Nijmegen Mayor Hubert Bruls and top official Mark Roscam Abbing testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the Dutch government's COVID-19 response. The hearings examined the coordination of safety measures and long-term strategies implemented during the pandemic.
The Dutch cabinet proposes a ban on commercial social media work for children aged 15 and younger. Minister Thierry Aartsen informed the House of Representatives of the plan, which aims to protect minors from commercial exploitation online.
As the World Cup approaches, Dutch fans are beginning to prepare with traditional orange gear and betting pools despite some hesitation. The article acknowledges controversies surrounding FIFA and scheduling but encourages a festive spirit for the upcoming tournament.
Coalition parties Pro and D66, along with Denk, have proposed thirteen measures for the City of Amsterdam to pressure companies profiting from the occupation of Palestinian territories. The plan prioritizes human rights in the city's ‑3.1 billion procurement policy and formally labels such business ties as unethical. Additionally, the proposal includes exploring how Amsterdam can support reconstruction efforts in Palestinian areas like Ramallah.
Amsterdam's governing coalition and the Denk party have proposed thirteen measures to restrict business with companies profiting from the occupation of Palestinian territories. The proposal aims to prioritize human rights in the city's €3.1 billion annual procurement policy and includes plans to support reconstruction efforts in the West Bank. With a majority in the city council, the measures are expected to be discussed during a session this Thursday.
The Dutch online bank Bunq has been fined 170,000 euros by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). The penalty was issued because the bank failed to respond in a timely manner to fraud complaints from seven customers who were victims of online scams.