Tax assessments are being issued once again, with updated information regarding changes for the current year. The provided details explain what has changed and outline the various methods available for making payments.
Based on reporting by amsterdam. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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.
Dutch authorities have seized a server belonging to the Italian hosting provider Autistici/Inventati at the request of the United States. The U.S. government classifies the company as a terrorist entity, sparking concerns among Dutch digital rights groups and industry associations regarding the precedent for such cross-border legal actions.
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.
Reports of labor exploitation in the Netherlands increased to 401 in 2025, with significant spikes in the hospitality and agricultural sectors. Experts warn that few cases lead to prosecution due to high legal thresholds, calling for systemic reforms to better protect vulnerable workers from abusive staffing agencies.
The Dutch government plans to adjust noise and safety zones around Schiphol Airport to allow the construction of 24,000 new homes in Amsterdam. This decision is expected to increase the number of people exposed to significant noise pollution, conflicting with previous goals to reduce such disturbances.
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