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More than 11,000 Amsterdammers without a permanent home, including 1,500 children

A comprehensive new census has identified 11,065 homeless people in the Amsterdam-Amstelland region, including 1,446 children. The data reveals that only 12% live on the street, while the majority are "hidden homeless" staying with friends or in non-traditional spaces like garages and cars. Humanitarian organizations warn that the scale of the problem is at an all-time high, as this broader counting method captures groups previously excluded from official statistics.

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Private landlords are renting out fewer properties in the city: "A problem for students"

Private rental properties in Amsterdam have decreased by 18 percent in three years as landlords sell their units due to new rent control laws and increased taxation. While this shift favors buyers, it creates a significant housing crisis for students and individuals who cannot afford to purchase property in the city.

Seizure of 'Antifa server' at US request leads to questions and concerns

Dutch authorities have seized a server belonging to the Italian hosting provider Autistici/Inventati at the request of the United States. The U.S. government classifies the company as a terrorist entity, sparking concerns among Dutch digital rights groups and industry associations regarding the precedent for such cross-border legal actions.

No funding for Zuidasdok megaproject in new cabinet plans

The Dutch government has frozen funding for the northern part of the Zuidasdok project to prioritize the maintenance of existing national infrastructure. This decision delays one of the country's largest development projects, sparking concerns in Amsterdam over long-term economic and accessibility impacts.

Labor exploitation is rising, tackling it remains difficult: 'Justice system must lower the bar'

Reports of labor exploitation in the Netherlands increased to 401 in 2025, with significant spikes in the hospitality and agricultural sectors. Experts warn that few cases lead to prosecution due to high legal thresholds, calling for systemic reforms to better protect vulnerable workers from abusive staffing agencies.

Concerns in Diemen over Amsterdam's cuts to homelessness services

The municipality of Diemen is urging Amsterdam to clarify its financial commitment to regional efforts against economic homelessness amid fears of budget cuts. Officials in Diemen worry that a reduction in the million-euro annual contribution could compromise essential social services for which they receive no direct national funding.