Thursday 1 October

The city government of Amsterdam is scrapping its neighborhood budget program, which allowed citizens to vote on local projects, citing limited resources. While the program ends, officials claim the funds will be redirected toward other democratization efforts and citizen assemblies. Read more →

A massive fire destroyed a warehouse in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, forcing firefighters to allow the structure to burn out in a controlled manner. The incident has caused significant disruptions to train services between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Schiphol Airport. Read more →

Authorities in Amsterdam are investigating a fuel leak in the NDSM wharf water, suspected to be originating from the docked navy vessel Zr.Ms. Rotterdam. The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee and local police have implemented containment measures to address the environmental spill. Read more →

The Amsterdam city council is clashing with the province of North Holland over land-use policies that could jeopardize the construction of 10,000 homes. The municipality is demanding that provincial authorities honor existing development agreements rather than prioritizing industrial land over the Haven-Stad project. Read more →

Two KLM Boeing 737s collided at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol due to communication lapses within the control tower. Although no injuries occurred, both aircraft sustained significant damage, prompting a review of the airport's complex safety procedures. Read more →