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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 Court rules Amsterdam cannot intervene in private Sloterpark festival agreements

    A judge rejected a request by No Art festival to force access to private land leased at Sloterpark for a 2027 event.

    4 August 2026

  2. News Improperly discarded bike batteries trigger frequent fires in Westpoort

    A high number of industrial fires in the port district are caused by lithium-ion batteries crushed in waste machinery.

    3 August 2026

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

    The airline group with major operations at Schiphol is competing against Lufthansa to acquire a minority share in the state-owned carrier.

    3 August 2026

  4. News National Heat Plan activated as temperatures rise across the Netherlands

    Health officials advise vulnerable residents to take precautions as temperatures climb well above 30 degrees Celsius.

    3 August 2026

  5. News Fat bike bans in Vondelpark lead to improved feeling of safety

    Local restrictions targeting wide-tired e-bikes are creating quieter spaces for pedestrians while facing an upcoming legal test.

    3 August 2026

  6. News Rijksmuseum reopens 18th-century gallery with fresh themes and borrowed artworks

    The updated gallery at the Rijksmuseum shifts away from chronological order to focus on travel, local history, and overlooked female artists.

    3 August 2026

  7. News Amsterdam team delays release of new analogue camera

    The creators of the Analogue aF-1 film camera have paused setting a firm release date while they resolve technical issues with prototypes.

    3 August 2026

  8. News Pink Sint blesses boats at Oosterdok ahead of Amsterdam Canal Parade

    A roze Sinterklaas from Aalsmeer cheered on participants and offered blessings using a pink toilet brush before the boats set sail.

    3 August 2026

  9. News Dutch travelers favor caravans over camper vans as national sales rise

    While motorhomes dominate European holiday trends, the Netherlands is seeing a surge in traditional towed caravans.

    2 August 2026

  10. News Amsterdam city conditions slow down household battery uptake

    Complex housing arrangements and safety worries in high-density areas make installing home batteries tricky for many residents.

    2 August 2026

  11. News August warmth forecast to deepen ongoing drought across the Netherlands

    Warm weather and limited rainfall in early August are set to push precipitation deficits closer to historic records.

    2 August 2026

  12. News Unilever expects no major Dutch job cuts following food division sale

    The consumer goods giant says its Dutch facilities, including research operations in Wageningen, will remain intact after selling brands like Knorr to McCormick & Co.

    2 August 2026

  13. News Amsterdam maintains standard security plans for Canal Parade following threat assessment

    Security protocols for the upcoming parade remain unchanged as officials report no specific intelligence indicating a plot.

    2 August 2026

  14. News Dutch cabinet submits right to repair bill to parliament

    A new law submitted to parliament will require electronics manufacturers to supply spare parts and fix devices after warranties expire.

    2 August 2026

  15. News GVB secures extra captains to keep main IJ ferry running on regular schedule

    Additional staffing allows the popular cross-IJ connection to run as normal during a busy weekend, though other routes face reduced service.

    2 August 2026

  16. News Rob Jetten becomes first Dutch prime minister to sail in Amsterdam Pride parade

    Prime Minister Rob Jetten joined local leaders on the water during WorldPride festivities in Amsterdam.

    2 August 2026

  17. News Bidding above asking price increases for Amsterdam home buyers

    More than 80 percent of properties sold in the city during the first half of the year went for above asking price.

    1 August 2026

  18. News Free beach bus from Vijfhuizen and Haarlem reaches nearly 10,000 riders

    A summer trial offering free shuttle buses to Bloemendaal and Zandvoort aims to cut traffic jams along the coastal roads.

    1 August 2026

  19. News A10 Ring North closes near Zeeburgertunnel following two separate crashes

    Traffic backups stretched across Amsterdam-Noord as emergency crews investigated dual incidents near the tunnel entrance.

    1 August 2026

  20. News Early data shows local fatbike bans are reducing park and city center nuisance

    Initial enforcement results in Amsterdam's Vondelpark and central Enschede indicate that targeted tire-width bans are curbing dangerous riding.

    1 August 2026