Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Iran foreign minister expects solution in talks with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated there is a good chance for a diplomatic solution to the nuclear conflict with the United States. Araqchi is expected to meet with US envoy Steve Witkoff i...
FT: Russia to supply portable missile systems to Iran
Russia and Iran have signed a secret arms deal worth 500 million euros for the delivery of portable Verba missile systems and launch units. According to the Financial Times, the agreement was finalize...
Local political parties rent shop premises ahead of municipal elections: 'If the weather is good, we'll put a standing table outside'
In preparation for the municipal elections on March 18, local political parties D66 and CDA have rented vacant storefronts on Breestraat to use as campaign offices. The parties plan to use these centr...
Levy chaos caused by one man with one pen
Businesses trading with the United States are facing significant uncertainty following rapid and frequent changes to U.S. import tariffs over a single weekend. These fluctuations have caused widesprea...
War veterans hold up a mirror at Dam Square
War veterans gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam to show support for Ukraine and demonstrate unity against Putin's actions. The event aimed to hold a mirror to Dutch society, reminding citizens that t...
Greenland Premier on Trump's hospital ship: no thanks
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has declined an offer from US President Donald Trump to send a hospital ship to the territory. Nielsen stated that Greenland does not require external ...
Rules for migrant worker housing in Schiphol-Rijk and Beukenhorst-Oost adjusted: Must also be acceptable for local residents
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has updated its policy rules for housing migrant workers in Schiphol-Rijk and Beukenhorst-Oost following 42 community objections. The new guidelines aim to better ev...
Iran protests flare up again at universities
For the second consecutive day, students in Iran held anti-government protests at universities in Tehran and other cities. Social media footage showed demonstrators calling for the release of politica...
Outgoing Prime Minister Schoof thanks Netherlands for ‘best job’
Outgoing Prime Minister Dick Schoof thanked the Dutch public in a social media video message a day before his departure, calling the premiership the most enjoyable job he has held. He expressed gratit...
The delicate relationship between Jetten and the House of Orange: ‘Not overplaying his hand’
The article explores the delicate political relationship between Rob Jetten and King Willem-Alexander as Jetten navigates a potential role as Prime Minister. It emphasizes that the success of his lead...
A coffee with Mirurgia Breinburg (Party for the Rule of Law): "You're missing that bit of humanity"
Mirurgia Breinburg, leader of the Partij voor de Rechtsstaat, is campaigning for the Amsterdam city council to advocate for greater transparency and a more human approach in government. Drawing from h...
Why not for peace?
The New Start nuclear weapons treaty between the United States and Russia expired on Thursday, February 5, without being replaced by a new agreement. It currently appears unlikely that a successor tre...
Secret Service kills man attempting to enter Mar-a-Lago
Secret Service agents shot and killed a man in his twenties after he attempted to enter a secure area at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. The incident occurred during the night between Saturday and S...
Arrests during disruption of US ambassador's speech in Nijmegen
Police arrested nine XR Justice Now activists for disrupting a speech by US Ambassador Joe Popolo during the annual commemoration of the bombardment of Nijmegen. The protesters were detained for distu...
For their first pool, Schalkwijk residents raised the capital themselves by passing the hat
The Schalkwijk neighborhood in Haarlem is planning a new 40-million-euro swimming pool, which includes a 2-million-euro iconic slide. This significant investment contrasts with the community's history...
Split looms at BBB after Mona Keijzer is passed over
The BoerBurgerBeweging (BBB) party is facing internal turmoil and a potential split following a leadership transition from Caroline van der Plas to Henk Vermeer. Dissatisfaction stems from the decisio...
Trump, ice hockey and the biggest final of the Games grip our man in Milan
Maarten Kolsloot is reporting on the Winter Olympics from Milan, covering both major events and side stories for the newspaper. His updates include various topics such as ice hockey and the primary fi...
Hundreds join Amsterdam protest march against war in Ukraine
Approximately 300 to 400 people participated in a protest march in Amsterdam to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The demonstrators marched from Museumplein to Dam Square to...
Hungary blocks EU sanctions against Russia over oil pipeline
Hungary has announced it will block the European Commission's 20th sanctions package against Russia unless Ukraine reopens a critical oil pipeline. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Foreign Minister PÃ...
Haarlem shopkeepers and hospitality owners to receive subsidies for disabled toilets and wheelchair ramps starting in March
Starting in March, the municipality of Haarlem will offer subsidies of up to 20,000 euros per building to help shops, restaurants, museums, and social institutions improve accessibility. These funds a...
France summons US ambassador over activist's murder
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has announced that he will summon U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner over comments the diplomat made regarding the murder of a French far-right activist last wee...
Schoof: those were two weeks of absolute top-level sport
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof praised the national team’s performance following the conclusion of the Winter Olympics, calling the event a celebration of elite sport. The Netherlands achieved its...
Dutch industry seeks quick clarity on Trump’s tariff maneuvering
The Dutch technological industry association FME is calling on the Netherlands and the European Union to provide immediate clarity regarding potential U.S. import tariffs on European goods. The organi...
No flights to the sun from Lelystad Airport for now: 'Nitrogen must drop first'
The new Dutch cabinet aims to open Lelystad Airport for 10,000 annual holiday flights and military use, but the expansion requires a mandatory nature permit. Experts remain skeptical about the plan's ...
Graaf Florislaan to become 30 km/h zone to reduce vibrations and noise from new speed bumps
The speed limit on Graaf Florislaan in Beverwijk is being reduced to 30 km/h to address significant noise and vibration issues caused by newly installed speed bumps. Local residents reported the distu...
TV presenter Koos Postema dies at 93
Renowned Dutch television presenter Koos Postema has passed away at the age of 93. His family announced on Sunday that he died on Saturday from old age, surrounded by his two daughters.
Iran: New talks with US in March over nuclear program
Iran and the United States are set to resume negotiations regarding the Iranian nuclear program in early March, with officials indicating a potential for a preliminary agreement. Iranian Foreign Minis...
Explosions heard in Kyiv after missile attack warning
Powerful explosions were reported in Kyiv early Sunday morning following warnings from Ukrainian authorities of an incoming Russian ballistic missile attack. Residents were urged to seek shelter as se...
Suspect in assault on officer at The Hague asylum protest still in custody
One suspect remains in custody following the arrest of eight people during a protest against asylum seeker housing at the former Haga Hospital in The Hague on Saturday. The individual is suspected of ...