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The Inner Ring is finished after 10 years: 7 kilometers of cycling pleasure

The Inner Ring is finished after 10 years: 7 kilometers of cycling pleasure

The Binnenring in Amsterdam has been completed after ten years of renovations, resulting in a seven-kilometer cycling route. The project prioritizes cyclists, creating a greener and safer environment where cars are secondary.

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Call for entries: may we feature your home?

Call for entries: may we feature your home?

The editors of a local publication are looking for Amsterdam residents to feature in their 'Binnenkijken bij' (Inside Look) series. They are inviting people living in unique homes, ranging from small studios to historic houses, to share their living spaces for a feature.

Liveblog: Finance alderman presents budget

Liveblog: Finance alderman presents budget

Amsterdam's Finance Alderman Hendrik Jan Biemond has presented the city's 2027 budget, which highlights significant financial challenges due to rising interest costs and debt. The budget reflects a slower-than-planned reduction in the number of municipal employees and leaves little room for major new investments.

2027 budget: civil service reorganization delayed, little room for new investments

2027 budget: civil service reorganization delayed, little room for new investments

The Amsterdam city government has presented its 2027 budget, which reveals limited room for new investments due to rising interest costs and existing financial commitments. The city plans to focus on maintaining essential services and reducing the municipal workforce by 2,500 full-time positions, though the reorganization timeline has already been delayed.

Operation Fur: Council backs alderman in fight against slumlords, but criticizes results

Operation Fur: Council backs alderman in fight against slumlords, but criticizes results

Amsterdam city council supports Alderman Zita Pels' ambitious plan to inspect 20,000 homes for excessive rent, although concerns remain regarding the effectiveness of enforcement and staffing capacity. Critics point to the HiCondo student complex, where limited results were achieved despite numerous complaints, highlighting the legal difficulties in addressing tenant intimidation.

Suspension for nitrous oxide and victim of violent robbery: Ajax signing Bissouma has a turbulent past

Suspension for nitrous oxide and victim of violent robbery: Ajax signing Bissouma has a turbulent past

Ajax's new signing Yves Bissouma has a history marked by disciplinary suspensions due to nitrous oxide use and multiple driving offenses. Additionally, the 30-year-old was previously the victim of a violent robbery where his expensive watch was stolen.