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Amsterdam prepares for major weekend crowds and travel delays

A cluster of large summer events combined with transit works will bring heavy traffic and busy transport routes across the city.

Essentially Amsterdam Staff · August 9, 2026 at 8:19 a.m. CEST
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Print books remain popular in the Netherlands as AI transforms publishing tech

A new industry report shows generative AI is changing publishing, but Dutch readers still heavily favor paper.

August 9, 2026 at 7:29 a.m. CEST
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Heineken profit grows despite falling beer sales in Europe

Strong demand across Asia and Africa helped the Amsterdam brewing giant balance declining sales volumes in European and American markets.

August 9, 2026 at 5:46 a.m. CEST
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Hoofddorpplein completes major redesign featuring a new public amphitheater

A resident-led project to overhaul Hoofddorpplein in Amsterdam West wraps up this September after two and a half years of work.

August 9, 2026 at 5:38 a.m. CEST
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A9 Wijkertunnel reopens after month of maintenance work

Drivers traveling between Alkmaar and Amstelveen can now use the A9 highway again without detours.

August 9, 2026 at 5:17 a.m. CEST
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Most Amsterdam parents pay above government rates for childcare

High property rents and ongoing staff shortages leave 81 percent of local families paying extra out-of-pocket costs for daycare.

August 8, 2026 at 9:48 p.m. CEST
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Dutch companies sharp increase in spending on AI tools

Corporate expenditure on software like Anthropic and OpenAI rose significantly in early 2026, according to analysis by spend-management platform Pleo.

August 8, 2026 at 7:45 p.m. CEST
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Most Dutch residents willing to cap showers at five minutes to save water

A new survey shows strong support for government advice aimed at reducing daily water consumption.

August 8, 2026 at 5:36 p.m. CEST
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