Amsterdam Alderman Lian Heinhuis acknowledges that the deposit system for cans has led to increased litter and broken trash bins in the city, but believes it is too early to abolish the policy. To address the issue, the municipality is introducing new, more secure trash bins and encouraging behavioral changes among residents while improving local waste collection services.
Dutch Minister Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan and local officials have marked the start of construction for the Eleven Square project near the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. The development will feature over 1,100 housing units, including student studios and the city's future tallest residential tower, with completion expected by 2029.
Parent association Balans has initiated legal action against the Dutch State, arguing that the government fails to guarantee the right to education for children who are unable to attend school. The organization seeks urgent improvements in customized education, noting that the rising number of 'home sitters' reflects systemic failures in providing necessary support and flexibility.
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 Amsterdam municipality plans to increase tourist taxes to 30 percent by 2031 to combat overtourism, a move that the conference industry fears will drive away valuable business travelers. While industry leaders argue that business tourists generate significant economic revenue with minimal nuisance, the city government maintains the tax hike is necessary to fund efforts to manage tourism impacts.
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.
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