The MS Galaxy, a “luxurious and expensive five-star cruise ship,” arrived at the port of the Dutch capital Amsterdam. The vessel owned by Silja Line and hired by the Dutch government using taxpayer money is set to remain docked at the port for at least six months.
The city of Amsterdam announced at the end of August that the MS Galaxy would come to the capital to receive illegals. It was hired to relieve the burden of the application center in the Ter Apel village located in the country’s north. The vessel left the Swedish capital Stockholm – another migrant hotbed – on Sept. 10 and arrived in the Dutch capital on the afternoon of Sept. 25.
On Aug. 26, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said he was ashamed of the situation at Ter Apel. He cited, in particular, the instance where 700 illegal migrants had to sleep outdoors as there was no more space for them inside the center.
Rutger Groot Wassink, alderman for the city of Amsterdam, said in agreement with the premier: “The situation in Ter Apel is heartbreaking. Together, we must solve the shortage of accommodation so that refugees can find a place.”
According to Groot Wassink, the cruise ship was only a temporary, short-term solution. He added that the Dutch government needs to work with municipalities to reform the country’s asylum system.
he MS Galaxy can accommodate 2,800 passengers, but more than a third of its capacity was filled up after it accepted an initial 1,000 illegals. With the cruise ship’s arrival, the Rutte government can further accommodate 1,500 illegal migrants.
The illegals can enjoy “a warm cabin for two people, Wi-Fi and a private shower and toilet” while on board. “Daytime activities and education” will also be provided to them, thanks to the Dutch Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers.
Since boarding the cruise ship, the so-called “asylum seekers” have posted videos of themselves enjoying their stay. This did not sit well with Dutch citizens, who took to social media to express their outrage....<<<Read More>>>....
