Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Patta founder on warm-up shirt featuring Dutch, Surinamese, and African symbols: ‘Sold out within a few hours’
The Amsterdam-based streetwear brand Patta designed a warmup shirt for the Dutch national football team featuring a mix of Dutch, Surinamese, and African symbols. Despite some racist reactions online,...
RIVM realized early on that COVID outbreak was much larger than expected
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) realized early in the pandemic that the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan was significantly larger than reported by China. This findi...
Iran to charge ‘service fees’ in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it will begin charging maritime service fees for vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz. These fees are intended to replace tolls and are reportedly ...
Minister confirms: Buitenhuizer Bridge to remain out of service throughout 2026. 'We must stay within financial reality'
Dutch Infrastructure Minister Vincent Karremans confirmed that the Buitenhuizerbrug will remain out of service throughout 2026 due to budget constraints. In a letter to the Haarlem Yacht Club, the min...
Hezbollah: No operations carried out since announcement of agreement
A Hezbollah official stated that the group has not conducted any military operations since the announcement of the agreement between Iran and the United States. The official noted that their continued...
EU ministers agree on sanctions over Navalny's death
EU Foreign Ministers have approved new sanctions against 34 individuals and 47 organizations in Russia. These measures specifically target 15 people and one entity involved in the prosecution, poisoni...
Trump threatens high tariffs on French wine and champagne
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100 percent import tariffs on French wine and champagne in response to a French tax on large American tech companies. Trump stated that the tariffs w...
After years on the council, Lian Heinhuis is now an alderman: "It's still taking some getting used to"
Lian Heinhuis has been officially sworn in as an alderman in Amsterdam after serving several years as a city council member and faction leader. She will manage various portfolios including sustainabil...
Macron: Hormuz mission can start 2 to 3 days after deal
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France, the Netherlands, and other allies are prepared to launch a mission in the Strait of Hormuz within two to three days of a confirmed deal between ...
British judge upholds controversial Palestine Action ban
The British Court of Appeal has upheld the government's decision to ban the activist group Palestine Action and classify it as a terrorist organization. This ruling overturns a previous lower court de...
More vouchers submitted for neighborhood plans in Velsen; 61 projects already funded
More than 12,000 vouchers were donated to neighborhood projects in Velsen this spring, representing an increase of over 1,000 compared to last year. As a result, 61 local initiatives have already reac...
Gommers: We must never let people die alone again
IC doctor Diederik Gommers testified before a Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee, stating that pandemic measures must never again prevent people from being with dying loved ones. He emphasized that...
Gommers: Money was the reason for not always accepting patient transfers
Diederik Gommers testified to a parliamentary inquiry committee that financial concerns prevented some hospitals from accepting intensive care patients during the second COVID-19 wave. He noted that c...
Watch questioning of RIVM modeler: he foresaw ‘catastrophe’, but did the early warning get through?
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic response held hearings featuring intensive care physician Diederik Gommers and RIVM modeler Jacco Wallinga. The proceedings focused on whethe...
Gommers: clash with Rutte over ICU admission age limit
Former OMT member Diederik Gommers revealed he had a conflict with former Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge over using age as a criterion for ICU admissions. Gommers maintain...
Positive global reactions to Iran-US agreement
The United States and Iran have reached a framework agreement for a sustainable ceasefire, which has received positive reactions worldwide. Regional countries have expressed their support for the docu...
Iran: US responsible for ending Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Iran asserts that the United States holds the responsibility to end Israeli military operations in Lebanon following a deal made between Washington and Tehran. Despite this agreement, Israel was not a...
Gommers: letting hospitals fill up was a bad choice by the cabinet
IC doctor Diederik Gommers testified before a Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee that the cabinet made a "bad choice" by allowing hospitals to fill up during the second COVID-19 wave. He argued tha...
European gas price falls after US-Iran peace agreement
European gas prices decreased on Monday following the announcement of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The deal is scheduled to be signed in Switzerland this coming Friday.
France: Strait of Hormuz mission can be deployed quickly
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced in Luxembourg that an international mission involving dozens of countries to secure the Strait of Hormuz is ready for quick deployment. The mission ...
Lebanese official: Lebanon unaware of agreement details
A Lebanese official stated that Lebanon has not been informed about the specific details of an agreement reached between the United States and Iran. The deal is intended as an initial step toward endi...
91 asylum seekers slept in de Wijk due to Ter Apel shortage
Last night, 91 asylum seekers were transferred to a sports hall in De Wijk after the registration center in Ter Apel reached full capacity. While some individuals remained on the grounds in Ter Apel, ...
Source: US and Iran to hold indirect talks in Doha this week
The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold indirect negotiations in Doha, Qatar, this week. These discussions serve as preparation for a final agreement expected to be signed in Switzerland this...
Russia denies attack on monastery complex in Kyiv
Russia has denied responsibility for an attack on a historical monastery complex in Kyiv during recent nighttime strikes on Ukraine. The Russian Ministry of Defense claims the site was instead hit by ...
High traffic on NS website due to cheap train subscription
The NS website is experiencing high traffic due to the launch of a new subscription that allows unlimited off-peak train travel for 49 euros per month. The Dutch government introduced the measure to a...
UK also to ban social media for children under 16
The United Kingdom is set to implement a ban on social media for children under the age of sixteen starting next year. This measure will also extend to certain gaming and streaming platforms to improv...
Watch the questioning of ICU doctor Diederik Gommers by the COVID-19 commission
Diederik Gommers, the former chairman of the national association of IC doctors, appeared before the Dutch parliamentary corona inquiry committee on Monday. His testimony is part of a series of hearin...
AEX nears 1,100 mark on hopes for end to Iran war
The AEX index approached the historic 1,100-point mark on Monday following news of a peace agreement between the US and Iran. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the agreement is expec...
UK bans social media for under-16s
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media use for children under the age of 16. The announcement was made during a press conference held at Downing Street.
Municipality sees space for three caravans on Schwannstraat
The municipality has identified space for three additional caravan pitches on Schwannstraat in the Boerhaavewijk neighborhood. This development marks the first outcome of a challenging search to creat...