Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Arrival of thousands of Moluccans in Amsterdam commemorated: ‘The Netherlands still has a debt to settle’
Iraq war cost US $25 billion so far, Pentagon says
The Pentagon reports that the United States has spent $25 billion so far on the war against Iran. This expenditure includes significant costs for ammunition and missiles used in attacks since the conf...
Urgent camera surveillance for four streets in Weesp over public order fears
The deputy mayor has ordered urgent month-long camera surveillance across four streets in Weesp due to concerns over potential public order disturbances. While the specific cause for the measure has n...
Cleaner sick or on vacation? Continued pay is legally required but almost never happens
A study by Utrecht University shows that 90% of Dutch households fail to pay their domestic cleaners during illness, and 70% do not pay during vacations. Despite legal requirements for continued wage ...
Mali rebel group sees regime falling 'sooner or later'
A spokesperson for the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) has stated that the Malian regime will eventually fall. The separatist group is also calling for the immediate withdrawal of Russian forces current...
Katwijk fishing industry in distress, affecting IJmuiden; South Holland province steps in
High fuel prices are putting significant pressure on the fishing industry in Katwijk and Scheveningen, forcing many vessels to remain docked. This economic strain also affects the port of IJmuiden, wh...
OPEC loses key member, benefiting gas prices
The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from OPEC, representing a significant blow to the oil cartel. This decision is expected to have international implications and may lead to lower g...
Will a European cobra ban finally happen? New EU firework rules in the works
The European Commission is developing new firework regulations aimed at restricting the trade of powerful explosives like 'cobras' often used in criminal attacks. This follows pressure from the Nether...
London police treat Golders Green stabbing as attempted murder
A man suspected of attempted murder was arrested after stabbing bystanders in London's Golders Green neighborhood on Wednesday. Two victims were hospitalized in serious but stable condition, and the a...
Sick domestic worker wrongfully denied pay: we've known for years but do nothing
A 2024 study by Utrecht University sociologist David de Kort reveals that approximately 90% of Dutch households fail to pay domestic workers during illness. Despite this being a legal requirement sinc...
Halsema: Government should apologize to Moluccans
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on the Dutch government to apologize to Moluccan former soldiers and their families who were forced to relocate to the Netherlands in the 1950s. Speaking at a ...
Mayor Halsema calls on government to apologize to Moluccans
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on the Dutch government to formally apologize to the Moluccan community for their treatment following their arrival in the Netherlands 75 years ago. During com...
Air Force deploys Chinooks to fight wildfire in ’t Harde
The Dutch Air Force has deployed Chinook helicopters to assist in fighting a large wildfire that broke out Wednesday afternoon on a military training site in 't Harde. The fire is spreading rapidly ac...
German prosecutor seeks 15-year sentence for former RAF member
German prosecutors have demanded a 15-year prison sentence for Daniela Klette, a former member of the Red Army Faction. The trial addresses multiple robberies she allegedly committed with two accompli...
VVD MP Harry Bevers takes temporary leave due to acute leukemia
Dutch VVD Member of Parliament Harry Bevers is temporarily stepping down from his duties after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. The party announced the diagnosis on Wednesday, noting that ...
Zutphen rejects COA request for three emergency shelter locations
The municipality of Zutphen has rejected a request from the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) to establish three emergency shelter locations. The decision follows the city counc...
MEPs allowed to be replaced during pregnancy
The European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved a change to EU electoral law that allows pregnant MEPs to be replaced during their maternity leave. The decision passed with 616 votes in favor and ...
Other countries not yet following UAE in exiting oil companies
Russia, Kazakhstan, and Iraq have announced they will not follow the United Arab Emirates' decision to exit OPEC and OPEC+. The UAE's departure from the oil-producing organizations was announced on Tu...
Months-long Grote Houtstraat saga continues: new bicycle parking spaces still too big
New bicycle parking spaces on the south side of Haarlem's Grote Houtstraat will be reduced in size by half after they were deemed too large. Alderman Robbert Berkhout announced the change following cr...
Ukraine attacks tanker and oil facility deep in Russia
Ukraine has launched attacks on several Russian oil targets, including an oil facility in Perm located approximately 1,500 kilometers from the border. The Ukrainian security service reported that the ...
Stalinist terror depicted in Two Prosecutors: ‘We love to believe one hero can save the world’
UN: Iran executed at least 21 people since start of war
The United Nations reports that Iran has executed at least 21 people and arrested over 4,000 individuals since late February. Human rights chief Volker Türk stated that many detainees have been subje...
Gorinchem re-election turnout at 10 percent at 11 am
By 11:00 AM, 10% of eligible voters in Gorinchem had participated in the city's municipal council re-election. The rerun was scheduled after the previous March election results were voided due to susp...
France urges its citizens to leave Mali
France has urged its citizens to leave Mali immediately following a series of coordinated attacks by Islamic jihadists and Tuareg separatists. The security situation in the former French colony has wo...
Churches from Beverwijk to Akersloot make noise at 4:20 PM for 420 ‘rooted’ children
Churches across the Netherlands will ring their bells at 4:20 PM on Wednesday to support 420 "rooted" children facing residency uncertainty. The nationwide initiative aims to draw attention to childre...
Heirs of football agent Mino Raiola buy Verweyhal in Haarlem
The heirs of late football agent Mino Raiola have purchased the monumental Verweyhal building in Haarlem from the local municipality. The city council approved the sale of the historic Grote Markt pro...
Trump issues another threat to Iran
US President Donald Trump has issued a new threat against Iran on Truth Social, citing the absence of a peace deal. He urged the country to take swift action in his social media post.
Meta reprimanded: Children under 13 join Instagram and Facebook too easily
The European Commission has criticized Meta for failing to adequately prevent children under the age of 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram. Despite the company's own terms and conditions, its la...
France announces deadlines for phase-out of coal, oil, and gas
France has introduced a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels, becoming the first country to present such a plan at a dedicated conference. The country aims to eliminate coal by 2030, followed by oil in 2...
