rss

A coffee with Grethe van Geffen (Namens Amsterdammers): "People feel let down"

A coffee with Grethe van Geffen (Namens Amsterdammers): "People feel let down"

Grethe van Geffen, leader of the local party Namens Amsterdammers, is campaigning for the municipal elections with proposals to reduce bureaucracy and improve community facilities in areas like IJburg. She criticizes the current administration for prioritizing housing quotas over safety and infrastructure, leading residents to feel abandoned by the city government. Her party’s platform includes implementing small-scale nuclear energy, relocating sex work behind windows, and ensuring city councilors spend more time directly in local districts.

Related articles

Two injured in Hoofddorp stabbing, one suspect arrested

Two injured in Hoofddorp stabbing, one suspect arrested

Two people were injured in a stabbing incident in Hoofddorp, leading to a significant response from emergency services. Police have arrested one suspect following the event.

Demonstration in Vriezenveen proceeds peacefully

Demonstration in Vriezenveen proceeds peacefully

A demonstration against the arrival of asylum seekers in Vriezenveen, Overijssel, proceeded peacefully on Tuesday evening. Approximately 100 people gathered in front of the town hall and dispersed without incident by 9:00 PM.

Two injured and arrest after Hoofddorp stabbing

Two injured and arrest after Hoofddorp stabbing

Two people were injured and one suspect was arrested following a stabbing near an eatery on Marktplein in Hoofddorp at approximately 9:00 PM. Police have cordoned off the area for a forensic investigation, suspecting that a prior argument led to the incident.

Driver hits cyclists, gives fake phone number and flees

Driver hits cyclists, gives fake phone number and flees

A driver struck two cyclists on the Meteorenweg in Amsterdam-Noord and fled the scene after providing a fake phone number to the victims. The cyclists were transported to the hospital with significant injuries, including broken ribs and a head wound. Police are currently investigating the hit-and-run and are appealing for witnesses or camera footage to help identify the driver.

Amanda's son received a threatening letter after hanging a pride flag. The neighborhood rallied in support: 'We want to let our neighbor know he is welcome here'

Amanda's son received a threatening letter after hanging a pride flag. The neighborhood rallied in support: 'We want to let our neighbor know he is welcome here'

After an eleven-year-old boy in Haarlem hung a Pride flag to celebrate Pride Month, his family received an anonymous threatening letter demanding its removal. The local community in the Indische Buurt neighborhood responded with a mass show of support to ensure the boy felt welcome.