Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
PvdD, JH, VVD and Actiepartij disappointed as GL-PvdA and D66 exclude them from new Haarlem coalition: 'Lack of creativity'
Several political parties in Haarlem expressed disappointment after being excluded from coalition talks by the GroenLinks-PvdA negotiating team. The negotiators have chosen to move forward with D66 an...
Iran allows 20 Pakistani ships through Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian government has agreed to allow twenty Pakistani ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the vessels will be permitted to transit at a...
Syrian President visits Germany and UK
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is scheduled to visit Germany and the United Kingdom next week. This will be his second official trip to Europe since he took office.
This cabinet also wants to cut civil service spending by raising salaries
The Dutch cabinet is attempting to reduce the number of civil servants by increasing their salaries, a strategy inspired by the Singaporean model. This new approach aims to succeed where previous admi...
Deaths in Israeli airstrike on car carrying journalists
Three journalists were killed in a targeted Israeli airstrike on a vehicle approximately 35 kilometers south of Beirut. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the attack as a "scandalous crime" that...
WHO: Nine healthcare workers killed in Israeli attacks
Nine paramedics were killed and seven others injured on Saturday following Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared the report ...
Can gas storage be filled in time? ‘Government only steps in if commercial parties fail’
The Netherlands is facing nearly empty gas storage facilities during a global shortage, raising concerns about supply for the upcoming winter. The government plans to step in only if commercial entiti...
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado's party office reopened
The party office of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has reopened in Caracas after being closed during the 2024 presidential election. Machado had gone into hiding following the cont...
Youth association Progressive Netherlands to be renamed PROTEST
The youth organizations of the Dutch political parties GroenLinks and PvdA, DWARS and Jonge Socialisten, have announced that their joint association will be named PROTEST. This name represents the uni...
Millions expected at thousands of demonstrations in the US
Millions of people are expected to participate in thousands of "No Kings Rallies" across the United States this Saturday. The demonstrations target President Donald Trump and protest against the ongoi...
Spaarndam gets new fire station, crew chief Maarten: ‘We haven’t had enough space to change for years’
The municipal government has approved the construction of a new fire station in Spaarndam to replace the current cramped and unsafe facility on Ringweg. Crew chief Maarten Derkzen van Angeren stated t...
Thousands protest in London against the far-right and for Palestinians
Thousands of protesters gathered in London for two separate marches advocating for the Palestinian cause and opposing the radical right. The demonstrations converged at Whitehall, where participants r...
Iraqi PM condemns attack on Kurdish president's home
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has condemned an attack on the home of Nechirvan Barzani, the President of the Kurdish Autonomous Region in northern Iraq. Al-Sudani has called for the for...
Hillegom ‘weed pigs’ barred from Haarlem: ‘They eat everything’
Haarlem councilor Robbert Berkhout has decided against using a herd of pigs to control Japanese knotweed, a method previously successful in neighboring Hillegom. The councilor explained that the exper...
A7 towards Lyon largely blocked by driver action
Approximately 25 trucks and a bus have blocked most of the A7 motorway towards Lyon, France, to protest against rising fuel prices. Drivers are distributing pamphlets to motorists who are currently re...
Rosatom: Attacks on Iranian nuclear plant threaten nuclear safety
The head of Russia's state nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, has warned that the situation at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant is deteriorating. Alexey Likhachev stated that attacks in the vicini...
Painful lesson for The Hague newcomers: every misstep under the microscope
Former general Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan and other ministers recruited from outside politics are facing a difficult transition into the Dutch government in The Hague. These newcomers are expected t...
A few hundred people at pacifist demonstration on Malieveld
On Saturday afternoon, several hundred people gathered at the Malieveld in The Hague to protest against war in Iran. The demonstrators urged the Dutch government to pursue diplomacy and political solu...
Vacant bowling alley at Buikslotermeerplein to become youth center: "Safe space for everyone"
A long-vacant bowling alley at Buikslotermeerplein in Amsterdam-Noord will be transformed into a youth center designed by local teenagers to create a safe community space. The project, led by a commun...
Paid parking remains controversial in Haarlem, even after victory for GL-PvdA and D66: 'It will be a death blow'
Despite the local election victory of GroenLinks-PvdA and D66 in Haarlem, public opposition to the expansion of paid parking remains strong. A recent poll indicates that over two-thirds of respondents...
Should FVD join the administration in Velsen? Majority of respondents say largest party deserves a fair chance
A majority of respondents in a recent poll believe that the Forum voor Democratie (FVD) party should be given a fair chance to help govern in Velsen. The survey showed that 71 percent of participants ...
Ministerial meeting of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey
Foreign ministers from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey are meeting in Islamabad to discuss the conflict in Iran. During the two-day summit, the officials are also expected to hold talks with...
Familiar face Pieter Litjens nominated as informateur for new Haarlemmermeer coalition
VVD leader Beryl van Straten has nominated former politician Pieter Litjens to serve as the informateur for forming a new government coalition in Haarlemmermeer. Litjens previously held this same role...
Zelensky reports defense agreements with United Arab Emirates
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a defense cooperation agreement with the United Arab Emirates following a meeting with President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two countries have c...
Experienced administrator with great sadness, Alderman Marjolein Steffens leaves Haarlemmermeer: 'This job is extremely intensive'
Alderman Marjolein Steffens-van de Water is stepping down from her role in the Haarlemmermeer municipality after 26 years in local politics. Following the passing of her husband, she decided to priori...
Pope in Monaco for historic visit
Pope Leo arrived in Monaco on Saturday morning for the first papal visit to the microstate in modern times. He was officially received by Prince Albert and Princess Charlene after arriving via helicop...