nuOct 29, 2025, 06:40

NU+ | Emotion when voting: what you sacrifice by voting strategically

The article examines the practice of strategic voting, where individuals choose a candidate or party based on potential political outcomes rather than their primary personal preference. It explores common motivations, such as creating a larger political bloc or preventing fragmented representation, while questioning whether this approach is an effective tactic or a waste of a vote.

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Sumter on her role as alderwoman amid rising discrimination: "Giving up is not an option"

Amsterdam Alderman Araya Sumter, who oversees Social Justice and Inclusion, is addressing rising discrimination and declining LHBTIQ+ tolerance in the city. She plans to combat these negative trends by supporting community initiatives and promoting open dialogue between diverse groups.

Amsterdam allocates over half a million euros again to support sports clubs

The Amsterdam city council is allocating 525,000 euros in subsidies to support local sports clubs facing challenges like volunteer shortages and rising costs. This funding, continuing a program started in 2023, allows clubs to hire professional staff and strengthen their organizational capacity to ensure a more sustainable future.

Municipality allocates over half a million euros again to help sports clubs

The Amsterdam municipality has committed 525,000 euros to support local sports clubs facing challenges like volunteer shortages and rising costs. The funding enables organizations to hire professional staff and strengthen their operations, with new options available for multi-year support to ensure long-term sustainability.

Politics in Amsterdam: doubts over fatbike ban success and car owners to pay significantly more in 2027

Amsterdam faces public backlash over upcoming increases to parking permit fees set for 2027 and ongoing skepticism regarding the actual impact of the fatbike ban in Vondelpark. Additionally, city officials were moved by poignant accounts of declining lhbtiq+ acceptance during a recent committee meeting.

Parcel delivery driver tased during arrest for illegal parking in Negen Straatjes

A delivery driver was tasered and arrested by police in Amsterdam's Runstraat after refusing to move his van, which was obstructing traffic. The incident is currently under investigation to determine if the officer's use of force was proportional.