Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Hegseth: US achieved victory with a capital V in Iran
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has declared a "historic victory" on the battlefield following the conclusion of the conflict with Iran. He characterized the outcome as a major success for the ...
Aldermen nominated for reappointment to Uitgeest municipal council
Jan Schouten, Judie Kloosterman, and René Oud have been nominated for reappointment as aldermen in the municipality of Uitgeest. The nominations will be presented during a city council meeting this T...
Hezbollah urges Lebanese not to return home yet
Hezbollah has urged residents of southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and the southern suburbs of Beirut to delay returning to their homes. The group stated that displaced individuals should wait until...
Israel reports largest attacks on Lebanon to date
The Israeli military has launched its largest series of airstrikes on Lebanon since the start of the current conflict. According to an army spokesperson, the strikes are being carried out in various r...
Turkish media: ten people detained for attack on Israeli consulate
Turkish authorities have detained ten individuals, including two injured suspects, following a shooting at the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. A third assailant was killed during the incident, and inve...
Netherlands and allies to contribute in Strait of Hormuz
The Netherlands and seven major allies, including France, Germany, and the UK, have announced their commitment to protecting the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire. The joint statement was also si...
Shipping traffic in Strait of Hormuz expected to remain disrupted for a long time
Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is expected to face prolonged disruptions despite a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Tehran has indicated it will work toward ensuring free ...
Local residents lose battle over new Domus Plus shelter in Haarlem; Council of State greenlights construction
The Dutch Council of State has approved the construction of a 24-hour shelter for homeless and addicted individuals in Haarlem, dismissing objections from local residents. The Domus Plus facility will...
Thailand confirms 3 dead in Strait of Hormuz shelling
Thailand has confirmed that three crew members were killed during an Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz last month. The victims were previously listed as missing, while twenty othe...
Karremans promises nationwide approach to fatbikes, details unknown
Dutch Minister Vincent Karremans has announced a national plan to regulate fatbikes during a session in the House of Representatives. While specific details of the measures are not yet clear, the gove...
Trump: tariffs for countries supplying arms to Iran
Donald Trump announced that the United States will immediately impose a 50 percent import tariff on any country that supplies weapons to Iran. Writing on Truth Social, Trump stated that the measure is...
Dubai remains ‘no go’ for KLM: ‘Assume airlines make a sound assessment’
KLM maintains its decision to avoid flying to Dubai despite a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East. The travel association ANVR is currently working to find solutions for passengers with connecting ...
KLM maintains decision to suspend Dubai flights, ticket price increase remains
KLM will continue to suspend flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until at least May 17, citing safety concerns despite a recent ceasefire in the Middle East. The airline's previous decision to cancel...
54 municipal notices in Haarlem last week including construction
The municipality of Haarlem processed 54 permit applications related to construction and other local projects over the past week. Residents are encouraged to review the list to stay informed about dev...
Syrian suspect from Druten: Case against me is a conspiracy
Rafik A., a 57-year-old Syrian man living in Druten, appeared in court in The Hague facing 25 charges of torture and sexual violence committed in Syria during 2013 and 2014. During the trial's start o...
Brussels calls on Israel to stop attacks on Lebanon
The European Commission has called on Israel to halt its military attacks in Lebanon following the announcement of a temporary ceasefire in the Middle East. Although Israel and the United States have ...
Researchers find far more beavers in Limburg than previously thought
Researchers have found that the beaver population in Limburg is significantly higher than previously estimated, with figures expected to reach up to 3,700 by the summer of 2025. This updated data, whi...
Growth in lateral entrants puts heavy pressure on practical education
The Dutch Sector Council for Practical Education reports that a high volume of lateral entrants from VMBO and transition classes is placing significant pressure on the sector. This influx is negativel...
Fuel prices likely to drop as early as Thursday, but only by a few cents
Fuel prices are expected to decrease starting this Thursday as global oil prices drop following a ceasefire in the Middle East. However, experts predict the decline will only be a few cents because ga...
Arab countries hope for improvement after Iran deal
Arab nations, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, have expressed optimism following a two-week non-aggression agreement between Iran and the United States. These countries view the deal as a sig...
Greece bans social media for children under 15
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a ban on social media for children under the age of 15, starting January 1, 2027. Mitsotakis described the policy as a difficult but necessary me...
Van Veldhoven: energy situation will remain concerning for the time being
Dutch Energy Minister Stientje van Veldhoven warned that the global energy situation will remain concerning despite a ceasefire between the US and Iran. She noted that significant damage to regional e...
Zelensky: Ceasefire makes talks possible
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the ceasefire between Iran, the United States, and Israel, expressing hope for a similar agreement with Russia. He stated that pausing hostilities creat...
Iranian academics in the Netherlands hopeful about ceasefire
Shahin Sultany Taied, chairman of the Association of Iranian Academics in the Netherlands, has expressed support for a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The organization advocate...
Every Dutch citizen needs a ‘digital emergency kit’, says State Secretary: ‘Do you have your medication on paper?’
Dutch State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts is urging citizens to prepare a "digital emergency kit" containing physical copies of essential information like phone numbers and medical records. The recommend...
Berendsen: sending troops to Strait of Hormuz not currently on the table
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that the Netherlands currently has no plans to send military personnel to secure the Strait of Hormuz. These remarks were made following the announcement of...
Ukraine now also believes it is time for a ceasefire with Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called for a ceasefire with Russia, citing the recent truce in the Middle East as a precedent. He praised United States leadership and urged for similar in...
Israeli military says it will no longer attack Iran
The Israeli military (IDF) announced it has ceased its attacks on Iran after conducting strikes on Tuesday night to prevent potential Iranian aggression. However, the IDF emphasized that military oper...
D66 to enter coalition talks with Hart voor Den Haag after all
D66 has decided to enter coalition talks with Hart voor Den Haag in The Hague, reversing its previous refusal to collaborate with the party. The decision follows an urgent appeal from scout Ahmed Abou...
Macron wants Middle East ceasefire to include Lebanon
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for the Middle East ceasefire to include Lebanon, emphasizing that the truce should apply more broadly. He also expressed support for the agreement between ...