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Extra dike inspections under way near Durgerdam due to dry weather

Inspectors are checking peat dikes around Amsterdam for drought cracks as regional rainfall deficits continue to rise.

Essentially Amsterdam Staff · July 24, 2026 at 9:14 a.m. CEST

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

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