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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.

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. News Delayed A9 sound barriers installed following local complaints

    Crews are putting noise screens in place along the new highway section near Amstelveen after missing the initial deadline.

    5 August 2026

  11. News Rabobank plans €2 billion technology upgrade with long-term job reductions

    The major Dutch lender is overhauling its digital infrastructure and expanding its reliance on artificial intelligence.

    5 August 2026

  12. News New EU right-to-repair rules target discarded electronics and appliances

    Manufacturers are now required to provide spare parts and keep devices fixable after warranties expire.

    5 August 2026

  13. News Dutch labor agreements increasingly include terms for working past retirement

    Employers across the Netherlands are adding provisions to labor agreements that allow staff to keep working after reaching state pension age.

    5 August 2026

  14. News Bol agrees to platform and pricing updates following regulator review

    Dutch e-commerce company Bol has agreed to major changes regarding seller competition, customer support, and price displays after an investigation by consumer regulators.

    4 August 2026

  15. News Dutch bookseller De Slegte targeted by intermediary acquiring titles for AI training

    A Canadian secondhand book dealer requested 800,000 Dutch-language titles from De Slegte, raising concerns over automated bulk scanning.

    4 August 2026

  16. News Code yellow issued as Amsterdam prepares for 32-degree heat

    Temperatures are reaching tropical levels across the Netherlands, prompting safety warnings and local cooling initiatives.

    4 August 2026

  17. News Shell sells European onshore wind and solar assets to TotalEnergies

    The energy giant is divesting its onshore renewable operations across Europe as part of a strategic shift back toward fossil fuels.

    4 August 2026

  18. News Holland America Line opens bookings for expanded 2028 European season

    The cruise operator is scheduling its highest number of port visits across Europe in nearly a decade.

    4 August 2026

  19. News Police investigate fake city flyers warning of Israeli soldiers at Pride

    Flyers using official municipality branding and targeting alleged military personnel were handed out along the Canal Parade route.

    4 August 2026

  20. News August opens with warm weather and sunny skies across Amsterdam

    High temperatures and clear skies mark the beginning of the month before mid-week showers arrive.

    4 August 2026