Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced his decision to skip the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan following recent clashes in Amsterdam between Israeli football fans and pro-Palestinian protesters. The violence, linked to a Europa League match, has prompted the government…
The Ter Apel asylum registration center in the Netherlands is experiencing a notable decline in the number of incoming asylum seekers, allowing it to operate within its capacity limits for the first time in years. Since a court ruling last…
In response to violent attacks on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam, Dutch King Willem-Alexander emphasized that Jewish individuals must feel safe in the Netherlands. The clashes occurred during a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax, leading to…
Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp is set to meet with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen to discuss recent violent incidents involving Israeli supporters in Amsterdam. Meanwhile, in cultural news, the restored Dom Tower in Utrecht will be officially inaugurated tonight,…
In Amsterdam, recent attacks on Israeli football fans have left the city in shock, with Mayor Femke Halsema acknowledging the historical implications and fears of repeating dark chapters in history. The Dutch King Willem-Alexander condemned the attacks, drawing parallels to…
The AOW retirement age in the Netherlands will remain at 67 years and three months through 2030, as confirmed by Minister Van Hijum to the Tweede Kamer. Despite projections from the CBS indicating a potential decrease in the retirement age…
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned violence against Israeli supporters in Amsterdam, describing it as reminiscent of ‘the most disgraceful hours of history.’ This followed clashes after a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel-Aviv and Ajax Amsterdam, which left five injured…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered rescue planes to the Netherlands following violent anti-Semitic attacks against Israeli football fans in Amsterdam. The clashes erupted after a match between Ajax Amsterdam and Maccabi Tel Aviv, leading to injuries among Israeli…
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof expressed strong disapproval of the violence directed at Israeli citizens following a football match in Amsterdam. In a post on X, he stated that the actions were unacceptable and called for all perpetrators to face…
Today’s agenda includes important discussions in the Dutch Tweede Kamer regarding tax measures, particularly concerning the planned VAT increase on sports and culture. Meanwhile, EU leaders convene in Budapest for ongoing political talks. In Amsterdam, tensions arise amid violent incidents…
In a heated budgeting debate, Dutch Minister of Asylum and Migration, Faber, faced sharp criticism from multiple political parties for her lack of clarity and understanding regarding refugee policy. Lawmakers accused her of being uninformed, particularly about the proposed reduction…
For the first time, Dutch business drivers logged more kilometers in electric vehicles than in diesel cars, according to the Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS). Last year, nearly 25% of business mileage was attributed to electric cars, a tenfold…
