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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 Van Oord partners with TMA Logistics to establish offshore terminal base in Port of Amsterdam

    Dutch maritime contractor Van Oord has secured dedicated terminal space in the Port of Amsterdam to streamline its offshore energy projects.

    31 July 2026

  2. News Amsterdam designer named finalist to create new euro banknotes

    Book designer Joost Grootens is one of ten finalists selected by the European Central Bank to redesign the currency.

    31 July 2026

  3. News Dutch highest court backs Amsterdam in denying priority social housing to mother of three

    The Raad van State ruled that severe overcrowding does not automatically grant immediate access to local housing stock.

    31 July 2026

  4. News Exolum buys minority stake in planned Amsterdam carbon dioxide terminal

    Spanish infrastructure firm Exolum has joined the SeaSeaS project to build a major carbon capture export hub at the Port of Amsterdam by 2030.

    31 July 2026

  5. News Rental scammers target Dutch housing seekers with AI-generated social media ads

    Fraudsters are using photos copied from real real-estate websites and AI-translated text to steal deposits from students and international arrivals.

    31 July 2026

  6. News IJmuiden sees passenger boost as Amsterdam restricts sea cruise traffic

    Stricter local rules and caps on ocean liners in Amsterdam are sending a growing number of cruise ships to coastal IJmuiden.

    31 July 2026

  7. News One in eight Dutch home sellers lowered their asking price last quarter

    A cooling housing market has forced more Dutch property owners to discount their asking prices to attract cautious buyers.

    31 July 2026

  8. News KLM turns a second-quarter profit after passing higher fuel costs to passengers

    Strong demand on long-haul routes helped the Dutch airline offset rising fuel prices, while short-haul European flights faced stiffer competition.

    31 July 2026

  9. News Amsterdam heating cooperative receives €30 million grant for Middenmeer district grid

    A local resident-led energy initiative in Watergraafsmeer has secured substantial national funding to build a neighborhood heating grid using server waste heat.

    31 July 2026

  10. News NS summer train passes will auto-renew at full price unless canceled

    Passengers who took advantage of the discounted off-peak rail subscription face a jump to €127.95 a month if they do not opt out.

    31 July 2026

  11. News Air France-KLM trims autumn flights as fuel costs rise

    High jet fuel prices are forcing the airline group to reduce flight frequencies on European routes later this year.

    31 July 2026

  12. News Water flows into the final canal of Amsterdam’s Houthaven district

    The flooding of the remaining waterways marks a major milestone in the transformation of the former industrial port into a residential neighborhood.

    31 July 2026

  13. News Virgin Voyages selects Amsterdam as new homeport for 2028 northern summer season

    The adults-only cruise line will base its Valiant Lady ship in the Dutch capital for six new itineraries around Northern Europe.

    30 July 2026

  14. News Amsterdam home sales rise as landlord sell-off begins to slow

    Recent data shows a surge in local property transactions, though high demand keeps competitive bidding strong.

    30 July 2026

  15. News Unpermitted home renovation leads to partial collapse in Amstelveen

    A corner house partially collapsed after the owner ignored an order to stop unauthorized construction work.

    30 July 2026

  16. News Volt proposes opening IJtunnel to microcars and scooters

    A political party wants the city to explore allowing slow-moving vehicles in the IJtunnel after its upcoming renovation.

    30 July 2026

  17. News Summer roadworks across Netherlands lead to major traffic delays near Amsterdam

    Rijkswaterstaat and local authorities are carrying out extensive maintenance on major highways and tunnels through August.

    30 July 2026

  18. News Aviation regulator places KLM aircraft maintenance division under extra supervision

    Dutch transport inspectors have put the airline's maintenance unit under heightened oversight until the end of the year due to safety culture concerns.

    30 July 2026

  19. News TicketSwap introduces price floors to prevent last-minute festival ticket discounts

    A new tool allows event organizers to set minimum resale prices, ending the era of cheap last-minute deals.

    30 July 2026

  20. News Authorities issue health warnings for popular swimming spots as temperatures rise

    Rising temperatures across North Holland bring increased risks of toxic blue-green algae at popular regional bathing locations.

    30 July 2026