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Young white-tailed eagle successfully fledges near the IJmeer

A young white-tailed eagle hatched near Muiden has successfully taken flight, marking a rare success for the local breeding pair.

Essentially Amsterdam Staff · July 24, 2026 at 7:35 a.m. CEST

Enforcement officers have already doubled last year's total music fines by working across municipal borders along the Amstel.

July 24, 2026 at 7:29 a.m. CEST

General practitioners across the Netherlands are seeing higher rates of the contagious bacterial skin infection, particularly among young children.

July 24, 2026 at 7:04 a.m. CEST

Prices for petrol, diesel, and wholesale natural gas in the Netherlands have climbed sharply due to global supply chain disruptions.

July 24, 2026 at 5:24 a.m. CEST

The historic movie theater in central Amsterdam has upgraded seating and restored lost artwork inside its main hall.

July 24, 2026 at 5:22 a.m. CEST

The local software company plans to expand its presence in the United States following a successful seed funding round.

July 24, 2026 at 5:04 a.m. CEST

Drivers heading from Amsterdam-Zuidoost toward Schiphol face detours and delays as workers prepare a new sunken section of the motorway.

July 24, 2026 at 4:49 a.m. CEST

Internal discussions about merging safety roles have sparked concerns over passenger security, fare evasion, and working conditions.

July 24, 2026 at 3:06 a.m. CEST

A new neighborhood spot on Tweede Egelantiersdwarsstraat serves savory waffles made from shredded potatoes and homemade toppings.

July 24, 2026 at 12:57 a.m. CEST

A new analysis of naming trends shows Dutch parents are opting for much shorter names for their newborns than they did 50 years ago.

July 23, 2026 at 2:16 p.m. CEST