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UN World Food Programme chief McCain resigns

UN World Food Programme chief McCain resigns

Cindy McCain, the 71-year-old director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), has announced her resignation due to health concerns. She stated that she can no longer properly fulfill the demanding role following a stroke she suffered in October.

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Boy on fatbike hospitalized after collision in South district

Boy on fatbike hospitalized after collision in South district

A boy on a fatbike was injured and taken to the hospital following a collision with a car on Parnassusweg in Amsterdam-Zuid on Friday afternoon. Emergency services, including a mobile medical team, provided treatment at the scene before the victim was transported to the hospital in a conscious state.

Jetten witnessed heated debate among leaders over EU long-term budget

Jetten witnessed heated debate among leaders over EU long-term budget

Prime Minister Rob Jetten reported that EU leaders held extensive and sometimes heated discussions regarding the 2028-2034 multi-annual budget during an informal summit in Cyprus. Jetten noted that the leaders' positions on the future budget remain significantly divided following the talks.

Welfare cuts reversed, funded by child benefit reductions

Welfare cuts reversed, funded by child benefit reductions

The Dutch cabinet has reversed a planned 30-million-euro annual cut to social assistance benefits. To fund this change, Minister Thierry Aartsen announced that child-related benefit schemes will be scaled back. This decision effectively shifts the budgetary burden from general income support to specific child assistance programs.

Entrepreneur Melis loses case: Juliet Broersen (Volt) was allowed to make statements, judge rules

Entrepreneur Melis loses case: Juliet Broersen (Volt) was allowed to make statements, judge rules

A court ruled that Amsterdam Volt leader Juliet Broersen was within her rights to compare real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis to Andrew Tate during a council debate. The judge found the remarks protected under political freedom of speech, noting the comparison targeted perceived misogyny rather than criminal allegations. While acknowledging the harassment Melis faced afterwards, the court maintained that politicians require broad freedom to discuss societal issues.

Entrepreneur Melis loses case: Judge rules Juliet Broersen (Volt) was allowed to make statements

Entrepreneur Melis loses case: Judge rules Juliet Broersen (Volt) was allowed to make statements

A court ruled that Amsterdam Volt leader Juliet Broersen was within her rights to compare real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis to Andrew Tate during a council debate. The judge emphasized the importance of freedom of speech for politicians when addressing social issues, such as housing and treatment of tenants. Although the court acknowledged the severe impact of subsequent social media harassment, it determined Broersen's statements were legally permissible.