Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Toos & Henk - March 3
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through the daily 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. These illustrations are published every Monday through Saturday.
Melania chairs UN Security Council as first first lady
Melania Trump has become the first first lady to preside over a United Nations Security Council meeting. In her opening remarks, she expressed her condolences to the families of those who have sacrifi...
Videos of Clintons' statements about Epstein released
A US House of Representatives investigative committee has released video footage of testimonies given by former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton regarding Jeffrey Epstein. The statements wer...
Trump to attend Correspondents' Dinner for first time as president
Donald Trump will attend the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as president. This appearance marks the end of his years-long boycott of the event for reporters.
Americans have become fearful, observes Ian Kenny of the John Adams Institute
What is the value of the district committee? Opinions are divided
Angelo Delsen, SP leader: ‘If I didn’t know GroenLinks was lying, I would have voted for them’
Rubio: Hope Iranians can overthrow the government
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed his hope that the Iranian people will be able to overthrow their current government. He emphasized that the nation poses a significant risk under its exis...
Election debate focuses on affordable housing: ‘Students can earn an extra 1000 euros this way’
Ministry: Iranian refugees not being sent back to Iran for now
The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security has announced a suspension of decisions on asylum applications from Iranian nationals. This policy pause ensures that Iranian refugees will not be forcibly r...
Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens force in Strait of Hormuz
A commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to traffic. He warned that any ships attempting to pass through the waterway will be set on fire, acco...
Cyprus issued yellow travel advisory after drone attack
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated the travel advice for Cyprus to yellow following a drone attack in the region. This designation indicates increased safety risks and warns travelers t...
Revolutionary Guard warns: Enemies not safe even at home
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has vowed to take revenge following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A commander stated on state television that enemies will no longer be safe anywhere in the wo...
Local lead candidates see decline in municipal council quality
Local lead candidates in the Netherlands expressed concern over the declining quality of municipal councils during a debate in Nieuwspoort. Richard de Mos of Hart voor Den Haag suggested that low comp...
Iranian President: We will not remain silent after attacks on school and hospital
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran will not remain silent or yield to crimes following alleged U.S. and Israeli attacks on a school and hospital in the country. He called on the inte...
All voting passes should have been delivered by now
Amsterdam residents who have not received or have lost their voting passes for the March 18 municipal elections can now apply for a replacement. Requests must be submitted by March 13 via the municipa...
All polling cards should have been delivered by now
Amsterdam residents who have not received their voting passes for the upcoming municipal elections on March 18th can now request replacements from the municipality. Applications for a new pass must be...
Mahla (45) from Haarlem screams with joy hearing Khamenei is dead: 'But celebrating feels too early'
Mahla Cacaee, a Haarlem resident who lived for years under Iran's oppressive regime, expressed joy following news that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli and American attac...
Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon rises
The Lebanese government reported that at least 53 people were killed and 154 others were injured during Israeli attacks on Monday. The casualty count continues to rise as hostilities in the region per...
Cabinet will not draft retirement age legislation for now
The Dutch cabinet has decided to temporarily halt the development of legislation intended to accelerate the increase of the retirement age. This decision follows a meeting with labor unions FNV, CNV, ...
Trump: this was our last chance to prevent an Iranian nuclear weapon
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that this past weekend was the last opportunity to attack Iran to prevent the country from developing nuclear weapons. He further noted in a brief update that the op...
Lawyers allowed to bring laptops and phones to prisons again
Lawyers in the Netherlands will be allowed to bring laptops and mobile phones when visiting clients in prison starting after the summer. This policy change follows a successful consultation between th...
Unions threaten action, state pension pause insufficient
Dutch labor unions are threatening industrial action as the government continues with plans for state pension changes and social security cuts. After a meeting at the Catshuis, union representatives s...
Rutte calls Erdogan over Iran conflict and securing NATO's southern flank
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan regarding the conflict in Iran and the protection of NATO's southern borders. Turkey, which shares a border with Ira...
Iranian government calls for support protests in Tehran
The Iranian government has called for citizens to gather in Tehran on Monday evening to show support for the Islamic Republic and honor leader Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed last weekend. The...
Province tackles suffocating red tape for sports clubs
The province of Noord-Holland is taking action to reduce regulatory pressure on sports clubs and promote exercise among its residents. While the national government and municipalities hold primary res...
Coffee with Paul de Jong (Liberal Collective Amsterdam): Individual freedom is highly valued
Paul de Jong, leader of the Liberaal Collectief Amsterdam, outlines his party's goals for the upcoming municipal elections, which include building 7,500 new homes annually and professionalizing the ro...
Qatar shoots down two Iranian fighter jets
Qatar's Ministry of Defense announced that it shot down two Iranian fighter jets during a series of attacks by Iran against Gulf states. The hostilities, which began on Saturday, are reportedly direct...
Saloome lives between joy and fear: Iranian refugee from Velsen-Noord knows nothing of family's fate
Saloome Sheykhnia and her family, Iranian refugees living in Velsen-Noord, are experiencing mixed emotions following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei after 37 years of rule. While they celebrate the en...