NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has welcomed the United States' announcement to deploy additional troops to Poland. Speaking before a meeting with NATO foreign ministers, Rutte expressed his support for the move while noting that military commanders are currently reviewing the deployment details.
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service confiscated a record 433 million euros in criminal assets and goods in 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the total value of seizures has increased.
The Pride Walk, a protest for queer inclusion and solidarity, is taking place today in Amsterdam. Participants gathered at Dam Square at 11:00 AM before marching towards Vondelpark, which has been renamed Pride Park for the event.
Aisha, a Ugandan refugee who fled strict anti-gay laws in her home country, is challenging the Dutch immigration service's denial of her asylum claim regarding her sexual orientation. She addressed attendees at the start of the Pride walk in Amsterdam, highlighting the struggles of undocumented LGBTQ+ individuals.
The U.S. government cut billions of dollars in subsidies in October 2025 to states that did not vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. According to court documents reported by The New York Times and NBC, these cancellations were based solely on the political affiliation of the states.