Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
US: oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz 'disabled'
The United States military disabled an oil tanker flying under the Palau flag in the Strait of Hormuz. A US F-18 fighter jet used precision munitions to strike the engine room of the mv Marivex, accor...
Supermarket woes not over: groceries up to 10% more expensive by 2027
The Dutch supermarket umbrella organization CBL has warned the government that grocery prices could increase by up to 10 percent next year. According to the trade association, these price hikes are pa...
Heerma calls on governments to examine their own discrimination
Dutch Minister of the Interior Pieter Heerma is calling on government organizations to assess their internal operations for potential discrimination. He encouraged these bodies to utilize a specialize...
Oosterpark drug user bus moving to Linnaeusstraat in late June: ‘A perfect solution does not exist’
Cabinet wants ban on commercial social media work for children
The Dutch cabinet proposes a ban on commercial social media work for children aged 15 and younger. Minister Thierry Aartsen informed the House of Representatives of the plan, which aims to protect min...
Don't be so sour, let's make the World Cup a party
As the World Cup approaches, Dutch fans are beginning to prepare with traditional orange gear and betting pools despite some hesitation. The article acknowledges controversies surrounding FIFA and sch...
Coalition and Denk want measures against companies profiting from occupation of Palestinian territories
Coalition parties Pro and D66, along with Denk, have proposed thirteen measures for the City of Amsterdam to pressure companies profiting from the occupation of Palestinian territories. The plan prior...
Coalition and Denk want measures against companies profiting from occupation of Palestinian territories
Amsterdam's governing coalition and the Denk party have proposed thirteen measures to restrict business with companies profiting from the occupation of Palestinian territories. The proposal aims to pr...
Netanyahu: Attacks against Iran temporarily halted
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel has temporarily halted its attacks against Iran following a recent surge in violence. Netanyahu warned that Israel would respond with fu...
Business owners welcome plans to protect Westpoort from housing, but experts see many complications
User bus to move to other side of Oosterpark in three weeks
A mobile drug consumption room in Amsterdam will move from 's Gravesandeplein to the Linnaeusstraat on June 29 to alleviate nuisance for residents and the OLVG Oost hospital. While the bus has reduced...
New French-German fighter jet will not happen
France and Germany have reportedly abandoned their joint project to develop a next-generation fighter jet. The decision comes after sources indicated that ongoing disagreements between the involved ai...
Israel says it will not stop action against Hezbollah
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon will continue. He emphasized that any attacks on northern Israel would trigger retaliatory strikes on...
Tight security for Trump's visit to the NBA Finals
Strict security measures have been implemented in New York for President Donald Trump's visit to the third game of the NBA finals on Monday. The event marks the New York Knicks' first appearance in th...
Coalition adopts part of Amsterdam Palestine Referendum demands and increases pressure on companies profiting from occupation
Transparent house and board of alarming data examine housing crisis: ‘Figures give you the feeling that everything is under control’
Young people need places where they can influence their own lives and environment
Top official: loneliness deserved more attention during the pandemic
Top official Mark Roscam Abbing stated during a parliamentary inquiry that more attention should have been given to loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Abbing was responsible for the long-term st...
Cabinet also seeks support from left and right on nitrogen
The Dutch cabinet is seeking broad political support from both left-wing and right-wing parties for its nitrogen policy to ensure a stable majority in the House of Representatives. During a visit to t...
Poll: Little support in Ukraine for unconditional ceasefire
A study by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology reveals that over 60 percent of Ukrainians find a ceasefire along current front lines unacceptable without security guarantees or financial sup...
State commission: politics too indifferent towards discrimination
Joyce Sylvester, chair of the State Commission against Discrimination and Racism, presented a final report criticizing the Dutch government and politicians for being too passive regarding racism and d...
Messenger Jenning de Sanger had to deliver mail across 350 km of hostile territory in 1574
In 1574, following the Spanish capture of Haarlem, Jan Jansz (known as Jenning de Sanger) was appointed as a merchant messenger to deliver mail across 350 km of hostile territory to Douay. This appoin...
Car-free Herengracht plan back to drawing board after Council of State ruling
The Council of State has ruled that Amsterdam must redesign a section of the Herengracht because its current designation as a 'living street' fails to meet legal standards for low traffic and speed. W...
Aid organizations concerned about new escalation in the Middle East
Aid organizations, including CARE, have expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of violence in the Middle East. They emphasize that civilians are paying the highest price as the conflict int...
Senior official: long-term COVID strategy was slow to start
Mark Roscam Abbing, the former official in charge of the long-term COVID-19 strategy, told a parliamentary inquiry that efforts to establish a broader social perspective were repeatedly thwarted by ri...
Observers: Armenia election went well despite interference
International observers reported that Sunday's elections in Armenia were largely successful despite attempts at Russian interference. The mission noted that the voting process generally proceeded well...
State commission: anti-discrimination recommendations not followed
The Dutch State Commission against Discrimination and Racism's final report finds that the government has failed to sufficiently implement recommendations to combat widespread discrimination within it...
Lebanese archaeological complex damaged by Israeli attack
An Israeli bombardment on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre has damaged an ancient archaeological complex dating back to the Roman era. The site, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, was ...
Asylum seekers from overcrowded Ter Apel can stay in Roden until Thursday
Asylum seekers unable to stay at the overcrowded registration center in Ter Apel will be temporarily housed in a sports hall in Roden until Thursday morning. This emergency accommodation prevents them...
