Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Tallon Griekspoor stuck in Dubai due to Iran war
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor is currently unable to leave Dubai following his participation in an ATP tournament final. All flights from the city's airport have been grounded due to regional ...
Almere councilors shocked by sex crime allegations against former colleague
Former Almere city councilor Jan B. is under investigation for allegedly molesting two children, aged 2 and 13. The 66-year-old suspect is accused of abusing one of the children while working as a sub...
Rutte praises attack on Iran, points to Iranian terror threat
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed support for recent US-Israeli strikes against Iran, citing the Iranian regime as a significant threat to NATO members. He emphasized that Iran's activities ...
European economy most vulnerable to Iran conflict: ‘Timing could not be worse’
ING economists warn that the European economy is particularly vulnerable to the potential consequences of a prolonged conflict between Iran and the United States. The timing is seen as especially poor...
France to expand nuclear arsenal
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to expand the country's nuclear arsenal from its current stock of approximately 290 warheads. He also extended an invitation for NATO allies to par...
Berendsen: Repatriation from Middle East currently not possible
Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen stated that repatriating Dutch citizens from the Middle East is currently impossible due to the closure of airspace in the region. The Dutch government is active...
Khamenei's wife succumbs to injuries
Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, the 79-year-old wife of the late Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died from injuries sustained during recent airstrikes. Iranian state media confirmed her death fol...
Study: Housing and green space are the key issues at the Haarlem polls
A study by Citisens reveals that housing and environmental issues are the primary concerns for voters in Haarlem's upcoming elections. Residents are expected to support political parties based on thei...
Childcare sexual offense suspect was 50PLUS council member in Almere, formerly SP
A 66-year-old man suspected of indecently touching two children at a childcare facility has been identified as a former city council member for the 50PLUS and SP parties in Almere. The suspect served ...
Election van tours Amsterdam ahead of elections
An election cart is touring Amsterdam to engage with residents and answer questions ahead of the municipal elections on March 18. Organizers aim to increase voter turnout by explaining the local impac...
US Defense Secretary: this is not an ‘endless war’ like in Iraq
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the conflict in Iran will not become an "endless war" similar to the Iraq War. He emphasized that the United States has clear objectives and expects to ...
Travel advisory for Saudi Arabia tightened to orange
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advisory for Saudi Arabia to orange, advising against non-essential travel. This change comes after Iran launched multiple missile and dron...
Revolutionary Guard general appointed acting Iranian defense minister
Iran has appointed Revolutionary Guard General Majid Ebnelreza as the country's acting Minister of Defense. The news of the appointment was reported by Al Jazeera and other outlets.
Minister: Netherlands has ‘understanding’ for attacks on Iran
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen expressed understanding for Israeli and American strikes on Iran, describing the regime as a global threat. While supporting the actions, Berendsen also voiced con...
Embassies warn Dutch citizens in Gulf states to stay indoors
Dutch embassies in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have advised Dutch citizens to stay indoors and follow local authority instructions due to ongoing missile and drone attacks from Iran. The warnin...
Israel claims death of Hezbollah intelligence chief
The Israeli military claims to have killed Hussein Moukalled, the head of Hezbollah's intelligence unit, during an airstrike in Beirut. The operation targeted the Dahieh district, which serves as a ma...
Fourth American killed in Iranian counterattacks
A fourth U.S. service member has died from injuries sustained during Iranian counterattacks following joint U.S. and Israeli strikes. The U.S. Central Command confirmed that the soldier succumbed to w...
Trump disappointed in UK for blocking use of military bases
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the UK's initial refusal to allow the use of its military bases for strikes against Iran. The UK even...
Qatar halts liquefied gas production after Iranian drone attacks
Qatar has suspended its liquefied natural gas (LNG) production following reported drone attacks from Iran, which were allegedly carried out in response to American and Israeli strikes. The production ...
I have a fascination with statues: an obsession you can lose yourself in
A crowd in the Iranian city of Dehloran was filmed toppling a statue of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to verified footage from Reuters. The incident highlights a recurring historical pattern where...
Israel bans gatherings for Jewish holiday Purim
Israel has prohibited public gatherings for the Jewish holiday of Purim, which begins on Monday evening, due to the ongoing conflict with Iran. The ban prevents traditional communal readings of the Ta...
Schools in Iran closed for weeks following attacks
Schools in Iran will remain closed for the next several weeks following attacks by Israel and the United States. According to the Iranian news agency Tasnim, all education will transition to an online...
Israel carries out new attacks on Tehran
Israel launched a new broad series of airstrikes on the Iranian capital of Tehran on Monday. Witnesses reported heavy bombing across the city, including strikes occurring near the parliament building.
Support for improved accessibility of public locations
Haarlem is introducing a new subsidy starting March 2026 to help local businesses and organizations improve physical accessibility for people with disabilities and mobility needs. Funding of up to €...
Greece sends navy and air force to Cyprus over drones
Greece's Ministry of Defense has announced the deployment of two frigates and two fighter jets to Cyprus. This military move is intended to protect the island from potential drone attacks.
Lebanon bans Hezbollah military activities
The Lebanese government, led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, has issued an immediate ban on all military activities by Hezbollah. The decree requires the group to surrender its weapons to the state.
EU chief: we must prevent Iran conflict from spreading further
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for urgent efforts to prevent the conflict in the Middle East from escalating further. Her remarks follow recent drone attacks on a Britis...
New Iranian attacks on Israel
Iran has launched missile attacks targeting multiple locations across Israel, including Jerusalem and the area near Tel Aviv. The Israeli military is working to intercept the missiles, and while there...
Iran: Natanz nuclear facility hit by attacks
Iran's ambassador to the IAEA, Reza Najafi, stated that the Natanz nuclear facility was targeted by attacks from Israel and the United States. This claim follows a statement from IAEA chief Rafael Gro...
Which party are you voting for in the Haarlem municipal elections?
This article invites readers to participate in a poll regarding the upcoming municipal elections in Haarlem. It lists various political parties, including both established groups and newcomers, to gau...