Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Starmer warns Iran after Jewish community incidents
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a warning to Iran and other nations against inciting violence or hatred within the UK's Jewish community. He emphasized that such actions would not be to...
Sweden launches new foreign intelligence service
Sweden is establishing a new intelligence agency named the Swedish Foreign Intelligence Service (UND) to focus on foreign issues. This new organization will be dedicated to gathering and analyzing inf...
Ukraine reports attack on Russian industry with own missiles
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine successfully struck industrial targets deep within Russia using its domestically produced 'Flamingo' cruise missiles. The missiles reportedly travel...
Another fire incident in London, now at former synagogue
British counter-terrorism police are investigating an arson attack at a former synagogue in London. This incident follows a series of similar attacks and attempted arsons targeting Jewish residents in...
Splinter Chabot focuses on hope in May 5 lecture despite societal coarsening
Writer Splinter Chabot delivered the annual May 5th lecture in Utrecht, questioning the state of freedom amidst increasing societal polarization and rising antisemitism. He highlighted the tension bet...
ING Belgium settles for 1.6 million euros in money laundering case involving former EU Commissioner
ING has agreed to a 1.6 million euro settlement with the Brussels public prosecutor's office to resolve a money laundering investigation involving former European Commissioner Didier Reynders. The set...
Work by Russian artist denied entry to the Netherlands on display at De Balie
Zelensky: more medium-range strikes, drones and robots
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine has doubled its medium-range attacks on Russia over the past month and intends to further increase these operations. Additionally, the cou...
Belgium must reverse ban: Supermarkets to sell tobacco again after one year
Belgian supermarkets will be permitted to sell tobacco products again starting next year following a ruling by the Constitutional Court. Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke has agreed to comply with t...
Netherlands donates surplus prison buses to Ukraine
The Netherlands is donating twenty surplus prison buses to Ukraine to support its prison system during the ongoing war with Russia. State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen recently delivered the first fou...
Dead and injured in Russian attacks in Ukrainian regions
Russian drone and missile attacks in the Ukrainian regions of Poltava and Kharkiv have resulted in at least nine deaths and dozens of injuries. The strikes targeted residential areas as well as gas fa...
New bike path confirmed for N208 roadside. Link between Haarlem and Santpoort-Noord
A new bicycle path connecting Haarlem and Santpoort-Noord will be constructed in the verge along the N208 provincial road. This chosen route will be further developed into a final design over the comi...
Concert on the Amstel, festivals and soup: what to do on Liberation Day
Amsterdam celebrates Liberation Day with a variety of music festivals, communal "Freedom Soup" meals, and cultural activities across several city districts. Key highlights include the arrival of the P...
Celebrating freedom is worthless if you don't keep fighting for it every day
On Bevrijdingsdag, the article highlights the global decline of freedom due to violence and human rights threats, while asserting that celebrating liberation is still valid. It emphasizes that such ce...
Artist creates 'painting' of hole in Kinkerbuurt: 'Shows the incompetence'
An artist in Amsterdam's Kinkerbuurt neighborhood has turned a hole in a construction fence into a "painting" to protest a vacant lot that has remained empty for 15 years. The artistic intervention hi...
Citizens stuck due to lack of DigiD alternative
Dutch citizens seeking to stop using the DigiD login system due to government contract extensions with cloud provider Solvinity face a lack of alternatives. Currently, no other system exists for acces...
Iran reports civilian deaths in US attacks on boats
Iranian state media reports that five civilians were killed when the United States attacked two small boats in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident allegedly occurred during U.S. military operations in ...
IAEA: Damage to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after drone attack
Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have confirmed that measuring equipment at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was damaged following a drone attack. The agency reported the...
Amnesty: massive human rights violations by Congolese rebels
Amnesty International reports that rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) are committing mass human rights violations in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the organization...
Amsterdam business owners struggle with nuisance from drug users: ‘It feels powerless, so little can be done’
Mayors warn of echoes of intolerance
Several mayors expressed concern over rising extremism in society and politics during local Remembrance Day ceremonies on Monday evening. They warned that current social tensions reflect growing intol...
Pulitzer Prizes for coverage of Trump policies
The Pulitzer Prizes were awarded in New York on Monday, with several honors going to reports regarding President Donald Trump's policies. During the announcement, the organizing committee expressed co...
Most Remembrance Day protesters released
Nine protesters, including activist Frank van der Linde, have been released after being arrested during the Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam Square in Amsterdam. Three other individuals remain in custo...
Hundreds of people at alternative memorial in The Hague
Around 500 people gathered for an alternative Remembrance Day ceremony at the Lange Voorhout in The Hague on Monday evening. The event, initiated by former civil servants and diplomats, was held for t...
Russia announces ceasefire for May 8 and 9
Russia has announced a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for May 8 and 9 to commemorate Victory Day. The announcement follows a proposal for a truce made by President Vladimir Putin during a recent phon...
Injuries in UAE after new Iranian attacks
At least three Indian nationals were injured during new Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates. Local authorities confirmed the casualties following the strikes in the Gulf state.
US reports destruction of Iranian boats and shooting down of missiles
The United States military has destroyed six small Iranian boats and successfully intercepted several missiles and drones. Admiral Brad Cooper reported the operations, which targeted Iranian assets du...
Halsema calls for attention to women in wartime
During a speech on May 4th, Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema honored the significant contributions of women during wartime, describing them as essential figures on the front lines and in the resistance. ...
UAE reports downing missiles from Iran
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense reported that they intercepted three missiles launched from Iran. A fourth missile reportedly fell into the sea during the incident.
EU seeks to maintain dialogue with US after new import tariffs
European Union member states intend to continue trade negotiations with the United States while evaluating potential countermeasures against proposed 25 percent import tariffs on automobiles. The coun...