NATO member states have agreed to modernize the alliance's nuclear arsenal and strengthen planning and coordination. The nuclear planning group announced these measures to ensure the alliance's deterrent capabilities remain up to date.
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong has secured a direct spot in the Wimbledon main draw, avoiding the qualification tournament. He benefited from the withdrawal of Czech player Tomas Machac, who had to pull out due to injury.
The city of Haarlem will host the 'Week van het Stationsgebied' from June 29 to July 3, 2026, to gather public input on the redevelopment of its station area. The project includes plans for a new bus station, additional bicycle parking, and new housing to improve the area's flow and livability. Feedback from the sessions will help shape the final project requirements, with construction slated to start in 2028.
Haarlem has reopened and expanded its priority housing scheme for healthcare, education, and childcare professionals to combat regional staff shortages caused by high housing costs. The city, in partnership with housing corporations, will now allocate up to 100 rental properties per year to eligible workers in these essential sectors.
The Dutch House of Representatives has passed a motion calling for a direct train connection between Eindhoven and Brussels. Additionally, a majority of members support the introduction of a second hourly fast train service between Rotterdam and Brussels.
Grid operator TenneT has advised the Dutch cabinet that Eemshaven in the province of Groningen is the only technically feasible location for the construction of two new nuclear power plants. The provincial government of Groningen has expressed strong opposition to this conclusion, following the report's disclosure.