Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
The Dutch royals were lucky at the White House dinner: Melania was there
Magyar wants to curb Hungarian state media
Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar has announced his government's intention to suspend state media broadcasts to address the spread of government propaganda. Magyar stated that the outlets caused...
Iranian released by France returns home
Iranian citizen Mahdieh Esfandiari has returned to Iran following her release from a French prison. The development occurs one week after Iran released two French citizens from its own custody.
Refugees must be self-reliant: shuttle service to asylum boat discontinued
The COA is discontinuing the shuttle bus service for 1,500 residents of an asylum ship in Amsterdam, citing a goal of increasing self-reliance among residents. The decision has drawn criticism from bo...
Fake invitations for asylum seeker center meetings distributed in Heemskerk; authorities frustrated after planning extra session
Fake invitations for upcoming asylum seeker center meetings on April 20 were distributed in Heemskerk, falsely claiming that registration is not required. The municipality has clarified that registrat...
Velsertunnel slip roads closed during Wijkertunnel closure, Velsen fears four weeks of major traffic disruption
The closure of the Wijkertunnel for major maintenance is expected to cause significant traffic disruption for four weeks, impacting Haarlem and surrounding areas. During this period, Rijkswaterstaat w...
WSJ: US intercepted 8 Iran-linked tankers since blockade
US naval units have intercepted eight oil tankers linked to Iran since the start of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. According to The Wall Street Journal, these interceptions occurred as the vess...
Ten countries call for an end to hostilities in Lebanon
Ten countries, including Canada, Great Britain, and Japan, have issued a joint statement calling for an immediate end to hostilities in Lebanon. The nations expressed grave concern over the deteriorat...
Sanctioned tanker unable to pass US blockade in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S.-sanctioned tanker Rich Starry returned to the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after failing to bypass a U.S. blockade. Shipping data shows the vessel was forced to turn back as part of enforcem...
US military kills four in attack on suspected drug boat
The U.S. military killed four men during an operation against a suspected drug smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean. According to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), the fatalities occurred dur...
More trouble in benefits scandal settlement: now freelancers hit
Around 650 self-employed workers who assisted with the Dutch childcare benefit scandal face tax penalties of up to 10,000 euros after being classified as "bogus self-employed." The Dutch cabinet has w...
Children's book veteran Selma Noort liked the idea of a fairy tale about a kind of Donald Trump
US visit of royal couple: new water cooperation program
During their visit to Miami in the United States, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima launched the Water as Leverage Academy, a new cooperation program. The initiative aims to foster international...
Right-wing Peruvian candidate López demands vote annulment
Right-wing Peruvian presidential candidate Rafael López Aliaga has called for the annulment of the first round of national elections. He alleged that fraud occurred during the process, though he prov...
Vance: Mistrust between US and Iran cannot be easily overcome
U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that the deep-seated mistrust between Washington and Tehran cannot be resolved overnight. Speaking at a Turning Point USA event, Vance emphasized the complexity of ...
Eight-year-old boy killed in Russian drone attack in Ukraine
An eight-year-old boy was killed and 14 others were injured during a Russian drone attack on the central Ukrainian city of Cherkasy. Governor Ihor Taburets reported that the strike also caused signifi...
Multiple killed in Gaza in Israeli strikes
Israeli attacks across several parts of Gaza resulted in multiple deaths on Tuesday, according to reports from local authorities. A three-year-old child was reportedly among those killed in the strike...
Berendsen discusses Strait of Hormuz mission with Rubio
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss an international mission involving European and Asian nations to protect the Strait of Hormuz. Berendsen em...
Jetten reveals nothing yet on mitigating impact of Iran war
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has declined to provide details on potential government measures intended to mitigate the economic impact of the war in Iran on Dutch citizens. While a support package worth ...
Lebanese ambassador calls for ceasefire in talks with Israel
The Lebanese ambassador to the United States called for a ceasefire in Lebanon during a meeting with the Israeli ambassador in Washington. She emphasized that the ceasefire agreement reached earlier i...
Dijksma calls arson a horrific form of violence
Mayor Sharon Dijksma of Utrecht has condemned a horrific act of violence after a man in an electric wheelchair was set on fire on Tuesday afternoon. She noted the attack was particularly impactful bec...
How Derk Sauer continues to support a mission even after his death: 63,000 euros to The Moscow Times
Amsterdam drug user bus to leave OLVG: We're gone by June 30
The mobile drug consumption bus near the OLVG hospital in Amsterdam East is scheduled for removal on June 30 after operating for exactly one year. While the facility helped reduce drug-related issues ...
Lawsuit by heirs of Suriname's December murder victims off to smooth start
Sixty heirs of the 1982 December murders victims have initiated a lawsuit against the state of Suriname in a Paramaribo court. While legal counsel noted a positive start with an immediate response fro...
UN experts: French anti-Semitism bill restricts freedom of expression
United Nations special rapporteurs have warned that a French legislative proposal intended to combat antisemitism could significantly undermine freedom of expression. The experts stated that the bill,...
Threat of lawsuit between Van Gogh Museum and ministry over subsidy averted for now
Why Amsterdam wants its own heating company: ‘The market is no longer doing it’
Tensions rise in Beverwijk politics: largest party sidelined, former alderman Dorenbos slams door on PvdA
The largest party in Beverwijk, Samen Lokaal, is being excluded from coalition-building efforts due to a lack of trust from other major political parties following years of administrative unrest. In r...
Amsterdam installs extra cameras around Red Light District due to ongoing nuisance
Trees to be removed from Zijlstraat due to falling shop values: 'This really affects me'
Three linden trees in Haarlem's Zijlstraat will be removed this Thursday after the municipality lost a lawsuit against a property owner. The legal ruling found that the trees obstructed the view of sh...