The Dutch Senate has passed a bill banning conversion therapy aimed at 'curing' homosexuality. Supporters of the legislation cited scientific evidence linking these practices to severe mental health issues, including depression and an increased risk of suicide.
Two Amsterdam residents, Naoufal T. and Yassine B., remain in pretrial detention after being seriously injured in a devastating explosion in Amsterdam on Thursday night. The two suspects are currently the only individuals still in custody regarding the incident.
A new coalition involving five political parties has reached a draft agreement to govern the municipality of Haarlemmermeer. The candidate aldermen for the upcoming administration have been announced, featuring representatives from PRO, Forza!, and the CDA.
The boil water advisory for residents on Schoorlstraat and Werengouw in Amsterdam-Noord has been lifted after safety tests confirmed the water is safe to drink. The advisory was initially issued after enterococci bacteria were detected following construction work on the local water network.
The municipality of Amsterdam is offering residents free home delivery for new passports until July 3rd. This service provides an alternative for those unable to visit a city office before their current travel documents expire.
The sale of the old town hall in Oud-Velsen has failed after the local government rejected the only bid received for the property. Despite ten viewings, only one candidate submitted an offer, which was ultimately turned down.