A majority of ChristenUnie members voted to support the party's stricter asylum policy during a congress in Harderwijk. Despite the outcome, the vote revealed significant internal tension, with many members echoing former leader Leen van Dijke's call to remain faithful to the party's core values.
A 39-year-old woman has been sentenced to 120 hours of community service and a three-month suspended prison sentence for stalking radio DJ Fernando Halman. In addition to the community service, the court imposed a restraining order against the defendant.
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.
Between mid-August and mid-October 2026, Cyclomedia vehicles will drive through Haarlem to capture 360-degree panoramic street photography. The images, which will have personal identifiers blurred for privacy, will be used by the municipality for urban planning and preparation of city projects.
A list of recommended activities and events for the weekend of July 24 to 26 has been curated for residents and visitors. The suggestions aim to provide entertainment options across Amsterdam during this three-day period.
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.