Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Ukraine reports new damage to Druzhba oil pipeline
Ukraine's Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported serious damage and a fire at the Druzhba oil pipeline following a Russian attack. The pipeline is used to transport Russian oil to several countries, i...
Energy agency stands ready to stabilize oil market after price rise
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is prepared to intervene and stabilize the global oil market following price increases driven by the conflict in the Middle East. Member countries currently hold ...
Red Cross scales up in Middle East
The Red Cross is significantly expanding its emergency aid and search teams across the Middle East due to the recent escalation of violence. Help operations are currently underway in Iran, Israel, and...
Hezbollah warns of open war with Israel
Hezbollah has warned that Israel's expanding ground operations and continued strikes in southern Lebanon could lead to a new open war between the two parties. The statement follows increased Israeli m...
KLM flies to Middle East to pick up stranded travelers
KLM is operating a flight to the Middle East on Tuesday evening to evacuate Dutch citizens stranded due to the conflict involving Iran. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen announced the mission but did not...
March for women's safety in seaside resort Zandvoort: 'This affects everyone, not just women'
Residents and local politicians in Zandvoort are organizing a march on March 8, International Women's Day, to advocate for women's safety. The event aims to raise awareness about the lack of safety wo...
KLM flies to Middle East to pick up stranded travelers
KLM is operating a flight to repatriate 83 Dutch citizens stranded in the Middle East due to ongoing regional conflict. Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen confirmed the mission, noting that thousa...
Splinter Chabot’s indictment of the condemnation of queer people comes straight from the heart
UAE intercepted 172 Iranian missiles and 755 drones so far
The United Arab Emirates reported intercepting 172 Iranian missiles and 755 drones, according to Al Jazeera. While most projectiles were shot down or fell into the sea, one missile reportedly landed o...
Zelensky expresses support for Gulf region and offers help
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his support and condolences to the Gulf region and the Middle East following retaliatory actions from Iran. In a post on social media platform X, Z...
Leiden professor: attacks on Iran a turning point in international legal order
Carsten Stahn, a professor at Leiden University, argues that attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States undermine the international security system established after World War II. He states that ...
1,700 police officers snooped through file of murdered Lisa from Abcoude
Justice Minister David van Weel informed the Dutch Parliament that approximately 1,700 police officers accessed the investigation file of a murder victim from Abcoude without a clear functional necess...
UN: At least 30,000 people displaced in Lebanon
The United Nations reports that at least 30,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon following Israeli military attacks. This figure reflects the number of individuals currently registered at UN-mana...
Experts sound alarm after study: Half of teens consume 90 sugar cubes a week from soft drinks
A new study reveals that teenagers aged 12 to 16 consume an average of 9.5 glasses of sugary drinks per week, with half of them reaching 16.5 glasses. Experts are urging the new government to implemen...
NATO welcomes talks on French nuclear weapons
NATO has welcomed France's initiative to start discussions with eight allies regarding the expansion of its nuclear deterrent protection. A NATO source stated that the alliance values the opportunity ...
Minister Van den Brink increases asylum chances for Sudanese
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink has announced a policy change that increases the likelihood of Sudanese refugees being granted asylum in the Netherlands. The recognition of risks from arbitra...
Transport on election day
The city of Haarlem is offering free transportation for residents with disabilities or mobility issues during the municipal elections on March 18, 2026. Provided in partnership with the Automobiel ser...
For left-wing IJburg residents, ideals outweigh practical problems
Residents of the IJburg neighborhood in Amsterdam discuss their continued support for GroenLinks ahead of the municipal elections, prioritizing ideological goals like social equality. Despite facing c...
KLM cancels flights to and from Dubai and Saudi Arabia for an extended period
KLM has extended its flight cancellations to and from Dubai and Saudi Arabia until March 9 due to ongoing unrest in the Middle East. The airline had previously announced that flights were suspended th...
Qatar: Iran attacking whole country, not just military targets
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that Iranian attacks are targeting the entire country rather than just military objectives. According to officials in Doha, an attempt was made to strike H...
Saudi Arabia warns of escalation after attack on US embassy
Saudi Arabia has condemned a drone attack on the U.S. embassy in Riyadh, warning of a potential escalation. The kingdom stated it reserves the right to take all necessary measures to protect its inter...
Elections are coming: have you received your voting pass?
Municipal council and district committee elections, including the administrative committee for Weesp, are scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th. Residents are encouraged to verify receipt of their votin...
Trump acknowledges shortage in US ammunition stocks
President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the United States is facing shortages in its high-quality ammunition and missile stockpiles. Military leaders warned that these deficits, particularly in a...
Kremlin expects no talks in Abu Dhabi due to Iran war
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that planned negotiations with Ukraine in Abu Dhabi are unlikely to take place in the near future. The delay is attributed to the ongoing conflict and reta...
Ruud Kuin (SP) wants citizens to have more say in Haarlem: Not just about lines and trees, but also essential matters
SP leader Ruud Kuin is advocating for Haarlem residents to have a greater influence on significant local government decisions beyond minor urban planning details. Kuin criticized the city's current ap...
KRO-NCRV produces reconstruction of 2021 Kabul evacuation
The Dutch broadcaster KRO-NCRV will air a four-part docudrama series titled "Holland Gate - de vlucht uit Kaboel" starting March 25 on NPO 2. The series reconstructs the 2021 evacuation from Afghanist...
Israel reports major attack on Iranian regime headquarters
Israel reported conducting a nighttime airstrike on a major Iranian regime complex in Tehran. Multiple bombs were reportedly dropped during the operation on the headquarters.
Alderman: Consequences of prolonged elevator failures 'unacceptable' but landlords responsible
Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels has labeled long-term elevator malfunctions in apartment buildings as unacceptable after a resident missed chemotherapy due to a broken lift. While the city maintains that...
Pump prices skyrocket due to Middle East unrest
Fuel prices in the Netherlands have increased following unrest in the Middle East, with gasoline prices rising by 3.3 cents and diesel by 9.5 cents. Market experts predict that these prices will conti...
European gas price rises another 16 percent due to Middle East unrest
European gas prices rose by 16 percent on Tuesday morning, reaching over 51 euros per megawatt-hour at the Amsterdam gas exchange. The price surge is attributed to ongoing geopolitical unrest in the M...