Israeli military blockade in Gaza is causing widespread death and displacement as the government restricts information and humanitarian aid, leading to dwindling resources and extreme violence. Despite international concern, the besieged area remains a place of fear and uncertainty for thousands of civilians.
Trade between the Netherlands and the U.S. is of great importance, but with the upcoming U.S. elections, economists and entrepreneurs alike are worried about possible trade measures by Republican presidential candidate Trump. Dutch companies are preparing for possible scenarios, while Trump himself needs Europe to sell U.S. products.
First Dutch athlete to win New York marathon and Olympic disappointment turned to victory for Abdi Nageeye
Max Verstappen makes a triumphant comeback, winning the wild and wet F1 Grand Prix of São Paulo while his main championship rival falls behind. Verstappen's masterful driving and Red Bull's strategic tire decisions secured a massive lead in the standings with only three races to go.
Former Deputy State Secretary of Finance Folkert Idsinga has revealed his business interests after being under fire for not making them public, leading to his resignation. There were concerns about potential conflicts of interest and lack of transparency, with his amassed fortune of over 6 million euros stemming from his career as a tax consultant.
Twenty years after the murder of Theo van Gogh, his legacy and the state of free speech are still being debated. The De Balie debate center organized a meeting yesterday that discussed, among other things, the increasing triteness in political debate and the impact of social media on free speech.