Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
After years on the council, Lian Heinhuis is now an alderman: "It's still taking some getting used to"
Lian Heinhuis has been officially sworn in as an alderman in Amsterdam after serving several years as a city council member and faction leader. She will manage various portfolios including sustainabil...
Macron: Hormuz mission can start 2 to 3 days after deal
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France, the Netherlands, and other allies are prepared to launch a mission in the Strait of Hormuz within two to three days of a confirmed deal between ...
British judge upholds controversial Palestine Action ban
The British Court of Appeal has upheld the government's decision to ban the activist group Palestine Action and classify it as a terrorist organization. This ruling overturns a previous lower court de...
More vouchers submitted for neighborhood plans in Velsen; 61 projects already funded
More than 12,000 vouchers were donated to neighborhood projects in Velsen this spring, representing an increase of over 1,000 compared to last year. As a result, 61 local initiatives have already reac...
Gommers: We must never let people die alone again
IC doctor Diederik Gommers testified before a Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee, stating that pandemic measures must never again prevent people from being with dying loved ones. He emphasized that...
Gommers: Money was the reason for not always accepting patient transfers
Diederik Gommers testified to a parliamentary inquiry committee that financial concerns prevented some hospitals from accepting intensive care patients during the second COVID-19 wave. He noted that c...
Watch questioning of RIVM modeler: he foresaw ‘catastrophe’, but did the early warning get through?
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic response held hearings featuring intensive care physician Diederik Gommers and RIVM modeler Jacco Wallinga. The proceedings focused on whethe...
Gommers: clash with Rutte over ICU admission age limit
Former OMT member Diederik Gommers revealed he had a conflict with former Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge over using age as a criterion for ICU admissions. Gommers maintain...
Positive global reactions to Iran-US agreement
The United States and Iran have reached a framework agreement for a sustainable ceasefire, which has received positive reactions worldwide. Regional countries have expressed their support for the docu...
Iran: US responsible for ending Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Iran asserts that the United States holds the responsibility to end Israeli military operations in Lebanon following a deal made between Washington and Tehran. Despite this agreement, Israel was not a...
Gommers: letting hospitals fill up was a bad choice by the cabinet
IC doctor Diederik Gommers testified before a Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee that the cabinet made a "bad choice" by allowing hospitals to fill up during the second COVID-19 wave. He argued tha...
European gas price falls after US-Iran peace agreement
European gas prices decreased on Monday following the announcement of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The deal is scheduled to be signed in Switzerland this coming Friday.
France: Strait of Hormuz mission can be deployed quickly
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced in Luxembourg that an international mission involving dozens of countries to secure the Strait of Hormuz is ready for quick deployment. The mission ...
Lebanese official: Lebanon unaware of agreement details
A Lebanese official stated that Lebanon has not been informed about the specific details of an agreement reached between the United States and Iran. The deal is intended as an initial step toward endi...
91 asylum seekers slept in de Wijk due to Ter Apel shortage
Last night, 91 asylum seekers were transferred to a sports hall in De Wijk after the registration center in Ter Apel reached full capacity. While some individuals remained on the grounds in Ter Apel, ...
Source: US and Iran to hold indirect talks in Doha this week
The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold indirect negotiations in Doha, Qatar, this week. These discussions serve as preparation for a final agreement expected to be signed in Switzerland this...
Russia denies attack on monastery complex in Kyiv
Russia has denied responsibility for an attack on a historical monastery complex in Kyiv during recent nighttime strikes on Ukraine. The Russian Ministry of Defense claims the site was instead hit by ...
High traffic on NS website due to cheap train subscription
The NS website is experiencing high traffic due to the launch of a new subscription that allows unlimited off-peak train travel for 49 euros per month. The Dutch government introduced the measure to a...
UK also to ban social media for children under 16
The United Kingdom is set to implement a ban on social media for children under the age of sixteen starting next year. This measure will also extend to certain gaming and streaming platforms to improv...
Watch the questioning of ICU doctor Diederik Gommers by the COVID-19 commission
Diederik Gommers, the former chairman of the national association of IC doctors, appeared before the Dutch parliamentary corona inquiry committee on Monday. His testimony is part of a series of hearin...
AEX nears 1,100 mark on hopes for end to Iran war
The AEX index approached the historic 1,100-point mark on Monday following news of a peace agreement between the US and Iran. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the agreement is expec...
UK bans social media for under-16s
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media use for children under the age of 16. The announcement was made during a press conference held at Downing Street.
Municipality sees space for three caravans on Schwannstraat
The municipality has identified space for three additional caravan pitches on Schwannstraat in the Boerhaavewijk neighborhood. This development marks the first outcome of a challenging search to creat...
Zelensky: Serious Russian attack on Christian culture
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of launching one of its most serious attacks on Christian culture following a strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery complex. Zelensky ca...
Japan and South Korea stocks surge, oil price falls
Stock markets in Tokyo and Seoul surged on Monday following reports of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The news, shared by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, led to optimis...
Israel refuses to withdraw from Lebanon
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed U.S. President Donald Trump of Israel's refusal to withdraw troops from Lebanon. Despite a peace deal betwee...
EU foreign policy chief welcomes US-Iran peace deal
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has welcomed the peace deal between the United States and Iran, expressing hope for its official ratification this Friday. Speaking in Luxembourg, she emphasized th...
Iran deal brings lower prices at the pump tomorrow, so wait a day to refuel
An upcoming agreement between the United States and Iran has caused global oil prices to drop by 4 percent. As a result, gasoline prices at the pump are expected to decrease by several cents per liter...
Ships await more clarity in Strait of Hormuz
Ship owners are awaiting clarity on the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following news of a possible peace deal. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that an agreement between th...
EU leaders welcome Iran-US deal
EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa have welcomed a new agreement between Iran and the United States. They expressed their hopes that the deal will lead to an end to conflict and the re...