Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Palm Beach Airport in Florida to be renamed after Trump from July
Palm Beach International Airport in Florida will be officially renamed after Donald Trump starting July 9. The Federal Aviation Administration announced the name change for the airport located in the ...
US Supreme Court: abortion pill can still be sent by mail
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled to temporarily maintain access to the abortion pill mifepristone via mail following a telephone consultation. This decision ensures that the most common method for abo...
Trump: relationship with China hopefully stronger and better than ever
Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he hopes the relationship between the United States and China will become stronger and better than ever before. His comment highlights a positive outlook for f...
Human rights organization files complaint against MP Markuszower over 'maximum violence' remark against Palestinian asylum seekers
Human rights organization The Rights Forum is filing a criminal complaint against Dutch Member of Parliament Gidi Markuszower for his remarks regarding Palestinian refugees. The legal action follows M...
Emergency order for part of Stadskanaal after assault case revealed
An emergency ordinance was issued in Stadskanaal, Groningen, on Thursday evening after a group of people vandalized houses linked to a criminal investigation. The municipality implemented the measure ...
Extra efforts for a cleaner Amsterdam during summer months
The city of Amsterdam is implementing extra cleaning measures during the summer months to maintain the city's cleanliness. These efforts include the deployment of additional cleaning teams and the ins...
Yemen's warring parties agree on major prisoner swap
The warring parties in Yemen have agreed to exchange at least 1,600 prisoners following a United Nations-mediated meeting in Jordan. The deal involves the Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the internation...
Another anti-asylum center protest and heavy police presence in Loosdrecht
Over a hundred protesters gathered in Loosdrecht on Thursday evening to demonstrate against the accommodation of asylum seekers. A significant police presence was on hand to monitor the situation, and...
Warsaw recognizes same-sex marriage for the first time
The city of Warsaw has officially recognized a same-sex marriage for the first time, involving a couple who wed in another EU country. Jakub Cupriak-Trojan and Mateusz Trojan received their Polish mar...
Israel to sue The New York Times over sexual violence article
Israel is suing The New York Times and one of its journalists for defamation following an article published by the newspaper. The legal action stems from allegations that Israeli soldiers, prison guar...
WHO Chief Tedros thanks Tenerife for help with Hondius
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has thanked the residents of Tenerife for their assistance with the vessel m/v Hondius. He also commended the Spanish government, emergency responders, ...
Where is the leadership?
Protests against a proposed asylum seeker center in Loosdrecht have escalated, leading police to use water cannons to disperse demonstrators. As calls for further national protests grow, the situation...
Von der Leyen: Russia defies diplomacy with attacks
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned Russia for launching one of its most relentless drone attacks against Ukraine. She stated that while Moscow is openly defying diplomatic ef...
New executive and plans receive broad support from Hillegom council; only CDA and HvH vote against ‘Making Hillegom together’
The Hillegom municipal council has expressed broad support for the new local governing agreement titled "Hillegom maken we samen," with 16 out of 19 members voting in favor. Only the political parties...
Pope criticizes European rearmament
Pope Leo XIV has criticized European nations for increasing their military expenditures, stating that the world is being "mangled by wars." Speaking to university students in Rome, the Pope also chall...
Construction ban on luxury chalets? Province and municipality face off in court
The province of North Holland and the municipality of Bloemendaal are heading to court on May 29 to resolve a dispute over the construction of 350 luxury chalets at MarinaParken. While the province de...
British minister resigns: lost confidence in Starmer
British Health Minister Wes Streeting has resigned from his position, stating he has lost confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership. Streeting, who is viewed as a potential challenger to ...
Abbas promises new elections at party congress
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced his willingness to hold new presidential and parliamentary elections during a speech at his party's congress. He also committed to continuing reforms with...
More arrests at protest against emergency shelter in Apeldoorn
Police arrested five individuals on Wednesday evening during a protest against emergency housing for asylum seekers in Apeldoorn. The demonstration is part of a series of recurring protests in the cit...
Latvian Prime Minister resigns after Ukrainian drone crisis
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has resigned following a political crisis in the country. The turmoil began after two Ukrainian drones entered Latvian airspace from Russian territory last week.
NSB members were better off entering this notorious Amsterdam neighborhood only in groups of at least three before the war
Haarlem coalition sacrifices old Werf Conrad administration building for housing: ‘Grandeur will not return’
The Haarlem city coalition has decided to demolish the 1897 Werf Conrad administration building to make way for new housing along the Spaarne. Although the building's historical remains were recently ...
Kyiv death toll rises after massive Russian attacks
The death toll in Kyiv has risen to at least three following massive Russian attacks that also left more than forty people injured. Search and rescue operations are ongoing as officials fear more vict...
Venus Street residents complain about unclear housing plan: 'A blank check to a developer'
Residents of Venusstraat in IJmuiden criticized a proposed housing development during a council committee meeting on Wednesday, calling the current plan too vague. They expressed concerns that the pro...
They have flags, logos and banners? So do we! Foundation to amplify the soft voice of the well-meaning majority in the Netherlands
The civic movement De Goede Zaak has launched a fundraising campaign to amplify the voices of the "silent majority" in the Netherlands as a counter-response to far-right and anti-refugee symbols. Acti...
Five parties in Haarlemmermeer take next step in formation, including Forza! and PRO: ‘They have sufficient confidence’
Five parties in the Haarlemmermeer municipality, including the VVD, PRO, D66, CDA, and Forza!, have moved to the next stage of coalition formation. Informateur Pieter Litjens announced that the group ...
Arrests in Loosdrecht including for fireworks possession
Police arrested four individuals during an anti-asylum seekers center protest in Loosdrecht on Wednesday evening. The arrests were made for offenses including the possession of fireworks and public in...
Xi warns Trump of conflict over Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Donald Trump that mishandling the issue of Taiwan could lead to clashes or conflicts. Beijing considers Taiwan a breakaway province, while the United...
Trump and Xi meeting ends after more than two hours
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a meeting in Beijing that lasted over two hours on Thursday. The leaders discussed key issues including trade relations and the s...
Most proxy votes in Nieuw-West; stricter rules would be bad for turnout
Proxy voting in Amsterdam is most common in districts with low turnout, such as Nieuw-West, Noord, and Zuidoost, where it is often used by migrant communities. While the system faces scrutiny due to i...