Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Another ferry to the Amsterdamse Bos faces closure: 'It would be a great shame'
The 'Ome Piet' ferry service connecting Badhoevedorp to the Amsterdamse Bos is at risk of shutting down as its volunteer skippers retire without finding successors. Coupled with potential subsidy cuts...
Castricum to redesign Smeetslaan cycle paths and roundabouts, traffic diverted
The municipality of Castricum will begin redesigning bicycle paths and roundabouts along C.F. Smeetslaan starting May 26. The project will involve road closures and traffic detours for motorists and p...
Political scientist Catherine de Vries on Velsen election results: If you dismiss a whole group of voters as racists, you also set aside their experience of loss
Political scientist Catherine de Vries analyzed the significant election victory of Forum voor Democratie in Velsen, noting that there were many indicators predicting this outcome. She warned that lab...
Russia returns over 500 bodies to Ukraine
Russia has returned the bodies of more than 500 people to Ukraine, according to a report from Kyiv on Saturday. The remains are believed to be those of Ukrainian soldiers who were killed during the on...
Netherlands beckons India: PM Modi eyes ASML, water expertise and new trade deals
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the Netherlands this weekend to pursue new trade deals in sectors including defense, water management, and technology. During his visit, he met with Kin...
Andreas de Graaf new interim municipal manager of Castricum: ‘De Graaf brings enthusiasm and warm professionalism’
The municipality of Castricum has appointed Andreas de Graaf as its new interim municipal secretary starting at the end of this month. De Graaf is expected to bring enthusiasm and professional experie...
Iraqi man detained for attacks on Jewish school and Atrium on the Zuidas
An Iraqi national has been arrested for allegedly coordinating a series of attacks on Jewish institutions across Europe, including targets in Amsterdam and other Dutch cities. The suspect, linked to a...
Leiden University returns centuries-old plates to India
Leiden University is returning two centuries-old inscribed copper "Chola plates" to India. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will view the artifacts during his visit to The Hague this Saturday.
Trump: ISIS number two eliminated in Nigeria
US and Nigerian forces have reportedly killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-highest-ranking leader of the Islamic State globally. The successful operation took place in Nigeria and was announced by ...
FNV warns government: don't abolish the weekend through extended opening hours
The FNV trade union has urged the Dutch cabinet to maintain existing shopping hour regulations to protect weekends, evenings, and holidays for workers. FNV official Linda Vermeulen warned that expandi...
Heemskerk focuses on senior housing in center: 'We desperately need those housing movements'
The municipality of Heemskerk plans to convert a former bank building on Burgemeester Nielenplein into 19 senior apartments to address high local housing demand. The project will include twelve social...
Kremlin: Putin to visit China next week
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit China next Tuesday and Wednesday. The Kremlin announced the official diplomatic trip earlier this week.
Haarlem Comic Days invite public to look critically
The Haarlemse Stripdagen festival has launched a warm-up event featuring eight young artists creating public illustrations across Haarlem based on the theme 'Critical Looking.' These interactive art d...
Taiwan: US arms deliveries are cornerstone of regional peace
Taiwanese Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi stated that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are a legally mandated cornerstone of regional peace and stability. Speaking in Taipei, Chen emphasized that Taiwa...
Jan-Kees Emmer on the Loosdrecht riots: Democracy is not always about getting your way
Jan-Kees Emmer addresses the escalating unrest in Loosdrecht regarding the establishment of an emergency asylum seeker shelter. He emphasizes that while initial concerns may have been understandable, ...
Police arrest three after anti-asylum center protest in Apeldoorn
Police in Apeldoorn arrested three individuals following disturbances at a roundabout late Friday night. The unrest began when a group of protesters confronted officers after a lantern procession held...
Mayors and councilors increasingly threatened: 'They used to come to the town hall, now they come to your home'
Mayors and council members are increasingly facing intimidation and threats, which are now frequently targeted at their private residences. These incidents are often driven by public anger over local ...
Iraqi arrested in US possibly behind Amsterdam attack
Four concerned Velsen residents send letter to city council after FVD victory: 'We want to call for unity'
Four residents of Velsen have sent a letter to their municipal council calling for unity following a significant election victory for the Forum for Democracy (FVD). The group expressed concern over th...
Don't let the ferry be a floating billboard for unhealthy energy drinks
Buckle up: Cabinet working on ‘nitrogen map’ 2.0, though no one says it out loud
The Dutch cabinet is reportedly developing a new version of the controversial "nitrogen map," which identifies areas where farmers must comply with stricter environmental regulations. Officials in The...
Experts on state aid for Tata: 'Amsterdam won't get a green port without those 2 billion'
Hennis-Plasschaert steps down as UN envoy for Lebanon
Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert is stepping down as the United Nations envoy for Lebanon to become the Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security. She will succeed Gilles Michaud at the UN Department ...
Israel reports strike on Hamas leader in Gaza City
Israel conducted an airstrike in Gaza City targeting Hamas leader Ezzedine al-Haddad, who is suspected of being one of the planners of the October 7 attacks. It is currently unknown if Al-Haddad was k...
Van den Brink calls Markuszower's call for violence incomprehensible
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink criticized MP Gidi Markuszower for calling for the use of violence, describing the remarks as "unfathomable" during an appearance on the television program Café Koc...
Death penalty sought for man who killed Israelis in Washington
U.S. prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a man accused of fatally shooting two Israeli embassy employees in Washington last year. Authorities stated the suspect was motivated by political, r...
Wijdemeren mayor apologizes to Loosdrecht residents
Mayor Mark Verheijen of Wijdemeren has apologized to the residents of Loosdrecht for the sudden announcement regarding an emergency asylum shelter in the local town hall. The mayor admitted that the c...
Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for an additional 45 days following negotiations in Washington. The talks took place on Thursday and Friday with the United States acting as a ...
China makes 'fresh start' with US dependent on handling of Taiwan
During a state visit to China, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the two countries reached significant deals and resolved numerous issues. However, Beijing emphasized that a successful future...
Departing alderman Groot Wassink: "I'm not so left-wing, the country has moved to the right"
After twenty years in Amsterdam politics, GroenLinks alderman Rutger Groot Wassink is stepping down, reflecting on his career and the rightward shift in Dutch politics. While he is leaving his current...