Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Frank Mansro, 'neighborhood father' from De Pijp, dies at 78
Frank Mansro, the beloved owner of Café Mansro in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood, has passed away at the age of 78. Known as a 'neighborhood father' and a prominent figure in the Surinamese communi...
Human rights organization: more than a thousand civilian deaths in Iran
According to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 1,097 civilians, including 181 children, have been killed in Iran since the start of the conflict. The US-based organization reports these ...
Dead and wounded in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes on two cities south of Beirut resulted in the deaths of six people on Wednesday. The casualty figures were reported by the Lebanese Ministry of Health following the attacks.
Nevin Özütok (65) reveals what led to her downfall as Beverwijk alderman: ‘Do you realize you’re overstepping your bounds?’
Nevin Özütok, a former alderman in Beverwijk, has publicly shared the events leading up to her forced resignation following allegations of transgressive behavior. Despite receiving praise for her wo...
Iranian Revolutionary Guard claims control of Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has claimed full control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route for oil and gas transportation. The elite force warned that vessels passing through the water...
One third of municipal election candidates are women
One-third of candidates for the upcoming municipal elections are women, according to an analysis of candidate lists from all municipalities by the foundation 'Stem op een Vrouw'. This figure matches t...
North Sea Foundation: Uninsured ships a risk, but shadow fleet a greater threat
The North Sea Foundation is advocating for mandatory insurance for smaller sea vessels under 300 tons to improve maritime safety. While highlighting the risks posed by these uninsured ships, the organ...
First KLM flight with Dutch nationals departs Oman
A KLM flight carrying the first group of Dutch citizens to be repatriated has departed from Muscat, Oman. The aircraft, flight KL9896, took off from Muscat International Airport to bring the citizens ...
Cuba charges six after intercepting speedboat from US
Cuban authorities have charged six crew members of a U.S. speedboat following an interception by the coast guard last week. The vessel was stopped after a gunfight at sea, according to a statement fro...
Iranian Ayatollah Khamenei to be buried in hometown Mashhad
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be buried in his hometown of Mashhad following his death in bombings carried out by Israel and the United States on Saturday. Khamenei had served as t...
Rogier Havelaar’s CDA well-received by entrepreneurs during election debate
Jetten shows his teeth during international debut: ‘Orbán will have to deal with my sexuality’
Rob Jetten made his international debut in Brussels, representing the Netherlands with a strong pro-European message. He took a firm stance on the EU budget and stated that Hungarian Prime Minister Vi...
Netherlands not on track with EU border system implementation
Minister of Asylum and Migration Bart van den Brink announced that the Netherlands is currently behind schedule in implementing a new European border control system. During a parliamentary debate, the...
Between Art and Choice with Zita Pels (GroenLinks) and Daan Wijnants (VVD)
Amsterdam political party leaders Zita Pels and Daan Wijnants participated in the Tussen Kunst en Kies series at the STRAAT Museum to express their political ideals through street art. The program is ...
Amsterdam’s Iranians navigate between celebration and mourning: ‘After partying, I cried’
'Zandvoort is really different,' say Bentveld residents. They would rather vote in Bloemendaal.
Residents of Bentveld have expressed a feeling of political disconnect from their municipality of Zandvoort ahead of the March 18 elections. Many locals indicated they would prefer to vote in neighbor...
Party for the Animals new in Castricum, opposes building on every corner: 'When space is gone, it’s gone. We’re crazy if we don’t take nature into account'
The Partij voor de Dieren is participating in the municipal elections in Castricum for the first time, focusing on nature conservation and animal welfare. The party advocates for limiting urban develo...
Angry neighbors turn against Aalsmeer data center: ‘We are not stupid’
Residents in Aalsmeer are protesting the planned construction of a data center, citing concerns over noise pollution, water usage, and environmental damage. Although a permit was automatically granted...
Digital backlogs at Tax Administration as hundreds of civil servants strike
The Dutch Tax Office is experiencing digital queues for 2025 income tax filings and longer wait times for phone support. These delays are being caused by high user volume and strikes involving hundred...
Tea with Guus Oesterreicher (50PLUS): Making life pleasant for people under 50 too
Guus Oesterreicher, the 50PLUS party leader for Amsterdam's municipal elections, aims to improve city safety, increase police presence, and appoint an Alderman for the Elderly. He emphasizes that his ...
Iranian media: Assembly of Experts building bombed
A building belonging to Iran's Assembly of Experts has reportedly been bombed by Israel and the United States following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The 88-member council of the...
Nasrah Habiballah steps down as Israel correspondent for NOS
Nasrah Habiballah is stepping down as the Israel and Palestinian Territories correspondent for the Dutch broadcaster NOS. She will remain in her role until May to allow the organization time to find a...
Amsterdam children with mobility issues can now use multiple modes of transport
Velsen takes legal action to reopen lock route; Rijkswaterstaat refuses due to construction and safety concerns
The municipality of Velsen is taking legal action against Rijkswaterstaat to force the reopening of the car route over the North Sea Canal sluices. Local officials argue that the route must be reopene...
Lieve was abandoned as a baby 22 years ago in De Pijp
Lieve, who was abandoned as a newborn in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood 22 years ago, is searching for her identity in a new podcast series by AT5. The series explores her personal journey alongside...
Schalkwijk definitely won't get school gardens after Poelpolder complex closure: 'Too scattered'
Haarlem's Schalkwijk district will not receive new school gardens following the closure of the Poelpolder complex in 2022. Alderman Robbert Berkhout announced that no suitable locations were found tha...
Wilders refuses to comment on leaked texts about ‘debate excuse’: ‘Messages were private’
PVV leader Geert Wilders has declined to comment on leaked private messages between him and former party colleague Gidi Markuszower. Wilders stated that he would not respond to private communications ...
'The sound is bone-chilling and unlike anything else': footballer Pelle van Amersfoort sees Iranian missiles flying over his home
Dutch footballer Pelle van Amersfoort, who plays for the Qatari club Al Shahania, witnessed Iranian missiles being intercepted over his home during recent attacks in the Middle East. Residents have be...
Civil servants protest in The Hague over lack of pay rise
Approximately 3,000 Dutch civil servants demonstrated in The Hague on Tuesday to protest the lack of salary increases and inflation correction in their collective labor agreement. The FNV trade union ...
New minister admits ‘struggling’ with response to Iran war: This is his dilemma
Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen acknowledged that the cabinet is struggling to formulate a response to the conflict in Iran. During his first appearance in the House of Representatives, h...