Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the installation of security cameras in and around Waterschapstraat in Amsterdam-Osdorp due to a concrete threat of public order disruption. The decision follows police reports of a specific incident on June 3, 2026, and the surveillance is currently scheduled to remain in place until at least July 6.
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The municipality of Amsterdam is investigating a potential city-wide ban on single-use packaging, such as to-go cups and containers, to combat persistent street litter. Legal research indicates that a local ban is possible, and officials are now evaluating implementation strategies like deposit systems or universal reusable packaging programs.
The Amsterdam municipality is exploring a potential ban on single-use takeaway packaging to combat rising levels of street litter. Following a positive legal review, officials are now investigating implementation strategies such as reusable container systems and deposit schemes, drawing inspiration from other European cities.
Amsterdam is investigating a potential ban on single-use packaging as a measure to reduce street litter. This initiative aims to address waste management issues by exploring policies that encourage more sustainable consumption habits.
Amsterdam officials have installed surveillance cameras in the Floradorp neighborhood following recent violent confrontations between residents and police. The unrest, which involved street fires and thrown projectiles, follows a municipal ban on traditional bonfires due to safety concerns.
Fifteen years after the 2011 eviction of the Schijnheilig squat in Amsterdam, the Court of Appeal in The Hague is reviewing the cases of five protesters who were previously convicted for their roles in the event. Following a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights, both the defense and the public prosecutor are now seeking an acquittal, citing the right to peaceful protest.
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