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Emmen · EmmenThe anti-monarchist movement, Republiek, organized a demonstration in Emmen on King's Day calling for the Dutch king's earnings to be slashed, and saying that he should be subject to income tax, inheritance tax, and gift tax like everyone else. They think King Willem-Alexander should only be allowed to earn the maximum amount that may be paid to public servants in the Netherlands, a standard named for former Prime Minister Jan Peter Balenende.See the Story
Republicans to demand reduced salary and benefits for the king during protest
Wages · AmsterdamThe municipality of Amsterdam is concerned about the number of people living in homes with high rental prices. New housing market research for 2023 shows that living in the capital has become more expensive again, and that one in five tenants spends more than 35 percent of their net income on rent.See the Story
About 20% of Amsterdam tenants pay more than a third of their wages in rent
Europe · RussiaThe TV channel BabyTV has been the victim of a cyber attack in which a Russian propaganda film was suddenly shown on the children's channel. Insiders are now warning that the takeover of BabyTV was not the actual target of the hackers but "possibly a harbinger of more," NU.nl reports.See the Story
Cyber attack on TV channel BabyTV: Toddlers suddenly exposed to Russian propaganda
Health · RotterdamHealth and safety inspectors descended on a shopping center in Rotterdam, handing out citations to 23 of the 43 businesses located there, including hospitality companies. Four fines were issued in total, and 19 cafes, restaurants and catering companies were given an official warning.The location was not disclosed, but there are only a few shopping centers in Rotterdam with a minimum of 43 food-related companies, including Zuidplein and Markthal.…See the Story
Vermin, poor hygiene at 23 food businesses in one Rotterdam shopping center
Europe · NetherlandsNetherlands residents see value in EU and don’t want a Nexit, but few feel “European” https://nltimes.nl/2024/04/11/netherlands-residents-see-value-eu-dont-want-nexit-feel-european by McFlyTheThirdSee the Story
Netherlands residents see value in EU and don't want a Nexit, but few feel 'European'
Offbeat · NetherlandsThe police are currently investigating multiple cops for anti-institutional extremism, a spokesperson confirmed to NU.nl. The employees believe the conspiracy theory that the world is ruled by a secret “evil elite.”See the Story
Several cops investigated for anti-institutional extremism
International · UtrechtTwo men, both 20 years old, have been arrested on suspicion of making the first bangalijst about Utrecht students that was found circulating online last month. A bangalijst is a list used to rate women on their looks and a review of past sexual encounters. This list also included personal information of women who were described in detail.See the Story
Two men aged 20 arrested for publishing slut shaming list about Utrecht students
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AmsterdamAmsterdam is at the top of HousingAnywhere's European ranking of the most expensive medium-term rental homes. Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht are also in the top ten of the apartment category in the International Rent Index, AD reports.See the Story