Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Visitors disappointed by cancellation of Kwaku Summer Festival: "It must stay"
The Kwaku Summer Festival will cease operations in its current form after this year due to rising organizational costs and stricter permit requirements. Despite deep disappointment from visitors and p...
Fast-track justice is such a relief compared to slow-motion justice
Students break into common areas of Amsterdam-East residential complex and vandalize property in protest against landlord Duwo
British Prime Minister cuts taxes for pubs, clubs and music venues
The new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20 percent tax reduction for pubs, clubs, and music venues across England. This measure is expected to benefit 32,000 businesses, providing ...
EU fines Google 890 million for favoring its own services
The European Commission has fined Google 460 million euros for violating the Digital Markets Act by favoring its own services in Google Search results. This penalty addresses anticompetitive practices...
Readers on Amsterdam’s begging ban: It’s not the beggars who annoy me, but their exploiters
Another journalist killed in Mexico, fourth murder since June
Mexican journalist Francisco Leyva was found dead in the state of Oaxaca on Wednesday, marking the fourth murder of a journalist in the country since June. Mexico remains one of the most dangerous cou...
Drug users (and cockroaches) have occupied apartment where shooting took place for years
An apartment in the Amsterdam Zuidoost district has been ordered closed for three months following a shooting incident last Friday that left one man injured. Local authorities took action due to long-...
Former official ordered to pay 400,000 euros for giving homeless shelters to acquaintances
A former civil servant in Rotterdam has been ordered to pay 380,000 euros in damages after fraudulently allocating homes intended for the homeless to friends and family. The official misused eight pro...
Police chief welcomes drag queens: "We are a city of tolerance, but it takes hard work"
Police chief Peter Holla welcomed drag performers at the H'ART Museum in Amsterdam to open the Shakespeare Club during WorldPride. The event aims to demonstrate police support for the LGBTQ+ community...
Minister Van Weel discusses extradition of 'Bolle Jos' with Sierra Leonean counterpart
Dutch Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel met with his Sierra Leonean counterpart Alpha Sesay in Ghana to discuss the extradition of convicted drug criminal Jos Leijdekkers. The meeting wa...
Three-month prison sentence for bank helpdesk fraudster caught with help of decoy grandfather
Mayor Halsema installs cameras in Haarlemmerbuurt to combat persistent nuisance from addicts and the homeless
China threatens measures after France bans advertising for SHEIN and Temu
China has expressed dissatisfaction with France's decision to ban advertisements for fast fashion retailers like SHEIN and Temu, labeling the move as trade protectionism disguised as environmental pol...
Dozens of reports of safety issues on Pieter Calandlaan in recent years
Over the past five years, the municipality of Amsterdam has received over 70 complaints regarding unsafe traffic conditions on the Pieter Calandlaan in Nieuw-West, including speeding and dangerous dri...
Brabant admits communication errors regarding revocation of farmers' permits
The province of Noord-Brabant has issued an apology for the poor communication regarding the planned revocation of nature permits for five livestock farmers. Officials acknowledged that the notificati...
Public Prosecution Service demands up to five years in prison for men suspected of bank helpdesk fraud
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded prison sentences of up to five years against two 31-year-old men from Amsterdam suspected of committing bank helpdesk fraud. The suspects allegedly targeted...
Activist Hans Metz (1945-2026) hid under Roel van Duijn's bed to save the Provo revolution
EU halts Venice Biennale funding over Russian participation
Prosecutors demand up to five years in prison for elderly helpdesk fraud scam
Netherlands bans products from illegal Israeli settlements
Starting September 22, the Netherlands will implement a ban on trade involving products originating from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This measure follows a May announcement made afte...
Number of malfunction reports for bicycle conveyor belt at Central Station continues to rise
The number of malfunctions for the bicycle conveyor belt at Amsterdam Central Station has risen to 745 since January 2023, averaging nearly six per week. The municipality is currently negotiating a ne...
US announces new 50 percent tariffs on Canadian products
United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to impose a 50 percent tariff on various Canadian products. This new policy marks a significant change in trade measures affect...
Amsterdam to take action against festival organizer Sona; D66, Volt, and VVD raise questions over hard liquor and cash-paid VIP tables
Amsterdam expands ban on begging: ‘People are being actively approached for money’
Rob van Bree (48) named new Amsterdam police chief, succeeds Peter Holla in December
Users bus or not: Oosterparkbuurt has actually been experiencing nuisance from drug users for years
Residents of the Oosterparkbuurt neighborhood in Amsterdam report long-standing nuisance from drug users, citing issues like public urination, noise, and intimidation. Many residents believe the situa...
Student Jaël (15): 'People only want to visit my neighborhood in Amsterdam Southeast now that it is being remade for white people'
Majority of House of Representatives fed up with Ongehoord Nederland: broadcaster no longer belongs in public system
A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives has expressed that the broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland no longer belongs in the public broadcasting system. Political parties including D66, VVD, CDA, ...
Damen at risk of losing another major order: Belgium seeks different builder for frigates
Shipbuilder Damen, based in Vlissingen, faces the loss of a multi-billion euro contract after the Belgian Minister of Defence announced plans to seek an alternative manufacturer for two frigates. This...