Dutch military police, known as the Marechaussee, have been deployed alongside regular police at the Johan Cruijff ArenA during the Netherlands versus Germany football match. A spokesperson stated that the deployment is not due to police shortages, but rather serves as a training exercise for the units.
Around one hundred people, including policymakers and young people, gathered at a college in Amsterdam for an Actie Aletta session to discuss strategies against sexual harassment and violence against women. The initiative aims to collect personal experiences and recommendations from youth to inform national government policy on improving safety for women.
The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) has issued a critical report stating that children in emergency asylum shelters are facing unsafe living conditions that threaten their development. The report calls on the government to improve safety standards within six months, noting that issues like lack of privacy, poor hygiene, and limited access to medical care are widespread. Amsterdam's local officials have expressed shock at these findings and are coordinating with the COA to address the situation.
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has rejected a request for compensation from a group of women who alleged they were subjected to forced labor in convents of the Good Shepherd sisters between 1951 and 1979. The court ruled that the statute of limitations for the case has expired, upholding a previous decision that the claims could not be pursued due to the long delay.
Local authorities have reached an agreement to construct a high-speed bicycle route connecting Amsterdam and Utrecht. The project, which involves infrastructure upgrades like new bridges and tunnels, is estimated to cost 57 million euros and is scheduled to begin in 2028.
The International Institute of Social History in Amsterdam preserves a vast collection of archives documenting global social and labor movements, including rare items like the original handwritten page of the Communist Manifesto. Retiring director Leo Lucassen and his successor Lily Knibbeler highlight the institution's role in protecting sensitive historical materials and ensuring that the stories of marginalized groups and movements are preserved for future generations.
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