stands fully behind Spain
European Council President António Costa informed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez that the European Union stands fully behind Spain. Costa confirmed the expression of support following a phone ...
Tennis player Griekspoor has left Dubai
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor and his brother Scott have safely landed in Milan after being stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. His coach, Marc Dijkhuizen, confir...
Macron expresses solidarity with Spanish PM over US conflict
French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed European solidarity with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez following threats of economic sanctions from U.S. President Donald Trump. The conflict aro...
NATO condemns Iranian attack on Turkey and expresses support
NATO has condemned an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Southeast Turkey after the projectile was intercepted by the alliance's air defenses on Wednesday. No casualties were reported, and a spokespe...
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.
