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East bridge must be wide enough for scooter riders and emergency services

The proposed Oostbrug in Amsterdam is intended to accommodate a wide variety of users, including cyclists, scooter riders, and emergency services, while ensuring safety and accessibility. Despite rising cost estimates that could reach 850 million euros, the municipality aims to design the bridge with a long-term perspective and consideration for social safety.

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Years of illegal use of Schiphol: environmental groups and local residents take legal action over cabinet plans

A coalition of environmental groups and residents has challenged new government regulations for Schiphol Airport at the Council of State. The plaintiffs claim the rules legitimize years of illegal operations and are seeking a mandatory reduction in flight numbers.

Outdated information used in documents on tourist and advertising taxes

The Amsterdam city council has delayed voting on tax regulation changes after officials discovered that outdated versions of the documents were inadvertently used. Finance Alderman Hendrik Jan Biemond apologized for the errors, which included technical inaccuracies in the definitions of tourist and advertising taxes, and rescheduled the vote for December.

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.

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.

Number of millionaires in Amsterdam grows to 37,200, number of wealthy people also rising nationwide

The number of millionaire households in the Netherlands increased by 81,000 to reach a total of 547,000 in early 2025, largely due to rising housing prices. Amsterdam specifically saw its count of millionaire households grow to 37,200, continuing an upward trend that has lasted over a decade.