Amsterdam councilors and Dutch universities call on cabinet to evacuate Gazans: ‘Contact Israel this week’

PRO and D66 target June 3 for Amsterdam coalition agreement, Bij1 likely to lose seat in Zuidoost

Italy wants to discuss EU sanctions against Israeli minister

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has requested that the European Union discuss potential sanctions against an Israeli minister regarding the treatment of Global Sumud Flotilla activists. Tajani asked EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas to include the matter on the agenda for the next meeting of foreign ministers.

Group attacks car on Roetersstraat, occupants escape unharmed

A group of people attacked a car on Roetersstraat in Amsterdam early Friday morning, resulting in a smashed rear window but no injuries to the occupants. Police are currently investigating the motive behind the attack and have not yet made any arrests.

Third minor (14) arrested in investigation into death of 73-year-old at Lijnbaansstraat home

Ombudsman: government knows who needs help but is not helping

The National Ombudsman's annual report states that the Dutch government often fails to provide timely assistance to citizens despite knowing who needs help. Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen argues for a more proactive government that reaches out to individuals instead of letting them navigate complex bureaucracy alone.