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Box 3 tax continues to spark anger, now landlords bear the brunt: ‘It remains a monstrosity’

Real estate investors in the Netherlands are taking legal action against the government over the Box 3 asset tax system, following previous successful challenges by savers in the Supreme Court. The investors argue that the current taxation rules remain unfair and place an undue burden on property owners. This legal move marks the latest development in a long-standing dispute regarding how the Dutch tax office calculates returns on private wealth.

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KLM Open tournament director Daan Slooter beams after false start: 'Golf is a metaphor for life'

The KLM Open golf tournament faced a difficult start with weather-related delays on Thursday, but play resumed successfully on Friday as conditions improved. Tournament director Daan Slooter expressed optimism for the remainder of the event, noting that the schedule has stabilized for the weekend.

European publishers sue Google over advertising practices, seeking over €640 million

A group of more than twenty European news publishers has filed a lawsuit against Google in an Amsterdam court, seeking over 640 million euros in damages. The publishers claim they suffered financial losses due to the tech giant's anti-competitive practices regarding its online advertising technology.

Golfer Luiten slips back after poor second round at KLM Open

Dutch golfer Joost Luiten dropped to a tie for 43rd place at the KLM Open after shooting a one-over-par 72 in the second round. The competition, held at The International in Badhoevedorp, was interrupted and will resume to complete the round on Saturday morning.

City council wants 'extra enforcement' against nuisance drug users

The Amsterdam city government is allocating 3.5 million euros to combat rising drug-related public nuisance through increased enforcement and expanded drop-in center hours. The plan also includes a pilot program using lisdexamfetamine as an alternative substance for addicts. These measures are set to begin later this year to address issues that existing policies have failed to reduce.

City government seeks 'extra enforcement' against nuisance drug users

The Amsterdam city government is investing 3.5 million euros to combat rising drug-related public nuisance through stricter enforcement and expanded support services. Key measures include increasing the capacity of walk-in centers and launching a pilot program using lisdexamfetamine as a treatment alternative. These initiatives are scheduled to begin this year to address the limitations of current strategies.