Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Inspectorate: 42 violations among cannabis experiment growers last year
The Inspectorate of Justice and Security reported 42 violations among the ten licensed growers participating in the Dutch cannabis experiment last year. Out of 46 inspections conducted, authorities is...
Controversial rapper Ye banned from UK for performances
The British government has denied American rapper Ye entry into the United Kingdom, preventing him from headlining the Wireless Festival in London this summer. The move follows significant criticism o...
UK denies Ye entry
The British government has denied rapper Kanye West, known as Ye, entry into the United Kingdom this summer. This decision follows controversy surrounding his planned headlining performance at the Wir...
Trump warns Iran: entire civilization will die
US President Donald Trump has issued a severe warning to Iran on Truth Social, claiming that a whole civilization could be destroyed tonight. These comments mark an escalation in pressure as the presi...
Nationwide attacks reported on Iran's infrastructure
Iranian media have reported nationwide attacks targeting the country's transport infrastructure. Reports indicate that bridges and railways are among the facilities currently under fire.
Media: US attacks Iranian oil island Kharg
The United States has reportedly conducted attacks on Kharg Island, a strategic hub that handles approximately 90 percent of Iran's oil exports. Multiple explosions were reported on the island, which ...
TSA tips off ICE: hundreds of arrests
Since President Donald Trump took office, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has made more than 800 arrests based on tips from airport security. According to internal ICE data reported b...
Former President Sarkozy maintains innocence in Libya case appeal
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy testified in court on Tuesday, maintaining his innocence against corruption charges related to the "Libya affair." He is currently appealing a previous five-yea...
State held liable for first time over long mental health waiting lists
The Dutch State is being held liable for the first time over excessively long waiting lists in mental health care. The foundation Recht op ggz argues that these delays cause significant harm to patien...
Suriname bids farewell to former president Santokhi
Suriname held a state farewell for former President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, who passed away at the age of 67 on March 30. His casket, draped in the national flag, was brought to his home in Lelydorp...
Iran names Strait of Hormuz toll as condition for peace
Iran has proposed several conditions for sustainable peace with the United States, according to an Iranian official. One of these conditions includes permission for Iran to levy a toll on the Strait o...
The oil crisis hits these entrepreneurs hard: "Trump must stop"
Local entrepreneurs in Amsterdam, including a driving school in Geuzenveld and a pancake restaurant on the IJ, are facing record-high fuel costs due to escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and ...
Ministry: UWV makes mistakes in unemployment benefit assessments too often
The Dutch Employee Insurance Agency (UWV) makes errors in approximately 11% of manual assessments for unemployment benefits. Minister Hans Vijlbrief reported these audit findings, indicating that mist...
Haarlem residents slightly better at waste separation, but city council still threatens new measures
Haarlem residents improved their waste separation rate to 50 percent in 2024, up from 49 percent the previous year. Despite this progress, the city government considers the improvement insufficient an...
Media: Deaths in shooting at Israeli consulate in Istanbul
At least three people were killed in a shooting incident near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, according to Turkish media reports. The exact circumstances surrounding the event remain unclear as inv...
Vice President Vance in Hungary ahead of elections
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Hungary to meet with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of the country's parliamentary elections. The two leaders are expected to campaign together followin...
Cabinet grilled in Senate: will the plug be pulled on the state pension plan today?
D66 Senate floor leader Paul van Meenen expressed readiness to immediately scrap the planned increase in the state pension age during a debate on the government's policy statement. This signal from th...
Leaked report: 'mouse' Orbán offered Putin support
A leaked Hungarian government report reveals that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán offered extensive support to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone conversation. The details surfaced ahead of ...
Inspection: Only a quarter of festivals use reusable cups
A report by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) reveals that fewer than 25% of festivals are using reusable cups and packaging despite a ban on disposable plastics. The agency chara...
Ter Apel application center overcrowded again all weekend
The asylum seeker reception center in Ter Apel exceeded its maximum capacity of 2,000 people, with 2,211 individuals staying overnight on Monday. This overcrowding reflects a recurring issue at the fa...
New investigation into detained rival of Turkish President Erdogan
Turkish prosecutors have launched a new investigation into Istanbul Mayor and opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu. Already in custody, Imamoglu now faces additional charges of insult stemming from a ...
GL-PvdA and JA21 want tougher sentences for femicide
Dutch political parties GroenLinks-PvdA and JA21 are drafting legislation to increase the maximum sentence for femicide from 25 years to 30 years or life imprisonment. The proposal aims to ensure hars...
Newspaper: Iran's injured Supreme Leader being treated in Qom
The Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly receiving medical treatment in the city of Qom. According to The Times, this information stems from a diplomatic memo shared with Gulf states ...
Attack reported on Saudi petrochemical facility
An attack on the petrochemical industry in the Saudi Arabian city of Jubail caused fires at SABIC factories during the night. Local sources reported hearing loud explosions as the facilities of the Sa...
ING not yet halting Russian operations: sale falls through
Dutch bank ING has cancelled the sale of its Russian business operations, which was originally intended to facilitate its exit from the country. Despite previously announcing it would stop taking on n...
Ambassador: efforts to stop war approaching critical phase
The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan has stated that diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in the Middle East are reaching a 'critical' phase. The message, shared via social media, highlights Pakistan'...
Taiwanese opposition leader visits China
Taiwanese opposition politician Cheng Li-wun has arrived in Shanghai for a rare visit intended to strengthen ties with China. Known for her pro-Chinese stance, the KMT member's trip highlights efforts...
Israel warns Iranians to stay away from trains
Israel has issued a warning to Iranian citizens to avoid using trains and stay away from railway infrastructure. The Israeli military stated that failure to comply with this warning poses a direct ris...
Lam consolidates power in Vietnam as party leader and president
To Lam has consolidated his political power in Vietnam after being elected president by the National Assembly on Tuesday. Already serving as the leader of the Communist Party, Lam now holds the top tw...
Australian soldier arrested on suspicion of war crimes
Highly decorated Australian war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested at Sydney Airport on suspicion of war crimes. The 47-year-old former soldier is suspected of involvement in the murder of fi...