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Amsterdam designer named finalist to create new euro banknotes

Book designer Joost Grootens is one of ten finalists selected by the European Central Bank to redesign the currency.

Essentially Amsterdam Staff · July 31, 2026 at 10:20 p.m. CEST
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Rental scammers target Dutch housing seekers with AI-generated social media ads

Fraudsters are using photos copied from real real-estate websites and AI-translated text to steal deposits from students and international arrivals.

July 31, 2026 at 7:15 a.m. CEST
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IJmuiden sees passenger boost as Amsterdam restricts sea cruise traffic

Stricter local rules and caps on ocean liners in Amsterdam are sending a growing number of cruise ships to coastal IJmuiden.

July 31, 2026 at 6:56 a.m. CEST
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One in eight Dutch home sellers lowered their asking price last quarter

A cooling housing market has forced more Dutch property owners to discount their asking prices to attract cautious buyers.

July 31, 2026 at 6:45 a.m. CEST
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KLM turns a second-quarter profit after passing higher fuel costs to passengers

Strong demand on long-haul routes helped the Dutch airline offset rising fuel prices, while short-haul European flights faced stiffer competition.

July 31, 2026 at 6:44 a.m. CEST
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Amsterdam heating cooperative receives €30 million grant for Middenmeer district grid

A local resident-led energy initiative in Watergraafsmeer has secured substantial national funding to build a neighborhood heating grid using server waste heat.

July 31, 2026 at 4:59 a.m. CEST
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NS summer train passes will auto-renew at full price unless canceled

Passengers who took advantage of the discounted off-peak rail subscription face a jump to €127.95 a month if they do not opt out.

July 31, 2026 at 4:53 a.m. CEST
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Air France-KLM trims autumn flights as fuel costs rise

High jet fuel prices are forcing the airline group to reduce flight frequencies on European routes later this year.

July 31, 2026 at 4:47 a.m. CEST
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