Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
National Monument on Dam Square defaced with red paint and 'genocide'
On the morning of Remembrance Day, the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam was defaced with red paint and the word 'genocide.' Cleaners are working to restore the monument before tonight's na...
RIVM calls for plain packaging for e-cigarettes
Researcher Ina Hellmich from the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) is calling for electronic cigarettes to have a neutral appearance to deter use. This regulation c...
Rijkswaterstaat scraps all sustainability investments from Zuidasdok megaproject
Granddaughter of Jan Bonekamp speaks at 20th anniversary of resistance fighter: ‘It is more urgent than ever that we remember’
Brigitte Scholz, the granddaughter of resistance fighter Jan Bonekamp, will serve as the guest speaker at the 20th commemoration ceremony in IJmuiden. Scholz emphasizes that honoring the past is more ...
Tanker hit by unknown projectiles off UAE coast
A tanker was struck by unknown projectiles off the coast of the United Arab Emirates on Monday. The incident was reported by the British maritime monitoring agency United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operat...
CENTCOM supports Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin supporting Project Freedom this Monday to ensure the safety of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative aims to restore freedom of n...
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized and is currently in critical but stable condition. His spokesperson, Ted Goodman, shared the health update via a post on social media pla...
Iran: US plan for Strait of Hormuz violates ceasefire
Ebrahim Azizi, the head of Iran's national security committee, warned that any United States interference in the Strait of Hormuz would be viewed as a violation of the ceasefire. This statement was sh...
UK to join 90 billion European loan for Ukraine
The United Kingdom government announced on Sunday that it intends to start negotiations to join the European Union's 90 billion euro loan program for Ukraine. This move reflects a coordinated effort t...
Trump: US to assist ships in Strait of Hormuz starting Monday
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States will begin an operation on Monday morning to escort ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. The mission aims to assist vessels...
Merz does not expect delivery of US Tomahawks for now
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz considers it unlikely that the United States will follow through with the delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Germany. These weapons were initially promised by for...
Left-wing Mélenchon to run for French presidency again
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leader of the far-left La France Insoumise party, has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming French presidential election. He confirmed his bid during an intervie...
People listen to the story of resistance fighter Aunt Cor from her former home
Journalist Rianne Oosterom gave a lecture at a house on Amsterdam's Prinsengracht about the WWII resistance efforts of Cor Koster, also known as Tante Cor. Koster used the residence to hide people, tr...
Exhibition in Ontmoetingskerk highlights human rights in Iran: ‘Young people risked death to demand change’
An exhibition at the Ontmoetingskerk features photographs of men and women killed during recent anti-regime protests in Iran. The display aims to bring attention to human rights issues and honor the y...
Haarlem Dolle Minas statue protest: Women have been written out of history
The activist group Dolle Mina's held a demonstration at the Grote Markt in Haarlem to protest the lack of recognition for influential women throughout history. Eleven participants represented overlook...
Merz highlights US role in NATO, downplays tensions with Trump
Friedrich Merz has emphasized the central role of the United States within NATO despite ongoing disagreements. He downplayed tensions with Donald Trump following the announced withdrawal of American t...
Iran says it is reviewing US response to peace proposal
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced that it is currently reviewing a response from the United States regarding a new peace proposal. The communication between the two countries was facilitated ...
Why two minutes of silence and not one? Seven questions about Remembrance Day
The National Remembrance Day takes place on May 4th at Dam Square in Amsterdam, where the King and Queen lay a wreath to honor war victims. The event features a traditional two-minute silence at 8:00 ...
Ukraine offers Finland a drone agreement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a drone agreement with Finland to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation. Under the deal, Kyiv would share its drone technology and combat experti...
Banning new Zuidas parking garages 'could have greater financial consequences than anticipated'
The City of Amsterdam is delaying a decision on banning new parking garages in the Zuidas business district to conduct further research into the plan's financial and legal implications. Stakeholders a...
Israeli army kills man in West Bank
The Israeli army killed a 26-year-old man and injured four others during an operation in Nablus on the occupied West Bank. The death was confirmed by the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
Two Dutch flotilla passengers arrive at Schiphol
Two Dutch activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, Osman Tastan and Anas Mohamad, arrived at Schiphol Airport from Istanbul on Monday afternoon. They were welcomed by approximately thirty supporters ...
Van den Brink calls vandalism in IJsselstein unacceptable
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink has condemned the recent vandalism of the town hall in IJsselstein, stating that protesting should not involve throwing bricks. The CDA minister described the incide...
Dropped Sef: be silent on May 4, but speak out afterwards
Rapper Sef called on the Dutch public to observe silence on May 4th for war victims while urging them to speak out against international conflicts throughout the rest of the year. The appeal follows h...
French minister wants tougher action against illegal parties
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez has pledged to take stricter action against illegal parties following an unauthorized rave in Southern France. The event, which began on Friday, attracted tens o...
Al Jazeera: Iranian peace proposal includes US non-aggression promise
Al Jazeera reports that Iran has submitted a three-phase peace proposal to the United States via Pakistan. The plan aims to transition a ceasefire into a permanent end to the conflict within thirty da...
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn delivers Arondéus Lecture on freedom: 'Resistance hero Willem Arondéus would be a queer activist today'
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn will deliver the annual Arondéuslezing on the theme of freedom, focusing on the legacy of resistance hero Willem Arondéus. She suggests that Arondéus would likely be a ...
IAEA requests access to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant lab after drone attack
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has requested access to a laboratory at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine following a drone attack on Sunday. The facility is currently unde...
NSB youth occupied Zandvoort mayor's home 85 years ago. The attack was fierce, chaotic and targeted
In 1941, members of the Jeugdstormers, the youth organization of the Dutch Nazi party (NSB), violently occupied the home of the mayor in Zandvoort. The assault highlighted the town's status as an NSB ...
