Nine aldermen of Amsterdam's new coalition were officially installed, consisting of four returning members and five new faces. While the city council provided broad support for the group, some members faced questioning regarding their residency and past political stances. Notable goals mentioned for the new term include increasing the visibility of women and local wildlife, such as otters, in public spaces.
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.
Twelve police officers were injured during overnight riots in Northern Ireland. Authorities arrested sixteen individuals following the unrest, according to Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn.