Amsterdam business news for August 11, 2026

Oostbrug costs doubled months before the elections; voters were not told.

Alderwoman knew Oostbrug costs had doubled months before elections

Amsterdam alderwoman Melanie van der Horst held back documents showing the Oostbrug bridge costs had doubled until after the local elections.

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US regulator rejects Dutch bank bunq's application for banking license

US banking regulators have rejected Dutch fintech bunq's application for a full American banking license.

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

KLM stops serving free meals and alcoholic drinks on European flights from October, switching to buy-on-board catering.

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ProRail reconnects tracks at Amsterdam Centraal ahead of platform overhaul

ProRail is reconnecting tracks 11 and 13 on the west side of Amsterdam Centraal as part of the station's platform overhaul.

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Fake housing ads on TikTok target students as rental market tightens

Scammers are copying photos from real rental listings into fake housing ads on TikTok to collect advance deposits from students.

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