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Right to protest under threat, activists say ahead of days-long protest blocking A12

The right to demonstrate is under pressure in the Netherlands, activists warned the Tweede Kamer. The local government regularly changes the rules during the game and often uses too much violence, said climate activist Jelle de Graaf of Extinction Rebellion, anti-racism activist Jerry Afriyie of Kick Out Zwarte Piet, and Bart Kemp of farmers’ movement Argactie in a discussion with parliamentarians about the right to demonstrate.

Groningen , Netherlands , Amsterdam , Noord-holland , Lithuania , The-netherlands , Sharon-dijksma , Jan-van-zanen , Bart-kemp , Zwarte-piet , Tweede-kamer , Jerry-afriyie

Petition: VNG appeals to parliament not to let the Netherlands stand still

The Association of Dutch Municipalities (VNG) is appealing to the Tweede Kamer and the Senate to let the Netherlands "come to a standstill" now that the Cabinet is outgoing. In a petition, the association asks MPs on behalf of all 342 municipalities "not to wait for a new government in crucial areas, but to deal with the necessary laws and regulations."

Netherlands , Dutch , Tweeder-kamer , Tweede-kamer , Sharon-dijksma , Association-of-dutch-municipalities , Dutch-municipalities , Central-agency , Asylum-seekers ,

Utrecht temporarily bans hard drug use in public space

Starting today, Utrecht has temporarily banned the use of hard drugs in public space. The city hopes to reduce the nuisance caused by users on the Lucasbowlerk. The ban will automatically expire after 18 months, RTV Utrecht reports.

Amsterdam , Noord-holland , Netherlands , Amersfoort , Utrecht , Sharon-dijksma , Kris-besselse , Mayor-sharon-dijksma , General-local-bye-law ,

Utrecht clamps down on hard drug users in public spaces

Utrecht clamps down on hard drug users in public spaces

Netherlands , Dutch , Sharon-dijksma , Eastern-europe , Dutch-news ,

Mark Rutte hands in resignation as Dutch government collapses over asylum row

Radically different outlooks of four parties on immigration ‘unbridgeable’, says four-time prime minister

Ter-apel , Groningen , Netherlands , Dutch , Sharon-dijksma , Mark-rutte , Jan-paternotte , King-willem-alexander , Geert-wilders , Citizen-movement , People-party-for-freedom , Party-for-freedom

Utrecht monument to the abolition of slavery unveiled on Friday

A monument dedicated to enslaved people was unveiled in Utrecht on Friday afternoon. The Vlucht en Verzet monument, or "Flight and Resistance," is located in the Griftpark. The park is also the central location in Utrecht for the commemoration and celebration of the abolition of slavery in Suriname and the Caribbean part of the Netherlands. The 150th anniversary of the practical abolition of slavery will be celebrated during the as-yet unofficial Keti Koti holiday on Saturday.

Utrecht , Netherlands , United-states , Suriname , Dutch , America , Alderman-linda-voortman , Keti-koti , Leroy-lucas , Sharon-dijksma , Mayor-sharon-dijksma

Thousands of heri heri meals, numerous commemorations on National Day of Awareness

On the National Day of Awareness on Friday, June 30, there will be numerous commemorations and activities throughout the country. Also on the day before Keti Koti, on which the Netherlands commemorates and celebrates the abolition of slavery, thousands of free heri heri meals will be handed out.

Zwolle , Overijssel , Netherlands , Haarlem , Noord-holland , Noord , Noord-brabant , Utrecht , Rotterdam , Zuid-holland , Amersfoort , Zoetermeer

The Netherlands prepares for Keti Koti, numerous festivities planned

In one week, on July 1, it will be exactly 150 years since slavery was effectively ended under Dutch rule. In the run-up to Keti Koti, the day to celebrate and commemorate the abolition of slavery, activities are taking place across the country. Starting Tuesday, chefs in the kitchen of the Royal Palace at Dam Square in Amsterdam will prepare the Surinamese dish Heri Heri, which was eaten by enslaved people on the plantations. As part of Free Heri Heri For All, this dish will be distributed free of charge not only in Amsterdam but throughout the Netherlands.

Amsterdam , Noord-holland , Netherlands , Leeuwarden , Friesland , Utrecht , Zoetermeer , Zuid-holland , Dutch , Trijntje-oosterhuis , Jeangu-macrooy , Sharon-dijksma

New law allows mayors to evict people if shooting, explosion threatens at home

The lower house of the Dutch parliament passed a bill that gives mayors the legal authority to temporarily evict residents and close houses when there is a chance of a shooting or explosion at the home. Currently, mayors can do that only through emergency decrees, NOS reports.

Amsterdam , Noord-holland , Netherlands , Dutch , Sharon-dijksma , Public-prosecution-service ,

Groningen v Ajax to finish in empty stadium after crowd trouble

Groningen v Ajax to finish in empty stadium after crowd trouble

Belgium , Groningen , Netherlands , Germany , Nijmegen , Gelderland , Heerenveen , Friesland , Waalwijk , Noord-brabant , Dutch , Twente-enschede