Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
First train enforcement officers train with batons: 'Someone threatened to pull a knife and stab me'
Dutch railway enforcement officers have begun training with batons as part of a pilot program to address rising aggression against train staff. The initiative follows reports that NS employees face vi...
Kallas expects no agreement on new sanctions package against Russia
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas does not expect an agreement on the 20th sanctions package against Russia during Monday's meeting of foreign ministers. The deadlock is caused by Hungary's continue...
US stops collecting unlawful import tariffs introduced by Trump
The United States has officially ceased the collection of import tariffs that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court, effective Tuesday. However, existing tariffs on foreign steel, aluminum, and auto...
Jetten Cabinet takes office today: new team sworn in, Schoof departs
The Jetten cabinet officially takes office today in the Netherlands, 117 days after the national elections. The new ministers are being sworn in this morning, followed by the traditional group photogr...
Extra election mail helps PostNL through the year
PostNL reported a temporary return to profitability due to an increase in business mail volume related to recent elections and pension updates. Despite this short-term financial boost, the company war...
Multiple killed in drone attacks in Ukraine
Recent Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine have resulted in at least three deaths, including two victims in the Odesa region and one in Zaporizhzhia. Additionally, a rocket struck a resid...
Housing construction at Blekersveld: enough to drive you crazy. Why can’t Bloemendaal politicians make a decision?
Politicians in Bloemendaal are struggling to finalize housing construction plans for the Blekersveld area near the Westelijke Randweg. The frequent changes to the project's design have caused frustrat...
NS baton trial in Rotterdam, The Hague, Zwolle and Den Bosch
Dutch Railways (NS) will begin a one-year trial at the end of April, equipping up to 75 safety officers with short batons. The pilot program will involve personnel stationed in Rotterdam, The Hague, Z...
Benzene remediation along Broekpolder to begin July 1. Further investigation around Aagtenpark still needed
The remediation of benzene-contaminated groundwater in the Broekpolder district is scheduled to begin on July 1. The permit application for the project remains available for public inspection until Ma...
Municipal elections on March 18: what the Party for the Animals wants in Haarlem
Haarlem residents will vote in the municipal elections on March 18 to elect a new city council. This report highlights the specific plans and political platform of the Party for the Animals.
Plans for one-way traffic on Utrechtsestraat, but not everyone is convinced
The Amsterdam municipality is considering making the Utrechtsestraat a one-way street to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion. While some residents support the initiative, the local neighborho...
Toos & Henk - February 23
Cartoonist Paul Kusters illustrates his unique perspective on current affairs in the daily comic strip 'Toos & Henk.' The series is published every day from Monday to Saturday.
Few Zandvoort residents enthusiastic about housing at the circuit: 'I even named my dog after a driver'
Residents of Zandvoort are expressing significant opposition to proposals for building housing on the local racing circuit. Many locals consider the sound of race cars to be an essential part of the s...
Neighborhood council dissatisfied with Zee- and Duinwijk improvement plan, alderman disputes criticism
The Zee- en Duinwijk neighborhood platform has expressed dissatisfaction with a proposed improvement plan, stating that the measures lack concreteness and community involvement. In a letter to the mun...
From oath to first cabinet meeting: the Jetten cabinet's first day minute by minute
The Jetten cabinet is officially beginning its term 118 days after the general election, starting with a swearing-in ceremony at Paleis Huis ten Bosch. The day's schedule includes the official group p...
South Korea angry over Russian embassy banner in Seoul
South Korea has filed a formal protest against Russia over a banner displayed at the Russian embassy in Seoul stating, "Victory will be ours." The banner was reportedly hung to commemorate the anniver...
Number of Ukrainian refugees in Haarlem nearly doubles in almost three and a half years
The municipality of Haarlem currently provides shelter to 1,396 Ukrainian refugees as the conflict continues following the Russian invasion. This figure represents a significant increase, with the num...
Schools in Mexico closed amid unrest after cartel leader's death
Schools across six Mexican states will remain closed on Monday following the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho. Gangs have caused significant unrest by blocking roa...
Venezuela releases 23 political prisoners
Venezuelan authorities released 23 political prisoners on Sunday under a new amnesty law introduced last Thursday. The human rights organization Foro Penal confirmed the releases, which are part of a ...
Amsterdam downplays 20 million overnight stay limit: just a ‘goal’
Amsterdam's municipality is defending itself in court against a group of residents seeking to enforce a 20-million overnight stay limit on tourism. The city maintains the cap is an administrative goal...
Reuters: U.S. task force helped track down cartel boss
An American taskforce provided intelligence that helped locate El Mencho, the leader of Mexico's Jalisco cartel. The drug kingpin was subsequently killed during a military raid on Sunday.
Kim Jong-un re-elected as leader of Workers' Party
North Korea's ruling Workers' Party has re-elected Kim Jong-un as its general secretary during a party congress. The announcement was made on Sunday by the state news agency KCNA.
Dutch Foreign Ministry tells citizens in Mexico to stay indoors after drug lord's death
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Dutch citizens in Mexico to stay indoors following the death of drug lord El Mencho. The killing of the drug kingpin by Mexican police on Sunday has tr...
Mexican Jalisco cartel leader killed in police raid
A high-ranking member of a drug cartel was killed during a raid by Mexican authorities in the state of Jalisco. The death of the cartel figure was confirmed by officials following initial reports from...
Activists hang photo of Andrew in Louvre after arrest
Activists hung a photograph of former British Prince Andrew in the Louvre museum in Paris. The image depicts Andrew sitting in the back of a car following a lengthy police interrogation that took plac...
Over 200 prisoners in Venezuela on hunger strike for amnesty law
More than 200 political prisoners in Venezuela have launched a hunger strike to demand their release. The protest follows the recent implementation of a new amnesty law in the country.
Just sworn in as minister and then suddenly you’re standing in your underwear next to two colleagues
The new Dutch cabinet is scheduled to be sworn in on Monday morning during a formal ceremony at the Huis ten Bosch palace. The article provides a behind-the-scenes look at the event, including the inf...
Hundreds join Ukraine solidarity march: 'Attention must not fade away'
Approximately 300 people gathered at Amsterdam's Museumplein for a solidarity march to support Ukraine and advocate for continued international attention and military aid. The demonstration, which mov...
Travel ban in New York due to approaching winter storm
A temporary travel ban will take effect in New York City starting tonight due to an approaching winter storm. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the measure during a press conference to address the weathe...
Syria closes Al-Hol ISIS camp
Syrian authorities have officially closed the Al-Hol camp, which previously housed family members of suspected Islamic State fighters. The closure follows the removal of the final prisoners from the f...