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Alderman considers charging taxi drivers for using Central Station stand

Amsterdam alderman Elise Moeskops is considering requiring taxi drivers to pay for using the taxi stand at Central Station to fund permanent monitoring and address ongoing technical and behavioral issues. Current problems at the site, including equipment malfunctions and vandalism, have led the municipality to temporarily increase the presence of hosts until September.

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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.

New setback for housing in Amsterdam-Noord: Parliament supports preservation of Damen shipyard

Plans for a major residential development in Amsterdam-Noord are currently stalled because the Dutch parliament voted to keep the site as a protected industrial zone for the Damen shipyard. While the city government hopes to relocate the shipyard to another area to address local housing shortages, national authorities emphasize the site's importance to maritime security.

Regional bus drivers to strike all day Wednesday, impacting city public transport too

Regional bus drivers plan a one-day strike next Wednesday following stalled collective agreement negotiations, impacting several bus lines operating within Amsterdam. The unions are demanding higher wages and better working conditions, with further weekly strikes expected until a deal is reached.

End to intake freeze at Levvel, youths with severe issues can once again be admitted in Amsterdam

Care organization Levvel has ended its intake freeze for Amsterdam youth following successful negotiations to secure more beds for those in need of severe residential care. While access has been restored, the municipality is demanding better coordination among providers and has initiated an independent financial audit of Levvel to ensure future stability.

Politicians in Southeast oppose higher tourist tax: "This is annexed territory"

Local politicians in Amsterdam Zuidoost have unsuccessfully requested an exemption from the city's planned increase in tourist tax, arguing that their district does not face the same tourism-related issues as the city center. While some parties feared economic damage and noted the district's geographical isolation, the motion failed to secure a majority in the committee.