Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Orbán accuses opposition of election conspiracy
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has accused the opposition of conspiring with foreign powers to seize control of the country. He further alleged that opponents are using various tactics, includ...
Former Labour MP Rob Oudkerk wants to start new party
Former Dutch MP Rob Oudkerk has announced his intention to form a new political party after resigning from the PvdA and GroenLinks alliance, Progressief Nederland. Oudkerk stated that he made this dec...
Drones spotted near Princess Beatrix's home and Dutch Central Bank vault
In November, drones were spotted near Princess Beatrix's residence at Castle Drakensteyn and a nearby gold vault belonging to the Dutch Central Bank in Huis ter Heide. The Royal Netherlands Marechauss...
Israel reopens Zikim border crossing to Gaza
Israel has reopened the Zikim border crossing in northern Gaza to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid. The Israeli military agency COGAT confirmed that aid entered the territory via this route...
Islamabad turns into fortress ahead of US-Iran talks
Islamabad has implemented intensive security measures, deploying approximately 10,000 personnel ahead of peace talks between the United States and Iran. The Pakistani capital is being heavily guarded ...
Zita Pels' campaign was unabashedly left-wing. But what is she doing about the Israel boycott as an official?
Ukraine says it has received new Patriot systems
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the country has received a new delivery of Patriot air defense missiles. The announcement, reported by the Interfax news agency, marks a further s...
Jetten to meet former minister and senators in Washington on Monday
Dutch official Rob Jetten is scheduled to meet with former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and several senators during his visit to Washington, D.C. on Monday. The meeting is part of an official d...
Xi Jinping: China will not tolerate Taiwan independence
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated during a meeting with Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun that China will not tolerate any move toward Taiwan's independence. Xi accused Taiwan of undermining ...
In docuseries Hotline Hungary, Nicolaas Veul speaks to people who believe his queerness is a mental disorder
Silent protest: reading for freedom at the Botermarkt
Several local cultural institutions and bookstores organized a silent reading event at the Botermarkt to advocate for the freedom of access to books. The demonstration aims to highlight that the right...
Pentagon reined in again for restricting journalist access
The U.S. Department of Defense has been rebuked for its ongoing attempts to restrict media access to the Pentagon. A judge ruled these restrictions unconstitutional and ordered the restoration of pres...
D66 drops PRO as potential coalition partner in Bloemendaal for now: ‘If the VVD doesn’t want it, it becomes very difficult’
D66 has decided to exclude the PRO party from potential coalition talks in Bloemendaal, following a scout's recommendation to form a government with the VVD and CDA. While D66 described the exclusion ...
It’s not allowed, but cyclists flock to railway tracks and narrow bridge: "Fun challenge"
Cyclists in Amsterdam are illegally using a narrow tram bridge near the Amsterdamse Bos as a shortcut while a nearby bridge is replaced. Despite warning signs and the risk of fines, many users continu...
Epstein victims oppose Melania Trump's proposal
Victims of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have opposed a proposal by Melania Trump for them to testify about their experiences under oath before Congress. The BBC reported that the victims rejected the ...
Increasing number of young people recruited as drug retrievers
The number of underage drug extractors in the Netherlands has surged, rising from 1% of arrests in 2020 to over 22% last year. This data, reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), highlights a signifi...
Amsterdam has relatively the fewest electric cars
According to CBS data, Amsterdam has the lowest relative number of electric vehicles per 1,000 residents among Dutch cities, despite having the highest absolute total of 40,000 cars. The city maintain...
Subsidy funds nearly empty, Heemskerk events at risk. Council blames budget shortfall, not bias
The local government of Heemskerk clarified that several events, including the Festi4all festival, are being cancelled due to a lack of subsidy funds rather than arbitrary decision-making. This statem...
Symbion Vastgoed accepts municipality's refusal: no new supermarket at Bakkerspleintje
Symbion Vastgoed has decided not to appeal the municipality's decision to deny permission for a new supermarket in Castricum's old village center. This means the plan for a second grocery store at the...
Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington next week
Israel and Lebanon are scheduled to hold negotiations next week at the U.S. State Department in Washington. The upcoming talks were announced by the American State Department.
Putin announces Ukraine ceasefire for Orthodox Easter
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with the Orthodox Easter holiday this coming weekend. The pause in hostilities is intended to mark the relig...
Melania Trump denies ties to Epstein
Melania Trump has denied ever having any connection to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. She stated that the rumors regarding a relationship between them are an attempt to damage her re...
Noa-Lynn van Leuven (29) no longer welcome at PDC women's tournaments
The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has announced that 29-year-old Dutch trans player Noa-Lynn van Leuven is no longer permitted to compete in women's tournaments. Under the new rules effective i...
Lebanon seeks ceasefire for negotiations with Israel
Lebanon is demanding a ceasefire as a prerequisite for entering negotiations with Israel, according to reports from a Lebanese official. The proposed talks would be mediated by the United States and l...
Operation Hellfire succeeds as a ruthless satirical dissection of Dutch impotence and incompetence
Pregnancy discrimination not declining: nearly half are likely victims
Nearly 44 percent of women who worked or sought employment while pregnant likely experienced pregnancy discrimination, a figure that has remained largely unchanged for 14 years. The issue is most prev...
Foundation has defended village character for 50 years. ‘This is Santpoort, Haarlem is over there. We must keep this open’
The Santpoort Foundation is celebrating 50 years of advocating for the preservation of the village's character, landscape, and cultural history. Originally formed to protest the demolition of a histor...
High energy prices continue to hurt: ‘Companies struggle to pass on costs’
High energy prices and geopolitical instability in the Middle East are negatively impacting Dutch businesses and consumer confidence. While many companies struggle to pass on increased costs, those ex...
Railway safety systems aging faster than expected, billions needed
The Dutch railway safety system is aging faster than anticipated, with critical components requiring replacement between 2035 and 2040. State Secretary Annet Bertram informed Parliament that this urge...
Rutte: NATO willing to assist Hormuz coalition if desired
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has stated that the alliance is prepared to assist in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if requested. He emphasized that NATO is ready to support the security of...