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More social housing and sustainability on track

More social housing and sustainability on track

The municipality is working to increase the supply of affordable, high-quality, and sustainable social housing. Current updates indicate that progress on these housing initiatives remains on track.

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Dutch Minister Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan and local officials have marked the start of construction for the Eleven Square project near the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. The development will feature over 1,100 housing units, including student studios and the city's future tallest residential tower, with completion expected by 2029.

Offices, homes, and nature: this is what 'Zuidas village' should look like

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Former Martinair cargo pilots are entitled to back pay from KLM

Approximately 250 former Martinair cargo pilots are entitled to back pay from the airline KLM. The Amsterdam Court of Appeal issued this ruling following an appeal process.

Conference industry fears higher tourist tax: "We are driving away the wrong tourists"

Conference industry fears higher tourist tax: "We are driving away the wrong tourists"

The municipality of Amsterdam plans to increase tourist taxes to 30 percent by 2031 to combat overtourism, a move the congress industry fears will drive away valuable business travelers. While industry leaders argue that business visitors provide significant economic benefits and minimal nuisance, the city remains committed to the tax hike to fund measures against urban crowding.

Conference industry fears higher tourist tax: We are driving away the wrong tourists

Conference industry fears higher tourist tax: We are driving away the wrong tourists

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.