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Residents across the EU, including in the Netherlands, can vote on a shortlist of 10 proposed designs for the next series of euro notes.
Essentially Amsterdam Staff · July 26, 2026 at 8:50 a.m. CEST
The country's dominant property portal is introducing new listing packages paid directly by sellers, but consumer advocates warn home vendors could end up paying double.
July 26, 2026 at 8:49 a.m. CEST
A study of European fuel and electricity costs shows that driving an electric vehicle on holiday is frequently more expensive than using gasoline or diesel.
July 26, 2026 at 8:33 a.m. CEST
Data shows a sharp rise in local non-tech employers searching for staff who know how to use artificial intelligence in daily work.
July 26, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. CEST
Visitors at the Amsterdam stadium can now scan a phone at the entrance, pick up food and drinks, and walk straight out without stopping to pay.
July 26, 2026 at 6:39 a.m. CEST
Organizers say rising operational costs and strict regulations have made the long-running Amsterdam-Zuidoost event impossible to maintain in its present setup.
July 26, 2026 at 6:05 a.m. CEST
The Dutch telecom provider added thousands of new internet and mobile customers in the second quarter while adjusting to lower overall revenues.
July 26, 2026 at 4:23 a.m. CEST
A bright streak of light visible across the city and surrounding regions was caused by space debris burning up in the atmosphere.
July 26, 2026 at 4:04 a.m. CEST
A joint Dutch and Romanian operation has ended a long-running exploitation network operating in the center of Amsterdam.
July 26, 2026 at 2:32 a.m. CEST
Local government executives get a 2.7 percent pay rise tied to civil servant contracts, while municipal council members miss out.
July 26, 2026 at 1:54 a.m. CEST