The Dutch police will stop organizing public iftar events for external guests starting next year, following a decision by the Minister of Justice and Security. The move aims to maintain the police force's perceived neutrality, though internal celebrations for staff will still be permitted.
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has rejected a request for compensation from a group of women who alleged they were subjected to forced labor in convents of the Good Shepherd sisters between 1951 and 1979. The court ruled that the statute of limitations for the case has expired, upholding a previous decision that the claims could not be pursued due to the long delay.
The International Institute of Social History in Amsterdam preserves a vast collection of archives documenting global social and labor movements, including rare items like the original handwritten page of the Communist Manifesto. Retiring director Leo Lucassen and his successor Lily Knibbeler highlight the institution's role in protecting sensitive historical materials and ensuring that the stories of marginalized groups and movements are preserved for future generations.
The International Institute of Social History in Amsterdam preserves a vast collection of global records on social and labor movements, including rare items like a handwritten page from the Communist Manifesto. As longtime director Leo Lucassen retires, he and successor Lily Knibbeler highlight the institution's ongoing role in protecting sensitive historical archives and ensuring the voices of minority and opposition groups are documented.
Mayor Halsema has designated Tussen Meer in Osdorp as a priority location following reports of structural noise nuisance caused by youths and motorists. The city attributes the problem to the area's growing popularity as a social hub, which attracts young people from both inside and outside the district through social media exposure.
Tara Singh-Varma, a former Dutch Member of Parliament and Amsterdam city councilor, has passed away at the age of 78. A prominent figure in politics who was the first woman with a migration background to serve in the Tweede Kamer, she was known for her work on the Bijlmer disaster inquiry and her community advocacy before her career was later overshadowed by a controversy involving a fabricated terminal illness.
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