Reactions to Amsterdam coalition agreement: ‘The only truly progressive thing is making car ownership impossible’

Police chief welcomes drag queens: "We are a city of tolerance, but it takes hard work"

Police chief Peter Holla welcomed drag performers at the H'ART Museum in Amsterdam to open the Shakespeare Club during WorldPride. The event aims to demonstrate police support for the LGBTQ+ community and reinforce the city's commitment to tolerance and freedom.

Minister Van Weel discusses extradition of 'Bolle Jos' with Sierra Leonean counterpart

Dutch Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel met with his Sierra Leonean counterpart Alpha Sesay in Ghana to discuss the extradition of convicted drug criminal Jos Leijdekkers. The meeting was arranged at the invitation of the minister from Sierra Leone.

Three-month prison sentence for bank helpdesk fraudster caught with help of decoy grandfather

Mayor Halsema installs cameras in Haarlemmerbuurt to combat persistent nuisance from addicts and the homeless

China threatens measures after France bans advertising for SHEIN and Temu

China has expressed dissatisfaction with France's decision to ban advertisements for fast fashion retailers like SHEIN and Temu, labeling the move as trade protectionism disguised as environmental policy. Beijing has threatened to implement retaliatory measures in response to the French regulation.