Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Borneokade residents disappointed after meeting on swimming pier: "Hoped for more perspective"
More than a hundred residents of Amsterdam-Oost attended an information meeting regarding the shortening of a popular swimming pier at Borneokade following a Council of State ruling. District administ...
Nature organizations warn of decline in freshwater nature
Nature organizations WWF-NL, SoortenNL, and Sovon report that the recovery of freshwater nature in the Netherlands has stalled or reversed. According to the latest Living Planet Report, biodiversity i...
Possible arson at shelter for minor asylum seekers
A fire broke out at a shelter for minor asylum seekers in Cadier en Keer, Limburg, on Monday evening. Police are investigating the incident as a possible case of arson and have arrested one suspect.
Full house at Borneokade swimming jetty information meeting: 'Those fifty meters are staying'
New Jason Bhugwandass report: lack of recognition and aftercare
A new report by Jason Bhugwandass states that many young people who experienced abuses in closed youth care still lack necessary recognition, aftercare, and financial support. Bhugwandass argues that ...
UN report: Ocean health is in serious danger
The United Nations' World Ocean Assessment report warns that the health of the world's oceans is in serious danger. The study identifies climate change, pollution, overfishing, and biodiversity loss a...
Italy investigates Israeli minister over handling of flotilla
Italian authorities have launched an investigation into Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir regarding the treatment of activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla. The activists were inter...
Mayor installs cameras in Waterschapstraat due to 'concrete threat'
Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the installation of security cameras in and around Waterschapstraat in Amsterdam-Osdorp due to a concrete threat of public order disruption. The decision follows police...
Protests across France over Lyhanna's death
Protests have erupted across France following the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna and subsequent revelations of failures within the judicial system. Demonstrators are expressing outrage that the suspect...
Yasmine Bentoumya new group leader of PRO
Yasmine Bentoumya has been unanimously elected as the new floor leader for the PRO party in the Amsterdam city council, succeeding Zita Pels. Pels is stepping down from the leadership role to serve as...
Cabinet introduces stricter requirements to prevent healthcare fraud
The Dutch government is introducing stricter regulations to combat healthcare fraud by preventing rogue providers from entering or staying in the market. Health Minister Mirjam Sterk is drafting legis...
North Holland needs another €1 billion for nature network, extra focus on restoration in Polder Westzaan
The province of North Holland requires 1 billion euros to complete the Natuurnetwerk Nederland nature reserves, with only 470 million euros currently available from provincial funds. Officials briefed...
UN rights chief Türk: US sanctions on Cuba endanger lives
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has called on the United States to lift its sanctions against Cuba, stating that the measures endanger lives. Türk emphasized that these sanctions disproportionatel...
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’
