The process of appointing district administrators in Amsterdam is currently in turmoil following the sudden withdrawal of a key candidate and the rejection of others by local committees. Opposition parties have criticized the chaotic "musical chairs" approach, arguing it damages administrative continuity and further widens the gap between the government and residents.
Thijs Römer is set to give his first interview since his conviction on the NPO Radio 1 program MISCHA! during the night of Wednesday to Thursday. The live broadcast was confirmed by broadcaster AVROTROS to the ANP news agency.
Haarlem and Amsterdam have reached a rare heat intensity level of 9, an occurrence that typically happens only a few times per year. In response to the extreme weather, the municipality of Haarlem has opened a day shelter to provide homeless individuals with a place to escape the heat.
The Dutch government must replace its official aircraft, PH-GOV, after only eight years of service, significantly shorter than the typical 25 to 30-year lifespan. This unexpected replacement is estimated to cost more than 20 million euros.
An internal watchdog for the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has recommended the dismissal of chief prosecutor Karim Khan following an investigation into sexual misconduct. The advisory report confirms the allegations against the British official, according to reporting from Reuters.
A court in The Hague has sentenced 39-year-old Paul V. to 21 years in prison for the murder of his ex-partner, Laura, in January 2024. The court ruled that V. strangled the victim with a dog chain, rejecting his defense that she had taken her own life.