Politics News in English

Maarten Wolterink's cartoons appear in Le Monde and The Washington Post: 'I am a cartoonist for lack of any other talent'

Cartoonist Maarten Wolterink, whose illustrations have appeared in prestigious international publications like Le Monde and The Washington Post, will host a workshop at de Koepel during the Haarlem Co...

Notably high number of women at reservist recruitment day in Badhoevedorp

A recruitment day for military reservists in Badhoevedorp attracted over 350 people, including a high number of women inspired by Queen Máxima's recent training. The Dutch Ministry of Defence aims to...

Lebanese Prime Minister condemns 'dangerous escalation' by Israel

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has condemned Israel's recent military actions as a dangerous and unprecedented escalation in a televised address. He stated that a scorched earth policy will not b...

Van Bruggen falls ill due to heat at memorial for victims of violence

State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen became unwell due to heat during a commemoration ceremony for victims of violence in De Wijk, Drenthe, on Saturday. The official shared details of the incident on I...

'Help me...' Roxanne (23) became homeless and now lives in a storage unit in IJmuiden

Twenty-three-year-old Roxanne has become homeless and is currently living in a basement storage unit in IJmuiden. After losing her home four weeks ago, she is urgently calling for assistance as she st...

Lebanese army reports targeted Israeli attack on soldiers

Two Lebanese soldiers were seriously injured following a targeted Israeli drone strike on a public road near the town of Ebba in southern Lebanon. The injured military personnel have been transported ...

Top Iranian advisor denounces US demands for deal

Mohsen Rezaei, a senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for making excessive demands during negotiations and allegedly betraying diplomacy. Rezaei also exp...

US, UK and Australia to jointly develop sea drones

The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have announced a joint project to develop unmanned submarines. This collaboration is part of the AUKUS security pact established by the three nations f...

Stoffer advocates for distributing asylum seekers based on culture and religion

SGP leader Chris Stoffer has proposed that cultural and religious backgrounds should be taken into account when distributing and housing asylum seekers. Speaking at a party meeting in Nieuwegein, Stof...

SGP demands lower abortion rates in exchange for support for cabinet plans

The Dutch political party SGP has demanded that the cabinet implement measures to reduce historically high abortion rates. The party stated it will withdraw its support for the minority government's p...

Russia recalls ambassador to Armenia over country's ties with EU

Russia has recalled its ambassador to Armenia as the country seeks closer ties with the European Union. President Vladimir Putin has warned of significant economic consequences if Armenia continues to...

Politicians should not interfere with the location of snack bars

A Dutch news outlet is soliciting reader feedback on whether politicians should influence the placement of snack bars. This inquiry is part of the publication's weekly poll on public issues.

Fewer people stayed at Warffum reception center last night

On Friday night, 45 asylum seekers stayed at a reception center in Warffum, a decrease from the 82 individuals present the previous night. The Red Cross suggests this reduction is likely due to more p...

Haarlem council bans new snack bars around Spaarnwoude station: 'We want a healthy city'

The Haarlem city council has voted to ban the opening of new snack bars and fast-food outlets in the future Hart voor Oostpoort neighborhood near Spaarnwoude station. This initiative aims to combat ob...

Israel announces new strikes in southern Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced new military strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Israel states the attacks are a response to alleged violations of the ceasefire agree...

Trucks take priority over terraces in Haarlem city center, clear majority says: 'Take your coffee elsewhere'

A survey of 600 respondents indicates that approximately 60 percent prioritize shop deliveries over early morning terrace seating in Haarlem's city center. Most participants believe that leisure activ...

Doctor: Trump remains in excellent health

U.S. President Donald Trump remains in excellent health according to a statement released by his physician through the White House on Friday. The official medical assessment confirms the President's o...

Badhoevedorp residents reject measures against non-resident parking nuisance

Residents of Badhoevedorp-Noord have voted against the implementation of temporary parking measures intended to combat nuisance from non-resident parkers. The decision follows a municipal survey launc...

'They take our houses and rape our daughters': Persistent prejudices about asylum seekers exposed

This article examines and fact-checks common prejudices regarding asylum seekers and status holders in the Netherlands, which frequently emerge during protests and on social media. It aims to provide ...

How powerful is the Ajax hard core?

An investigation by AT5 reveals the significant influence of Ajax's hard-core supporter group, the F-side, which has led to security lapses and intimidation at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Stewards report...

Plans and more plans, and ultimately the state pension panic is for nothing, concludes Jan-Kees Emmer

The Jetten cabinet has scrapped its controversial plans to scale back the AOW state pension less than 100 days after taking office. Social Affairs Minister Vijlbrief stated that the government will re...

Toos & Henk - May 30

Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his daily 'Toos & Henk' comic strips. These illustrations are published every week from Monday to Saturday.

Forum for Democracy and Liberaal Blauw opt out of council-wide cooperation: 'Too much trust has been lost'

Forum voor Democratie and Liberaal Blauw have declined to participate in a council-wide cooperation in Velsen, ending an eight-year period of consensus in the local government. The parties cited a sig...

Wheelie bins are back in Amsterdam, but not everyone is embracing the green organic waste bin

Israeli universities seek dialogue in the Netherlands, including at VU: ‘Boycott does not change government course one millimeter’

Residents have complained for years about Pieter Calandlaan, where a 13-year-old boy was killed Saturday: ‘The manosphere rules the road here’

From strawberry jam to lip balm: how expensive oil is driving up prices in every household

The ongoing conflict between Iran and the U.S. is driving up oil prices, which will result in higher costs for various household items like jam, shampoo, and printer ink. Experts warn that consumers c...

Trump wants Iran deal only on his own terms

U.S. President Donald Trump will only sign a new nuclear agreement with Iran if his specific "red lines" are met, according to a White House official. This announcement on Friday highlights the admini...

Scenario where Moerdijk remains more prominently in focus

The Dutch cabinet is increasingly considering a scenario where the village of Moerdijk is preserved by opting for a smaller expansion of the local port and industrial cluster. State Secretary Jo-Annes...

US judge: Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center

A U.S. judge ruled that Donald Trump’s name was improperly added to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The court determined that the name of the national cultural center cannot be changed withou...