Writers protest at Meta’s Amsterdam office and prepare court case over AI training
Around 150 writers, journalists and translators protested at Meta's office against the use of their texts to train AI.
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Draft law aims to spell out who counts as a freelancer
A draft law sets out when someone is genuinely self-employed and when they are a disguised employee. The public can respond until 29 October.
De Stofzuigerkoning on Jan van Galenstraat since 1936
The vacuum cleaner shop in De Baarsjes has been at the same address for ninety years. Its fifth owner now repairs Dyson models and plans to sell refurbished machines.
Landlord must repay over €15,000 for mouldy, overpriced home
A court has ruled that an Amsterdam couple paid far too much rent for a home with mould and a faulty boiler.
Butterfly highway needs residents’ gardens and balconies
A local initiative is planting pesticide-free native greenery between the Amsterdamse Bos and the Marineterrein.
Visits to Amsterdam museums drop 5.2% in first half of 2026
Museums in the city drew fewer visitors in the first six months of the year than a year earlier.
Prinsengracht health check startup raises €3.4 million
Blue Health Intelligence has raised €3.4 million in a round led by Knop Investments.
Minister plans compulsory register for estate agents
The housing minister plans a legal register for real estate agents, with conduct standards set in law.
New initiative aims to fix Amsterdam swimming pool staff shortage
An Amsterdam vocational college is launching a paid course for swimming instructors after staff shortages kept pools closed.
Westerpark children’s farm reopens on Sunday 4 October after long renovation
Boerderij Westerpark officially reopens on Sunday 4 October after renovation work that began early this year.
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