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Amsterdam business news for August 4, 2026

Air France-KLM bids for TAP, going head-to-head with Lufthansa.

Fat bike bans in Vondelpark lead to improved feeling of safety

Fat bike bans in Vondelpark lead to improved feeling of safety

Vondelpark's restrictions on wide-tired e-bikes have left pedestrians feeling noticeably safer, though the ban now faces a legal test.

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Air France-KLM submits formal bid for stake in Portuguese airline TAP

Air France-KLM submits formal bid for stake in Portuguese airline TAP

Air France-KLM has formally bid for a minority stake in Portugal's state-owned carrier TAP, putting the Schiphol-based group in direct competition with Lufthansa.

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Improperly discarded bike batteries trigger frequent fires in Westpoort

Improperly discarded bike batteries trigger frequent fires in Westpoort

Improperly discarded lithium-ion bike batteries crushed in waste machinery are causing a high number of industrial fires in the Westpoort port district.

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National Heat Plan activated as temperatures rise across the Netherlands

National Heat Plan activated as temperatures rise across the Netherlands

Temperatures well above 30 degrees Celsius have activated the National Heat Plan, with vulnerable residents advised to take precautions.

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Court rules Amsterdam cannot intervene in private Sloterpark festival agreements

Court rules Amsterdam cannot intervene in private Sloterpark festival agreements

A judge ruled that Amsterdam cannot intervene in private lease agreements at Sloterpark, rejecting a festival's demand for access to the land for a 2027 event.

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