Enforcement questions remain as nationwide fireworks ban takes effect
A national ban on consumer fireworks is now in place, but local exemptions remain unlikely in Amsterdam.
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Researchers propose electric car subsidies for low-income drivers
A targeted lease program could help lower income households avoid rising fuel costs while reducing government spending on broad tax cuts.
Building permits rise across the Netherlands while housing completion lags
A new report shows that despite an uptick in planning approvals, construction hurdles continue to delay new home deliveries.
University of Amsterdam researchers design non-addictive social media features
A new research initiative in Amsterdam is working with young people to reimagine feeds, notifications, and scrolling habits.
Roadworks near Marnixstraat and Rozengracht create traffic confusion
Temporary traffic layouts and outdated navigation apps are causing close calls and illegal moves at a busy central intersection.
Dutch government close to fully recovering 2008 ABN Amro bailout costs
A strong rally in ABN Amro shares has brought state returns close to covering the billions spent during the financial crisis.
Temperatures expected to reach 30 degrees again this weekend
A brief spell of cooler weather will give way to warm sunshine and rising temperatures across the Netherlands by Sunday.
Amsterdam Museum marks centenary with 100-day festival
The museum celebrates its 100th anniversary with a citywide public program running from September to December.
Amsterdam Kruidvat worker goes viral with breakroom dance videos
A dance student working a part-time job at a local drugstore chain has built a massive online following with short clips filmed during her shifts.
Heineken reports sales volume rise despite restructuring and European drop
Strong demand in Asia and Africa helped the Amsterdam-based brewing giant offset falling volumes across Europe and the Americas.
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