Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
NATO welcomes talks on French nuclear weapons
NATO has welcomed France's initiative to start discussions with eight allies regarding the expansion of its nuclear deterrent protection. A NATO source stated that the alliance values the opportunity ...
Minister Van den Brink increases asylum chances for Sudanese
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink has announced a policy change that increases the likelihood of Sudanese refugees being granted asylum in the Netherlands. The recognition of risks from arbitra...
Transport on election day
The city of Haarlem is offering free transportation for residents with disabilities or mobility issues during the municipal elections on March 18, 2026. Provided in partnership with the Automobiel ser...
For left-wing IJburg residents, ideals outweigh practical problems
Residents of the IJburg neighborhood in Amsterdam discuss their continued support for GroenLinks ahead of the municipal elections, prioritizing ideological goals like social equality. Despite facing c...
KLM cancels flights to and from Dubai and Saudi Arabia for an extended period
KLM has extended its flight cancellations to and from Dubai and Saudi Arabia until March 9 due to ongoing unrest in the Middle East. The airline had previously announced that flights were suspended th...
Qatar: Iran attacking whole country, not just military targets
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that Iranian attacks are targeting the entire country rather than just military objectives. According to officials in Doha, an attempt was made to strike H...
Saudi Arabia warns of escalation after attack on US embassy
Saudi Arabia has condemned a drone attack on the U.S. embassy in Riyadh, warning of a potential escalation. The kingdom stated it reserves the right to take all necessary measures to protect its inter...
Elections are coming: have you received your voting pass?
Municipal council and district committee elections, including the administrative committee for Weesp, are scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th. Residents are encouraged to verify receipt of their votin...
Trump acknowledges shortage in US ammunition stocks
President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the United States is facing shortages in its high-quality ammunition and missile stockpiles. Military leaders warned that these deficits, particularly in a...
Kremlin expects no talks in Abu Dhabi due to Iran war
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that planned negotiations with Ukraine in Abu Dhabi are unlikely to take place in the near future. The delay is attributed to the ongoing conflict and reta...
Ruud Kuin (SP) wants citizens to have more say in Haarlem: Not just about lines and trees, but also essential matters
SP leader Ruud Kuin is advocating for Haarlem residents to have a greater influence on significant local government decisions beyond minor urban planning details. Kuin criticized the city's current ap...
KRO-NCRV produces reconstruction of 2021 Kabul evacuation
The Dutch broadcaster KRO-NCRV will air a four-part docudrama series titled "Holland Gate - de vlucht uit Kaboel" starting March 25 on NPO 2. The series reconstructs the 2021 evacuation from Afghanist...
Israel reports major attack on Iranian regime headquarters
Israel reported conducting a nighttime airstrike on a major Iranian regime complex in Tehran. Multiple bombs were reportedly dropped during the operation on the headquarters.
Alderman: Consequences of prolonged elevator failures 'unacceptable' but landlords responsible
Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels has labeled long-term elevator malfunctions in apartment buildings as unacceptable after a resident missed chemotherapy due to a broken lift. While the city maintains that...
Pump prices skyrocket due to Middle East unrest
Fuel prices in the Netherlands have increased following unrest in the Middle East, with gasoline prices rising by 3.3 cents and diesel by 9.5 cents. Market experts predict that these prices will conti...
European gas price rises another 16 percent due to Middle East unrest
European gas prices rose by 16 percent on Tuesday morning, reaching over 51 euros per megawatt-hour at the Amsterdam gas exchange. The price surge is attributed to ongoing geopolitical unrest in the M...
Hezbollah reports attack on Israeli bases
Hezbollah reported carrying out attacks on three Israeli bases as a retaliation for previous Israeli strikes on targets in Lebanon. The Lebanese organization described the initial Israeli actions as c...
Witkoff criticizes Iran's stance in negotiations
U.S. negotiator Steve Witkoff expressed surprise at Iran's stance during nuclear program negotiations, noting that Iranian officials immediately claimed an inalienable right to enrich nuclear fuel. In...
Oil prices continue to rise amid Middle East unrest
Oil prices continued to rise on Tuesday due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, including Israeli attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The price surge is further driven by reports of Irania...
SportDaad misses action in Haarlem parties' sports plans: ‘They stick to generalities’
The Haarlem lobby group SportDaad expressed disappointment with the sports platforms of 17 local political parties, citing a lack of cohesion and concrete actions in their election programs. The group...
Netanyahu: war with Iran will not last forever
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a Fox News interview that the conflict with Iran will not be endless, though it may continue for some time. He described the war as a potential gate...
Turkish mosques postpone prayer on election night: Don't choose between faith and civic duty
To accommodate municipal elections falling during Ramadan, Turkish mosques in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands are delaying their night prayer by one hour. This initiative aims to allow congregant...
Turkish mosques postpone prayer on election night: "Don't choose between faith and civic duty"
Several Turkish mosques in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands are delaying their night prayers by one hour on election night to allow worshippers to vote before polls close. This initiative aims to ...
US: Revolutionary Guard command posts destroyed
US Central Command announced that the US military has destroyed Iranian Revolutionary Guard command posts, missile launch sites, and military airports. The operations also targeted Iranian air defense...
Fire at US Embassy in Riyadh after drone attack
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense reported that the U.S. embassy in Riyadh was struck by two drones. The attack resulted in a small fire and minor material damage to the facility.
Fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan continues
Journalists reported multiple explosions and gunfire in Kabul on Tuesday as fighting between Afghan and Pakistani forces continued. The Afghan Defense Minister confirmed that clashes were ongoing, wit...
Cyclists’ Union wants more 30 km/h streets: ‘Velsen is lagging behind’
Han van Spanje of the Fietsersbond Velsen is urging the municipality of Velsen to accelerate the implementation of 30 km/h zones to match the progress of neighboring areas. He claims that Velsen is cu...