Stories from The Hague · Netherlands

Dutch police arrested activists in The Hague for blocking railway lines. The arrests occurred during a demonstration related to Palestine.

Despite successive governments aiming for austerity, the number of civil servants in the Netherlands has increased again in the past year.

The Dutch Parliament has adopted a motion proposed by Ani Zalinyan and others to investigate the potential risks associated with secondary building materials derived from industrial by-products.

The Dutch cabinet's austerity measures are causing stress for individuals like Simone, affecting their ability to afford transportation to the hospital, food, and care.

A political figure named Heinen stated that the mortgage interest deduction will not be altered.

A parliamentary question (Kamervraag) has been raised in the Netherlands regarding the decay of bridges, locks, and roads, and the reported lack of funds for necessary repairs. Questions have been raised in Spanish media regarding the utilization of Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) funds. This clarification is considered good news for Spain and European taxpayers.

The Montesquieu Institute is urging the Dutch cabinet, specifically referencing Minister Jetten, not to compromise human rights in efforts to restrict migration.

An emergency protest has been called for the Global Sumud Flotilla at the Tweede Kamer in Den Haag on Tuesday, May 19, at 4:00 PM CEST. The flotilla is reportedly under attack by the IOF, with participants being abducted.

Kabuga, who had been in hiding for 20 years, was discovered in France in 2020 and subsequently transferred to The Hague.

Thirty-six countries and the European Union have agreed to establish a special tribunal. This tribunal will focus on prosecuting the crime of aggression related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.