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Fifty reports of street insecurity made to the municipality so far

The municipality of Amsterdam has received fifty reports regarding street safety since implementing a more streamlined reporting system earlier this year. This change aims to better identify specific locations where residents feel unsafe, allowing the city to effectively allocate a six-million-euro budget for street safety improvements.

Fifty reports of street safety concerns made to the municipality so far

The City of Amsterdam has processed fifty reports from residents about unsafe public spaces since improving its system for tracking safety-related complaints. This data collection initiative follows an investigation into previous reporting inefficiencies and utilizes a six million euro budget allocated to improve street safety. The municipality aims to use these specific reports to identify and fix problematic areas, such as those with poor lighting or overgrown greenery.

Fewer passengers at European airports for the first time since COVID crisis

Passenger numbers at European airports fell by 0.7 percent in April 2026 compared to the same month the previous year. This decline marks the first drop in passenger traffic recorded since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Haarlem spends millions extra on laptops and smartphones for officials: 'Rise of AI driving up prices'

The municipality of Haarlem will invest an additional 7.5 million euros over the next five years to provide civil servants with updated laptops and smartphones. This budget increase is driven by stricter security requirements and the rising costs of hardware capable of supporting artificial intelligence. The funding ensures all municipal employees have access to the necessary digital tools for their work.