The new coalition agreement in Amsterdam includes a proposal to close the Bijenkorf parking garage in the city center and replace it with residential housing. Q-Park, the owner of the facility, stated they were not previously informed of the plan but are open to discussing the matter with the municipality.
The Michiel de Ruijter tunnel near Amsterdam Central Station has been closed since 5:45 PM due to a camera system malfunction. The closure is causing significant traffic congestion on surrounding roads, including the Prins Hendrikkade and De Ruijterkade, with no clear timeline for when the issue will be resolved.
The Dutch writer and poet Lieke Marsman has passed away at the age of 35 while visiting Paris for the Roland Garros tennis tournament. Marsman was highly regarded for her literary talent, philosophical insights, and political engagement throughout her career.
A six-meter-long python named Carolientje has been moved to a reptile shelter in Zwanenburg after her owner in Enschede passed away. While the snake experienced some stress during the transport, she is reportedly adjusting well to her new home.
Switzerland is deploying 4,000 soldiers to provide security for the G7 summit held in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17. The deployment is prompted by the town's close proximity to the Swiss border.
The supervisory board of Milieudefensie has resigned immediately following controversy surrounding the past of former director Donald Pols. While the board was aware of Pols' history, the rest of the organization was reportedly kept in the dark.