Musical chairs among district administrators in full swing, but why do PRO, D66 and Halsema want to turn them into ‘super-officials’?

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.

Dozens of reports of safety issues on Pieter Calandlaan in recent years

Over the past five years, the municipality of Amsterdam has received over 70 complaints regarding unsafe traffic conditions on the Pieter Calandlaan in Nieuw-West, including speeding and dangerous driving. The concerns gained urgency after a 13-year-old boy recently died in a traffic accident, prompting planned safety improvements such as additional pedestrian crossings and traffic calming measures.

Brabant admits communication errors regarding revocation of farmers' permits

The province of Noord-Brabant has issued an apology for the poor communication regarding the planned revocation of nature permits for five livestock farmers. Officials acknowledged that the notification process was handled incorrectly and should have been conducted in a different manner.

Public Prosecution Service demands up to five years in prison for men suspected of bank helpdesk fraud

The Public Prosecution Service has demanded prison sentences of up to five years against two 31-year-old men from Amsterdam suspected of committing bank helpdesk fraud. The suspects allegedly targeted elderly victims by posing as bank employees to obtain payment details and bank cards.