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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Criticism of 'castrated' bull after Milan mosaic floor restoration
A mosaic floor restoration in Milan has sparked criticism after the bull's testicles were seemingly removed from the artwork. The restoration was necessary because the area had become worn down by tou...
Football coach sentenced to 5 years for filming in locker rooms
A court in Middelburg has sentenced a 40-year-old football coach from Vlissingen to five years in prison for secretly filming more than 500 young boys in locker rooms over several years. The defendant...
Six Amsterdam residents arrested for laundering at least €38 million; suspect injured by chainsaw during raid
Driver hits house in Heemskerk, three vehicles damaged
A female driver crashed into a house on the Vroegeling in Heemskerk on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in damage to three vehicles. Paramedics treated the driver at the scene following the collision.
Prosecution seeks four life sentences in Marengo murder trial appeal
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded life sentences for four suspects during the appeal of the high-profile Marengo trial. The case involves six underworld murders and various other crimi...
Four life sentences demanded in Marengo trial appeal
Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks despite Trump's ceasefire
Israel and Hezbollah have continued their mutual attacks despite an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a temporary, conditional ceasefire. Both sides have persisted with military ac...
Turkey expects Trump at NATO summit in Ankara
U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly plans to attend the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, according to host country Turkey. Turkish officials stated that Trump has indicated his intention to particip...
Velsen-based company scores high in AI processes and ranks in the global top 500
WorldEmp, a company based in Velsen, has been recognized as one of the top 500 organizations globally for its excellence in AI management. The ranking highlights the firm's effective integration of ar...
Air traffic in Belgium halted for next few hours due to employee unrest
Air traffic to and from Belgium is suspended between 2:00 PM and 9:00 PM due to employee unrest at the air traffic controller Skeyes. This disruption, confirmed by Eurocontrol, affects all flights wit...
Poverty in Germany hits record: 13.3 million people below the poverty line
Poverty in Germany reached a record high in 2025, with over 16 percent of the population living below the poverty line. According to the Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband, this affects approximately 13....
Russian secret service discovers spyware on top officials' phones
The Russian secret service (FSB) claims to have uncovered a large-scale foreign intelligence operation involving spyware installed on the phones of high-ranking officials. This software reportedly all...
Tram derails after collision in Amsterdam-West, van driver taken to hospital
Tata Steel cuts ties with Donald Pols again after information about past
Tata Steel Netherlands has ended its association with Donald Pols, the former director of Milieudefensie, just days after he started as head of sustainability and communication. The company made the d...
Japanese Emperor to visit Delft, Leiden, Utrecht and Amstelveen
Japanese Emperor Naruhito is scheduled to visit Delft, Leiden, Utrecht, and Amstelveen in two weeks. The official program for the visit was announced by the Netherlands Government Information Service ...
Princess Ariane debuts at state banquet for Japanese imperial couple
Princess Ariane will make her debut at a state banquet on June 17 during a gala dinner for the Japanese imperial couple. The 19-year-old daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima was confirm...
Dutch nationals prosecuted for plot to kidnap Belgian minister
Belgian authorities are seeking to prosecute three Dutch suspects for an alleged 2022 plot to kidnap former Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne. The federal prosecutor's office in Brussels confi...
New Ajax manager Míchel tasked with winning title after relegation with Girona: What does it say about his appointment?
Why Wikipedia is still collaborating with AI chatbots despite declining traffic: ‘Our gift to the world’
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales explains that the encyclopedia continues to provide data to AI chatbots as part of its mission to share knowledge, despite the risk of declining site traffic. He also add...
US warns Dutch World Cup fans: allow extra travel time
The US Embassy in the Netherlands has advised Dutch football fans traveling to the World Cup in the United States to prepare for significant airport congestion and customs delays. Travelers are encour...
Ajax reaches agreement with new manager: Michel signs until summer 2028
Ajax has reached an agreement with 50-year-old Miguel Ángel Sánchez Muñoz, known as Michel, to become the club's new head coach. The deal follows Ajax's qualification for the Conference League prel...
Police release footage of King's Day assault in Amsterdam: man's jaw broken in three places
Direct sleeper trains to Italy starting at the end of this year
Starting December 14, the Dutch-Belgian railway company European Sleeper will launch a direct night train service from Breda to Milan. The new route will operate three times per week, offering travele...
Car burnt out in Wijk aan Zee, police investigating
A car burned out on Monday evening on Julianaweg in Wijk aan Zee. Police are currently investigating the incident and have not ruled out arson as a possible cause.
Dead and dozens wounded in heavy attacks on Ukraine
At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured following heavy airstrikes across various regions of Ukraine on Monday night. The capital city of Kyiv was among the areas hit, and emergency c...
Car ends up on its side in Haarlem, driver taken to hospital
A car overturned in a single-vehicle accident on the Langebrug in Haarlem on Monday evening. The driver was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
Haarlem to get international train service to Antwerp, Ghent, and Paris as GoVolta adds stop
Starting December 14, train operator GoVolta will launch a daily international service connecting Haarlem to Paris, with intermediate stops in Antwerp and Ghent. The company specifically chose Haarlem...
Inflation soars to 3.5 percent in May, Iran war makes everything more expensive
Inflation in the Netherlands rose to 3.5% in May, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. The increase is primarily driven by rising fuel and ener...
Delays at Belgian airports due to strike
A spontaneous strike by air traffic controllers at Skeyes caused flight delays at several Belgian airports on Tuesday morning. Approximately 25 flights were delayed at Brussels Airport and around 20 a...
EU agrees on return policy, including ‘return hubs’
The European Parliament, the European Commission, and EU member states have reached a provisional agreement on a new regulation for the return of rejected asylum seekers. The compromise, which include...