Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Israel: Rafah border crossing reopens Wednesday with restrictions
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will reopen on Wednesday for limited passenger traffic in both directions. This announcement was made by COGAT, the Israeli military agency responsible...
Anti-bullying activist Puk (20) on the prom motorcycle ride that changed everything: ‘If I can do it, you can too,’ says the IJmuiden council candidate
Twenty-year-old anti-bullying activist Puk Lieverst is entering politics as a candidate-councillor for the Liberaal Blauw party. Based in IJmuiden, she aims to expand her advocacy mission through poli...
CIDI: Not invited to Jetten’s meeting with Jewish community
The Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI) has not been invited to participate in a meeting between Prime Minister Jetten and representatives of the Jewish community scheduled for Mond...
Netanyahu responds with video to Iranian rumors of his death
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video of himself getting coffee and talking with a staff member on Sunday. The footage was shared to debunk rumors spread by Iranian state media cl...
'Humane? No,' says deacon Nienke Witkamp on new asylum laws. Postcard campaign against criminalizing undocumented status gains momentum
Deacon Nienke Witkamp and the Protestant Church in Castricum have launched a postcard campaign against proposed Dutch asylum laws that would criminalize illegality. Protesters argue that the measures ...
Mining Damage Institute received 300 damage reports after earthquake
Following a double earthquake near Assen, Dutch authorities received hundreds of damage reports from affected residents. The Institute for Mining Damage Groningen received over 300 reports, while the ...
Iranians and Jews demonstrate together for Iran at Stadionplein: ‘At least Trump is doing something’
Small parties take final chance in debate: 'If everyone votes for us, we will get into the council'
A debate for smaller political parties was held in Amsterdam's Torpedo Theater ahead of the municipal elections, featuring leaders from many of the record 35 competing parties. Although current polls ...
IEA member states release nearly 412 million barrels of oil from reserves
Member states of the International Energy Agency (IEA) have pledged to release 411.9 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves. The agency issued a statement on Sunday following the submiss...
Anyone wanting to send a signal against the cabinet on Wednesday will have to look hard for a way
Voters wishing to send a signal to the national cabinet during local elections may find it difficult as national parties are often absent from municipal ballots. Research indicates that the fewer nati...
Tens of thousands of Hungarians attend Orbán and Magyar election rallies
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his main challenger, Peter Magyar, held large election rallies in Budapest on Sunday that drew tens of thousands of attendees. The competing events took plac...
NGO: More than 3,000 killed in Iran, mostly civilians, due to war
The US-based human rights organization HRANA reports that over 3,000 people, primarily civilians, have died in Iran due to Israeli-American attacks. The NGO compiled these figures through an extensive...
DENK on track for one or more seats in Haarlem city council
The political party DENK is projected to win one or more seats in the Haarlem city council during the local elections. Despite having a limited presence during the campaign, current data suggests the ...
Foreign Ministry travel route out of the West Bank
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued travel advice for citizens wishing to leave the West Bank via Jordan or Israel. While Jordanian airspace remains open, the ministry noted that flight o...
Zandvoort politics is a men’s club, and sometimes a matter of fathers and sons
Local elections in Zandvoort are dominated by a small group of men, with all eight list leaders being male and some even sharing familial ties as fathers and sons. This lack of diversity was highlight...
Italian-American airbase in Kuwait hit by drone
A drone attack struck the Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait, which houses Italian and American troops. According to the Italian military, the strike destroyed a remote-controlled aircraft inside a hangar...
XR protest at Tata Steel Orchestra performance in the Phil
Eight Extinction Rebellion protesters demonstrated outside the Phil concert hall on Sunday afternoon. The protest occurred as hundreds of visitors arrived for the Tata Steel Orchestra's anniversary co...
Israel expects war with Iran to last at least three more weeks
Israel expects its military operations against Iran to continue for at least another three weeks. An army spokesperson told CNN that the planned attacks will persist during this timeframe.
Three-day freedom run for Iran starts at Olympic Stadium
A three-day freedom run for Iran commenced at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on Sunday afternoon. Participants aim to reach the House of Representatives by Tuesday to present a petition.
Eight killed in Israeli strike on police car in Gaza
An Israeli strike on a police vehicle in the Gaza Strip has resulted in the deaths of eight people, according to Palestinian authorities. All of the victims were police officers, including the head of...
Lead candidates take to the soapbox in Heemstede: ‘It is a celebration of democracy after all’
On Saturday, political party leaders in Heemstede campaigned from soapboxes to engage with voters during the election season. The event aimed to capture the attention of local shoppers and promote dem...
Canada and Nordic countries seek closer cooperation in the Arctic
Canada and the Nordic countries have announced plans to strengthen cooperation in defense and security within the Arctic region. During a meeting in Oslo, leaders from Canada, Norway, Sweden, Denmark,...
Jetten does not expect progressive voters to abandon D66
D66 leader Rob Jetten stated during a campaign event in Leiden that he does not expect progressive voters to abandon the party in upcoming municipal elections. He argued that voters appreciate the par...
Political clash of titans between Mark Rutte (VVD) and Job Cohen (PvdA) at the Grote Markt
On February 26, 2011, Prime Minister Mark Rutte and opposition leader Job Cohen both campaigned at the Grote Markt in Haarlem despite heavy rain. The visits occurred four days before the Provincial Co...
Jetten to meet Jewish community tomorrow after synagogue and school explosions
Prime Minister Rob Jetten will meet with representatives of the Jewish community on Monday following recent explosions targeting a school in Amsterdam and a synagogue in Rotterdam. The meeting at the ...
Jetten to meet with Jewish community Monday after explosions
Prime Minister Rob Jetten will meet with representatives of the Jewish community on Monday following recent explosions at a school in Amsterdam and a synagogue in Rotterdam. The meeting, which will ta...
Iran: war only over when recurrence is impossible
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel will only end when Tehran is certain it cannot flare up again. He emphasized that lasting p...
Which municipality has the most polling stations?
An analysis by ANP, using data from the CBS and Open State Foundation, reveals that the municipality of Koggenland has significantly more polling stations than the national average. In contrast, the n...
Palestinian family members killed in car in West Bank
Israeli troops shot and killed four members of a Palestinian family inside a car on the West Bank, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The Israeli military stated that the soldiers were r...
Rule of Law Party in Haarlemmermeer calls for transparency and citizen participation: ‘The constitution is there for a reason’
The Partij voor de Rechtsstaat (PVDR), a newcomer party based in Haarlemmermeer, is campaigning on a platform of transparency and citizen involvement. Although the party failed to secure seats in the ...