Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Iran warns UAE ports are targets
Iran has issued a warning stating that all ports in the United Arab Emirates are considered targets for defense against Israel and the United States. The Iranian military has advised residents of thes...
Heemstede farmer sounds alarm over historic meadow near Ipenrode: This landscape is in danger of disappearing
Farmer Antoon Milatz from the Dinkelhoeve has launched a petition and displayed banners to raise awareness about the potential disappearance of a historic meadow near the Ipenrode estate. He warns tha...
EV drivers have the last laugh as fuel prices skyrocket
Rising oil prices driven by tensions involving Iran have led to a sharp increase in petrol and diesel costs over the past two weeks. While traditional vehicle owners face higher prices at the pump, el...
First oil from US emergency reserves on the market next week
The United States will begin releasing oil from its strategic reserves by the end of next week to combat high fuel prices. A total of 172 million barrels will be released in response to market pressur...
Fragmentation in local politics growing, also in Haarlemmermeer: how do the right-wing parties differ?
Sixteen parties are contesting the Haarlemmermeer municipal elections, highlighting a trend of growing political fragmentation in local Dutch government. While left-wing parties have clear identities,...
MPs condemn attack on Jewish school in Amsterdam
Dutch Members of Parliament have condemned an explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam that occurred on Friday night. Politicians expressed their horror over the incident, characterizing it as a cowa...
CIDI calls for more measures against antisemitic incidents
The Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI) expressed deep concern following an attack on a Jewish school in Amsterdam. Director Naomi Mestrum called on politicians and administrators t...
No municipal role in Crown Van Gelder situation: Velsen Board responds to Liberaal Blauw council questions
The Velsen municipality has stated it will not intervene in the financial difficulties facing the Crown Van Gelder paper mill in Velsen-Noord. This position was clarified in response to inquiries from...
Bloemendaal reverses budget cuts for De Baan activity center: ‘It’s a vital facility for young people with intellectual disabilities’
The Bloemendaal city council has reversed a planned 9,000-euro budget cut for De Baan, a daycare facility for young people with intellectual disabilities. The decision aims to protect the essential Ha...
Hamas asks Iran not to attack Gulf states
The Palestinian group Hamas has requested that Iran cease its aerial attacks on neighboring Arab Gulf states, specifically Qatar. Hamas maintains close ties with Qatar, which hosts a major U.S. air ba...
Jetten to speak with Jewish community after school attack
Premier Rob Jetten condemned an explosion that targeted a Jewish school in Amsterdam during the night between Friday and Saturday. He expressed his support for the Jewish community and announced plans...
Wilders wants to stay until 80 after 10,000 days in Parliament, but inner circles suggest otherwise
Geert Wilders has reached the milestone of 10,000 days in the Dutch House of Representatives, stating his intention to remain active in politics until age 80. While he publicly maintains this goal, ob...
Councilors earn more partly due to population growth: salaries 21 percent higher than four years ago
Remuneration for local council members in the Netherlands has increased by nearly 21 percent over the past four years, a significantly higher growth rate compared to the previous term. According to an...
North Korea fires ten ballistic missiles
North Korea launched ten ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday. The South Korean military reported the incident, which marks a significant series of launches from the region.
Explosion at Jewish school in Amsterdam, Halsema calls it ‘targeted attack’
An explosion occurred at a Jewish school in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert on Friday night, resulting in limited damage. Mayor Femke Halsema described the incident as a targeted attack, and emergency service...
Municipal elections on March 18: what Hart voor Haarlem wants
Residents of Haarlem will participate in municipal elections on March 18 to vote for a new city council. Reporter Nynke La Porte provides an overview of the candidates and their platforms, specificall...
Municipal elections on March 18: what ChristenUnie wants in Haarlem
Residents of Haarlem will vote in the municipal council elections on Wednesday, March 18. Reporter Nynke La Porte provides an overview of the political parties and their platforms, specifically focusi...
When voters act as politicians, it's not just about self-interest. The silent middle doesn't polarize and cares for the whole city
The article explores the perspectives of the "silent middle," a group of voters who prioritize community connection and collective well-being over political polarization. It suggests that when ordinar...
Bennebroek and Vogelenzang communities satisfied with Bloemendaal municipality: ‘We are no longer a dumping ground’
Residents of Bennebroek and Vogelenzang are reflecting on their relationship with the Bloemendaal municipality ahead of local elections. While many feel a growing sense of involvement, some community ...
Reject the free beer
With only a few days remaining before the municipal elections, local political parties in both urban and rural areas are campaigning for seats on the council. This period has placed local politics in ...
Ukrainian refugees arrive Monday in Oud-IJmuiden. Top floor not in use by order of fire department
The first Ukrainian refugees are scheduled to arrive at a newly converted shelter in IJmuiden this Monday. Following a fire department inspection that prohibited the use of the top floor, the facility...
Amsterdam’s Jewish community is ‘Israelizing’ and it’s not happening quietly
Venezuela and Colombia hold high-level talks after Maduro capture
Officials from Venezuela and Colombia held high-level consultations in Caracas to discuss bilateral cooperation. The talks focused on key sectors including trade, tourism, energy, and security, accord...
President Trump replaces head of Kennedy Center
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Matt Floca will replace Richard Grenell as the head of the Kennedy Center in Washington. The news was shared via the social media platform Truth Social, conf...
Axios: Trump rejected Putin's offer on Iranian enriched uranium
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed transferring Iran's enriched uranium to Russia as part of a potential deal to end conflict in the Middle East. According to Axios, U.S. President Donald Trump...
PvdA politician Heinhuis: the brown cafe is officially intangible heritage
Lian Heinhuis, the PvdA faction chair in Amsterdam, announced that the traditional brown cafe has been officially added to the Dutch list of intangible heritage. The announcement was made during an ap...
Zelensky meets son of the last Shah of Iran
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah of Iran, in Paris. During the meeting, Zelensky received updates from Pahlavi and his team regarding signals and ...
Red Cross sounds alarm over fate of civilians in Lebanon
The International Committee of the Red Cross has issued a warning regarding the worsening situation in Lebanon as civilians flee the escalating conflict. The organization highlighted the dire impact o...
JA21 campaigns against Weesperknijp: "Giving people a wake-up call"
The political party Ja21 organized a campaign on Amsterdam's Weesperstraat to protest the 'Weesperknijp' project, which aims to reduce car traffic and lower speed limits. Party leader Sytze Rijpkema c...
Hezbollah ready for long conflict with Israel
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem announced in a speech that the group is prepared for a prolonged conflict with Israel. This statement indicates the group's readiness for continued military engagement in ...