The Dutch cabinet expressed horror and condemnation following an arson attack at an emergency shelter for asylum seekers in Loosdrecht on Tuesday. Deputy Prime Minister Dilan Yesilgöz described the incident and the resulting footage as disgusting and reprehensible.
Legal aid insurer DAS is calling on the Dutch government to take stricter action against rogue construction companies following an increase in scams targeting homeowners. Reports indicate that one in three homeowners has encountered fraudulent contractors who often appear prominently in online search results.
The city of Amsterdam is proposing updates to its housing regulations within the Housing Ordinance (HVV) starting in 2027. Residents and stakeholders are invited to share their opinions and provide feedback on the proposed changes.
Eric Nagengast has been appointed as the new director-manager of Woningbedrijf Velsen. He takes over the top leadership position at the Dutch housing corporation.
Six passengers were hospitalized with minor injuries after two trams collided at the Zonnestein stop in Amstelveen on Wednesday afternoon. A moving tram struck a stationary one from behind, causing significant damage and injuring a total of ten people.
Prominent Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh was released on bail on Wednesday, according to her daughter. Sotoudeh had been held in custody since her arrest on April 1.