Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Municipal elections on March 18: what Jouw Haarlem wants for Haarlem
Haarlem residents will vote in the municipal council elections on March 18 to elect a new local government. Reporter Nynke La Porte profiles the political party Jouw Haarlem and their specific plans f...
Iran rejects negotiations with the US
Iranian top security official Ali Larijani announced on Monday that Iran will not participate in negotiations with the United States. The statement was shared via the social media platform X.
Milei seeks to anchor US alliance as national policy
Argentine President Javier Milei announced plans to enshrine a strategic alliance with the United States under Donald Trump as official national policy. During his annual address to parliament on Sund...
Trump: three candidates in mind for new Iranian leadership
US President Donald Trump announced he has three candidates in mind to lead Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. During an interview with The New York Times, Trump stated...
Defense Minister Yesilgöz’s ‘mission’: winning the hearts and minds of the soldiers
Dilan Yesilgöz has begun her tenure as Minister of Defense by conducting her first official troop visit in Poland. She emphasized that her primary goal is to win the respect and trust of military per...
Israel strikes Hezbollah targets across Lebanon
The Israeli military has launched a series of strikes against Hezbollah targets throughout Lebanon. Explosions were reported in the southern suburbs of Beirut, a known stronghold for the group, as hos...
British base in Cyprus hit by drone attack
The British airbase RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus was targeted in a drone attack during the night between Sunday and Monday. The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed the incident, while a Cypriot government spok...
More seniors receive supplementary benefits due to lower state pension: 'A struggle'
The number of elderly people in the Netherlands with incomplete state pensions is increasing, often due to time spent living or working abroad. The Sociale Verzekeringsbank reports that managing the r...
Ministry: Haarlem must accommodate 891 asylum seekers
The municipality of Haarlem is required to provide 891 asylum seeker reception places by mid-2025 based on population and wealth metrics. This mandate follows the Distribution Act, which the Dutch cab...
Just try finding a suitable location for psychiatric and addicted people, says HVO-Querido director: 'We are less tolerant'
Oil prices rise sharply on Middle East unrest
Oil prices surged on Monday, recording their largest daily gain in four years as a result of US and Israeli military strikes on Iran. This significant increase is expected to lead to higher gasoline p...
Costs of stranded package travelers in Middle East reimbursed by fund
Package travelers stranded in the Middle East will have their additional expenses reimbursed by the Calamity Fund due to the ongoing armed conflict in the region. The fund officially declared a calami...
France, Germany and UK prepared for defensive action against Iran
The leaders of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have issued a joint statement expressing their readiness to take necessary and proportional defensive actions against Iran. The E3 nations aim to...
Starmer: US may use British bases against Iranian missiles
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has granted the United States permission to use British military bases for defensive operations against Iranian missiles. These operations will target missile stora...
Dutch consulate in Erbil, Iraq advises avoiding hotels
The Dutch consulate in Erbil, Iraq, has issued an urgent advisory warning people to avoid hotels in the city due to potential security threats. The warning follows unconfirmed reports of possible atta...
US: Iranian Revolutionary Guard headquarters destroyed
The United States military reports it has destroyed the headquarters of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in Tehran. Starting Saturday morning, the U.S. and Israel have launched joint strikes against Ir...
EU ministers: Middle East escalation must be prevented
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, representing the 27 EU foreign ministers, stated on Sunday that events in Iran must not be allowed to escalate. She warned that such an escalation could bring unpr...
Von der Leyen: Turkey wants to mediate in Middle East conflict
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that Turkey is willing to mediate in the Middle East conflict. She welcomed Turkey's commitment to finding a peaceful solution and emphasiz...
Do you think we'll make it?
The author reflects on Dutch politician Rob Jetten's potential as a future Prime Minister after seeing his image in the morning newspaper. While the writer is uncertain about Jetten's character and le...
Between Art and Choice with Juliet Broersen (Volt) and Sytze Rijpkema (Ja21)
Political candidates Juliet Broersen (Volt) and Sytze Rijpkema (JA21) participated in the program 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' at the STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam to create street art reflecting their politic...
Foreign Ministry now also issues negative travel advice for Bahrain
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has upgraded the travel advice for Bahrain to 'red,' advising against all travel due to significant security risks. The ministry warned that the situation is too ...
Dancing on Dam Square over the death of the ayatollah: ‘He is a monster, and he is in the ground’
Hundreds of Iranians gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the reported death of Ayatollah Khamenei. Participants expressed relief and joy, with some stating they had be...
Hezbollah supporters commemorate Khamenei and vow revenge
Thousands of Hezbollah supporters gathered in Beirut on Sunday to mourn the death of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike in Tehran on Saturday morning. The marchers expressed t...
Trump says Iranian leaders want to talk and he does too
President Donald Trump stated in an interview that Iranian leaders are interested in dialogue and expressed his willingness to participate in talks. Reports from Oman indicate that Iran is open to de-...
Protest march against housing shortage: You can't live in bullshit
Protesters in Amsterdam held a "Wooncrisis City Sightseeing Tour" march to demonstrate against the housing crisis, high rents, and building vacancies. The march highlighted the contrast between 22,000...
'Stupid mistake' led to Khamenei assassination: how secret operation suddenly gathered pace
The liquidation of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran was reportedly triggered by tactical mistakes made by his inner circle, according to Israeli officials. The secret operation accelerated...
KLM suspends flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia until Thursday
KLM has cancelled all flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until Thursday due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. The decision follows recent attacks on Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions,...