Amsterdam-based developer Jesse Verbeek has created a mobile app called Droog Over that helps users determine if they can reach their destination without getting caught in the rain. By utilizing KNMI weather data to track a user's specific route, the app provides real-time predictions for cyclists and pedestrians, allowing them to adjust their departure times to avoid precipitation.
Between 2021 and 2025, Amsterdam added 88 new monuments to its cityscape. A recent cycling tour highlights 12 of these unique and significant buildings.
Hundreds of visitors gathered at the Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam to witness the rare evening blooming of a giant South American water lily. The event attracted large crowds eager to see the white flower, which is being hand-pollinated by gardeners to ensure its propagation.
The Amsterdam-based television program 'De Straten van Amsterdam' features personal stories from residents of the Rapenburg neighborhood. Highlights include memories of a 2001 protest against local construction, a visit to a unique home with an open garden, and a self-defense lesson from a local resident.
A 22-square-meter studio in the center of Amsterdam is being offered for rent at 1,900 euros per month despite lacking a kitchen and washing machine. Experts suggest the rental price is legally non-compliant and targets international expats rather than local residents.
The Amsterdam municipality plans to increase tourist taxes to 30 percent by 2031 to combat overtourism, a move that the conference industry fears will drive away valuable business travelers. While industry leaders argue that business tourists generate significant economic revenue with minimal nuisance, the city government maintains the tax hike is necessary to fund efforts to manage tourism impacts.
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