Forum for Democracy's political career in Amsterdam is over, but its business model is not

Unrest within Schiphol advisory board, members step down

Several members of the advisory council for Schiphol Airport residents have resigned in protest, claiming the body can no longer effectively represent local interests. The resigning members warn that without significant changes, the situation for those living near the airport will not improve.

Online purchases must be easy to cancel starting today

Webshops and apps across the European Union are now legally required to provide a clear function that allows consumers to easily reverse online purchases. This new regulation, which stems from EU legislation, aims to simplify the cancellation process for digital consumers starting today.

Inspector urged De Jonge to take broader view of COVID crisis

In June 2020, former head inspector Marina Eckenhausen urged then-Health Minister Hugo de Jonge to adopt a broader perspective on the COVID-19 crisis. She argued that the government response was overly focused on medical aspects despite her own medical background.

Man caught red-handed at Amsterdam port approaching staff for criminal activities

Rutte to visit Trump this Wednesday, two weeks before key NATO summit

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump this Wednesday. The meeting will take place two weeks before a significant NATO summit held in Turkey.