Politics News in English

This cheap drug can prevent heart attacks, but strict rules keep it from patients: ‘This can’t be true’

A cheap gout medication approved by the Dutch Medicines Evaluation Board has been shown to prevent heart attacks, but regulatory barriers are preventing heart patients from accessing it. Despite its e...

Gasunie concerned about gas reserves for coming winter

Gasunie has expressed concerns that gas reserves in the Netherlands may not be replenished in time for the upcoming winter. The national gas infrastructure company warns that storage levels could fall...

People and companies prosecuted for Hong Kong residential complex fire

Authorities in Hong Kong are prosecuting seven individuals and two companies following a fatal fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex last year. The charges, linked to renovation work at the s...

Velsen holds second pizza night for youth: what matters to you?

The municipality of Velsen is hosting a pizza evening on Monday, June 15, for residents aged 14 to 22. The event provides a platform for young people to discuss topics they find important and to meet ...

40 percent of GP practices in disadvantaged neighborhoods need support

Approximately 40% of general practitioner practices in disadvantaged Amsterdam neighborhoods are still waiting for specialized support assistants to help patients whose physical symptoms are caused by...

Alderman Meerhoff and council block Heemstede emergency shelter: ‘Handling tasks side by side requires too much capacity’

The Heemstede municipal council has rejected a proposal to establish temporary emergency housing for asylum seekers at a former police station on Kerklaan. Alderman Sam Meerhoff stated that managing t...

In this unique part of Amsterdam, residents refuse to make way for demolition: ‘You are destroying everything’

Residents of Amsteldorp in Amsterdam are protesting against the planned demolition of small houses intended to be replaced by larger housing complexes. They argue that the project will destroy the uni...

VVD youth propose bold plan: abolish state pension and overhaul mortgage interest deduction

The JOVD, the youth wing of the Dutch VVD party, has proposed a new political program that includes the gradual abolition of the state pension (AOW). The group also calls for ending the mortgage inter...

Toos & Henk - June 10

Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his unique take on current affairs in the daily 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. The series is published daily from Monday to Saturday.

Tobacco industry dives into legal cannabis. What can we expect? ‘They will focus on health benefits’

The parent company of Marlboro has joined the Dutch legal cannabis experiment by purchasing a large greenhouse in Hellevoetsluis. Experts anticipate that the tobacco industry will utilize its lobbying...

Trump with 'Make Holland win again' slogan on Café Scheiwijck facade: 'Every goal sparks a run on the tap'

Café Scheiwijck in Beverwijk has decorated its facade with an image of Donald Trump and the slogan 'Make Holland win again' for the upcoming Dutch national football team matches. Owner Taylor van Mar...

Uncertainty over: Castricum coastal bus to keep running after extra council support

The free coastal bus service in Castricum will continue to operate this summer after receiving additional support from the local council. The bus will run daily between the Castricum railway station a...

'Why does it always have to be here?' Concerns and calls for protest over proposed asylum center de Tiltenberg in Vogelenzang

Residents of Vogelenzang have launched a petition with over 600 signatures to protest the planned opening of an asylum seeker reception center at the Tiltenberg estate. The local village council expre...

US expects to complete wall along Mexican border by end of 2027

The United States expects to complete the wall along its southern border with Mexico by late 2027, according to Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott. This project marks the fulfillm...

Iran claims drone attack on US base in Bahrain

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claimed to have launched a drone attack on a U.S. military base in Bahrain as retaliation for recent American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. This incident follows r...

Republican second candidate for California governor in November

Republican commentator Steve Hilton has advanced to the California gubernatorial general election on November 3. He will face Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra, the former U.S. Secretary of Health a...

Can Amsterdam improve with 2,500 fewer civil servants? PRO Amsterdam and D66 coalition defends agreement in council

Amsterdam lacks implementation, not measures, for street nuisance

Hester van Buren steps down as alderman – forced, but not unexpected: 'I'm not crazy. Nobody has job security in this profession'

Aid organization: twelve people sleeping outdoors at Ter Apel

Twelve asylum seekers spent the night sleeping outdoors at the registration center in Ter Apel on Tuesday night, according to the relief organization MiGreat. The situation highlights ongoing capacity...

Iran says situation is calm, threatens retaliation

Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reports that the situation along Iran's southern coast has stabilized after US attacks near the Strait of Hormuz ceased. While the immediate conflict has reportedly paus...

US House also votes for ICE funding

The US House of Representatives has narrowly approved a $70 billion funding bill for President Donald Trump's immigration policies, including ICE and the Border Patrol. The vote comes despite signific...

US military carries out retaliatory strike on Iran for downing Apache

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has launched retaliatory strikes against targets in Iran following the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter. These operations are described as self-defense m...

Widespread protests in Mexico City ahead of World Cup opening

Protests by a teachers' union have blocked several roads leading to the Mexico City Stadium just two days before the World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa. Despite the demonstrations...

New location for users' bus sparks neighborhood anger: "Damages trust"

Residents and business owners in Amsterdam East are protesting the unannounced relocation of a drug user facility to Linnaeusstraat, scheduled for June 29. Opponents cite significant safety concerns a...

Hoofddorp allotment association fears downsizing as municipality seeks space for traveler site expansion: ‘Why specifically here?’

The Toolenburg Allotment Association in Hoofddorp faces potential shrinkage as the local municipality considers repurposing part of its land to expand a nearby caravan site. This proposal aims to addr...

Why consumers always foot the bill for supermarket price increases

Rising grocery prices in the Netherlands, driven by high energy costs and government levies, have prompted consumers to call for cabinet intervention. The situation has sparked a debate over whether s...

Houten first to test 20 km/h speed limit for cyclists: ‘I don't think I reach 20 anyway’

Air raid sirens to remain, Defence to help fund new network

The Dutch government has decided to maintain the air raid siren system by developing a new network in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence. Justice Minister David van Weel announced that the def...

Bloemendaal may introduce a commuter tax following developments at Vogelenzang campsite

The municipality of Bloemendaal is investigating the potential introduction of a commuter tax after a proposal from the Zelfstandig Bloemendaal party received support. This initiative is partly motiva...