The tide is turning for the microcar, increasing pressure on Amsterdam roads

New law forces companies to pay back wages

The Dutch cabinet is introducing a new law to ensure employees who have been underpaid receive the wages they are owed. This measure specifically aims to protect labor migrants from exploitation and hold companies accountable for unpaid wages.

For Million Dollar Listing Netherlands, every villa is in Amsterdam: ‘Foreigners don’t know Naarden’

NOC*NSF silent on Van den Hoogenband departure over sports funding concerns

The Dutch sports organization NOC*NSF expressed concerns about a lack of funding for sports during a press briefing on Monday at Papendal. Despite the financial discussion, officials refused to comment on the departure of chef de mission Pieter van den Hoogenband.

Judge issues temporary restraining order against Sabrina Carpenter's alleged stalker

A judge has issued a temporary restraining order against a man accused of stalking singer Sabrina Carpenter. The singer reported that the individual repeatedly appeared at her Los Angeles home and had been harassing her for an extended period.

How Pride grew from a small gay party to a mega-event: "It’s always been a struggle"

Journalists Michiel Klaassen and Menno Sedee have released a book exploring the 30-year history of Amsterdam Pride and its evolution from a promotional party into a major activist event. The authors highlight the historical tension between celebration and protest, as well as the event's significance in bridging the gap between the LGBTQ+ community and broader Dutch society.