Opinion: The tourism debate should not just be about who pays the bill, but how to truly make the city more livable

Vote at the Stopera at 12:30 PM: Oostbrug cost explosion and what to do with data centers?

The Amsterdam city council is meeting at the Stopera to discuss critical local issues, including the significant budget overrun for the Oostbrug project and the management of datacenters. Debates will also cover the rising number of homeless individuals in the city and recent political controversies involving city council members.

Ferry operators to strike on September 9: no ferry service between North and the rest of Amsterdam all day

Gasoline at record high: taking a detour saves 20 euros per tank

Gasoline prices in the Netherlands have hit a record high, with the national recommended price for Euro95 reaching 2.668 euros per liter. Drivers are increasingly looking for ways to save money, such as avoiding expensive highway gas stations where prices can be significantly higher than at local pumps.

Chaos over box 3 deepens: coalition delays decision, repairs halted for now

The Dutch coalition has failed to reach an agreement on the new tax system for savings and investments scheduled for 2028. As a result, the government has postponed its decision and announced that no repairs to the current box 3 taxation scheme will be implemented at this time.

Haarlem district designated for rapid construction of 6,000 homes: "A good step"

The Dutch government has designated the Schalkwijk district in Haarlem as a national large-scale housing development area to accelerate the construction of 5,000 to 6,000 new homes. This designation provides the municipality with state support to expedite permitting and infrastructure development, helping to address the severe housing shortage in the city.