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A narrow majority in the Tweede Kamer votes in favor of a ban on the Muslim Brotherhood in the Netherlands. 17 Mar. 2026
Politics
Dutch trust in politicians, parliament drops to new low
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A woman walks into a polling station in Amsterdam-Oost for the municipal elections on 18 March 2026
Politics
Five suspected or convicted criminals to be sworn in as municipal councillors tomorrow
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A woman enters a polling station in Amsterdam to vote in the European Parliament election on 6 June 2024.
Politics
Local parties attract mainly older, right-wing voters
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Amsterdam City Council
CrimePolitics
Number of city councillors receiving threats doubled since last municipal election
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Utrecht mayor Sharon Dijksma unveiling the Maarten van Rossem memorial bench in the Wilhelminapark, 16 May 2025
Politics
Utrecht Mayor Sharon Dijksma nominated for second 6-year term
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Utrecht at night
Politics
Utrecht city council backs plan to ban fatbikes in the city
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Sings showing you're entering Moerdijk, 31 March 2018
PoliticsBusiness
Moerdijk City Council votes to dissolve town over residents’ objections
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A GVB Ferry crossing the IJ River between Azartplein in Amsterdam-Oost and Zamenhofstraat in Amsterdam-Noord. 7 Aug. 2023
Business
Plan for bridge over IJ river in Amsterdam delayed again
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Amsterdam canal and boats
PoliticsBusiness
Amsterdam city council lacks control of city investments: Amsterdam Court of Audit
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Riot police
CrimePolitics
The Hague Council to debate police response after anti-immigration riots this weekend
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Homeless person sitting on a bench.
Politics
Amsterdam to stop fining homeless people for sleeping on city streets
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Adults in class.
PoliticsCultureLifestyle
Amsterdam proposes integration course for expats amid alleged local concerns
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The Red Light District in Amsterdam at night
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Amsterdam planning to extend early closing times for Red Light District to 2027
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Amsterdam flag
PoliticsBusiness
Amsterdam needs up to 12 weeks to catch up on unpaid invoices; Alderman won’t resign
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The Montferland town hall in 's-Heerenberg
CrimePolitics
Fireworks thrown at Montferland municipal councillors discussing new asylum center
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A police van at Amsterdam’s City Hall parked behind a monument to Jews from the capital killed during World War II. 8 November 2024
Politics
More crimes targeting Jews reported in Amsterdam; City Council confirms Tuesday debate
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Boijmans van Beuningen museum in Rotterdam
PoliticsCultureArt
Rotterdam city council approves €359 mil. renovation of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
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Ahmed Aboutaleb at his last city council meeting as the mayor of Rotterdam, 26 September 2024
Politics
Rotterdam council bids Mayor Aboutaleb farewell with Netflix voucher, yoga mat
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Entrance to Artis zoo in Amsterdam
Politics
Outrage after Amsterdam city councilor compares Artis animals to colonial human zoos
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Femke Halsema
Politics
Femke Halsema sworn in for second term as Amsterdam mayor
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Police officers in the Netherlands look out at a group of people on the street as fireworks explode over their head just after midnight on New Year's Day.
PoliticsCultureEntertainment
Alkmaar city council votes to ban New Year's fireworks
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Carola Schouten
Politics
Carola Schouten nominated for mayor of Rotterdam; Third female mayor of large Dutch city
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Aerial view of the Vondelpark in Amsterdam
Politics
Amsterdam City Council: Green plans back to the drawing board after referendum vote
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Patrick Wijsman, chairman of the residents’ organization De 5 Struiken, speaking at a Hague city council meeting on the demolition of homes on Weigeliaplein, 12 June 2024
Politics
Fight breaks out at City Council meeting in The Hague during housing demolition debate