Politics News in English

Left-wing Mélenchon to run for French presidency again

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leader of the far-left La France Insoumise party, has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming French presidential election. He confirmed his bid during an intervie...

People listen to the story of resistance fighter Aunt Cor from her former home

Journalist Rianne Oosterom gave a lecture at a house on Amsterdam's Prinsengracht about the WWII resistance efforts of Cor Koster, also known as Tante Cor. Koster used the residence to hide people, tr...

Exhibition in Ontmoetingskerk highlights human rights in Iran: ‘Young people risked death to demand change’

An exhibition at the Ontmoetingskerk features photographs of men and women killed during recent anti-regime protests in Iran. The display aims to bring attention to human rights issues and honor the y...

Haarlem Dolle Minas statue protest: Women have been written out of history

The activist group Dolle Mina's held a demonstration at the Grote Markt in Haarlem to protest the lack of recognition for influential women throughout history. Eleven participants represented overlook...

Merz highlights US role in NATO, downplays tensions with Trump

Friedrich Merz has emphasized the central role of the United States within NATO despite ongoing disagreements. He downplayed tensions with Donald Trump following the announced withdrawal of American t...

Iran says it is reviewing US response to peace proposal

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced that it is currently reviewing a response from the United States regarding a new peace proposal. The communication between the two countries was facilitated ...

Why two minutes of silence and not one? Seven questions about Remembrance Day

The National Remembrance Day takes place on May 4th at Dam Square in Amsterdam, where the King and Queen lay a wreath to honor war victims. The event features a traditional two-minute silence at 8:00 ...

Ukraine offers Finland a drone agreement

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a drone agreement with Finland to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation. Under the deal, Kyiv would share its drone technology and combat experti...

Banning new Zuidas parking garages 'could have greater financial consequences than anticipated'

The City of Amsterdam is delaying a decision on banning new parking garages in the Zuidas business district to conduct further research into the plan's financial and legal implications. Stakeholders a...

Israeli army kills man in West Bank

The Israeli army killed a 26-year-old man and injured four others during an operation in Nablus on the occupied West Bank. The death was confirmed by the Palestinian Ministry of Health.

Two Dutch flotilla passengers arrive at Schiphol

Two Dutch activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, Osman Tastan and Anas Mohamad, arrived at Schiphol Airport from Istanbul on Monday afternoon. They were welcomed by approximately thirty supporters ...

Van den Brink calls vandalism in IJsselstein unacceptable

Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink has condemned the recent vandalism of the town hall in IJsselstein, stating that protesting should not involve throwing bricks. The CDA minister described the incide...

Dropped Sef: be silent on May 4, but speak out afterwards

Rapper Sef called on the Dutch public to observe silence on May 4th for war victims while urging them to speak out against international conflicts throughout the rest of the year. The appeal follows h...

French minister wants tougher action against illegal parties

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez has pledged to take stricter action against illegal parties following an unauthorized rave in Southern France. The event, which began on Friday, attracted tens o...

Al Jazeera: Iranian peace proposal includes US non-aggression promise

Al Jazeera reports that Iran has submitted a three-phase peace proposal to the United States via Pakistan. The plan aims to transition a ceasefire into a permanent end to the conflict within thirty da...

Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn delivers Arondéus Lecture on freedom: 'Resistance hero Willem Arondéus would be a queer activist today'

Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn will deliver the annual Arondéuslezing on the theme of freedom, focusing on the legacy of resistance hero Willem Arondéus. She suggests that Arondéus would likely be a ...

IAEA requests access to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant lab after drone attack

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has requested access to a laboratory at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine following a drone attack on Sunday. The facility is currently unde...

NSB youth occupied Zandvoort mayor's home 85 years ago. The attack was fierce, chaotic and targeted

In 1941, members of the Jeugdstormers, the youth organization of the Dutch Nazi party (NSB), violently occupied the home of the mayor in Zandvoort. The assault highlighted the town's status as an NSB ...

Willibrord Frequin boldly asked an indignant Prince Bernhard about the Lockheed allegations

Mayor of Loosdrecht: support cannot be separated from The Hague

Acting Mayor Mark Verheijen of Wijdemeren stated on the TV program Buitenhof that the declining public support for asylum seeker reception is directly linked to the national government's policies. He ...

Study: Far-right uses concerned citizens to grow

Research platform Justice for Prosperity reports that the far-right network Identitair Verzet is hijacking local protests against asylum seeker centers to expand its influence. The group is accused of...

Mayor: Brutal night in IJsselstein caused by 'scum'

Rioters caused significant damage to the town hall and an adjacent theater in IJsselstein during a night of violence. Mayor Ester Weststeijn condemned the actions of the vandals, describing the situat...

Time seems ripe for a total smoking ban on Zandvoort and IJmuiden beaches

A recent poll conducted by Haarlems Dagblad and IJmuider Courant shows that 62 percent of respondents support a complete smoking ban on the beaches of Zandvoort and IJmuiden. Proponents of the ban cit...

OPEC+ increases oil production in June, first decision after UAE departure

Opec+ member nations announced on Sunday that they will increase oil production starting in June. This decision marks the first major move by the group following the United Arab Emirates' recent annou...

Vandalism at town hall and theater in IJsselstein

Vandalism was committed at the town hall and the Fulcotheater in IJsselstein during the night of Saturday to Sunday. Police have confirmed the incident, though no arrests have been made at this time.

Rubio to Vatican after Trump-Pope clash

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Italy and Vatican City next week to repair diplomatic relations following recent insults by President Donald Trump toward the Pope. The trip aims to ad...

Israel orders evacuation of eleven villages in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military has issued evacuation orders for eleven villages in southern Lebanon, instructing all residents to leave immediately. The IDF stated that the move is necessary as it conducts stri...

Conductor boards train hyper-alert after assault and threats: ‘I consider our high salary as hazard pay’

Jesse, a 31-year-old train conductor, reports facing aggression and threats on a nearly daily basis while working on trains and platforms. Despite the frequency of these incidents, he emphasizes that ...

Bevrijdingspop to center on war and freedom in 2026: 'The new generation feels deeply about what is happening in the world'

The Haarlem festival Bevrijdingspop is shifting its focus to emphasize the importance of peace, security, and freedom in its upcoming edition. While still featuring popular music acts like S10 and Ban...

Neighborhood pools at risk: Survival of public pools depends on volunteers. 'You have to know how to play the game'

Public swimming pools are facing an increasing threat of closure despite their vital role in providing swimming lessons and community recreation. As more facilities shut down without replacement, the ...