An average salary buys you seven homes in Amsterdam.
Average earners can afford seven Amsterdam homes
A buyer on an average income can afford just seven of the thousands of homes currently listed in Amsterdam, and only a thousand nationwide.
Schiphol security guards begin walkouts over workload
Security staff at Schiphol will stage repeated 15-minute walkouts on Tuesday and Wednesday over workloads, with longer queues expected at passenger checkpoints.
Weesperstraat narrows to single lane for trial
From 31 August, Weesperstraat drops to one lane in each direction and a 30 km/h limit for a two-month trial ahead of a permanent redesign.
Labor Inspectorate fines Amsterdam gym Saints & Stars
The Labor Inspectorate has fined Amsterdam gym Saints & Stars 316,875 euros for employing staff without valid work permits, with closure threatened if it happens again.
Looming inheritance wave to widen housing divide
Mortgage advisor Van Bruggen expects a 300 billion euro wave of gifts and inheritances over the next decade to let recipients outbid first-time buyers.
