Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
'Zandvoort is really different,' say Bentveld residents. They would rather vote in Bloemendaal.
Residents of Bentveld have expressed a feeling of political disconnect from their municipality of Zandvoort ahead of the March 18 elections. Many locals indicated they would prefer to vote in neighbor...
Party for the Animals new in Castricum, opposes building on every corner: 'When space is gone, it’s gone. We’re crazy if we don’t take nature into account'
The Partij voor de Dieren is participating in the municipal elections in Castricum for the first time, focusing on nature conservation and animal welfare. The party advocates for limiting urban develo...
Angry neighbors turn against Aalsmeer data center: ‘We are not stupid’
Residents in Aalsmeer are protesting the planned construction of a data center, citing concerns over noise pollution, water usage, and environmental damage. Although a permit was automatically granted...
Digital backlogs at Tax Administration as hundreds of civil servants strike
The Dutch Tax Office is experiencing digital queues for 2025 income tax filings and longer wait times for phone support. These delays are being caused by high user volume and strikes involving hundred...
Tea with Guus Oesterreicher (50PLUS): Making life pleasant for people under 50 too
Guus Oesterreicher, the 50PLUS party leader for Amsterdam's municipal elections, aims to improve city safety, increase police presence, and appoint an Alderman for the Elderly. He emphasizes that his ...
Iranian media: Assembly of Experts building bombed
A building belonging to Iran's Assembly of Experts has reportedly been bombed by Israel and the United States following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The 88-member council of the...
Nasrah Habiballah steps down as Israel correspondent for NOS
Nasrah Habiballah is stepping down as the Israel and Palestinian Territories correspondent for the Dutch broadcaster NOS. She will remain in her role until May to allow the organization time to find a...
Amsterdam children with mobility issues can now use multiple modes of transport
Velsen takes legal action to reopen lock route; Rijkswaterstaat refuses due to construction and safety concerns
The municipality of Velsen is taking legal action against Rijkswaterstaat to force the reopening of the car route over the North Sea Canal sluices. Local officials argue that the route must be reopene...
Lieve was abandoned as a baby 22 years ago in De Pijp
Lieve, who was abandoned as a newborn in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood 22 years ago, is searching for her identity in a new podcast series by AT5. The series explores her personal journey alongside...
Schalkwijk definitely won't get school gardens after Poelpolder complex closure: 'Too scattered'
Haarlem's Schalkwijk district will not receive new school gardens following the closure of the Poelpolder complex in 2022. Alderman Robbert Berkhout announced that no suitable locations were found tha...
Wilders refuses to comment on leaked texts about ‘debate excuse’: ‘Messages were private’
PVV leader Geert Wilders has declined to comment on leaked private messages between him and former party colleague Gidi Markuszower. Wilders stated that he would not respond to private communications ...
'The sound is bone-chilling and unlike anything else': footballer Pelle van Amersfoort sees Iranian missiles flying over his home
Dutch footballer Pelle van Amersfoort, who plays for the Qatari club Al Shahania, witnessed Iranian missiles being intercepted over his home during recent attacks in the Middle East. Residents have be...
Civil servants protest in The Hague over lack of pay rise
Approximately 3,000 Dutch civil servants demonstrated in The Hague on Tuesday to protest the lack of salary increases and inflation correction in their collective labor agreement. The FNV trade union ...
New minister admits ‘struggling’ with response to Iran war: This is his dilemma
Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen acknowledged that the cabinet is struggling to formulate a response to the conflict in Iran. During his first appearance in the House of Representatives, h...
Automobiel provides free transport for disabled voters to Haarlem polling stations during elections
The transport service Automobiel will provide free transportation for voters with disabilities to polling stations in Haarlem on election day. This service will be available on Wednesday, March 18, be...
Ukraine reports new damage to Druzhba oil pipeline
Ukraine's Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported serious damage and a fire at the Druzhba oil pipeline following a Russian attack. The pipeline is used to transport Russian oil to several countries, i...
Energy agency stands ready to stabilize oil market after price rise
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is prepared to intervene and stabilize the global oil market following price increases driven by the conflict in the Middle East. Member countries currently hold ...
Red Cross scales up in Middle East
The Red Cross is significantly expanding its emergency aid and search teams across the Middle East due to the recent escalation of violence. Help operations are currently underway in Iran, Israel, and...
Hezbollah warns of open war with Israel
Hezbollah has warned that Israel's expanding ground operations and continued strikes in southern Lebanon could lead to a new open war between the two parties. The statement follows increased Israeli m...
KLM flies to Middle East to pick up stranded travelers
KLM is operating a flight to the Middle East on Tuesday evening to evacuate Dutch citizens stranded due to the conflict involving Iran. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen announced the mission but did not...
March for women's safety in seaside resort Zandvoort: 'This affects everyone, not just women'
Residents and local politicians in Zandvoort are organizing a march on March 8, International Women's Day, to advocate for women's safety. The event aims to raise awareness about the lack of safety wo...
KLM flies to Middle East to pick up stranded travelers
KLM is operating a flight to repatriate 83 Dutch citizens stranded in the Middle East due to ongoing regional conflict. Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen confirmed the mission, noting that thousa...
Splinter Chabot’s indictment of the condemnation of queer people comes straight from the heart
UAE intercepted 172 Iranian missiles and 755 drones so far
The United Arab Emirates reported intercepting 172 Iranian missiles and 755 drones, according to Al Jazeera. While most projectiles were shot down or fell into the sea, one missile reportedly landed o...
Zelensky expresses support for Gulf region and offers help
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his support and condolences to the Gulf region and the Middle East following retaliatory actions from Iran. In a post on social media platform X, Z...
Leiden professor: attacks on Iran a turning point in international legal order
Carsten Stahn, a professor at Leiden University, argues that attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States undermine the international security system established after World War II. He states that ...
1,700 police officers snooped through file of murdered Lisa from Abcoude
Justice Minister David van Weel informed the Dutch Parliament that approximately 1,700 police officers accessed the investigation file of a murder victim from Abcoude without a clear functional necess...
UN: At least 30,000 people displaced in Lebanon
The United Nations reports that at least 30,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon following Israeli military attacks. This figure reflects the number of individuals currently registered at UN-mana...
Experts sound alarm after study: Half of teens consume 90 sugar cubes a week from soft drinks
A new study reveals that teenagers aged 12 to 16 consume an average of 9.5 glasses of sugary drinks per week, with half of them reaching 16.5 glasses. Experts are urging the new government to implemen...