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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 Extra dike inspections under way near Durgerdam due to dry weather

    Inspectors are checking peat dikes around Amsterdam for drought cracks as regional rainfall deficits continue to rise.

    24 July 2026

  2. News Young white-tailed eagle successfully fledges near the IJmeer

    A young white-tailed eagle hatched near Muiden has successfully taken flight, marking a rare success for the local breeding pair.

    24 July 2026

  3. News Amstelveen and Amsterdam issue more fines for loud music on the Amstel river

    Enforcement officers have already doubled last year's total music fines by working across municipal borders along the Amstel.

    24 July 2026

  4. News Dutch health officials report early summer surge in impetigo cases

    General practitioners across the Netherlands are seeing higher rates of the contagious bacterial skin infection, particularly among young children.

    24 July 2026

  5. News Dutch fuel and natural gas prices rise following Middle East tensions

    Prices for petrol, diesel, and wholesale natural gas in the Netherlands have climbed sharply due to global supply chain disruptions.

    24 July 2026

  6. News Pathé Tuschinski reopens main auditorium after extensive summer renovation

    The historic movie theater in central Amsterdam has upgraded seating and restored lost artwork inside its main hall.

    24 July 2026

  7. News Amsterdam startup Promptwatch raises 6 million euros for AI search expansion

    The local software company plans to expand its presence in the United States following a successful seed funding round.

    24 July 2026

  8. News A9 highway closes between Holendrecht and Badhoevedorp for weekend roadworks

    Drivers heading from Amsterdam-Zuidoost toward Schiphol face detours and delays as workers prepare a new sunken section of the motorway.

    24 July 2026

  9. News GVB considers removing dedicated conductors from some Amsterdam trams

    Internal discussions about merging safety roles have sparked concerns over passenger security, fare evasion, and working conditions.

    24 July 2026

  10. News Salty Waffles brings savory potato waffles to the Jordaan

    A new neighborhood spot on Tweede Egelantiersdwarsstraat serves savory waffles made from shredded potatoes and homemade toppings.

    24 July 2026

  11. News Dutch baby names become noticeably shorter as Noah and Noor top national lists

    A new analysis of naming trends shows Dutch parents are opting for much shorter names for their newborns than they did 50 years ago.

    23 July 2026

  12. News KLM pauses flights to several Middle East destinations from Schiphol

    The Dutch airline has suspended routes to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam through August 2026 over regional security concerns.

    23 July 2026

  13. News Anthropic trained AI on Dutch bestsellers using pirated library data

    A major U.S. court settlement has exposed how artificial intelligence developers used copyrighted books by prominent Dutch writers to train their language models.

    23 July 2026

  14. News Dutch worker pay grew faster than corporate profits in 2025

    New national data shows a slightly larger share of business income went directly to compensation last year.

    23 July 2026

  15. News E-bike insurance costs vary significantly depending on your Amsterdam neighborhood

    New figures show annual premium differences of up to 234 euros across the municipality based on local theft and accident risks.

    23 July 2026

  16. News Amstelveen reopens local paddling pools after water quality checks

    Six neighborhood paddling pools in neighboring Amstelveen are opening again after water safety inspections cleared them for use.

    23 July 2026

  17. News Consumentenbond calls on Thuisbezorgd to drop extra service fees

    The Dutch consumer watchdog claims food delivery platforms are adding unexpected extra costs and misleading discounts at checkout.

    23 July 2026

  18. News Ground frost recorded in mid-July for the first time in Dutch history

    Unusually cold soil temperatures in Overijssel have set a new meteorological record during what is typically the warmest stretch of summer.

    23 July 2026

  19. News Young adults in the Netherlands struggle to spot AI-generated faces, study shows

    A new analysis shows that 18 to 25-year-olds in the Netherlands correctly identify synthetic faces less than half the time, despite high confidence in their digital skills.

    23 July 2026

  20. News Hands-free ticket gates tested at Amsterdam Centraal

    A trial at the city's central hub evaluated ultra-wideband technology to let commuters pass through turnstiles automatically.

    23 July 2026