Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Pro-Palestinian activists acquitted of antisemitism after defacing CIDI office
Ministry of Finance shuts down computer systems after cyberattack
The Dutch Ministry of Finance discovered a digital intrusion in several of its primary computer systems last week. Access to these systems was blocked on Monday as a security measure, preventing some ...
Iranian parliament speaker calls talks with US fake news
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has dismissed reports of negotiations with the United States to end the war as "fake news." He claimed that President Donald Trump's assertions are in...
Ukraine accuses Russia of supporting Iran
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of providing intelligence support to the Iranian regime. Zelensky stated on social media platform X that he possesses irrefutable proof of thi...
Police receive 150 tips about explosion at Jewish school in Amsterdam
Amsterdam police have received more than 150 tips following the release of surveillance footage showing two suspects linked to an explosion at a Jewish school. The incident took place during the night...
Schiphol ruling has no immediate impact on number of flights
The maximum number of flights at Schiphol Airport will remain unchanged for now following a ruling by the Council of State that scrapped certain regulations. The Human Environment and Transport Inspec...
Minister assures: IND is ready to implement migration pact
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink assured Parliament that the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) is prepared to implement the European migration pact starting June 12. This statement ...
Uitgeest, Castricum, Heiloo and Heemskerk face hundreds of extra night flights. 'This is incredibly disappointing and impossible to explain'
A flight route change scheduled for June will lead to hundreds of additional annual night flights over the Dutch municipalities of Uitgeest, Castricum, Bergen, Heiloo, and Heemskerk. Local authorities...
Job center in Amsterdam-North ends bureaucratic maze for the unemployed
European leaders welcome Trump's statements on Iran
European leaders expressed satisfaction following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that there will be no immediate military strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure. The decision is seen as a...
South Lebanon mayors: Israel orders displaced people to leave
Mayors in southern Lebanon report that the Israeli military (IDF) has ordered the eviction of displaced persons currently being sheltered in their municipalities. These individuals had previously fled...
Defense finds 400 million euros for Ukraine support
The Dutch Ministry of Defense is reallocating 400 million euros to ensure that a total of 3 billion euros in military aid can be delivered to Ukraine this year. This budget shift follows reports that ...
Meloni appears to narrowly lose justice system referendum
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni appears to have narrowly lost a referendum on major judicial reforms, according to exit polls. This outcome could represent a significant setback for her governme...
Four out of five debuting parties in Haarlemmermeer win at least one seat, PVV disappointed
Four out of five new political parties in Haarlemmermeer secured at least one seat according to preliminary local election results. While parties like 50Plus performed better than expected, the PVV an...
UN headquarters in Lebanon hit by projectile
The headquarters of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was struck by a projectile, which the organization attributes to a non-state actor. This incident follows claims by Hezbollah that it ...
Employment centers to end maze of service desks for job seekers
New Work Centers are being established across the Netherlands to provide a simplified, accessible point of contact for job seekers and employers without the need for appointments. The initiative aims ...
Israeli minister calls for annexation of southern Lebanon
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the annexation of southern Lebanon during a radio broadcast. The right-wing hardliner's proposal marks a significant escalation in rhetoric reg...
XR occupies provincial hall: "Close polluting Tata Steel plant"
Extinction Rebellion activists are currently occupying the Noord-Holland provincial government building in Haarlem to demand the immediate closure of Tata Steel's most polluting facilities. The protes...
Schiphol steps up emission monitoring after regulator reprimand
Helina Guleria and Mostapha el Aichi join Haarlem city council via preference votes; Thierry Baudet declines seat
Candidates Helina Guleria, Mostapha el Aichi, Melissa van Erp, and Thierry Baudet received enough preference votes to qualify for seats in the Haarlem city council. While the first three are expected ...
Day against racism needed more than ever: We are normalizing what is not normal
Participants in an annual demonstration against racism and fascism gathered in Amsterdam to express concern over recent municipal election results. Organizers emphasized that the march is more urgent ...
Israel reports new attacks on Iran after Trump message
Israel has launched new military strikes targeting regime infrastructure in Iran. These reports, confirmed by Israeli media, follow a recent message from Donald Trump regarding the ongoing conflict.
Brussels calls on member states to consider gas reserves for winter
The European Commission has urged EU member states to begin preparing their gas reserves for the upcoming winter due to the conflict in the Middle East. This measure is intended to protect citizens an...
D66 largest in Santpoort and Driehuis. FVD in IJmuiden and Velserbroek. Sterk Velsen retains Velsen-Noord
In the recent municipal elections, D66 emerged as the largest party in Santpoort and Driehuis, while FVD secured victories in IJmuiden and Velserbroek. Local party Sterk Velsen maintained its lead in ...
Prosecutors appeal acquittal of former NCTV official for spying for Morocco
The Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office is appealing the acquittal of former NCTV analyst Abderrahim El M. on charges of spying for Morocco. While cleared of espionage, El M. received a 20-month prison s...
D66 defends occasional detention of asylum-seeking children
The Dutch political party D66 has defended the government's decision to detain asylum-seeking families with children arriving at Schiphol Airport who have a low chance of obtaining residency. Under th...
Talks between scout Biemond and party leaders begin
Scout Hendrik Jan Biemond has begun exploratory talks with leaders from twelve political parties to determine a new governing coalition following the municipal elections in Amsterdam. The two-day proc...
Talks between scout Biemond and party leaders begin
Scout Hendrik Jan Biemond has begun exploratory talks with leaders from twelve political parties to discuss potential coalitions following the Amsterdam municipal elections. The meetings, spanning two...
Singapore calls Hormuz closure a crisis for Asian countries
Singapore's Foreign Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, warned that the disruption of fuel transport through the Strait of Hormuz due to conflict in the Middle East poses a major crisis for Asian economies...
Oil prices drop about 10 percent after Trump's remarks on Iran
Oil prices dropped by approximately 10 percent on Monday following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Iran. Trump announced a five-day pause on attacks against Iranian energy facilities ...