Essentially Amsterdam Staff

The airport director and the mayor of Haarlemmermeer traded positions for a single day. The temporary exchange aims to give each leader a clearer view of the other's

20 September 2026

A major clean-up north of the city has cleared centuries of dumped waste from local ditches. Nature is now returning to the former dredging deposits across the reserve.

20 September 2026

The inner ring of the A10 Zuid will close overnight next week while three cranes hoist the structure into position. Strong winds could still alter the installation schedule.

20 September 2026

Questions have emerged over applying identical high visitor fees across both central Amsterdam and quieter Weesp. Local voices are calling for tailored rules rather than a uniform municipal

20 September 2026

Direct rail services to Paris are set to open up to rival operators. The end of the current monopoly is expected to lower ticket prices significantly.

20 September 2026

The city vineyard at Sloterdijk is harvesting enough grapes to produce around 700 bottles of wine this year. Warmer weather patterns are increasingly favouring local growers while traditional

20 September 2026

Asayech Ayichew finished the 16.1-kilometre race to Zaandam in 50 minutes and 5 seconds. Her late sprint beat a women's course record that had stood since 1987.

20 September 2026

☀️ Essentially Amsterdam for Monday 21 September: Dam tot Damloop record falls, urban vineyard thrives, sealed 1600s jug

20 September 2026

The interactive space at Stadionplein now includes activities for younger siblings alongside its hands-on mobility stations. Tickets cost €9.50, with reduced entry available for Stadspas holders.

20 September 2026

The reconstructed seventeenth-century vessel was towed from Lelystad to Amsterdam on Friday morning. It will undergo major repair work at Damen Shiprepair before returning to Museum Batavialand.

19 September 2026

☀️ Essentially Amsterdam voor zondag 20 september: Batavia meert aan bij NDSM, broodprijsdebat, Sloterplasfestival

19 September 2026

☀️ Essentially Amsterdam for Sunday 20 September: Batavia docks at NDSM, bread price debate, Sloterplasfestival

19 September 2026

Amsterdam's mayor attended the annual Urban20 summit alongside city leaders from around the world. The agenda focuses on shared urban challenges including affordable housing, climate, and migration.

19 September 2026

A transformed 1960s office building now houses hundreds of homes, workspaces and street-level amenities. The project forms part of a broader shift towards mixed-use development along Ring Zone

19 September 2026

A temporary exhibition running until 20 September showcases international artists working with artificial intelligence. Admission to the canal-side venue is free.

19 September 2026

A flight to Curaçao returned to Schiphol after a device caught fire in first class. Reports indicate it belonged to former chief executive Camiel Eurlings.

19 September 2026

Local neurotechnology firm Phosphoenix secured €1.3 million to develop an implant aimed at restoring functional vision. The money will help prepare for clinical trials with Amsterdam UMC.

19 September 2026

Driven Lawyers has opened in the city, using proprietary software and a fixed-fee pricing model. The founders plan to handle commercial disputes alongside technology and patent litigation.

19 September 2026

Organic loaves priced at up to 22 euros have drawn criticism and defence from shoppers on the market. The stallholder argues the long rising time and weight justify

19 September 2026

Visitors can test their skills on virtual laps around Circuit Zandvoort on weekends. Five simulators are set up for drop-in sessions and guided workshops.

19 September 2026