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EU Commissioner Brunner: Important to talk to Taliban

EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner stated that engaging with the Taliban is necessary to improve conditions for Europeans and asylum seekers. This comes despite significant opposition from MEPs ...

Linnaeusstraat area opposes drug bus: 'Soon this will be the Zeedijk of the eighties'

Why the cabinet is considering a ‘golden share’ in shipbuilder Damen: five questions about a possible deal

The Dutch government is considering acquiring a stake or 'golden share' in shipbuilder Damen Naval to support the production of essential naval frigates. This potential deal aims to foster closer coop...

Dutch Tax Administration to manage and maintain VAT system in-house

The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration will manage and maintain its new VAT system internally instead of outsourcing those tasks. Secretary of State Eelco Eerenberg informed Parliament that while th...

Parliament united in dissatisfaction over failing youth care

The Dutch House of Representatives expressed unanimous dissatisfaction with the failing youth care sector during a parliamentary debate on Thursday. Lawmakers highlighted severe abuse cases and the pl...

Is the alderman overstepping her bounds as 'spokesperson for the steel company'? 'I acted exactly according to our coalition agreement,' says Suzanne Klaassen

Beverwijk alderman Suzanne Klaassen has defended her participation in a paid advertorial for Tata Steel's Green Steel project after facing criticism for acting as a company spokesperson. She maintains...

PRO, D66 and CDA present new coalition agreement in Slachthuis for a Haarlem that can last another 750 years

Political parties PRO, D66, and CDA have presented their new coalition agreement for Haarlem at the Slachthuis venue. The agreement, titled "a Haarlem that can last another 750 years," focuses on a ce...

Fines demanded for pro-Palestine protesters who sprayed red paint during Museum Night

Council debates procurement policy: "Just be honest and say this is an Israel boycott"

The Amsterdam City Council is debating a new procurement policy that aims to prevent municipal funds from going to companies involved in human rights violations, specifically targeting ties with Israe...

Rat row flares up in Haarlem neighborhood after sewer investigation

Residents in Haarlem’s Kleverparkbuurt are challenging the municipality's findings on a long-standing rat infestation after technical reports revealed 79 urgent sewer repairs are necessary. While th...

Hospitality venues cannot show World Cup matches for free

Dutch Culture Minister Rianne Letschert announced that hospitality businesses will not be able to broadcast World Cup matches for free. The mandatory fees paid to the national broadcaster NOS for publ...

One dead and several wounded in attack near Lebanese hospital

An Israeli airstrike on the city of Tyre in South Lebanon killed one person and injured seventeen others, including ten hospital workers. The attack targeted a residential building near a hospital, wh...

Security forces try to manage Mexico's World Cup opening

Thousands of law enforcement officers have been deployed in Mexico City to prevent protesters from reaching the stadium ahead of the World Cup opening match. The heavy police presence aims to ensure t...

EU presidency Cyprus proposes lower EU budget, Netherlands against

Cyprus, acting as EU chair, has proposed a slightly reduced EU multi-annual budget of 1.95 trillion euros for the 2028-2034 period. Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen reacted by stating that the prop...

Prime Minister Jetten: Zeeland accident 'overshadows everything today'

Prime Minister Rob Jetten expressed his condolences following a tragic accident near Vogelwaarde, Zeeland, which resulted in three deaths on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred during a primary ...

City Executive must involve City Council in Mercator center redevelopment plan in Nieuw-Vennep

The executive board of Haarlemmermeer incorrectly failed to seek the city council's advice before granting a permit for the Mercator new construction project in central Nieuw-Vennep. This procedural o...

Amsterdam tightens procurement policy, but ‘this is no Israel boycott’

No, we aren't hiding the harsh reality out of fear of 'the right'

New rules make it easier to cancel online purchases

Starting June 19, webshops and apps are required to provide a clearly visible cancellation button for consumers. This new regulation aims to make the process of canceling online purchases easier and m...

Poultry housing order also lifted in Gelderse Vallei

The Dutch government has lifted the nationwide housing requirement for poultry after experts assessed the risk of bird flu as moderate to low. The final restrictions were removed in the Gelderse Valle...

Haarlem coalition agreement presented: parking to become more expensive, 15,000 homes to be added

The new coalition agreement for Haarlem, formed by PRO, D66, and CDA, outlines plans to build 15,000 new homes and increase parking fees. The agreement also includes the implementation of a "tile team...

Part of Borneokade jetty finally removed

Work has begun to remove a section of the controversial swimming pier on the Borneokade in Amsterdam following a legal settlement between the municipality and local houseboat residents. The decision f...

Brunner: penalties for countries not adhering to migration pact

European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner announced that the EU will strictly monitor the implementation of the asylum and migration pact. Member states failing to comply with rules for scree...

Amsterdam City Council demands help for homeless mothers: 'These children deserve a shelter in our city'

Pope urges safe and legal migration on Gran Canaria

Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands to advocate for migrants arriving from Africa, emphasizing the need for safe and legal migration channels. During his visit, he spoke in defense of those seekin...

Alderman Mbarki seeks talks with UvA over scrapping Yiddish studies: ‘Urgency is required’

Castricum has a new governing agreement and the executive board is finalized

The municipality of Castricum has reached a draft governing agreement and finalized the members of its new executive board. The board will feature representatives from Lokaal Vitaal, VVD, and D66, inc...

Alderman on massive cost increase for bridge over the IJ: "I also had to swallow hard"

Amsterdam's Alderman for Mobility, Elise Moeskops, expressed shock over reports that the projected cost of the new bridge over the IJ has nearly tripled, potentially reaching 850 million euros. Origin...

Alderman on massive cost increase for IJ bridge: I also had to swallow hard

Amsterdam Alderman Elise Moeskops expressed shock as the estimated cost for the new bridge over the IJ has risen from approximately –340 million to between –650 million and –850 million. During ...

No unanimous support for new team of aldermen in Zandvoort. Wiegmans will not live in Zandvoort

A new board of aldermen has officially started in Zandvoort following their appointment on Wednesday night. The three aldermen did not receive unanimous support from the municipal council, and one app...