Amsterdam's hotel tax climbs to 20% by 2031.
Amsterdam tourist tax to reach 20% by 2031
Amsterdam's coalition plans to raise the hotel overnight levy from 12.5% to 20% by 2031, among the highest rates in the world, with critics warning it pushes business travellers elsewhere while day-trippers pay nothing.
Dutch healthcare premiums set to rise next year
Leaked government budget figures show Dutch health insurance premiums rising by ten euros a month next year, a cost every employer and employee in the country will feel.
Cities cut parking spaces to build more homes
Amsterdam and other large Dutch municipalities are cutting car parking spaces to free up land for new homes, betting on public transport and shared mobility despite local opposition.
Westpoort site chosen for sustainable textile hub
The city of Amsterdam is putting 900,000 euros into shared workspaces for designers and makers at Donauweg in Westpoort, with the first units due to rent out early next year.
Police use drones to fine traffic violators
The Public Prosecution Service has cleared police to issue fines straight from drone footage, already used against drivers ignoring motorway lane closures.
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