Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Travel advisory for Saudi Arabia tightened to orange
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advisory for Saudi Arabia to orange, advising against non-essential travel. This change comes after Iran launched multiple missile and dron...
Revolutionary Guard general appointed acting Iranian defense minister
Iran has appointed Revolutionary Guard General Majid Ebnelreza as the country's acting Minister of Defense. The news of the appointment was reported by Al Jazeera and other outlets.
Minister: Netherlands has ‘understanding’ for attacks on Iran
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen expressed understanding for Israeli and American strikes on Iran, describing the regime as a global threat. While supporting the actions, Berendsen also voiced con...
Embassies warn Dutch citizens in Gulf states to stay indoors
Dutch embassies in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have advised Dutch citizens to stay indoors and follow local authority instructions due to ongoing missile and drone attacks from Iran. The warnin...
Israel claims death of Hezbollah intelligence chief
The Israeli military claims to have killed Hussein Moukalled, the head of Hezbollah's intelligence unit, during an airstrike in Beirut. The operation targeted the Dahieh district, which serves as a ma...
Fourth American killed in Iranian counterattacks
A fourth U.S. service member has died from injuries sustained during Iranian counterattacks following joint U.S. and Israeli strikes. The U.S. Central Command confirmed that the soldier succumbed to w...
Trump disappointed in UK for blocking use of military bases
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the UK's initial refusal to allow the use of its military bases for strikes against Iran. The UK even...
Qatar halts liquefied gas production after Iranian drone attacks
Qatar has suspended its liquefied natural gas (LNG) production following reported drone attacks from Iran, which were allegedly carried out in response to American and Israeli strikes. The production ...
I have a fascination with statues: an obsession you can lose yourself in
A crowd in the Iranian city of Dehloran was filmed toppling a statue of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to verified footage from Reuters. The incident highlights a recurring historical pattern where...
Israel bans gatherings for Jewish holiday Purim
Israel has prohibited public gatherings for the Jewish holiday of Purim, which begins on Monday evening, due to the ongoing conflict with Iran. The ban prevents traditional communal readings of the Ta...
Schools in Iran closed for weeks following attacks
Schools in Iran will remain closed for the next several weeks following attacks by Israel and the United States. According to the Iranian news agency Tasnim, all education will transition to an online...
Israel carries out new attacks on Tehran
Israel launched a new broad series of airstrikes on the Iranian capital of Tehran on Monday. Witnesses reported heavy bombing across the city, including strikes occurring near the parliament building.
Support for improved accessibility of public locations
Haarlem is introducing a new subsidy starting March 2026 to help local businesses and organizations improve physical accessibility for people with disabilities and mobility needs. Funding of up to €...
Greece sends navy and air force to Cyprus over drones
Greece's Ministry of Defense has announced the deployment of two frigates and two fighter jets to Cyprus. This military move is intended to protect the island from potential drone attacks.
Lebanon bans Hezbollah military activities
The Lebanese government, led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, has issued an immediate ban on all military activities by Hezbollah. The decree requires the group to surrender its weapons to the state.
EU chief: we must prevent Iran conflict from spreading further
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for urgent efforts to prevent the conflict in the Middle East from escalating further. Her remarks follow recent drone attacks on a Britis...
New Iranian attacks on Israel
Iran has launched missile attacks targeting multiple locations across Israel, including Jerusalem and the area near Tel Aviv. The Israeli military is working to intercept the missiles, and while there...
Iran: Natanz nuclear facility hit by attacks
Iran's ambassador to the IAEA, Reza Najafi, stated that the Natanz nuclear facility was targeted by attacks from Israel and the United States. This claim follows a statement from IAEA chief Rafael Gro...
Which party are you voting for in the Haarlem municipal elections?
This article invites readers to participate in a poll regarding the upcoming municipal elections in Haarlem. It lists various political parties, including both established groups and newcomers, to gau...
Myanmar pardons about 7,000 political prisoners
Myanmar's military junta has granted amnesty to over 7,000 prisoners convicted of providing support to "terrorist groups." The release includes individuals who were accused of financing, sheltering, o...
Council critical of community service ban for violence against emergency responders
The Dutch Council of State has criticized a government proposal to ban community service sentences for individuals who commit violence against emergency responders. The council advised the cabinet to ...
EU prosecutors suspect multi-billion fraud in COVID recovery fund
The European Public Prosecutor's Office reports that fraud involving the European COVID-19 recovery fund increased significantly last year, totaling an estimated 5 billion euros. The fraudulent activi...
EU ministers' meeting in Cyprus postponed after drone attack
An informal meeting of EU ministers in Cyprus has been postponed following a drone attack on a British military base on the island. The decision was made by the temporary EU presidency after the attac...
David Looman (BVNL) wants to reverse Haarlem’s zero-emission zone: ‘In construction, you’re just castrated without a van’
David Looman of the BVNL party is running for a seat in the Haarlem city council with the primary goal of abolishing the city's zero-emission zone. Looman, a construction business owner, argues that t...
IAEA: no indications Iranian nuclear facilities were hit
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi stated on Monday that there are no indications that Iranian nuclear facilities were hit during recent military strikes. These remarks follow repo...
Paris: French-Emirati naval base hit in air strike
The French-Emirati military base Camp de la Paix was targeted in an airstrike, as confirmed by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. While the United Arab Emirates reported intercepting Iranian d...
NetBlocks: No internet in Iran for 48 hours
Iran has experienced a total internet blackout for the past 48 hours, according to the monitoring group NetBlocks. The NGO, which tracks digital rights and cybersecurity globally, reported the shutdow...
Criminal defense lawyers resume EBI visits, strike suspended
A group of 46 criminal defense lawyers has suspended their strike and will resume visits to high-security prisons, including the EBI in Vught, starting Monday. This decision ensures that inmates in th...
Ukraine causes major damage in port city of Novorossiysk
A major overnight Ukrainian attack on the port city of Novorossisk injured at least five people and damaged twenty buildings. According to the city's mayor, the strike caused significant destruction t...
Kuwait: US fighter jets crash, crew survives
Several United States fighter jets crashed over Kuwait according to the country's Ministry of Defense. A spokesperson reported that all crew members involved in the incident survived.