Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Nijkerk mayor calls explosion terrible and unacceptable
The mayor of Nijkerk, Tinet de Jonge-Ruitenbeek, condemned an explosion at the local Israel Center as "unacceptable" during a visit to the facility on Saturday. She expressed her support for the staff...
EU ministers want windfall tax on energy companies due to rising prices
Five European Finance Ministers have called on the European Commission to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies' profits. The proposal comes in response to significant fuel price increases caus...
Police investigate Nijkerk explosion and search for man dressed in black
Dutch police are investigating an explosion that occurred late Friday night at the Israel Center in Nijkerk. Security footage revealed a suspect dressed in black placing the explosive device at the pr...
Ukraine: Deaths in Russian attack on market
Five people were killed and nineteen others injured following a Russian attack on a market in the Ukrainian front-line city of Nikopol. Local authorities reported the casualties as part of the ongoing...
Cameras on Italiëlaan after all following wave of violence: ‘Hope calm returns’
The municipality has installed three surveillance cameras on Italiëlaan in Haarlem following a series of violent incidents, including car fires and a shooting. Residents had been requesting these mea...
UN Security Council to vote on Strait of Hormuz next week
The UN Security Council is expected to vote next week on a resolution regarding the resumption of shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The vote was originally scheduled for this week but has been...
PRO Haarlem seeks answers on consequences of TommyTomato bankruptcy: 'Very concerning'
The political party PRO Haarlem has expressed serious concern following the bankruptcy of school meal delivery service TommyTomato. Council members Bowien Wegman and Digna Brand have submitted formal ...
30 km/h zones and road safety high on Bennebroek Village Council agenda
The Bennebroek Village Council will hold its annual general meeting next week to discuss traffic safety measures, including 30-kilometer zones and the Rijksstraatweg-Zwarteweg intersection. The meetin...
Asylum seekers and Haarlem residents gather for Spaarne dinner
The Spaarnediner event in Haarlem brings together local residents and asylum seekers to foster community connections through shared meals and cultural exchange. Inspired by a similar initiative in Ams...
Fewer reports of wolf attacks on livestock in first three months
The number of reported wolf attacks on livestock in the Netherlands decreased during the first quarter of this year for the first time in several years. According to data from BIJ12, 255 incidents wer...
The battle against tourist shops: why the city center isn't changing
The municipality of Amsterdam is struggling to reduce the number of tourist-oriented shops in its city center, with research showing that 583 such businesses still exist despite years of restrictive p...
Souvenirs, rubber ducks and stroopwafels: still hundreds of tourist shops in the city
A survey by AT5 identified 583 tourist-oriented businesses in Amsterdam's city center, including 145 souvenir shops and over 120 pizzerias and steakhouses. Despite municipal efforts since 2016 to curb...
Vocational graduates bring much-needed diversity, yet only 13 percent of Haarlem region councilors are practically trained
Only 13 percent of city council members in the Haarlem region have a practical education background, highlighting a significant lack of representation for MBO graduates. Despite the diversity of skill...
Better off behind the checkout than on stage, time to strike? Union leader Douwe de Vries: ‘I don’t want to get ahead of the troops’
Approximately 40% of Dutch Olympic athletes are struggling to survive on a minimum income, leading to calls for better financial support. Douwe de Vries, chairman of the union NL Sporter, discusses th...
Beverwijk politician Inge Rood resigns from BBB and leaves North Holland provincial council group
Politician Inge Rood from Beverwijk has resigned from the BoerBurgerBeweging (BBB) and her role as a duo-committee member in the Provincial Council of Noord-Holland. She had been active within the par...
Multiple attacks reported in Middle East
Over the weekend, several countries in the Middle East reported a series of retaliatory attacks, including Iranian missiles fired at Israel. In response, the Israeli military conducted strikes on targ...
Iran and US continue search for missing F-15 crew member in Iran
Both Iranian and U.S. authorities are searching for a missing F-15 crew member in southwestern Iran after the aircraft was reportedly shot down on Friday. Local security forces and residents in the Ko...
Journalist Thomas Erdbrink went to Russia: ‘I am not there to condemn’
Explosion at Christians for Israel building in Nijkerk
An explosion occurred late Friday night at the Israel Center in Nijkerk, a facility operated by the organization Christians for Israel. The building serves as a meeting place for supporters of Israel ...
Iran accuses IAEA of bias over silence on attacks
Iran's Atomic Energy Organization has accused the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of bias for failing to condemn airstrikes on its nuclear facilities. The organization claims that the UN wat...
Israel again destroys bridges over the Litani River in Lebanon
Israeli fighter jets destroyed two bridges over the Litani river in eastern Lebanon. Israel stated the strikes were carried out because the bridges were being used by Hezbollah to transport weapons.
D66-VVD-GL PvdA coalition seems feasible in Heemstede: scouts green-light start of formation
Exploratory mediators in Heemstede have concluded that a coalition consisting of D66, VVD, and GL-PvdA is feasible. Following the release of the final report, the official formation process for a new ...
A10 South tunneling also leads to tree felling on Beethovenstraat
Five trees on Beethovenstraat in Amsterdam's Zuidas district will be removed or relocated this week to facilitate the relocation of a water pipe for the A10 South tunneling project. This action follow...
Traffic controllers and multiple road closures due to expected Easter crowds
The municipality of Amsterdam has implemented traffic measures, including road closures and navigation app adjustments, to manage expected congestion during the Easter weekend. Traffic controllers wil...
What is wrong with street lighting in Velsen? Residents wait for years as Rijkswaterstaat cites bats and budget shortages
Residents in the municipality of Velsen are facing prolonged issues with broken street lighting in areas like Velserbroek and IJmuiden. Rijkswaterstaat has attributed the delay in repairs to budget co...
NATO fund invests millions in Amsterdam biotech company that developed infection-fighting method
Zino (27) lashed out during asylum riots: ‘You just go along with the crowd’
Zino de W., a 27-year-old from Haarlem, is facing charges for his involvement in violent riots during an anti-asylum policy demonstration in The Hague. He is accused of attacking a police car, the Bin...
Cabinet allocates billions for new offshore wind farm
The Dutch cabinet has allocated 3.9 billion euros for a new offshore wind farm in the North Sea, which is expected to be operational by 2032. The project aims to generate 1 gigawatt of power, providin...
Fifteen months in prison demanded for Haarlem man (27) for role in Malieveld riots: ‘I followed the crowd’
A 27-year-old resident of Haarlem faces a 15-month prison sentence for his involvement in the Malieveld riots that took place in September 2020. During his court appearance, the defendant expressed de...
Fewer flights and more expensive tickets: High jet fuel prices from Middle East crisis hit hard
The conflict in the Middle East is driving up kerosene prices and creating a potential fuel shortage, which will lead to more expensive air travel. Consequently, travelers can expect higher ticket pri...