Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
UN calls for immediate release of flotilla detainees
The United Nations Human Rights Office has called for the immediate and unconditional release of activists arrested from the Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza. A spokesperson stated that expressin...
London police set up special team to protect Jews
The London police have established a specialized team of 100 officers, including anti-terrorism specialists, to protect the city's Jewish community. This move comes in response to a series of antisemi...
Dutch cruise ship Hondius to dock in Tenerife
The Dutch cruise ship Hondius, which has confirmed cases of hantavirus on board, is scheduled to dock in Tenerife according to the Spanish Ministry of Health. The president of the Canary Islands has e...
With ‘The Fortress’, Dutch artist Dries Verhoeven shows geopolitical pain at the Venice Biennale
Kyiv: Russia violated ceasefire
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced that Russia has violated an open-ended ceasefire that was set to begin on Wednesday. The truce had been unilaterally declared by Ukraine, but Kyiv re...
Pyongyang no longer refers to one Korea in new constitution
North Korea has amended its constitution to remove references to a unified Korea and no longer describes its territory as the northern half of the peninsula. The changes officially recognize the borde...
What is a good life in Castricum? Douwe and Sanne talk to citizens. 'Politics doesn't solve problems and should listen much more to residents'
Founders of 'Dialoog weet raad' are presenting a collection of insights from citizen dialogues to the Castricum city council to encourage more public involvement in policy-making. They argue that list...
Singer Lenny Kuhr nominated for the Pim Fortuyn Prize
Singer Lenny Kuhr and columnist Martin Sommer are among five nominees for the Pim Fortuyn Prize, which recognizes individuals who advocate for free speech. The nominations were announced by juror Joos...
Norway reopens three gas fields for European gas supply
Norway's Ministry of Energy has announced the reopening of three decommissioned gas fields in the North Sea to bolster Europe's energy supply. Production at these sites is scheduled to resume in 2028.
Rubio and Russian counterpart Lavrov hold 'constructive conversation'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone conversation described by the Russian Foreign Ministry as constructive and pragmatic. The two officials disc...
Toos & Henk - May 6
Cartoonist Paul Kusters offers a unique perspective on current events through his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. The cartoon is featured daily from Monday to Saturday.
Lula to meet Trump in Washington on Thursday
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump in Washington this Thursday. A White House official stated that the two leaders will focus their discussions on ec...
Opinion: ‘Higher tourist tax in Amsterdam? Then they’ll just find a hotel in Zaandam, Diemen or Almere’
D-Day for DigiD: Will the ID system remain in Dutch hands?
The Dutch government has extended its contract with Solvinity, the administrator of the DigiD identification system, despite a potential takeover of the firm by an American company. This move has spar...
Trump announces temporary suspension of Project Freedom
President Donald Trump announced the temporary suspension of Project Freedom, a U.S. initiative launched to protect ships navigating the Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz. The program had just begun on...
Tax system sometimes increases economic inequality between households
New research from the CPB indicates that the Dutch tax system is exacerbating economic inequality between households rather than reducing it. The findings show that wealthy households are increasingly...
Police clear anti-asylum center protesters from Apeldoorn roundabout
Police in Apeldoorn cleared a roundabout on Tuesday evening after protesters demonstrating against an emergency asylum seeker shelter threw fireworks at officers. No violence was reported during the p...
Spain to receive cruise ship Hondius in the Canary Islands
Spain has agreed to receive the Dutch cruise ship Hondius in the Canary Islands for humanitarian reasons and in accordance with international law. The decision was announced by the Spanish Ministry of...
Russian attacks cause fatalities in Ukraine
Russian attacks in several Ukrainian cities have resulted in numerous fatalities, including at least 12 deaths in Zaporizja and five in Kramatorsk. President Zelensky and regional governors confirmed ...
Iran denies attacks on UAE
Iran has denied involvement in recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates. However, the Iranian military warned of a destructive response should the Gulf state take any actions against Iran.
Remembrance Day protester: 'I am not allowed on Dam Square, while my grandmother survived Auschwitz'
During the Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam Square in Amsterdam, police detained nine protesters carrying signs with the slogan "Never again is now." One activist, whose grandmother survived Auschwitz,...
Women’s resistance in the Vondelstraat: “You really feel it in the stones of the building”
The AT5 series De Straten van Amsterdam explores the history of women's resistance in the Vondelstraat during World War II. The episode highlights the stories of Jewish photographers Eva Besnyö and M...
Councilor Post-Van Zon splits from Heemsteeds Burger Belang
Council member Ems Post-van Zon and the Heemsteeds Burger Belang (HBB) faction have parted ways effective immediately. The decision comes after both parties concluded that their working methods and st...
Another VVD member moves to gambling industry: Former MP Rosemarijn Dral named director of lobby group VNLOK
Former VVD Member of Parliament Rosemarijn Dral has been appointed as the new director of VNLOK, the trade association for licensed online gambling providers. Her move highlights continuing close ties...
Russian scientists sentenced for high treason
Russian physicists Valery Zvegintsev and Vladislav Galkin have been sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for high treason. The researchers were convicted for their work on scientific studies that contrib...
British PM wants to help compatriots on the Hondius
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed his support for British citizens stranded on the Dutch cruise ship Hondius. He confirmed that the government is working with international partners to...
Professor: Silent protest during two minutes of silence no grounds for arrest
Legal experts are questioning the lawfulness of the 13 arrests made during the National Remembrance Day ceremony at Amsterdam's Dam Square, specifically targeting nine silent protesters. Professor Jon...
Lawyer: Nobel laureate Mohammadi 'between life and death'
Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi is reportedly in critical condition after being hospitalized for five days with a heart ailment. Her supporters state she is currently fi...
Remarkable career switch: Milieudefensie director moves to Tata Steel
Donald Pols, the general director of Milieudefensie, is leaving the environmental organization to join Tata Steel in June. Milieudefensie has dismissed Pols immediately, stating that his new career mo...
Flotilla activists detained longer in Israel
An Israeli court has extended the detention of Spanish activist Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian activist Thiago Avila after they were intercepted on boats bound for the Gaza Strip. The extension provide...