Opposition accepts Alderman Van der Horst's explanation on the Oostbrug: 'There was no deception of voters'

Maltese businessman acquitted in murder case of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

Minister Letschert wants to investigate matters first, laughable and cringeworthy

Özcan Akyol criticizes Minister Letschert's decision to investigate matters further, calling the approach laughable and cringeworthy. The columnist shares his personal observations in his recurring three-times-a-week column.

Armed attack in Overasselt is not 'unprecedented' or 'un-Dutch': this type of violence has occurred more often since 2010

Chaos over box 3 deepens: coalition delays decision, repairs halted for now

The Dutch coalition has failed to reach an agreement on the new tax system for savings and investments scheduled for 2028. As a result, the government has postponed its decision and announced that no repairs to the current box 3 taxation scheme will be implemented at this time.

Haarlem district designated for rapid construction of 6,000 homes: "A good step"

The Dutch government has designated the Schalkwijk district in Haarlem as a national large-scale housing development area to accelerate the construction of 5,000 to 6,000 new homes. This designation provides the municipality with state support to expedite permitting and infrastructure development, helping to address the severe housing shortage in the city.