Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Two explosions at toy store on Staalmanplein in Nieuw-West within two days
Farmers need not fear mass revocation of nature permits
The revocation of nature permits for five livestock farmers in North Brabant has caused concern within the agricultural sector. However, experts suggest that a widespread cancellation of such permits ...
Major crackdown on pimp gang: 'Romanian men considered red-light district their property'
Seven men were arrested following police raids on Amsterdam's red-light district for operating a Romanian pimping ring. The suspects allegedly exploited sex workers for years through deception, threat...
US announces new import tariffs of 10 and 12.5 percent
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced new import tariffs ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent on 60 trading partners, including the European Union, China, and the United Kingdom. The measures were conf...
US Justice Department drops subpoenas for New York Times journalists
The United States Department of Justice has dropped its subpoena against journalists from The New York Times. The legal action originated from the journalists' reporting on security concerns regarding...
Suspect in disruption of pro-Israel demonstration acquitted, public prosecution to appeal
Guests at Sandevoerde campsite refuse to give up, won't 'make way for the rich'
Long-term guests at Camping Sandevoerde in Zandvoort are continuing their legal battle against the campsite owner to prevent the site from being redeveloped into luxury chalets. Meanwhile, a similar c...
Visitors disappointed by cancellation of Kwaku Summer Festival: "It must stay"
The Kwaku Summer Festival will cease operations in its current form after this year due to rising organizational costs and stricter permit requirements. Despite deep disappointment from visitors and p...
Fast-track justice is such a relief compared to slow-motion justice
Students break into common areas of Amsterdam-East residential complex and vandalize property in protest against landlord Duwo
British Prime Minister cuts taxes for pubs, clubs and music venues
The new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20 percent tax reduction for pubs, clubs, and music venues across England. This measure is expected to benefit 32,000 businesses, providing ...
EU fines Google 890 million for favoring its own services
The European Commission has fined Google 460 million euros for violating the Digital Markets Act by favoring its own services in Google Search results. This penalty addresses anticompetitive practices...
Readers on Amsterdam’s begging ban: It’s not the beggars who annoy me, but their exploiters
Another journalist killed in Mexico, fourth murder since June
Mexican journalist Francisco Leyva was found dead in the state of Oaxaca on Wednesday, marking the fourth murder of a journalist in the country since June. Mexico remains one of the most dangerous cou...
Drug users (and cockroaches) have occupied apartment where shooting took place for years
An apartment in the Amsterdam Zuidoost district has been ordered closed for three months following a shooting incident last Friday that left one man injured. Local authorities took action due to long-...
Former official ordered to pay 400,000 euros for giving homeless shelters to acquaintances
A former civil servant in Rotterdam has been ordered to pay 380,000 euros in damages after fraudulently allocating homes intended for the homeless to friends and family. The official misused eight pro...
Police chief welcomes drag queens: "We are a city of tolerance, but it takes hard work"
Police chief Peter Holla welcomed drag performers at the H'ART Museum in Amsterdam to open the Shakespeare Club during WorldPride. The event aims to demonstrate police support for the LGBTQ+ community...
Minister Van Weel discusses extradition of 'Bolle Jos' with Sierra Leonean counterpart
Dutch Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel met with his Sierra Leonean counterpart Alpha Sesay in Ghana to discuss the extradition of convicted drug criminal Jos Leijdekkers. The meeting wa...
Three-month prison sentence for bank helpdesk fraudster caught with help of decoy grandfather
Mayor Halsema installs cameras in Haarlemmerbuurt to combat persistent nuisance from addicts and the homeless
China threatens measures after France bans advertising for SHEIN and Temu
China has expressed dissatisfaction with France's decision to ban advertisements for fast fashion retailers like SHEIN and Temu, labeling the move as trade protectionism disguised as environmental pol...
Dozens of reports of safety issues on Pieter Calandlaan in recent years
Over the past five years, the municipality of Amsterdam has received over 70 complaints regarding unsafe traffic conditions on the Pieter Calandlaan in Nieuw-West, including speeding and dangerous dri...
Brabant admits communication errors regarding revocation of farmers' permits
The province of Noord-Brabant has issued an apology for the poor communication regarding the planned revocation of nature permits for five livestock farmers. Officials acknowledged that the notificati...
Public Prosecution Service demands up to five years in prison for men suspected of bank helpdesk fraud
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded prison sentences of up to five years against two 31-year-old men from Amsterdam suspected of committing bank helpdesk fraud. The suspects allegedly targeted...
Activist Hans Metz (1945-2026) hid under Roel van Duijn's bed to save the Provo revolution
EU halts Venice Biennale funding over Russian participation
Prosecutors demand up to five years in prison for elderly helpdesk fraud scam
Netherlands bans products from illegal Israeli settlements
Starting September 22, the Netherlands will implement a ban on trade involving products originating from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This measure follows a May announcement made afte...
Number of malfunction reports for bicycle conveyor belt at Central Station continues to rise
The number of malfunctions for the bicycle conveyor belt at Amsterdam Central Station has risen to 745 since January 2023, averaging nearly six per week. The municipality is currently negotiating a ne...
US announces new 50 percent tariffs on Canadian products
United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to impose a 50 percent tariff on various Canadian products. This new policy marks a significant change in trade measures affect...