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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 Safety concerns raised in Netherlands over popular squishy toys

    Dutch safety authorities are testing squishy toys following reports of severe chemical burns and potentially harmful substances in popular products.

    11 August 2026

  2. News Dutch startup Utonomy launches tool to bypass cookie banners

    A new browser extension automatically manages your privacy preferences to eliminate repetitive consent pop-ups on participating websites.

    11 August 2026

  3. News Erik’s Delicatessen expands with new takeaway kitchen on Beukenplein

    The long-running specialty shop has opened a dedicated space for daytime meals and takeaway dishes in Amsterdam East.

    11 August 2026

  4. News Amsterdam startup Bonafi raises funds to digitize wealth management

    A new platform developed in Amsterdam aims to simplify wealth tracking for multi-millionaires and family offices.

    11 August 2026

  5. News Former Marqt owners battle in court over 14 million euros

    Founders and an early investor faced off in the Amsterdam Court of Appeal following years of conflict after the eco-supermarket's collapse.

    11 August 2026

  6. News Race Planet Amsterdam to close permanently in November after 30 years

    The indoor karting venue in Nieuw-West is shutting down due to rising operational costs and limited development options.

    11 August 2026

  7. News Former Dutch football player’s Amstelveen home set for forced auction

    A court-ordered grace period has expired, allowing lenders to proceed with the sale of Gregory van der Wiel's villa.

    11 August 2026

  8. News Mondays dominate Dutch e-commerce shipping as weekend orders pile up

    A study of 26 million orders shows logistics firms process over a third of their weekly parcels on Mondays.

    11 August 2026

  9. News Dutch shoppers order less from Chinese online stores following EU import tariffs

    A survey reveals that nearly half of consumers in the Netherlands have reduced orders from platforms like Temu and Shein after new fees took effect.

    11 August 2026

  10. News Bol removes unsafe solar eclipse glasses ahead of celestial event

    The online retailer blocked around 20 listings that could not verify safety compliance or altered descriptions.

    11 August 2026

  11. News ProRail reconnects tracks at Amsterdam Centraal ahead of platform overhaul

    Crews are reconnecting tracks 11 and 13 at the station's west side as part of the ongoing major renovation.

    11 August 2026

  12. News Amsterdam hospitality group 3WO faces financial losses after expansion into Leiden

    The group behind venues like De Biertuin and 't Blauwe Theehuis recorded a €1.2 million loss following recent acquisitions outside the capital.

    11 August 2026

  13. News Fake housing ads on TikTok target students as rental market tightens

    Scammers are copying photos from legitimate listing sites to lure renters on social media into paying advance deposits.

    11 August 2026

  14. News Booking.com scams on the rise according to fraud reports

    Fraud reports indicate a sharp increase in fake accommodation listings on Booking.com, costing users tens of thousands of euros.

    11 August 2026

  15. News Dutch military intelligence chief exposed home address on fitness app Strava

    Vice-Admiral Peter Reesink left a public account active on the app for years, breaching defense security rules.

    11 August 2026

  16. News KLM to stop serving free meals and alcoholic drinks on European flights

    The Dutch airline is shifting to a buy-on-board catering model starting this October.

    11 August 2026

  17. News Spaarndammertunnel eastbound closed for hours due to system breakdown

    A technical issue with the tunnel's public address system forced a hours-long closure toward the city center.

    11 August 2026

  18. News Amsterdam couple allowed to return home after court rules eviction disproportionate

    A couple evicted from their trailer home after their son hid weapons there can move back following a court ruling.

    10 August 2026

  19. News Water board installs emergency pumps around Amsterdam to fight salinization

    Extra steps are being taken to prevent saltwater from damaging nature reserves and local freshwater supplies.

    10 August 2026

  20. News Amsterdam neighborhood budget trials fail to attract new groups

    An official evaluation shows that extra guidance in trials in Noord and Zuid mostly attracted already active residents.

    10 August 2026