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Essentially Amsterdam Staff

Reporting by the Essentially Amsterdam newsroom. We cover the city every day for the people who live in it: transport, housing, policy, money and the things that change how a week in Amsterdam actually goes. Every story is written in our own words from the original reporting, and the newsroom that broke it is credited at the foot of the article. Corrections and news tips: editorial@essentiallyamsterdam.com

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  1. News Heineken reports sales volume rise despite restructuring and European drop

    Strong demand in Asia and Africa helped the Amsterdam-based brewing giant offset falling volumes across Europe and the Americas.

    6 August 2026

  2. News Netherlands and Belgium launch new high-voltage power line to boost electricity capacity

    The cross-border connection increases power transfer capacity between the two nations by 30 percent.

    6 August 2026

  3. News Asian hornet sightings rise across North Holland as removal efforts continue

    Pest controllers and local volunteers are working to manage the invasive species as nests are found near Amsterdam.

    6 August 2026

  4. News Homeowners association opens platform to report aggressive heat pump and battery sales

    Vereniging Eigen Huis warns that misleading sales tactics and high pressure are targeting property owners investing in home energy upgrades.

    6 August 2026

  5. News Babboe parent company Accell enters payment suspension

    The major Dutch bicycle manufacturer has filed for suspension of payments after failing to find a long-term financial solution.

    6 August 2026

  6. News De Bijenkorf warns shoppers after potential data breach

    A cyber incident at an external logistics provider may have exposed customer names, contact information, and order details.

    6 August 2026

  7. News Regulator warns of rising district heating bills under new rules

    About half of Dutch homes on district heating networks could see higher energy costs as price caps tied to gas are phased out.

    6 August 2026

  8. News Water board installs temporary dam near Muiden to counter dry conditions

    Waterschap Amstel, Gooi en Vecht is taking extra measures to keep saltwater out of local nature reserves as water levels drop.

    6 August 2026

  9. News ABN Amro study highlights AI growth and printed book resilience in publishing sector

    A new market report shows artificial intelligence is reshaping book production, while print physical sales remain strong.

    6 August 2026

  10. News Perseid meteor shower peaks over Amsterdam this week

    Night skywatchers in Amsterdam can expect up to 55 meteors per hour during the annual peak.

    6 August 2026

  11. News New EU rules require clear labels on AI content and chatbots

    European legislation now mandates explicit disclosures for artificial intelligence creations, deepfakes, and automated customer service channels.

    6 August 2026

  12. News Booking.com parent company reports profit surge in second quarter

    The Amsterdam-headquartered travel giant saw net income more than double despite ongoing global economic uncertainties.

    6 August 2026

  13. News Euronext Amsterdam leads Europe in capital raised from initial public offerings

    A single major transaction helped the local exchange outpace other European trading venues in the first half of the year.

    6 August 2026

  14. News Ahold Delhaize reports steady quarterly performance driven by online sales

    Strong demand for supermarket delivery services and e-commerce pushed digital revenues higher for the retail group.

    6 August 2026

  15. News Netherlands set to see largest partial solar eclipse until 2081

    A rare partial solar eclipse will cover nearly 90 percent of the sun across the country on August 12.

    5 August 2026

  16. News Dutch cities see almost no requests for consumer fireworks ban exemptions

    Major municipalities including Amsterdam have already ruled out granting exemptions for neighborhood fireworks displays this coming New Year’s Eve.

    5 August 2026

  17. News Dutch privacy regulator warns period-tracking app users about data risks

    The Dutch Data Protection Authority has advised users of period-tracking apps to carefully consider how their personal health information is managed and stored.

    5 August 2026

  18. News Thuisbezorgd expands into fast flower delivery with local shop partnerships

    The Dutch delivery platform has begun offering fresh flowers on demand by partnering with neighborhood florists.

    5 August 2026

  19. News Residents demand repairs after festival damages Flevopark

    Local neighborhood groups in Amsterdam Oost are calling for action following lawn and tree damage from a recent music event.

    5 August 2026

  20. News Albert Heijn halves return rate on popular savings stamps

    Starting September 7, shoppers will need to spend twice as much to complete a digital savings book.

    5 August 2026