Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Schools in Iran closed for weeks following attacks
Schools in Iran will remain closed for the next several weeks following attacks by Israel and the United States. According to the Iranian news agency Tasnim, all education will transition to an online...
Israel carries out new attacks on Tehran
Israel launched a new broad series of airstrikes on the Iranian capital of Tehran on Monday. Witnesses reported heavy bombing across the city, including strikes occurring near the parliament building.
Support for improved accessibility of public locations
Haarlem is introducing a new subsidy starting March 2026 to help local businesses and organizations improve physical accessibility for people with disabilities and mobility needs. Funding of up to €...
Greece sends navy and air force to Cyprus over drones
Greece's Ministry of Defense has announced the deployment of two frigates and two fighter jets to Cyprus. This military move is intended to protect the island from potential drone attacks.
Lebanon bans Hezbollah military activities
The Lebanese government, led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, has issued an immediate ban on all military activities by Hezbollah. The decree requires the group to surrender its weapons to the state.
EU chief: we must prevent Iran conflict from spreading further
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for urgent efforts to prevent the conflict in the Middle East from escalating further. Her remarks follow recent drone attacks on a Britis...
New Iranian attacks on Israel
Iran has launched missile attacks targeting multiple locations across Israel, including Jerusalem and the area near Tel Aviv. The Israeli military is working to intercept the missiles, and while there...
Iran: Natanz nuclear facility hit by attacks
Iran's ambassador to the IAEA, Reza Najafi, stated that the Natanz nuclear facility was targeted by attacks from Israel and the United States. This claim follows a statement from IAEA chief Rafael Gro...
Which party are you voting for in the Haarlem municipal elections?
This article invites readers to participate in a poll regarding the upcoming municipal elections in Haarlem. It lists various political parties, including both established groups and newcomers, to gau...
Myanmar pardons about 7,000 political prisoners
Myanmar's military junta has granted amnesty to over 7,000 prisoners convicted of providing support to "terrorist groups." The release includes individuals who were accused of financing, sheltering, o...
Council critical of community service ban for violence against emergency responders
The Dutch Council of State has criticized a government proposal to ban community service sentences for individuals who commit violence against emergency responders. The council advised the cabinet to ...
EU prosecutors suspect multi-billion fraud in COVID recovery fund
The European Public Prosecutor's Office reports that fraud involving the European COVID-19 recovery fund increased significantly last year, totaling an estimated 5 billion euros. The fraudulent activi...
EU ministers' meeting in Cyprus postponed after drone attack
An informal meeting of EU ministers in Cyprus has been postponed following a drone attack on a British military base on the island. The decision was made by the temporary EU presidency after the attac...
David Looman (BVNL) wants to reverse Haarlem’s zero-emission zone: ‘In construction, you’re just castrated without a van’
David Looman of the BVNL party is running for a seat in the Haarlem city council with the primary goal of abolishing the city's zero-emission zone. Looman, a construction business owner, argues that t...
IAEA: no indications Iranian nuclear facilities were hit
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi stated on Monday that there are no indications that Iranian nuclear facilities were hit during recent military strikes. These remarks follow repo...
Paris: French-Emirati naval base hit in air strike
The French-Emirati military base Camp de la Paix was targeted in an airstrike, as confirmed by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. While the United Arab Emirates reported intercepting Iranian d...
NetBlocks: No internet in Iran for 48 hours
Iran has experienced a total internet blackout for the past 48 hours, according to the monitoring group NetBlocks. The NGO, which tracks digital rights and cybersecurity globally, reported the shutdow...
Criminal defense lawyers resume EBI visits, strike suspended
A group of 46 criminal defense lawyers has suspended their strike and will resume visits to high-security prisons, including the EBI in Vught, starting Monday. This decision ensures that inmates in th...
Ukraine causes major damage in port city of Novorossiysk
A major overnight Ukrainian attack on the port city of Novorossisk injured at least five people and damaged twenty buildings. According to the city's mayor, the strike caused significant destruction t...
Kuwait: US fighter jets crash, crew survives
Several United States fighter jets crashed over Kuwait according to the country's Ministry of Defense. A spokesperson reported that all crew members involved in the incident survived.
UK: US did not ask to use affected Cyprus base
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper clarified on Monday that the United States has not requested to use the British military base in Cyprus following a recent drone attack. The statement addresses...
Red Crescent: 555 killed in Iran since start of war
The Iranian Red Crescent reports that at least 555 people have died in Iran since the outbreak of the war. The casualties follow large-scale attacks launched by Israel and the United States against th...
More people felt unsafe in 2025
According to a survey by the Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS), the number of people in the Netherlands who felt unsafe increased in 2025 compared to two years prior. The report shows that 37 p...
Mona Keijzer warned of ‘lonely existence’ as defector: ‘Brace yourself’
Mona Keijzer has left the BBB party, leading to speculation regarding her future in Dutch politics. Potential paths include joining existing parties or establishing her own, despite warnings about the...
China urges Middle East ceasefire
China has issued a renewed call for an immediate ceasefire and diplomatic negotiations to resolve the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The appeal comes as the hostilities enter their third day.
Nicolaas Veul makes new show in Hungary: 'Overwhelmed by reactions'
Nicolaas Veul traveled to Hungary for the new program Hotline Hongarije to investigate daily life under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Following a call to the local population, the filmmaker was overwh...
Turkey and Iran close border to day trippers
Turkey and Iran have mutually agreed to close their border crossings to day trippers until further notice. According to Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat, travelers are currently prohibited from cros...
Von der Leyen expresses support for Cyprus after attack
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides to express support following a drone attack on a British airbase in Cyprus. The conversation, whic...
Israeli army chief: fight against Hezbollah could last days
Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir stated on Monday that the ongoing conflict with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah could continue for many days. The announcement comes amid intensified fighting and h...
Iran continues retaliatory attacks on Gulf region and Israel
Iran launched retaliatory attacks against the Gulf region and Israel for the third consecutive day on Monday. These military actions follow a recent offensive carried out by the United States and Isra...