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Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon at lowest level since 2019

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon at lowest level since 2019

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon reached its lowest level since 2019, according to a report by monitor MapBiomas. The country lost 985,000 hectares of native vegetation last year, marking a 20.6 percent decrease compared to the previous year.

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Fewer permits for temporary housing despite housing shortage

Fewer permits for temporary housing despite housing shortage

In 2025, Dutch municipalities issued approximately 3,000 permits for temporary housing, which is a 50% decrease compared to the previous year. According to statistics bureau CBS, this decline comes despite the intended role of such housing in alleviating the ongoing national housing shortage.

Expansion of national youth powers for special enforcement officers as of June 1

Expansion of national youth powers for special enforcement officers as of June 1

Starting June 1, 2026, special enforcement officers (BOAs) in the Netherlands will be authorized to reprimand minors or refer them to the Halt foundation for criminal offenses. This nationwide expansion of powers aims to ensure legal equality and a pedagogical approach to handling youth crime.

Trade associations ignore Castricum's request to ask members to stop using weed killer

Trade associations ignore Castricum's request to ask members to stop using weed killer

The branch organizations LTO Noord and KAVB have refused a request from the municipality of Castricum to ask their members to stop using the herbicide glyphosate. The local government made the request due to concerns regarding the chemical's potential harmful effects on human health and the environment.

Residents submit last-minute alternative plan for Kleine Houtweg: 'Cyclists must be able to cycle safely and independently'

Residents submit last-minute alternative plan for Kleine Houtweg: 'Cyclists must be able to cycle safely and independently'

Residents of the Kleine Houtweg in Haarlem have submitted an alternative street design plan to the municipality, calling for the inclusion of a separate bicycle path. The group argues that the current municipal proposal lacks sufficient safety measures and urges the city council to revise the plan before approval.

Will it be another hot summer and why (not)? And four more questions about the heat

Will it be another hot summer and why (not)? And four more questions about the heat

The Netherlands recently experienced record-breaking temperatures, with May 26 being the hottest ever recorded at 31.2 degrees Celsius. While temperatures are expected to cool temporarily, meteorologists predict a high probability of a warm and dry summer ahead. This follows the warmest Pentecost weekend recorded since 1985.