Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Ukraine makes most territorial gains in two years, think tank says
Ukraine has achieved its largest territorial gains in two years following an incursion into Russia's Kursk region, according to the Institute for the Study of War. Ukrainian forces have reportedly sei...
Military resumes explosives training in nature reserves
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has resumed training with explosives in nature areas after a temporary suspension following wildfires caused by earlier drills. New regulations mandate that such exercise...
Council of State approves construction of ten houses on Kaag Island: ‘Ferry can handle five extra cars at peak hour’
The Dutch Council of State has approved the construction of ten new houses on Kaageiland at Julianalaan 68-70. This decision follows years of legal objections, with the court ruling that the local fer...
Ukraine attacks refinery hundreds of kilometers inside Russia
The Ukrainian military conducted an attack on a Rosneft oil refinery in Syzran, Russia, located over 800 kilometers from the border. President Volodymyr Zelensky shared footage of the strike, which re...
Alderman Van Buren downplays 67 million in discrepancies, but acknowledges problems with Afis financial system: ‘Not very surprised’
Major projects coming to Schipholweg Haarlem, info market at Olympia
The municipality of Haarlem is hosting an information market on Thursday, May 28, to discuss upcoming construction projects near the Schipholweg. Residents can visit Sportvereniging Olympia between 4:...
Flotilla organization: Dutch fly to Istanbul
Six Dutch citizens arrested by Israel during a Gaza flotilla operation are scheduled to leave the country for Istanbul on Thursday. The Turkish government has chartered flights to transport the partic...
CNN: Iran recovering faster than expected, US intelligence says
U.S. intelligence reports indicate that Iran's military is recovering more quickly than previously estimated following a ceasefire declared six weeks ago. Sources claim the country has already resumed...
Want to (finally) find out how much your colleague earns? Starting next year, you can
Starting in 2027, a new legislative proposal from Dutch Social Affairs Minister Hans Vijlbrief will require employers to allow employees to see their colleagues' salary information. The bill aims to i...
Amsterdam councilors and Dutch universities call on cabinet to evacuate Gazans: ‘Contact Israel this week’
These are the sober figures in an overheated asylum debate
The article provides factual data on asylum seeker reception in the Netherlands to counter emotional debates surrounding the overcapacity at the Ter Apel registration center. It examines whether the i...
Red Cross remains on standby at Ter Apel registration center
The Red Cross expects to continue providing aid at the overcrowded asylum seeker registration center in Ter Apel for the foreseeable future. A spokesperson confirmed that no immediate solution for the...
Dozens of endangered meadow birds hatch at Artis: A hopeful sight
Artis zoo in Amsterdam is hatching dozens of endangered meadow bird eggs, such as redshanks and avocets, to help bolster populations that have seen a significant decline in the Netherlands. The zoo ut...
News agency: Pakistani mediator heading back to Iran
Field Marshal Asim Munir, a top Pakistani military official mediating between Iran and the United States, is traveling to Tehran this Thursday for continued consultations. The visit, reported by the I...
Poland summons Israeli envoy over Gaza flotilla
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has summoned the Israeli representative in Poland following the arrest of Gaza activists in international waters. The move comes as several Polish citizens we...
Bouwend Nederland warns of collapsing bridges: ‘Heading for a Genoa scenario’
Bouwend Nederland warns that the Netherlands risks major infrastructure failures similar to the Genoa bridge collapse if maintenance for bridges and tunnels is not urgently addressed. The association ...
IJmuiden fishing company loses court case: Harbor fishing ban could not be lifted before 2025
The Dutch Council of State ruled against a fishing company from IJmuiden that challenged the duration of a fishing ban on eel and mitten crab in harbors. The court found that the Ministry correctly de...
Group of asylum seekers back at registration center after night in emergency shelter
Dozens of asylum seekers returned to the Ter Apel registration center on Thursday morning after staying overnight in an emergency shelter in Stadskanaal. The group had been moved the previous night be...
Russia sends nuclear munitions to Belarus during exercise
The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced the delivery of nuclear ammunition to a storage facility in Belarus. This deployment is part of ongoing large-scale military exercises involving the count...
Consumer groups demand Brussels action against fake ads
The Dutch Consumer Association (Consumentenbond) and 28 international partner organizations are urging the European Commission to take action against fake online advertisements. They claim that major ...
Court to rule in Weski case Thursday: two crucial questions
400,000 euros for noise control at recently renovated Theater De Krocht, though effectiveness remains uncertain
Theater De Krocht in Zandvoort is investing 400,000 euros in an acoustic wall to mitigate noise pollution following its renovation. It remains uncertain whether this measure will be sufficient to full...
Premier Jetten visits Haarlem residents helping refugees: "This is how it can be done too"
Prime Minister Rob Jetten visited the Stem in de Stad foundation in Haarlem to highlight its successful support for refugees and vulnerable groups. Amidst national protests against asylum seeker cente...
Plan for better monitoring of (controversial) pesticides in the works. 'Currently insufficient insight into effects,' says Velsen local government
The Environmental Service IJmond is collaborating with partners to develop a plan to enhance the monitoring and understanding of controversial agricultural pesticides. This initiative, expected to be ...
No CCTV surveillance after another car fire on Debora Bakelaan in Heemskerk
A second car fire within a week occurred at Debora Bakelaan in Heemskerk, with police suspecting arson targeting the same resident. Despite the incidents, the local municipality has decided not to ins...
Media: Trump and Netanyahu clash over Iran strategy
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly clashed during a phone call on Tuesday regarding their strategy toward Iran. Sources cited by Axios and The Wall Stre...
Gym teacher Daan (27) gets home through priority scheme for key workers: ‘I immediately thought: this is so wonderful’
No shelter for homeless mothers in Southeast: ‘They sleep between cars, in garages and on walkways’
Jewish school Cheider to remain closed Thursday after new threat
SCP: support for overburdened informal caregivers more relevant than ever
The Social and Cultural Planning Office (SCP) reports that the number of seriously burdened informal caregivers in the Netherlands has increased from 400,000 to 600,000 over the last decade. The resea...