Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Hundreds protest in central Amsterdam against war in Iran
Between 200 and 300 people gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam on Sunday to protest against the ongoing conflict in Iran. The demonstration was organized by the International Foundation for Iranian Wo...
Trump: ICE agents to help at airports starting Monday
US President Donald Trump announced that ICE agents will begin assisting with airport security starting Monday. This decision follows ongoing congressional debates regarding funding for the Department...
Belgium commemorates terror attacks of 10 years ago
Belgium commemorated the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks at Brussels Airport and a metro station. The 2016 bombings resulted in 35 deaths and left hundreds of people injured.
Settlers set fires in West Bank villages
Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank during the night between Saturday and Sunday. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported the attacks, which occurred followin...
Ambassador: Jetten at private dinner with Trump and royal couple
Premier Rob Jetten will join King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima for a private dinner with U.S. President Donald Trump and Melania Trump in Washington D.C. The American ambassador to the Netherlan...
Universities want to cut back on big tech, but switching takes years
Dutch universities are working to decrease their dependency on major American technology companies like Microsoft and Google in favor of European alternatives. While concrete steps are being taken, un...
Israel accelerates demolition of Lebanese homes in frontline villages
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have ordered the military to accelerate the demolition of Lebanese houses in frontline villages. The Israeli government state...
Defense Ministry to hire over 1,000 for drone units
The Dutch army plans to integrate drone and counter-drone units into all its combat divisions, necessitating the recruitment of 1,000 to 1,200 new personnel. Chief of Defense Onno Eichelsheim announce...
Willemien Ruygrok (1951 - 2025): Resolute with a very soft heart
Willemien Ruygrok, a dedicated advocate who passed away in December 2025, was known for her commitment to human rights. Throughout her life, she worked to advance the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, w...
Anti-racism demonstration warns of new fascism: 'What was written in 1939 still applies today'
Thousands of people gathered in Amsterdam on Saturday for a demonstration against racism and discrimination. The protest primarily focused on warning against the rise of fascism, drawing parallels to ...
Haarlem security company challenges lost Bollenstreek contract: ‘Tender for guarding reception centers was unfair’
Haarlem-based security firm Alpha Security BV has initiated a summary proceeding against the work organization HLT Samen over a lost contract for guarding reception centers in the Bollenstreek. The co...
Analysis: US Patriot missile involved in Bahrain explosion
An expert analysis reviewed by Reuters suggests that a U.S. Patriot missile was likely involved in a March 9 explosion in Bahrain that injured dozens of civilians. Although Bahrain and Washington prev...
Oil companies also fighting for scarce oil and gas
Oil companies like Shell are facing intense competition to secure scarce oil and gas supplies. Industry leaders highlight that they are currently navigating significant logistical challenges to ensure...
Musical chairs: Seven candidates join Velsen council thanks to preference votes
Seven candidates from five different parties have secured seats in the Velsen municipal council through preference votes. Despite their low positions on the party lists, these candidates received enou...
New attacks on Israel, damage and casualties reported
Israel has reported new missile attacks from Iran and Hezbollah, resulting in at least one fatality in the northern part of the country. While Israeli media stated that multiple Iranian missiles were ...
Over 500 hours of near-total internet shutdown in Iran
Iran has experienced a near-total internet blockade for more than 500 hours, according to internet watchdog Netblocks. The government has severed international connections and restricted domestic serv...
UAE and Saudi Arabia report Iranian missile and drone attacks
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia reported incoming missile and drone attacks from Iran on Sunday. While the UAE activated its air defense systems, Saudi Arabia confirmed that one missile was ...
Repatriating homeless drug users is of little use without working on solutions
'It’s like a racetrack here': Heemskerk residents have been demanding action against speeders for years
Residents of the Tolweg in Heemskerk are demanding stricter measures against speeding, as they feel the municipality has downplayed the issue for years. The action committee is now appealing to the ci...
End of cheap energy? Why recovery from this crisis could take a long time
Rising oil and gas prices in Europe have sparked concerns about a prolonged energy crisis driven by the region's dependency on external supplies. Experts suggest the current situation is unprecedented...
Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week
Cuba experienced its second nationwide power outage in less than a week on Saturday, according to the country's Ministry of Energy. The island is currently grappling with a severe energy crisis, which...
Trump threatens Iran with attack on power plants
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours. Iran blocked the strategic waterway following US-Israeli attacks, resul...
Dozens injured in attack on southern Israel
An Iranian missile strike on the city of Arad in southern Israel caused significant damage and injured at least 59 people on Saturday. Local firefighters confirmed a direct hit in the southern region ...
Crisis secretly suits Jetten quite well
The Dutch cabinet expects to gain support for unpopular budget cuts in healthcare and unemployment benefits despite current opposition. The shift in political leverage is attributed to the expanding w...
Deaths after Ukrainian attack on Belgorod
At least four women were killed and another was seriously injured following Ukrainian shelling in the Russian border region of Belgorod. The casualties occurred when a building was struck in the villa...
Mayor Jos Wienen welds anchor chain to establish Floating Heritage Kon-Tiki: ‘It symbolizes the link to the future’
Mayor Jos Wienen officially established the Varend Erfgoed Kon-Tiki (VEK) on Saturday at scouting Kon-Tiki in Haarlem by welding an anchor chain. The event, attended by many, symbolizes a link to the ...
Large demonstration in Prague against Czech government
Up to 250,000 people gathered in Prague on Saturday to protest against the right-wing populist government of Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. Organizers reported that it was one of the largest demo...
US says it has already attacked more than 8,000 targets in Iran
Admiral Brad Cooper announced that the United States military has attacked more than 8,000 targets over the course of three weeks. These operations included a strike on an Iranian bunker allegedly hou...
Again no local party in Amsterdam: A disgrace for the city
Amsterdam remains an exception in the Netherlands as local parties failed to secure any seats in the recent municipal elections, contrasting with their success in other major Dutch cities. Political e...
