Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Red Cross: about 140 asylum seekers to night shelter in Groningen
Approximately 140 asylum seekers are being moved from the overcrowded reception center in Ter Apel to a temporary night shelter in Groningen on Monday evening. This measure, supported by the Red Cross...
Netanyahu orders intensification of Lebanon offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered an intensification of military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. He stated in a video message that the objective of the offensive is to des...
Brazilian president undergoes radiation therapy
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva began preventive radiation therapy on Monday following the removal of a malignant spot from his scalp last month. The hospital confirmed the treatment in...
Fatbike riders in Vondelpark fined starting today: "I'm going to sell it"
Starting today, fatbike riders in Amsterdam's Vondelpark will face fines instead of warnings as the city's new ban is strictly enforced. Visitors report a significantly quieter environment, though som...
Russia urges foreign citizens to leave Kyiv
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged foreign citizens and diplomats to evacuate Kyiv immediately. The warning comes as Russia plans to intensify systematic attacks on defense industry fac...
Questions surrounding Ali Dia (23) who died in Lebanon rocket attack after being sent back from Amsterdam
Ali Dia, a 23-year-old who lived in Amsterdam for several years, was killed in an Israeli rocket attack in South Lebanon after being deported from the Netherlands in December 2023. While online propag...
Iranian delegation arrives in Qatar for negotiations
A high-level Iranian delegation, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, arrived in Doha, Qatar, on Monday for negotiations. The delegation also incl...
Pardon for convicted Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha
Convicted Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha has been granted a pardon, as announced by Senate President and former Prime Minister Hun Sen. Sokha had been serving a 27-year sentence of house arrest...
Kremlin calls attacks on Kyiv retaliation, continues attacks
The Kremlin announced that it will continue its missile attacks on Kyiv as retaliation for an alleged Ukrainian strike on student housing in the occupied Luhansk region. Russia claims the Friday attac...
Welfare union marks 50th anniversary: "Prejudice that they are all freeloaders"
The Bijstandsbond is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Amsterdam, marking its history as an advocacy group for welfare recipients. Originally a national organization founded in 1976, it now provides...
Pope: Idea of a legitimate war is outdated
In a new papal encyclical presented on Monday, the Pope declared that the concept of a "justified war" is now obsolete. The religious leader argues that traditional ideas regarding legitimate warfare ...
Red Cross: Lack of permanent space for Ter Apel asylum seekers incomprehensible
The Red Cross has described the lack of permanent accommodation for asylum seekers in Ter Apel as inhumane and incomprehensible. Due to the main reception center being full, individuals are being move...
Newspaper: Russia jammed GPS during British defense minister's flight
Russia is suspected of jamming the GPS systems of a British government aircraft carrying Defense Minister John Healey during a flight from Estonia to the United Kingdom last week. The interference was...
Two months after the elections, still no white smoke across the region
Lebanese president denounces Israeli occupation on Liberation Day
On Lebanon's Liberation Day, President Joseph Aoun declared that the full withdrawal of Israel from Lebanese territory is non-negotiable. The holiday marks the anniversary of the end of the Israeli oc...
Iran: progress in US talks, but agreement not yet in sight
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reported progress in multiple areas of negotiations with the United States. However, officials in Tehran stated that despite these developments, a final agr...
Iranian negotiator Qalibaf re-elected as parliament speaker
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has been reappointed as the speaker of the Iranian parliament following a decision by the legislative body. In addition to his leadership role, Qalibaf continues to serve as a ...
AEX hits new record after reports of nearing Iran-US deal
The AEX index in Amsterdam hit a record high on Monday following reports of a potential peace agreement between the United States and Iran. Investors are hopeful that a deal will reopen the Strait of ...
Israel tells Lebanese in south to seek shelter
The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of ten towns in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh and Jezzine regions following reported ceasefire violations by Hezbollah. Residents were instructed to seek ...
Major missile attack on energy infrastructure in Belgorod
A large missile attack targeted energy infrastructure in the Russian region of Belgorod, according to local authorities and the Interfax news agency. The city of Belgorod, situated near the Ukrainian ...
Six new homes in Bennebroek, but once again none in social housing
The Bloemendaal municipal council has approved the construction of six new apartments at Rijksstraatweg 18 in Bennebroek, replacing a site previously intended for retail space. The project aims to pro...
Imprisoned Flotilla activist Cerisa (24) kicked, beaten and humiliated: ‘It was worth it, I would go again’
Twenty-four-year-old Dutch activist Cerisa van Kesteren has returned to the Netherlands after being intercepted and detained while participating in a flotilla to Gaza. She reports being physically abu...
Number of self-employed remains high despite stricter Tax Authority checks
The number of self-employed workers in the Netherlands, particularly in the healthcare and construction sectors, saw a slight increase during the first quarter of the year. This growth persists despit...
Fierce resistance to Kleine Houtweg redevelopment. 'Greenest part of Haarlem even greener? Total nonsense!'
A large majority of residents in Haarlem are opposing the planned renovation of the Kleine Houtweg, according to a survey by Haarlems Dagblad. Critics argue that merging bicycle and car lanes to incre...
Residents of house shot at in IJmuiden want to go home: 'We are not part of this conflict'
Residents of a home in IJmuiden that was recently shot at are challenging a closure order in a Haarlem court to seek an immediate return to their residence. The father of the family testified that the...
Oil prices fall more than 5 percent on Iran deal hopes
Oil prices have fallen by more than 5% amid hopes for a deal between the United States and Iran to end conflict. Additionally, Asian markets experienced slight gains following these developments.
Inmates protest against torture in Venezuelan prison
Hundreds of prisoners in the Venezuelan city of Barinas seized control of a prison on Sunday to protest against alleged torture. The inmates are demanding the resignation of the facility's director as...
Arab states condemn Ben-Gvir over treatment of flotilla
Eight Arab-Islamic nations have condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for his treatment of activists detained while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Ben-Gvir rele...
Exit polls: far-right gains in Cyprus elections
Exit polls from Sunday's parliamentary elections in Cyprus indicate significant gains for far-right parties. Conversely, centrist parties that support independent President Nikos Christodoulides are e...
Red Cross distributes meals to asylum seekers in Ter Apel again
The Red Cross is distributing meals to asylum seekers at the registration center in Ter Apel this Sunday. The assistance is provided to individuals who are currently waiting for overnight accommodatio...