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.
Argentinian human rights activist Mirta Acuña de Baravalle, one of the founders of Madres y Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo, has passed away at the age of 99. The organization was formed in 1977 by a group of mothers seeking information about their children who were kidnapped by the military regime in the 1970s and early 1980s. Despite the return of democracy, the group continues to peacefully protest every week and has recently faced challenges from the country's current far-right government.