Residents express concerns to municipality about impact of Oostbrug on neighborhood: 'Bridge okay, harbor no'

Travel expenses for practical internships to be reimbursed next school year

The Municipality of Amsterdam will continue to reimburse travel expenses for final-year students in practical and special secondary education for the upcoming school year. Alderman Sofyan Mbarki stated that the policy aims to prevent absenteeism and ensure students are not restricted in their internship choices due to financial limitations.

What is a proper new location for the controversial Anton de Kom statue? ‘Removing it is token politics, we already see enough of that in the Netherlands’

Inheritance tax must increase, professor argues: ‘It is the fairest tax we have’

Professor Bernard Schols argues that inheritance tax should be increased, describing it as the most equitable form of taxation. Public opinion in the Netherlands is shifting in favor of higher taxes on large inheritances as concerns over the growing wealth gap intensify.

53 reports of demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week

The municipality of Haarlem processed 53 permit applications related to demolition and tree felling last week. Residents are encouraged to review the provided list to see how these activities affect their specific neighborhoods.

Trump wants no more trade with Spain: 'Terrible partner'

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cease all trade with Spain, labeling the country a terrible partner. The Spanish government has responded to the announcement by stating that it is business as usual.