Politics News in English

Civil servants to strike again in mid-April

Dutch state civil servants are scheduled to hold a nationwide strike on Tuesday, April 14, due to an ongoing dispute regarding their collective labor agreement. The industrial action follows previous ...

Media: Israel targets senior Iranian official Larijani

Israel conducted a nighttime attack targeting Ali Larijani, a high-ranking Iranian security official and key figure in the Iranian regime. Israeli officials confirmed the operation to the Times of Isr...

Trump doesn't think Israel will use nuclear weapons

Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he does not believe Israel would use nuclear weapons against Iran. Trump dismissed the possibility of such an escalation, asserting that Israel would nev...

Dozens of bodies recovered from rubble of hit Kabul hospital

Rescuers in Kabul have recovered at least 30 bodies from the rubble of a hospital following a reported Pakistani airstrike. Search efforts for survivors and additional victims are ongoing in the Afgha...

King Felipe acknowledges abuses during Spanish conquests

King Felipe VI of Spain acknowledged the abuses committed during the country's colonial conquests while visiting an exhibition in Madrid on Monday. The monarch's remarks regarding the historical mistr...

Aid organizations expand aid to Lebanon

Six Dutch aid organizations are expanding emergency relief to Lebanon with 3 million euros in funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The aid will provide food and clean drinking water to people...

Leaders of small and incumbent parties debate: Very exciting to participate

Sixteen party leaders from both established and smaller local parties participated in a pre-election debate at De Balie to discuss key municipal issues. Topics included the proposed erotic center, a p...

Election Blog: 16 party leaders face off in De Balie: "Very exciting"

Candidates for the Amsterdam municipal elections took part in final debates and campaign activities ahead of the vote on March 18. Current polling shows a close race between the PvdA, GroenLinks, and ...

Significant investments in facilities, but where to house the youth? These are the choices for young people in Haarlemmermeer

Sixteen political parties in Haarlemmermeer are preparing for the upcoming municipal elections on March 18, highlighting housing and facilities for young residents. Although there is general consensus...

Beverwijk sticks to housing plans: Hindu temple must make way. 'Very disappointed with this decision'

The Beverwijk city council has decided to proceed with housing construction on the site of the Arulmigu Sri Arunachaleswarar temple, refusing to sell the property to the Hindu community. Despite the s...

Zee- and Duinwijk Platform concerned about divide within municipality: 'Every neighborhood in Velsen deserves the same attention and opportunities'

Platform Zee- en Duinwijk has expressed concerns about a growing socio-economic divide within the municipality of Velsen. Issues such as poverty, unemployment, and safety concerns are reportedly creat...

Italy Avenue residents lose sleep over vandalism and rioting youths: 'There were bullets in the bedroom'

Residents of Italiëlaan in Haarlem are expressing serious safety concerns due to ongoing vandalism and groups of rioting youths in their neighborhood. The group of approximately thirty neighbors feel...

Red Cross warns of persistent rain in Lebanon

The Red Cross has issued a warning regarding persistent heavy rainfall in Lebanon, which is severely impacting over 800,000 people displaced by Israeli attacks. Many of these individuals are currently...

Study: parties use lobbyist texts in manifestos

A study by the Open State Foundation and NOS Bureau Regio revealed that political parties in the Netherlands frequently include verbatim text from lobbyist documents in their municipal election manife...

Are we being dragged into a war? Cabinet cautious after Trump threat

The Dutch government is expressing caution regarding U.S. President Trump's demand for European assistance in guarding the Strait of Hormuz. While the cabinet aims to maintain a strong relationship wi...

Multiple countries in the Middle East report attacks

Multiple countries in the Middle East reported repelling air attacks on Monday night and Tuesday morning. In Baghdad, the United States embassy was targeted by drones and rockets, resulting in black s...

United Arab Emirates temporarily closes airspace

The United Arab Emirates temporarily closed its airspace on Monday night after activating air defense systems against incoming missiles and drones from Iran. The country's Ministry of Defense confirme...

NYT: Trump tells Cuba president must step down

The Trump administration has reportedly informed Cuba that President Miguel Díaz-Canel must step down, according to sources cited by The New York Times. These demands were communicated during negotia...

Israeli president calls war against Iran historic turning point

Israeli President Isaac Herzog characterized the conflict with Iran as a historical turning point during an interview with AFP. He urged Western nations to support efforts to eliminate Hezbollah, stat...

US reports 200 wounded American troops in war against Iran

A U.S. military spokesperson reported that approximately 200 American soldiers have been wounded in the conflict against Iran. While more than 180 service members have since recovered, ten individuals...

Western nations jointly call for de-escalation in Lebanon

Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom have issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over the escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Western nations a...

VVD campaign event mostly drinks: 'We are going to fulfill election promises: free beer'

The VVD party held its final campaign events in Amsterdam at locations like the Heinekenhoek and Leidseplein, prioritizing a social gathering to reach voters. Lead candidate Daan Wijnants used the occ...

Southern European countries warn of environmental disaster from drifting tanker

Italy, France, and seven other nations have issued a warning to the European Commission regarding a drifting Russian LNG tanker in the Mediterranean Sea. The countries are calling for immediate action...

Afghanistan reports new Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul

The Taliban reported that the Afghan capital, Kabul, was hit by new airstrikes from Pakistan. Several civilians were reportedly killed in the attacks.

Dublin artists thrive thanks to basic income, is that something for Amsterdam?

Voting for district committees on Wednesday too, but what do they do?

Amsterdam residents are voting for both the city council and district committees this Wednesday, though many are unfamiliar with the committees' roles as intermediaries between the public and city gov...

Voting for district committees on Wednesday too, but what do they do?

Amsterdam residents will vote this Wednesday for both the city council and district committees, which serve as a link between local neighborhoods and the municipal government. These committees provide...

Rogier Havelaar (CDA) wants to solve the waste problem: "I've been out with the cleaners a lot"

CDA lead candidate Rogier Havelaar discusses his plans to address Amsterdam's waste management issues by reinstating fixed collection routes and improving employment conditions for workers. He also ad...

Kallas: EU focuses on de-escalation and freedom of navigation

EU Foreign Ministers have agreed to prioritize de-escalation and the protection of freedom of navigation regarding the conflict involving Iran. Following a meeting in Brussels, EU foreign policy chief...

GL-PvdA and D66 leaders clash over social housing: 'You're sowing doubt'

Party leaders Diana van Loenen (GL-PvdA) and Steven Jonker (D66) engaged in a heated debate at the Haarlems Dagblad office ahead of the upcoming elections. The discussion focused on social housing, ac...