Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal
Iran has rejected a United States proposal for a ceasefire, according to reports from the Iranian news agency IRNA. In its response shared with Pakistan, Iran emphasized the requirement for a permanen...
Costa warns Trump against attacks on Iran's civilian infrastructure
EU Council President António Costa warned U.S. President Donald Trump that targeting civilian infrastructure during conflict is illegal under international law. The warning follows Trump's threat to ...
Vrij! Beverwijk sounds the alarm: mold remains a major problem in post-war neighborhoods – even after Indische Buurt renovation
The local political party Vrij! Beverwijk has raised concerns about persistent mold and moisture issues in postwar neighborhoods, including recently renovated apartments in the Indische Buurt. The par...
Dozens of disappointed visitors in Amsterdamse Bos: The blossoms are gone
Visitors to the Bloesempark in the Amsterdamse Bos were disappointed this Easter weekend to find that the cherry blossoms had already fallen off. The site recently faced criticism from local politicia...
Israel claims attack on Iranian South Pars installations
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a significant military strike on Iran's South Pars gas and petrochemical facilities near Asaluyeh. The attack targeted what is described as Iran's most v...
Iran rejects ceasefire without guarantees, ministry says
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected the prospect of a temporary ceasefire without clear guarantees, according to the state-run Tasnim news agency. A spokesperson stated that such a truce w...
Tickets for Southeast Asia's largest budget airline significantly more expensive due to Iran war
AirAsia X, Southeast Asia's largest budget airline, is raising ticket prices by 40% and eliminating unprofitable routes to mitigate the financial impact of the conflict in the Middle East. The Malaysi...
Ministry: Iran to respond later to proposed peace plan
Iran has prepared its response to a peace plan proposed by mediating parties for the United States. A spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the response will be made public at a la...
Iran: Intelligence chief Khademi killed in airstrike
Majid Khademi, the intelligence chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, was reportedly killed in an airstrike. The Revolutionary Guard and Iranian state media announced his death, attributing the attack ...
Source: Iran won't reopen Strait of Hormuz yet despite ceasefire
Iran has stated it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic as part of a temporary ceasefire agreement. A high-ranking Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran believes the United Sta...
Pakistan presents ceasefire plan to Iran and US
Pakistan has submitted a two-part peace proposal to Iran and the United States aimed at ending hostilities. The plan, reported by Reuters, calls for an immediate ceasefire followed by an agreement for...
Hakim's (Sesame Street) circus must make way for new construction, but where to?
Hakim Tra'i'dia’s theater, Circus Hakim, must vacate its current location in Haarlem to make way for a new residential development of 200 homes. The municipality plans to demolish the building in ap...
Iran reports deaths in attacks on homes
Iran reported multiple deaths following airstrikes on residential buildings between Sunday night and Monday morning. In the Israeli city of Haifa, two bodies were recovered from an apartment building ...
Living on 11 square meters for 100,000 euros: It’s not your own home, it’s just a tiny room
An 11-square-meter room in Amsterdam's De Baarsjes neighborhood is being offered for sale for nearly €100,000, requiring a cash purchase as mortgages are not available for such shared units. Amsterd...
You can't just be evicted from your rental home: 'You have strong rights'
A record number of rental homes were sold in the Netherlands last year as new regulations made renting them out less profitable for landlords. Despite increasing pressure on tenants to vacate properti...
South Korean President expresses regret over drone sent to North
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has expressed regret to North Korea over a drone incident that occurred in January. He stated that a South Korean citizen launched the drone toward the North witho...
Complaint to European Commission over proposed state aid for Tata Steel
The legal organization Advocates for the Future is filing a complaint with the European Commission regarding the Dutch government's proposed multi-billion euro subsidy for Tata Steel. The jurists argu...
Axios: US, Iran in talks over ceasefire
Representatives from the United States and Iran, along with regional mediators, are currently discussing the terms of a potential 45-day ceasefire. According to reports from Axios, these negotiations ...
Fifteen killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon killed at least 15 people on Sunday. The strikes hit multiple locations, including South Lebanon, the Jnah neighborhood in Beirut, and an apartment building in Ain Sa...
Israel army chief: Operational zone established south of Litani River
Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir has designated all areas south of the Litani River in Lebanon as an operational zone to combat Hezbollah. This move marks an expansion of Israel's ongoing ground offensiv...
Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to open Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has set a Tuesday evening deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump threatened to destroy Iranian infrastructure, ...
Smoke-free zone at Wijk aan Zee beach welcomed: ‘Look at the mess left after a busy summer day!’
The Beverwijk city council has passed a motion to establish a smoke-free zone on the beach at Wijk aan Zee starting next year. This initiative aims to reduce litter and improve conditions for families...
Parties disappointed by evacuation of away section during IJssel Derby
Municipalities, police, and the football clubs Go Ahead Eagles and PEC Zwolle expressed deep disappointment after the away supporter section was evacuated by riot police on Sunday. The joint statement...
Trump: Possible deal with Iran on Monday
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism regarding a potential deal with Iran, stating there is a good chance an agreement will be reached by Monday. Negotiations are currently ongoing as th...
Outcry in UK over Ye's festival performances
The announcement that Ye, also known as Kanye West, will perform three shows at the Wireless Festival in London has sparked significant controversy in the United Kingdom. In response, Pepsi has withdr...
Iran war also hits fertilizer production: ‘It could become dire’
The conflict in Iran is impacting global fertilizer production alongside oil and gas exports, creating potential risks for farmers and consumers worldwide. Experts from Wageningen University indicate ...
Westergracht was an 'open sewer' – Haarlem residents were glad it was filled in
The municipality of Haarlem is exploring the possibility of reopening several former canals, including the Westergracht near the Cathedral Basilica of St. Bavo. While the city investigates restoring t...
Pro-Russian leader reports death after ship sinks in Sea of Azov
A cargo ship carrying grain sank in the Sea of Azov, resulting in at least one confirmed death and two missing persons. The incident was reported by the pro-Russian governor of the occupied Kherson re...
Pope calls on world leaders to choose peace in Easter message
Pope Leo XIV urged world leaders to "choose peace" during his first Easter message delivered at St. Peter's Square. Addressing a large crowd, he spoke about the numerous global conflicts without namin...
After exploration, Aboutaleb to also lead coalition formation in The Hague
Former Rotterdam mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb has officially accepted the task of leading the coalition formation in The Hague. Following his role as an explorer, he announced his decision on the television ...