A petition signed by 35 organizations and over 150 individuals is urging parliamentary chairman Martin Bosma, a member of the far-right PVV, not to attend the annual slavery remembrance ceremony in Amsterdam on July 1. Traditionally, leaders of both parliamentary...
Euro 2024 Highlights: Early Thrills and Key Matches (First Matches)
Euro 2024 has kicked off with some thrilling matches and standout performances across various groups. Here are some of the key highlights from the tournament so far: Opening Matches: Germany 5-1 Scotland: Host nation Germany started strong with an emphatic win over...
Dutch Coalition Talks Stalled Over Cabinet Posts Division
The formation of the next Dutch government faces delays as coalition parties struggle to agree on cabinet posts ahead of the June 26 deadline. Despite nominating former intelligence chief Dick Schoof as prime minister, the four right-wing parties—PVV, VVD, NSC, and...
Pro-China Ties Found in Dutch Party Competing in EU Elections
A Dutch political party competing in the upcoming European parliamentary elections has been found to have links to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), according to research conducted by media and investigative website Follow The Money. The party in question, NL met een...
Lack of Competition Keeps Dutch Savings Rates Low, ACM Reports
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has identified insufficient competition among banks as the primary reason for the low savings rates available to Dutch consumers. According to a recent ACM study, the majority of Dutch savers hold accounts with...
Tensions Rise Between Netherlands and Aruba Over Financial Reforms
Oranjestad, Aruba (May 27, 2024) — The relationship between the Netherlands and Aruba has experienced tension recently, highlighted during the visit of Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations, Alexandra van Huffelen. The discussions focused on the implementation...
Dutch Voters Exhibit Greater Trust in EU Than National Parliament, Survey Reveals.
In a recent survey conducted by the statistics agency CBS, Dutch citizens have demonstrated a notable preference for the European Union over their own national parliament, although overall confidence in both institutions appears to be on the decline. According to the...
Concerns Mount Over Dutch Protocol in Transgender Care.
Amid mounting concerns over the sustainability and ethical implications of transgender care in the Netherlands, calls for an independent inquiry by the Dutch Health Council have intensified. Journalist Jan Kuitenbrouwer and sociologist Peter Vasterman underscored the...
Speculation Mounts Over Dutch Prime Minister Pick as Coalition Negotiations Reach Climax.
As the final week of coalition talks approaches, uncertainty looms over who will be the next prime minister of the Netherlands. Despite negotiations nearing their conclusion, Geert Wilders of the Party for Freedom (PVV) has kept his cards close to his chest, leaving...
Investigation Closed: Alleged “Killer” Coronavirus Nurse Cleared Due to Lack of Evidence
Assen, Netherlands - Dutch authorities have closed their investigation into Theodoor V, a nurse who came forward alleging they euthanized at least 20 coronavirus patients at the Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis in Assen during the height of the pandemic. Despite initial media...