Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
New air raid alarm to also sound for drone threats
The Dutch government has decided to modernize the national air raid siren system instead of phasing it out as previously planned. The updated system will maintain its public warning function while add...
Turkey launches plan to boost global energy from electricity
Turkey has launched a global plan at its climate summit to transition from fossil fuels to electricity. The summit's chairman aims to encourage more nations to commit to generating 35 percent of their...
From Benghazi to Amsterdam: Gaddafi’s stolen euros surface at Dutch Central Bank
Millions of euros stolen from the Libyan Central Bank during the era of dictator Muammar Gaddafi have appeared at De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) in Amsterdam. These funds entered the European black marke...
Apple at odds with EU over 'stricter legislation' for Siri AI
Apple has announced a delay in the release of its new Siri AI features in Europe, blaming the region's strict regulatory framework. The European Union has countered this claim, stating that the compan...
Judge: Amsterdam housing association must offer resident new home after explosion
An Amsterdam court has ordered housing association Eigen Haard to provide alternative housing within four weeks to a resident whose home was destroyed in a March explosion on Herculesstraat. The assoc...
Remote work and school closures in Mexico City for World Cup opening
President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered all civil servants in Mexico City to work from home and schools to close on the opening day of the World Cup this Thursday. The decision aims to prevent potenti...
Latvia and Ukraine agree on drone deal at Tallinn summit
Ukraine and Latvia signed a drone deal during a summit held in Tallinn. President Volodymyr Zelensky shared footage of the signing ceremony, which highlights the ongoing military cooperation between t...
Permit amended: Café 't Sluisje allowed to return one of two regulars' tables
Café 't Sluisje in Amsterdam has been granted permission to return one of its two popular picnic tables after its operating permit was officially adjusted. The tables were removed last month followin...
500 Nijmegen residents also get free train travel for six months
Starting September 1st, 500 residents of Nijmegen will be eligible for six months of free train travel as part of a pilot program by the NS. The initiative is designed to combat mobility inequality an...
Old American restaurant demolished, squatters leave: "On to something better"
A former American restaurant in Amsterdam was demolished after being occupied by squatters for several years. While neighbors expressed relief, a permit has been filed to potentially replace the build...
Groceries getting more expensive, cabinet promises to 'look into it'
The Dutch cabinet is reviewing whether citizens can still afford groceries following warnings from supermarkets about impending significant price increases. Finance Minister Eelco Heinen stated that t...
GroenLinks-PvdA renamed PRO, but Markuszower Group not DNA: here is why
The GroenLinks-PvdA merger party has officially changed its name to Progressief Nederland (PRO) in the Dutch House of Representatives as of Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, Gidi Markuszower's request to ...
Judith Jacobs of D66 Heemstede wants to be approachable for residents: 'I take the time for that'
Judith Jacobs, a new D66 council member in Heemstede, emphasizes her commitment to being approachable and taking time for local residents. She is one of five new female members joining the municipal c...