Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Temporary housing found: residential group stays together in Bloemendaal
The residential group De Nieuwe Ark in Bloemendaal has secured a temporary housing solution, ensuring that its four disabled residents and their caregivers can remain together. They will move into two...
Hannie Schaft inspires students in Brazil: 'I hear they are thinking about how they can take action themselves'
A graphic novel about Dutch resistance fighters Hannie Schaft and the Oversteegen sisters is inspiring students in Brazil to reflect on activism and resistance. The book's Brazilian creators note that...
Tackling drug violence central to Colombia's presidential elections
Presidential elections have begun in Colombia, with polling stations now open across the country. The candidates are primarily distinguished by their differing strategies for addressing the nation's o...
Lebanon reports deaths and injuries from Israeli airstrikes
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least eleven people and injured twelve hospital staff members, according to the Lebanese news agency NNA. The casualties occurred during attacks t...
Heemskerk council demands action on skatepark after nuisance and threats: 'This cannot continue'
The Heemskerk municipal council has unanimously submitted a motion demanding urgent safety measures at a local skatepark and Cruyff Court following reports of nuisance and threats. The council is call...
France calls for emergency UN Security Council meeting over Lebanon
France has requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to address the escalating conflict in Lebanon. The request follows Israel's announcement that its forces have advanced further into...
Vijlbrief to talk with opposition about social security
Dutch Minister of Social Affairs Hans Vijlbrief announced he will meet with opposition parties this week to discuss the future of the social security system. During an interview on the program Buitenh...
Maltese Labour Party wins fourth consecutive election
The ruling Labor Party in Malta has won the national elections for the fourth consecutive time, according to preliminary results. Prime Minister Robert Abela's party secured victory with an estimated ...
Sick to receive less if cabinet sticks to plan, system remains overburdened
The Dutch cabinet is considering changes to the IVA disability benefits, despite opposition from labor unions who want to protect payments for those permanently unable to work. These proposed measures...
Sixty people spent last night in Warffum
On Saturday night, sixty asylum seekers stayed at an emergency shelter in Warffum, reflecting a slight increase from the 45 people accommodated the previous night. Additionally, two individuals chose ...
Heemskerk GroenLinks-PvdA is now officially PRO Heemskerk
The GroenLinks-PvdA faction in Heemskerk has officially rebranded as PRO Heemskerk following approval from the city council. This change aligns with the national merger of the GroenLinks and PvdA part...
Central Paris mayor wants ban on cup win celebrations
The mayor of Paris's 8th arrondissement is calling for a ban on celebrations on the Champs-Élysées following Paris Saint-Germain's cup victory. The request aims to prevent large public gatherings in...
China warns EU it will hit back hard against new trade measures
China has warned the European Union that it will resolutely retaliate if new restrictive trade measures are implemented. This statement follows a European Commission report concluding that the current...
The greenhouse | Europe is getting hotter, but we are poorly prepared for it
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan reports that Europe experienced exceptionally high temperatures even before the summer season officially began. The article highlights that the continent is currently poo...
The church service that has lasted 557 days: Aram (22) and his family face arrest and deportation the moment they step outside
The Babayants family has lived inside the Open Hof church in Kampen for 557 days to avoid deportation to Uzbekistan. Volunteers maintain a continuous church service to prevent police from entering, as...
Israel announces expansion of ground operations in Lebanon
The Israeli military announced on Sunday that it is expanding its ground operations in southern Lebanon. According to the statement, maneuvers in the Beaufort Ridge and Wadi al-Saluki areas began seve...
US media: Trump wants changes to Iran deal
U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly attempted to modify several terms of a proposed deal with Iran on Friday. These developments were reported by American media outlets on Saturday, citing informed...
No crisis foster parents available: "Heartbreaking, many people don't realize they are eligible"
Youth care organization Levvel is calling on Amsterdam residents to become crisis foster parents to address a severe shortage that often forces children to be placed far from their homes. Experienced ...
Heemstede opposition critical of coalition agreement: ‘Inexperienced man from Haarlem on most complex portfolio’
Opposition parties HBB, CDA, and Samen Sterk Heemstede have expressed strong criticism and disappointment following the announcement of the new coalition agreement between D66, VVD, and PRO. A major p...
More drug labs in North Holland in 2025 despite national decline; police often only find sites during fires
The number of discovered drug labs in the province of North Holland increased from 19 to 25 over the past year, contrasting with a national decline. Across the Netherlands, the total number of dismant...
Velsen allows cafes to stay open longer during World Cup, but no extra enforcement
The Velsen city council has approved extended opening hours for catering establishments during the World Cup football tournament. This policy specifically applies to venues that broadcast late-night m...
Dozens of Borneokade residents hold brief protest at fences on jetty
Dozens of residents at the Borneokade in Amsterdam held a protest against fences recently installed by the municipality on a popular swimming pier. The fences were put up following a court ruling rega...
Jetten's hard lesson after 100 days: change is easier promised than organized
After its first hundred days, the Dutch minority cabinet is facing the reality that implementing political change is more difficult than promising it. Reporter Hans van Soest notes that the government...
Trump wants to give speech instead of concert on US birthday
Donald Trump has announced plans to potentially replace the planned concert series for the 250th anniversary of the United States with an 'America is Back' rally at the National Mall in Washington. Th...
Maarten Wolterink's cartoons appear in Le Monde and The Washington Post: 'I am a cartoonist for lack of any other talent'
Cartoonist Maarten Wolterink, whose illustrations have appeared in prestigious international publications like Le Monde and The Washington Post, will host a workshop at de Koepel during the Haarlem Co...
Notably high number of women at reservist recruitment day in Badhoevedorp
A recruitment day for military reservists in Badhoevedorp attracted over 350 people, including a high number of women inspired by Queen Máxima's recent training. The Dutch Ministry of Defence aims to...
Lebanese Prime Minister condemns 'dangerous escalation' by Israel
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has condemned Israel's recent military actions as a dangerous and unprecedented escalation in a televised address. He stated that a scorched earth policy will not b...
Van Bruggen falls ill due to heat at memorial for victims of violence
State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen became unwell due to heat during a commemoration ceremony for victims of violence in De Wijk, Drenthe, on Saturday. The official shared details of the incident on I...
'Help me...' Roxanne (23) became homeless and now lives in a storage unit in IJmuiden
Twenty-three-year-old Roxanne has become homeless and is currently living in a basement storage unit in IJmuiden. After losing her home four weeks ago, she is urgently calling for assistance as she st...
Lebanese army reports targeted Israeli attack on soldiers
Two Lebanese soldiers were seriously injured following a targeted Israeli drone strike on a public road near the town of Ebba in southern Lebanon. The injured military personnel have been transported ...