Election debate focuses on affordable housing: ‘Students can earn an extra 1000 euros this way’

Targets of a night of violence in Amsterdam: seven victims assaulted and house vandalized

A 21-year-old man from Delft and three associates committed a series of violent attacks against seven victims in Amsterdam. The group beat and kicked their victims without provocation and caused significant property damage during the incident.

At least eight attacks by Asian hornets: "It is worrying"

At least eight attacks by Asian hornets have been reported in the area around Bloemendaal and Overveen within the last week. Experts warn residents to be vigilant, as these invasive insects can attack without warning when their hidden nests are disturbed.

Amsterdam city council debates Pride Amsterdam director following Het Parool investigation; aldermen ‘take concerns seriously’

Employers miss disability job quotas, face potential fines

Employers in the Netherlands are unlikely to reach the government-mandated target of 125,000 jobs for people with disabilities by 2026. Current data from July shows only 92,000 positions have been created, putting the goal well out of reach.

Red Sea now unsafe as well as Hormuz, global trade under further pressure

Two recent attacks on oil tankers in the Middle East have increased insecurity in the Red Sea, threatening global shipping lanes. Experts warn that these developments could exert further pressure on the global economy and lead to rising oil prices.