Entire Amsterdam city council speaks out against Groep Markuszower's questions about SP member Angelo Delsen: 'Unacceptable'

Ferry operators to strike on September 9: no ferry service between North and the rest of Amsterdam all day

Naomi Italiaander steps down as JA21 Amsterdam councilor

Secret services get more powers for 'national security': 'Our knife is becoming sharper'

The Dutch government is introducing new legislation to grant intelligence agencies AIVD and MIVD increased powers to combat national security threats, including foreign espionage and terrorism. While the government aims to strengthen defenses, the move is accompanied by a reduction in oversight of these services.

Reporter Tobias on budget tensions: ‘You do think: if they can’t even reach an agreement among themselves...’

The coalition parties in the Netherlands are struggling to finalize the Prinsjesdag budget, with internal disagreements and a lack of support from the opposition. With the deadline approaching this Monday, the political situation remains tense as the parties race to complete the concept budget.

With nine aldermen, the big question is: where does one person's mandate end and another's begin?