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Rob van Bree (48) named new Amsterdam police chief, succeeds Peter Holla in December

Rob van Bree (48) named new Amsterdam police chief, succeeds Peter Holla in December

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Cabinet agrees on adjusted budget: extra purchasing power support and one-year delay for box 3 plan

Cabinet agrees on adjusted budget: extra purchasing power support and one-year delay for box 3 plan

The Dutch government has agreed to adjust its budget by introducing additional purchasing power measures and delaying the implementation of the Box 3 wealth tax until 2029. These changes aim to gather enough support from opposition parties in parliament to pass the fiscal plan.

Alderman rules out lower tourist tax in Weesp citing legal risks

Alderman rules out lower tourist tax in Weesp citing legal risks

Amsterdam Alderman Melanie van der Horst has rejected a proposal to lower tourist taxes for farms in Weesp, citing legal concerns and the risk of violating the principle of equality. The city government fears that offering tax differentiation would encourage other accommodation providers to demand similar exemptions.

North Korea denies involvement in Binance crypto theft: 'Provocation'

North Korea denies involvement in Binance crypto theft: 'Provocation'

North Korea has rejected FBI allegations that its state-linked hacker group, TraderTraitor, is responsible for a 6 billion dollar theft from the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. While the FBI characterizes the act as a major cybercrime, North Korean officials have dismissed the accusations as malicious provocations.

Cabinet to hold extraordinary meeting Tuesday morning on tax plan and box 3

Cabinet to hold extraordinary meeting Tuesday morning on tax plan and box 3

The Dutch cabinet is holding an emergency ministerial meeting on Tuesday to finalize the upcoming tax plan and address long-term changes to Box 3 asset taxation. The government faces pressure to finalize these plans despite warnings from advisors and financial institutions that the proposed 2028 implementation timeline is unfeasible due to IT limitations.

US correspondent Mari Meyer (40) traveled across the US for stories on civil resistance against Trump: ‘The idea that Americans do nothing is absurd’

US correspondent Mari Meyer (40) traveled across the US for stories on civil resistance against Trump: ‘The idea that Americans do nothing is absurd’

American correspondent Mari Meyer traveled across the United States to research various forms of civil resistance against Donald Trump for her book, Resist. She argues that the American inclination toward taking direct action provides valuable lessons for others.