The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 12-year prison sentence for a former Amsterdam municipal employee accused of selling sensitive personal information from government databases to criminals. Prosecutors allege the data leaks directly contributed to at least 95 violent incidents, including kidnappings and bombings, across the Netherlands.
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 municipality of Amsterdam plans to increase tourist taxes to 30 percent by 2031 to combat overtourism, a move the congress industry fears will drive away valuable business travelers. While industry leaders argue that business visitors provide significant economic benefits and minimal nuisance, the city remains committed to the tax hike to fund measures against urban crowding.
The Amsterdam municipality plans to increase tourist taxes to 30 percent by 2031 to combat overtourism, a move that the conference industry fears will drive away valuable business travelers. While industry leaders argue that business tourists generate significant economic revenue with minimal nuisance, the city government maintains the tax hike is necessary to fund efforts to manage tourism impacts.
The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) has issued a critical report stating that children in emergency asylum shelters are facing unsafe living conditions that threaten their development. The report calls on the government to improve safety standards within six months, noting that issues like lack of privacy, poor hygiene, and limited access to medical care are widespread. Amsterdam's local officials have expressed shock at these findings and are coordinating with the COA to address the situation.
The vaccination rate among school-aged children and youth in Amsterdam remains stable, though it continues to decline among infants and young children. City official Alexander Scholtes noted that overall rates remain below World Health Organization safety standards, prompting the GGD to implement targeted outreach to address parental concerns and mistrust.
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