Netbeheerder Liander is gestart met het vervangen van alle gietijzeren gasleidingen in Amsterdam om veiligheidsrisico's zoals lekken en explosies te voorkomen. Volgend jaar staat de complexe vervanging in de Kalverstraat op de planning, met als doel om tegen 2030 de stad volledig te hebben voorzien van nieuwe infrastructuur.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
All 218 protesters arrested at a Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam-West have been released following their detention for trespassing and vandalism. Microsoft has filed formal complaints against the activists, who were part of two environmental groups and allegedly damaged property and stole items during the demonstration.
The Port of Amsterdam has applied for permits to install eight 200-meter-tall wind turbines in the Western Port area to increase regional renewable energy production. The Province of North Holland will now review the applications, though approval is not guaranteed given recent regional political conflicts over wind energy projects.
Amsterdam is using temporary camera surveillance with increasing frequency to combat a wave of explosions and violent incidents in the city. While the municipality argues the measure helps deter crime and reassures residents, experts and privacy advocates debate its true effectiveness and impact on public privacy.
Activists occupied a data center construction site in Amsterdam-Westpoort on Friday to protest against big tech, artificial intelligence, and environmental concerns. Police arrested between 150 and 200 demonstrators following the breach of the facility near Sloterdijk.
A new IT crisis involving the digital ground lease system has emerged in Amsterdam, raising concerns about potential costs and consequences for the city. Meanwhile, the city council is set to vote on various motions next week, including a controversial proposal to increase tree planting that the Pro party may oppose.
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