Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
165 days of juvenile detention for explosion at Atrium in Zuidas
A 17-year-old boy has been sentenced to 165 days of juvenile detention, with 122 days suspended, for detonating an explosive at the Atrium office building in Amsterdam's Zuidas district on March 16. T...
Neighborhood Center in Delftwijk
The Haarlem municipal executive has proposed purchasing a building at Rijksstraatweg 541A to establish a community center, or 'Huis van de Wijk', in the Delftwijk neighborhood. This initiative aims to...
Amsterdam alderman ‘shocked’ by millions in deficits at city shipyards while coalition seeks to tackle waste problem
US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for the first time
The total United States national debt has surpassed 40 trillion dollars for the first time. This figure has more than doubled during the presidencies of Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Preventive stop-and-frisk measures start today in Zuidoost: "I'm afraid to go out at night"
Starting today, parts of Amsterdam Zuidoost, including the H-buurt, K-buurt, and Nelson Mandelapark, have been designated as high-risk security areas following a surge in gun-related violence. Mayor F...
Why didn't the alderman disclose the Oostbrug cost explosion sooner? Council demands answers today
Amsterdam City Councillor Melanie van der Horst faces a parliamentary debate regarding her failure to inform the council about a significant cost increase for the Oostbrug project before the recent el...
Germany opens national anti-drone center at former GDR base: Whoever targets Germany hits all of Europe
Mona Keijzer openly doubts starting new party, but everyone in The Hague is already anticipating her next move
Mona Keijzer is publicly expressing doubts about the necessity of launching a new right-wing political party in the Netherlands. Despite her hesitation, preparations for a potential new movement are r...
Voice of Schiphol residents silenced by internal infighting and external threats
Dutch tech giant once again a pawn in US-China rivalry
The Dutch tech company ASML is increasingly caught in the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China. The U.S. is reportedly pressuring the Netherlands to implement a near-total ban on t...
Great concern among residents about new housing facility in Amsterdam Sloten
Residents of Sloten and Nieuw-Sloten in Amsterdam are protesting the city's plan to open a residential facility for forty people with mental health or addiction issues by late 2026. Concerns regarding...
Alderman Scholtes understands controversy over Zuidoost data center, but tries to ease concerns about water and electricity
Just before East Bridge debate, Alderman Van der Horst repeats: ‘No information withheld’
Robin de Bood (60), former district chairman of Geuzenveld-Slotermeer, has died
Robin de Bood, a former district chairman of Geuzenveld-Slotermeer and executive at the organization PerMens, has passed away at the age of 60 due to a long-term illness. De Bood served in local polit...
Police cautious about possible match in Lucky case
Young soldiers take oath of office at Grote Markt in Haarlem
Young soldiers from the Regiment Huzaren van Boreel will take their oath or pledge on the Grote Markt in Haarlem. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 26, at 2:00 PM.
Why are all those army helicopters flying over the city?
Military helicopters, including Chinooks, are currently flying over Amsterdam as part of the 'Medic Falcon' training exercise. The exercise, which aims to prepare personnel for military operations, is...
Squatter of Zwanenburg school building responds to neighborhood unrest: "I am not a pedophile"
A squatter who occupied a former school building in Zwanenburg has denied rumors suggesting he is a danger to children at the neighboring primary school. While local parents and residents have express...
Wendy Verkleij appointed acting mayor of Beverwijk
Wendy Verkleij has been appointed as the acting mayor of Beverwijk. She will assume her new role on September 1, succeeding the outgoing mayor, Martijn Smit.
Leeuwarden Air Base internal phone numbers accidentally leaked online: 'Clumsy'
Internal phone numbers from Leeuwarden Air Base were inadvertently exposed in a video published by Air Traffic Control the Netherlands. The Ministry of Defence described the incident as clumsy but sta...
58 municipal reports on construction, tree felling, and traffic in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 58 permit applications last week, with the vast majority concerning projects directly within the city. These applications cover various issues including construct...
Municipality of Heemstede investigates locations for underground waste containers
The waste management company Meerlanden has begun excavating test trenches in Heemstede to determine suitable locations for new underground waste containers. This investigation is being conducted on b...
Sloten residents and Nieuw-West committee want new location for 39 vulnerable Amsterdammers; district chair admits mistakes: ‘I have been deeply ashamed’
US and Canada reach last-minute deal to suspend new tariffs
The United States and Canada reached an agreement on Tuesday to postpone new 50 percent import tariffs just hours before they were scheduled to take effect. This deal temporarily prevents an escalatin...
Building squatted on Reguliersgracht, but squatters leave after talking to police
A group of approximately twenty squatters briefly occupied a vacant building on the Reguliersgracht in Amsterdam. Following a discussion with police officers, the group agreed to leave the property vo...
Cabinet regrets that 'data vault' with childcare benefits scandal documents remained hidden
The Dutch cabinet has expressed regret for failing to inform the House of Representatives earlier about a data vault containing millions of documents related to the child benefit scandal. Officials al...
JA21 staffer Maarten Brante dies after falling into the water at Prins Hendrikkade
Maarten Brante, a Ja21 staff member, podcast host, and photographer, has died at age 48 following a fatal accident in Amsterdam. He fell into the water at the Prins Hendrikkade on August 13 and passed...
JA21 staffer Maarten Brante dies after falling into water at Prins Hendrikkade
Maarten Brante, a political staffer for the JA21 party, has died at age 48 following a fatal accident on the Prins Hendrikkade in Amsterdam. He fell into the water in the early hours of August 13 and ...
Easy Life frontman John Wolbers back in jail: faces TBS order for threatening and stalking ex-girlfriend
John Wolbers, a former key figure in the Easy Life investment scandal, has been imprisoned again. He faces potential mandatory psychiatric treatment due to charges involving the serious stalking and t...
