The Amsterdam City Council has approved a measure allowing the ban of fatbikes in specific areas where they cause safety issues or public nuisance. A pilot program starting later this year will implement the restriction in one initial area to address these concerns.
Former President Donald Trump shared surveillance footage and photos on Truth Social showing a suspect who attempted to bypass security at an event. The suspect was reportedly armed with multiple weapons at the time of the incident.
US President Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage by Secret Service agents during the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a loud unidentified noise was heard. CNN reports that the president is safe following the incident.
The closure of the Wijkertunnel this summer is expected to cause significant traffic disruption for residents and commuters in the IJmond region, including Heemskerk, Beverwijk, and Velsen. Local municipalities and Rijkswaterstaat are collaborating to manage the impact, though officials acknowledge that significant traffic nuisance is unavoidable regardless of the measures taken.
The municipality of Haarlem has declined to fund the repair of the vandalized 'Hirondelle' statue at Houtplein. The restoration costs for the broken artwork must instead be covered by artist Jackie Sleper and the Haarlem Sculpture Gallery.
Asphalt work on the Hagelingerweg in Santpoort-Noord has been postponed after the road's foundation was found to be thinner than expected. The road will remain open to traffic until the necessary repairs to the sub-layer are completed.