Over a thousand members of the American film and television industry, including several Hollywood stars, have signed a letter opposing the takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance. The signees expressed significant concerns regarding the future independence of the industry following the potential merger.
The City of Haarlem, in collaboration with art platform 37PK and Elan Wonen, is commissioning five new murals in the Delftwijk and Haarlem Oost neighborhoods this summer. Funded by a €100,000 budget, the project features site-specific themes and involves local residents through creative workshops. The completed artworks are expected to be unveiled between August and October.
A four-month trial featuring two electric shared cars in Heemskerk has been cancelled due to low public interest. The organization EcoHeemskerk expressed disappointment over the lack of participation compared to successful similar projects in neighboring Castricum.
Households and small businesses in Zaanstad must apply for upgraded electricity connections before July 1, 2026, to avoid being placed on a waiting list. This measure comes as a result of increasing grid congestion and limited capacity for new power requests in the region.
PRO Amsterdam and D66 have presented a new four-year coalition agreement for Amsterdam that features civil service cuts, the cancellation of a planned erotic center, and a freeze on property tax increases. The agreement focuses on improving municipal services and housing affordability, though opposition parties have criticized its approach to safety and housing supply.