Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
US: Three American service members killed in operation against Iran
Three American soldiers were killed and five others seriously injured during operations involving Iran on Sunday. According to U.S. Central Command, several other service members also sustained minor ...
Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad also dead, state news agency reports
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has reportedly been killed in airstrikes conducted by the United States and Israel, according to an Iranian state news agency. The report states he was at ...
Iran's interim leadership at work, says defiant president
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that the country's interim administration is operational and warned that the military will destroy enemy bases across the region. He stated that these bas...
Frank and Wendy stranded in Qatar due to Middle East war: "So surreal"
A couple from Haarlem, Frank and Wendy Hoorn, have been stranded in Doha, Qatar, following the closure of airspace due to military conflict in the Middle East. Originally en route to New Zealand, they...
Kuwait: 97 Iranian missiles and nearly 300 drones intercepted
Kuwait's Ministry of Defense announced the interception of 97 Iranian missiles and 283 drones. Falling debris from the interception caused minor material damage in several parts of the country.
Foreign Ministry receives 1,000 calls from Middle East
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received approximately 1,000 inquiries from Dutch citizens currently in the Middle East. These individuals are expressing concerns about their safety and seek...
Many wounded in Israel after attack
At least 20 people were injured in the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh after an Iranian missile reportedly struck a building. Local media outlets, including the newspaper Haaretz, reported on the casualt...
Israel moves Dead Sea Scrolls to safe location as a precaution
The Great Isaiah Scroll, one of the most famous Dead Sea Scrolls, has been moved to a secure location by Israeli authorities as a precaution. This action follows recent military escalations and mutual...
Iranians gather at Dam Square after death of Khamenei
Iranians gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam to celebrate the reported death of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei following military strikes. The participants planned a march to the American consulat...
Uitgeest receives many questions about tree felling for Geesterweg-Prinses Beatrixlaan roundabout: ‘It is necessary’
The municipality of Uitgeest is addressing public concerns regarding the removal of nineteen trees to allow for the construction of a new roundabout. Work at the intersection of Geesterweg and Prinses...
At IJmuiden election debate, parties weighed between lofty promises and results: ‘I looked at everything they promised in the previous local elections’
A local election debate was held in IJmuiden, organized by Welzijn Velsen and the Zee- en Duinwijk neighborhood platform. Participants discussed key issues such as housing, clean air, and neighborhood...
Pope calls for end to ‘spiral of violence’ in Middle East
Pope Francis has called for an immediate end to the spiral of violence in the Middle East during an address at St. Peter's Square. He urged all involved parties to take moral responsibility to prevent...
Tallon Griekspoor's crazy weekend in Dubai: 'I'm in no rush to catch one of the first flights'
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor reached the final in Dubai but was forced to withdraw against Daniil Medvedev due to a hamstring injury. He is currently stranded in Dubai as the local airspace h...
Von der Leyen: Real risk of instability in the Middle East
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Sunday of a significant risk of instability in the Middle East following American and Israeli attacks on Iran. She cautioned that the curre...
Kallas: Khamenei's death opens the way to a different Iran
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the death of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei opens a potential path toward a different Iran. While acknowledging the uncertainty of the situation, she sugge...
Fine words on creative housing shortage solutions in local elections
Ahead of upcoming municipal elections, political parties are proposing creative solutions like splitting or adding floors to homes to address the housing shortage. However, critics argue that these el...
The word is out: it’s a crisis. And the cabinet intends to fight it.
The new Dutch cabinet has announced plans to invest in education to address a significant decline in students' reading, writing, and math skills. This initiative follows years of falling rankings on i...
Putin calls Khamenei's death 'cynical murder'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the killing of Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family, labeling the attack a cynical murder. Putin described the act as a violation of internation...
City gets support center for domestic violence and child abuse
A new branch of Filomena, a support center for victims of domestic violence and child abuse, is opening in Amsterdam-West this Tuesday. The facility integrates various specialists under one roof, allo...
British minister: Iranian missiles also spotted heading towards Cyprus
British Defense Minister John Healey reported that Iran launched two missiles in the direction of Cyprus. Healey clarified that while the missiles headed toward the EU member state, officials do not b...
Israeli army claims destruction of half of Iranian missile arsenal
The Israeli military claims to have destroyed approximately half of Iran's missile stockpile. This announcement follows reports from the Israeli army regarding the impact of its recent operations agai...
Iranian academics: people must choose government
Shahin Sultany Taied, chair of the Association of Iranian Academics in the Netherlands, asserts that the Iranian people should determine their own government following the death of the country's leade...
Ayatollah Arafi joins Iran's interim leadership
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has joined Iran's Leadership Council to help manage the country's government until a new supreme leader is appointed. This council, which also includes the president and the he...
Macron calls Belgian ship seizure blow to shadow fleet
French President Emmanuel Macron shared footage of an oil tanker being boarded in the North Sea by Belgian authorities. Macron described the operation as a significant blow to the shadow fleet used to...
Dutch embassy in Jordan also closed to the public
The Dutch embassy in Amman, Jordan, remained closed to the public on Sunday as a security precaution due to the regional situation. This announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs follows the rec...
Injuries reported after attack on oil tanker near Oman
An oil tanker was attacked a few nautical miles from the port of Khasab in Oman. According to reports from the Oman News Agency, four crew members sustained injuries during the incident.
Are you stranded in the Middle East?
Airlines worldwide canceled flights to the Middle East on Saturday following attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran. The United Arab Emirates closed its airspace, resulting in travelers becom...
Hamas condemns death of Khamenei
Hamas has condemned the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing it as a horrific attack by the United States and Israel. The militant organization officially recognized the l...
Israel: road to Tehran is open, large-scale bombardments
The Israeli military has announced large-scale bombings targeting the "terrorist regime" in the heart of Tehran. Officials stated that the path to the Iranian capital is open as operations continue in...
Injured also reported in Oman after attacks
At least one person, an expatriate, was injured following a drone attack on a port in Oman. The incident was reported by state media after the strike occurred.