Number of reports of confused persons continues to rise in first half of 2026, 20 percent increase in Amsterdam

Former alderman Van Dantzig convicted of driving under the influence of drugs

Former Amsterdam alderman Reinier van Dantzig has been fined 1,500 euros after being convicted of driving under the influence of drugs. Van Dantzig, who resigned from his post last year due to a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, admitted to the offense and expressed deep regret for his poor judgment.

COVID-19 inquiry of then-Deputy Prime Minister Schouten (CU)

Former Deputy Prime Minister Carola Schouten and former SGP leader Kees van der Staaij are scheduled to testify in the final phase of the public coronavirus inquiry. The hearings are being conducted to review government policy during the pandemic.

Opinion: To combat human trafficking, sex workers must be treated as partners in dialogue

Repression or care? Council divided on how to tackle drug user nuisance

The Amsterdam city council is debating how to manage the increasing nuisance caused by homeless drug users, struggling to balance repressive enforcement with necessary social care. Mayor Femke Halsema acknowledged the complex intersection of housing shortages and mental health system failures, while political parties remain divided on issues like public sleeping bans and the appropriate level of police intervention.

Fleur Agema COVID hearing: how does the PVV member reflect on the role of the House of Representatives?

Former PVV Member of Parliament Fleur Agema is testifying before the parliamentary inquiry commission regarding the role of the House of Representatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. The inquiry seeks to determine if elected representatives effectively maintained control over the government's crisis management strategies.