Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Toppling Trump, Netanyahu and Wilders
Participants at a Dutch King's Day flea market are using the event to raise money for various causes, including activities themed around political figures like Trump, Netanyahu, and Wilders. The tradi...
British Parliament votes on investigation into misleading by Starmer
The British Parliament is scheduled to vote on Tuesday regarding a potential investigation into Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The inquiry will determine whether Starmer misled the House of Commons, eit...
Building briefly squatted on busy Prinsengracht
Building squatted on busy Prinsengracht, police proceed to immediate eviction
On King's Day, a group of 20 to 30 squatters occupied a building on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, displaying banners with anti-capitalist messages. Police caught the group in the act and immediately...
Three demonstrations along King's Day route in Dokkum
Three pre-registered demonstrations took place at various points along the royal family's route during King's Day celebrations in Dokkum. The municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân confirmed that the prot...
Iran: US responsible for failed negotiations
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed the United States for the failure of peace negotiations in Pakistan. Araghchi made these statements upon arriving in Russia for a scheduled meeting w...
Another arrest after series of attacks on Jewish sites in London
British police arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with a series of attacks on Jewish locations in London. A total of 26 people have been detained over the past month as part of an ongoing invest...
He had experienced more threatening situations, Rudy Bouma said coolly from Washington
Bitcoin hits highest level in months after hopeful news on Middle East war
Bitcoin's value has reached its highest point in nearly three months, driven by optimism regarding the conflict in the Middle East. The surge follows reports suggesting that peace negotiations between...
Injuries in Russian drone attack on Odesa
A Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Odesa has injured at least ten people. The strikes heavily impacted the city center, damaging residential buildings, a hotel, and other public facilitie...
Support for monarchy and royal couple's ratings remain unchanged
Support for the Dutch monarchy and approval ratings for King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and Princess Amalia have remained stable according to the 2026 NOS Kings Day Survey. The findings by Ipsos...
Iranian students falling through the cracks due to Middle East war: "It's about survival"
Iranian international students in the Netherlands are facing severe financial distress and mental health challenges as the Middle East conflict disrupts money transfers from their home country. While ...
US attacks suspected drug boat again, three dead
Three people were killed during a U.S. military operation against a suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean. U.S. Southern Command announced the incident on social media, noting that the atta...
Away from Trump and Big Tech: Dutch data to end up with Lidl's parent company
Dutch data will increasingly be stored by the Schwarz Group, the parent company of Lidl, as an alternative to US tech giants like Google and Microsoft. This shift is seen by experts as a way for Europ...
Haarlem construction workers have ‘insufficient knowledge’ of rat infestations, says VVD: ‘Major problem’
VVD councilors in Haarlem claim that homeowners receive inadequate information about rat prevention from builders during home renovations. Despite calls from council members Dennis Kornet and Ruben Te...
Martijn Smit (62) steps down as mayor of Beverwijk. How will the city's new face be chosen?
Martijn Smit, the 62-year-old mayor of Beverwijk, has announced that he will step down from his position this coming September. The local municipal council will lead the process of selecting his succe...
WaPo: No top security measures for Correspondents’ Dinner
The Washington Post reports that the Correspondents' Dinner held last Saturday in Washington did not receive the highest security status typically assigned to such events. This information is based on...
Growth in defense spending slowed by loss of US aid to Ukraine
Global defense spending growth has begun to level off after reaching its highest point in decades. This deceleration is primarily attributed to the United States halting its financial support for Ukra...
Lebanon reports 14 killed in Israeli attacks on Sunday
Israeli airstrikes killed 14 people and injured 37 in Lebanon on Sunday, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The fatalities included two children and two women, while Israel reported that on...
Humanitarian aid fleet for Gaza departs from Sicily
A fleet of 56 ships carrying humanitarian aid has departed from Sicily for the Gaza Strip. Organized by the Global Sumud Flotilla, the group claims this is the largest aid fleet ever to attempt reachi...
Fatah wins one-sided local elections in the West Bank
The secular Fatah party, led by President Mahmoud Abbas, has won the local elections held on the West Bank. Official results released on Sunday confirmed the party's victory in the vote that took plac...
King Charles's state visit to US to proceed without changes
Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla's four-day state visit to the United States will proceed as planned. The decision follows a review of the schedule after a shooting inci...
Death toll in Colombia road bombing rises
The death toll from a heavy bomb explosion on a highway in Colombia has risen to 19. Authorities have classified the incident as a terrorist attack and are holding a splinter group of the former FARC ...
Mayor Schouten calls for street safety
Rotterdam Mayor Carola Schouten is promoting women's safety during King's Night celebrations by supporting a police initiative in the city center. Officers are distributing orange bracelets featuring ...
Amsterdam wants to shed ‘anything goes’ King's Day image: ‘Everyone scram! Away with the townies, away with the yuppies’
Amsterdam is implementing new measures for King's Day to move away from its reputation as an "anything goes" celebration following concerns from emergency services. The city is preparing for its busie...
Confidence in the royal family rises again, but what does such a poll really say?
Trust in King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima has increased according to the annual King's Day poll conducted by EenVandaag. The report examines the rising approval ratings while also questioning t...
Netanyahu rivals to run together in next Israeli election
Two political rivals of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have joined forces for the upcoming elections expected later this year. The alliance aims to consolidate opposition efforts to defeat ...
Beatrix as a hippie calling for peace: this is the King's Day artwork by De Blaffende Vis
Amsterdam café De Blaffende Vis has unveiled its annual King's Day facade decoration, this year featuring Princess Beatrix dressed as a hippie. The artwork includes the message 'make love not war' to...
Israeli President pushes for settlement in Netanyahu trial
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has indicated that a potential settlement in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial must be explored before any pardon is considered. Consequently, Netanya...
Complainant ruled against: King's Night party at Homomonument can continue until 1 AM
A judge has ruled that the Kingsnight party at Amsterdam's Homomonument can continue until 1:00 AM, dismissing a complaint that sought an earlier end time based on noise policies. The court determined...