Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Both suspects in Dam Square monument vandalism released
Two suspects arrested for vandalizing the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam have been released while awaiting trial in November. The monument was defaced with graffiti and lipstick slogans ...
If Amsterdam is unable to protect the National Monument on Dam Square, let’s move it
Japan confirms US support for efforts to recover historic yen lows
Japan and the United States have conducted a joint currency market intervention for the first time in fifteen years to address the yen reaching a forty-year low. This measure was taken after the Japan...
Massive Attack responds to Singapore police action following pro-Palestinian slogans
The band Massive Attack has expressed disappointment and surprise after Singaporean authorities detained them and imposed an entry ban following pro-Palestinian statements made during a performance. T...
Police investigate flyers with Amsterdam municipal logo warning of Israeli soldiers in the city
When Jesse Klaver starts acting spoiled as a teenager, his cousin puts him to work in the shop
Jesse Klaver, leader of the Dutch GreenLeft party, grew up with his grandparents and worked in his cousin's shop during his youth. Although influenced by his grandfather's ideals, he harbored childhoo...
National Monument on Dam Square defaced with blue paint, area cordoned off
The National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam was vandalized with blue paint on Sunday morning, featuring slogans such as 'Stop the human traffic.' Police have cordoned off the area to investigate ...
National Monument on Dam Square defaced with slogans about human trafficking
More police presence during Canal Parade: "I'm happy with it"
Increased police presence and security measures, such as armored vehicles and concrete blocks, were implemented during the Canal Parade in Amsterdam. These safety precautions follow recent security co...
Wilders spends summer on the sidelines as other PVV factions chart their own course
PVV leader Geert Wilders faces a diminished political role in The Hague, while his party's parliamentary faction remains largely withdrawn. Conversely, the PVV delegation in Brussels is adopting a dif...
How Gerry won lawsuit against KLM: 'Earned less for the same work'
Haarlem-based KLM stewardess Gerry Bouma won a landmark legal battle in 1992 after discovering she and other female colleagues were paid significantly less than men for the same work. Her victory secu...
Municipalities receive few exemption requests for fireworks ban
Municipalities in the Netherlands are currently receiving very few requests for exemptions to the national fireworks ban. While some local authorities have already decided not to grant any exemptions,...
Flying White House becomes a headache: Air Force One costs already over 3 billion extra
The development of the new Air Force One presidential aircraft has faced significant financial setbacks, resulting in over $3 billion in additional costs and persistent delivery delays. Once a symbol ...
Nuisance policies in Amsterdam can vary from street to street: 'It would be nice to have one clear approach'
Amsterdam man (42) sentenced to community service for incitement during World Pride event
A 42-year-old Amsterdam man has been sentenced to 40 hours of community service for incitement after shouting anti-gay slurs during a World Pride event in Amsterdam-West. Although the suspect denied t...
Man receives community service within a day for homophobic hate crime at Mercatorplein
Explainer | How Trump can profit from his own Truth Social posts
Starting this Saturday, Donald Trump will offer paid subscriptions that provide investment banks with early access to his posts on Truth Social. This move has raised questions regarding potential conf...
Low-income families in Haarlem receive 94 euros more in benefits than in neighboring municipalities
Low-income families in Haarlem receive 694 euros in annual income support for a 14-year-old child, which is 94 euros more than the 600 euros provided in neighboring Haarlemmermeer. This highlights sig...
The city's waste problem remains enormous: "It is a huge dump here"
Amsterdam is struggling with persistent street waste issues, largely driven by people rummaging through trash cans for deposit bottles. While the city plans to roll out new, self-closing trash bins st...
WorldPride Portrait: Raham was not safe in Iran, now organizes the first Iranian Pride boat here
After fleeing Iran due to the criminalization of homosexuality, queer activist Raham Rafiee relocated to Amsterdam to continue his advocacy. He supports the Iranian queer community and famously organi...
Massage parlor license revoked
Mayor Jos Wienen has revoked the operating license for the massage parlor Multimassage in Haarlem following an investigation by the Dutch Labour Inspectorate. The investigation revealed the illegal em...
Shooting at drug den on Willem de Zwijgerlaan: bullet impact in kitchen unit
Mayor Halsema has ordered the three-month closure of a home on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Amsterdam after a shooting incident occurred at the property. The building, known for ongoing issues including d...
Haarlem hosts thirty refugees in prime city center hotel
The municipality of Haarlem is temporarily housing thirty status holders at the Ambassador City Centre Hotel to help alleviate pressure on the asylum seeker center in Ter Apel. The residents will rema...
All public transport to shut down due to strike on Wednesday, September 9
Public transport workers in the Netherlands will go on strike on Wednesday, September 9. The action, organized by the FNV trade union, is a protest against government budget cuts to social security.
50Plus veteran Van Rooijen wants to become oldest senator ever: 'Stupid that he could never build a career at the CDA'
Martin van Rooijen, a prominent 50Plus politician and former youngest government official in the Netherlands, is seeking reelection to the Senate as he turns 84. If successful, he would become the old...
Visible and invisible: how a massive security operation must keep one million WorldPride visitors safe
Authorities in Amsterdam are implementing a massive security operation to protect the million visitors expected at the upcoming WorldPride event. This heightened security, which includes monitoring a ...
Het Parool hosts annual Derk Sauer lecture on press freedom: Defending journalistic independence was the common thread throughout his life
Dry summers will significantly change the Netherlands: bulb fields will disappear
Delta Commissioner Co Verdaas warns that increasingly dry summers will cause significant changes to the Dutch landscape, including the potential disappearance of iconic flower fields within twenty yea...
Will mini-cars soon be allowed to take a shortcut through the IJ tunnel? If Volt has its way, yes
Political party Volt has proposed allowing mini-cars and scooters to use the IJtunnel during its upcoming year-long maintenance period. The proposal aims to alleviate traffic issues on the IJ ferries,...
