Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Energy crisis much more severe in the Netherlands than cabinet thinks: looming diesel shortage
The energy crisis in the Netherlands is more severe than the government realizes, with potential shortages of diesel and kerosene looming. While gasoline supplies remain sufficient, experts warn that ...
Former councilor Imane Nadif joins board of 'Progressive Netherlands'
Former Amsterdam city council member and GroenLinks faction leader Imane Nadif has joined the national board of the newly established political party Progressief Nederland. The party, formed from a me...
Former councilor Imane Nadif joins board of Progressive Netherlands
Imane Nadif, the former GroenLinks faction leader in Amsterdam, has joined the national board of the new political party Progressief Nederland. The party is a result of the merger between GroenLinks a...
Assembling the drones that blast Russian aircraft out of the sky: ‘We’re here to make weapons, right?’
Participants at Unmanned Valley are learning to build drones to support Ukraine's defense against the Russian invasion. These locally-assembled drones are sent to the front lines to intercept and dest...
Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel, marking the first time they have done so since the start of the conflict. The group stated that their military operati...
Evers tobacco shop closes after nearly a century: 'Fireworks ban was the final straw'
Frank Evers is closing his 98-year-old independent tobacco shop in Hillegom on March 28, marking the end of the town's last standalone cigar shop. Evers noted that the fireworks ban provided the final...
Thailand: Agreement with Iran on oil tanker passage
Thailand and Iran have reached an agreement regarding the passage of Thai oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. The deal was announced by the Thai Prime Minister on Saturday morning.
Master swindler or benefactor? The Canadian who promised Zandvoort the world
In 1981, Canadian businessman Michael Hordo arrived in Zandvoort with grand plans to transform the coastal town into a major tourist hub, including proposals for a theme park and international golf ch...
After 124 years, tram line 3 makes its final run today
After 124 years of service, Amsterdam's historic tram line 3 is making its final journey today before being discontinued in a major GVB timetable overhaul. The decision to cut the east-west connection...
HAP has lowest number of seats since 1994, party leader reflects on ‘painful’ loss: ‘It’s a kick in the butt’
The local political party Haarlemmermeerse Actieve Politiek (HAP) suffered a significant loss in the recent elections, dropping from six seats to just two. This result marks the party's lowest seat co...
Don Bijl (73) appointed informateur in Beverwijk. Second-place party Vrij! seeks coalition without election winner Samen Lokaal
Former mayor Don Bijl has been appointed as the informateur to lead the coalition formation process in Beverwijk. During the initial debates, the second-largest party, Vrij!, expressed its preference ...
Wijk aan Zee beach to get smoke-free zone in 2027, signs being installed this season
The Beverwijk city council has decided to establish a smoke-free zone on the family beach of Wijk aan Zee starting in the 2027 season. Preparatory signs will be installed this year following consultat...
Anti-bullying activist Puk quits Liberaal Blauw after three months over allegations of unprofessional and inappropriate behavior; party denies issues
Anti-bullying activist Puk Lieverst has resigned from the Liberaal Blauw political party after only three months, alleging unprofessional and unwanted behavior by a fellow party member. Party leader F...
Toos & Henk - March 28
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The series is published six days a week, from Monday to Saturday.
Aalsmeer Mayor informateur in Castricum: 'He is moving at a fast pace'
Gido Oude Kotte, the Mayor of Aalsmeer, has been appointed as the mediator for coalition talks in Castricum. He began the initial discussions on Friday and aims to complete his recommendations by Thur...
Bonaire asks Netherlands for urgent help with rising prices
The Executive Council of Bonaire has requested urgent assistance from the Dutch government to combat rising prices for food and fuel. Increased shipping costs driven by international instability are m...
US troops wounded in attack on Saudi Arabia base
Twelve American service members were injured following an Iranian attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. Two of the soldiers are reported to be in serious condition according to U.S. au...
Houthis threaten to intervene in Iran war
The Houthi rebels in Yemen have announced their readiness to join the conflict in the Middle East if allies of the United States and Israel intervene against Iran. The Iran-backed group broadcast this...
Witkoff: US hopeful about Iran talks this week
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff announced that the United States is hopeful about upcoming talks with Iran this week aimed at ending the war. Speaking at a meeting in Miami, Witkoff expressed confide...
Iran vows revenge for attacks on nuclear and steel industries
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Tehran will retaliate for Israeli attacks on the country's energy and steel industries. Araghchi stated that the strikes violate promises previou...
Suspicious stock trades point to the White House
Democrats in the U.S. Congress are raising concerns about potential corruption following suspicious stock market transactions linked to President Trump’s market-moving actions. There are allegations...
NYT: Musk participated in phone call between Trump and Modi
Tech billionaire Elon Musk reportedly participated in a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The interaction was first reported by The New York Times...
Mona Keijzer cancels BBB membership
Mona Keijzer has officially resigned her membership from the BoerBurgerBeweging (BBB) after being passed over as a potential party leader. Having already left the party's parliamentary faction, she wi...
Care for tens of thousands of long COVID patients stops abruptly as minister pulls plug on support center
The Dutch Ministry of Health has decided to end funding for Q- and C-support, an organization providing aftercare for 35,000 patients suffering from long-term COVID-19 and Q-fever symptoms. Despite th...
Emotions run high at extra BBB members' meeting
BBB party members expressed significant frustration and sadness during an emergency meeting regarding recent internal leadership changes. The tensions followed Henk Vermeer's appointment as party lead...
US House proposes own plan to avoid partial shutdown
The United States House of Representatives has rejected a Senate proposal to end the partial government shutdown. Instead, the House plans to introduce its own funding legislation specifically for the...
Kallas confronts Hungarian minister over leaks to Russia
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has confronted Hungarian Minister Péter Szijjártó over reports that he leaked confidential information from EU meetings to Russia. Kallas emphasized the importan...