The United Kingdom has announced it will supply at least 120,000 additional drones to Ukraine this year to assist in defending against Russian forces. British Defense Minister John Healey urged international allies to remain focused on supporting Ukraine despite other global conflicts. The commitment comes ahead of a meeting to coordinate further military aid for the country.
Defending champion Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated in the second round of the Libéma Open in Rosmalen after a straight-sets loss to China's Zhizhen Zhang. The Dutch player, ranked significantly higher than his opponent, lost 6-7, 4-6 in a disappointing performance.
The municipality of Castricum has reached a draft governing agreement and finalized the members of its new executive board. The board will feature representatives from Lokaal Vitaal, VVD, and D66, including Roel Beems, Judith Schram, Andries de Rooij, and Igor Balke.
Amsterdam's Alderman for Mobility, Elise Moeskops, expressed shock over reports that the projected cost of the new bridge over the IJ has nearly tripled, potentially reaching 850 million euros. Originally estimated at 340 million euros, the price hike was revealed in negotiation documents and described by Moeskops as a significant blow to the coalition's plans. The alderman intends to discuss the financial implications with regional partners before finalizing the next steps later this year.
Amsterdam Alderman Elise Moeskops expressed shock as the estimated cost for the new bridge over the IJ has risen from approximately –340 million to between –650 million and –850 million. During a city council meeting, Moeskops noted that these figures are preliminary estimates based on reference projects and ongoing planning. The city plans to discuss the budget implications with partners like the Amsterdam Transport Region later this year.