Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Pakistan to host Iran-US talks in coming days
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced that the country is prepared to host diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran in the coming days. The initiative aims to address regional ten...
Show-off instead of creator
The article discusses the numerous derogatory nicknames given to Donald Trump, noting that he has accumulated more than all previous U.S. presidents combined. These labels range from insults regarding...
While Netherlands waits for EU, other member states work on their own social media bans for children
While the Netherlands waits for European Union regulations, other member states like Austria are implementing their own national bans on social media for children under 14. Several EU countries are pu...
Russian oil tanker expected in Cuba on Monday
A Russian oil tanker is expected to arrive in Cuba on Monday despite the ongoing oil blockade imposed by the United States. Data from maritime monitoring firm Kpler confirms the vessel's scheduled arr...
Lebanon reports over 1,200 killed in Israeli attacks since March 2
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reports that Israeli attacks have killed 1,238 people in Lebanon since March 2. Israel states that these military operations are being carried out to eliminate the mili...
40 species added to protected wildlife list
The UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) has added 40 species to its international protection list, including the snowy owl. This decision was finalized during the COP15 summit...
Everyone has a right to a home: Leo Kwant passes Sterk Velsen baton to son Milco
After sixteen years, 77-year-old Leo Kwant is retiring from his city council seat and chairmanship of the Sterk Velsen party. He will be succeeded by his 39-year-old son, Milco Kwant, during a transit...
Netherlands considers building strategic gas reserves: 'If it goes well, it doesn't seem important. If it goes badly, you're too late'
The Netherlands is exploring the creation of strategic gas reserves as winter stocks hit their lowest level in a decade. This move comes amid increasing pressure on energy supplies due to the ongoing ...
Bare fields due to closed strait: Fertilizer shortage threatens global agriculture
The conflict involving Iran is causing significant disruptions in the supply of critical raw materials like fertilizer and helium, beyond the primary focus on oil and gas. These shortages pose a threa...
Netanyahu orders further expansion of South Lebanon buffer zone
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to expand the existing security buffer zone in southern Lebanon. The move is intended to neutralize the threat of a Hezbollah invasio...
Netanyahu defends decision to stop patriarch in front of church
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended the decision to prevent the Latin Patriarch from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem to celebrate mass. The incident, which ba...
American University of Beirut moves online only following Iran threat
The American University of Beirut (AUB) has moved its classes online for at least two days following threats from the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The group has indicated it may target A...
21-year-old man from Eindhoven arrested in terrorism investigation
A 21-year-old man from Eindhoven was arrested on Saturday evening as part of a terrorism investigation. Police are currently investigating whether the suspect has links to the Islamic State (IS) group...
Finland reports airspace violation by drones
Finland has reported a violation of its airspace by drones in the southeastern part of the country. Authorities confirmed the incident, although specific details regarding the origin of the drones wer...
For the first time in years, unions are attracting young people again: how do they do it?
For the first time in years, trade unions in the Netherlands are seeing an increase in younger members despite a general decline in total membership. Unions are now focusing on specific strategies to ...
Pope Leo strongly condemns leaders who start war
Pope Leo XIV condemned leaders who start wars during his Palm Sunday address at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. He described the conflict in the Middle East as "horrible" and stated that religion c...
Water boards to say no more often as climate forces their hand: 'We are no longer the handymen who will just fix everything'
The Rijnland Regional Water Authority has announced it will be more selective and say "no" more frequently due to the pressures of rapid climate change. Dijkgraaf Rogier van der Sande stated that the ...
More arrests after explosive placed at Paris bank
French authorities have arrested two additional suspects following an attempted explosive attack at a Bank of America branch in Paris. The detention of a minor suspect previously arrested on Saturday ...
New bins still stay open sometimes – but less often
The city of Amsterdam is testing a new self-closing trash can design intended to prevent litter caused by people searching for deposit bottles. While early observations on the Damrak show the new bins...
Halsema congratulates Diemen on 800th anniversary: ‘Always someone better’
Israeli police prevent Jerusalem Patriarch from celebrating Mass
Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, from celebrating Palm Sunday mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City. The interven...
They have a Starbucks, but everything shows that life in Russia is not truly free
Iran parliament speaker accuses US of planning ground attack
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has accused the United States of secretly preparing a ground attack while publicly sending messages regarding diplomatic negotiations. Qalibaf is view...
Older unemployed hit hard by increase in retirement age
The Dutch government's plan to raise the state pension age is creating significant difficulties for older unemployed individuals who struggle to find new work. Despite the requirement to work longer, ...
Progressive Netherlands reports 1,500 registrations after two days
The new political party Progressief Nederland (PRO) received 1,500 registrations within the first two days of its launch. Party leader Jesse Klaver announced the name of the group, which will see the ...
Israeli army apologizes for mistreatment of CNN journalists
The Israeli military has issued an apology after soldiers mistreated CNN journalists reporting on settler violence in the occupied West Bank. According to the Foreign Press Association, the reporters ...
Another fire at major Russian port after attack
The Russian port of Ust-Luga sustained damage following a Ukrainian drone attack, according to the governor of the Leningrad region. While Russian officials claim that dozens of unmanned aerial vehicl...
On holiday in Afghanistan or visiting melting ice? Travel experiences are becoming increasingly extreme
A growing number of tourists are seeking increasingly extreme travel experiences, such as visiting Taliban-controlled Afghanistan or abseiling in Antarctica. Driven by the influence of social media, t...
Syria reports new drone attack from Iraq
Syria reports that it repelled a drone attack launched from Iraq targeting a U.S. military base. Deputy Defense Minister Sipan Hamo stated that four drones were launched from the neighboring country.
The Greenhouse | Foresight is hard to find in this energy crisis
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the onset of a new energy crisis and criticizes the Dutch cabinet for its reluctance to implement energy-saving measures. He warns that the government may be wa...