The Dutch gambling authority (Ksa) expects an increase in sports betting and advertisements during the upcoming football World Cup. Due to concerns about the vulnerability of young adults to gambling addiction, the regulator is launching a campaign to highlight the risks. The initiative aims to protect this demographic from potential harm during the tournament.
Maintenance work will take place on Kerklaan in Heemstede for two days starting Tuesday, June 16, to replace the asphalt. This project covers the section between Herenweg and Burgemeester van Lennepweg and serves as a step toward implementing a 30 km/h speed limit.
Babette de Bruijne, a student at Bonhoeffer College in Castricum, has won the 2026 KNAW Education Prize. Her winning research project investigated how bioflavonoids influence the antioxidant effects of vitamin C.
Dozens of Amsterdam business associations have sent a formal letter to the Minister of Justice and Security requesting more police presence to combat daily crime and public nuisance. The organizations argue that Amsterdam should be designated a priority region for police resources due to increasing street intimidation and safety concerns. They emphasize that current police capacity is insufficient to address the high pressure on public order in the city.
The Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) is tightening rules for religious exemptions from compulsory school attendance following a recent Supreme Court ruling. Starting next school year, parents will find it harder to obtain permission for homeschooling based on faith, and local authorities will focus on returning currently exempt children to school.
The Dutch railway operator NS will introduce line numbers for all its train routes starting with the 2027 timetable. The carrier aims to simplify planning and transfers for passengers through this new numbering system.