wk 35 | 20% tourist tax coming & Arena's new urban district
Amsterdam's new coalition confirms plans to raise the city's tourist tax to 20% in 2031, and work starts on a new urban district in the busy area opposite the Ajax stadium. A short news round-up out o...
27 Elo 2min
NS seats "for passengers" only & input on Amsterdam's cleaner air measures possible
NS seats are "for passengers" only plus other changes from the national rail operator, and input on Amsterdam's cleaner air measures for 2027-2030 is possible until 20 September 2026. A short news rou...
20 Elo 2min
Residents warned about geothermal research & a shelter full of rabbits
Residents warned about geothermal research from August to December 2026, and the DOA animal shelter is full of rabbits after three pregnancies. A short news round-up out of Amsterdam from 11 August 20...
11 Elo 2min
A travel & transport update | GVB summer timetable strain & a big shutdown of Amstelveenseweg till 17 Aug
The city expects the GVB summer timetable from 4 July to 16 August is to cause some strain, and there's a big shutdown of Amstelveenseweg till 17 August. A travel and transport update from 8 July 2026...
8 Heinä 1min
Biro drivers in the bike paths & an alt alarm siren for Amsterdam
New research by the Amsterdam Transport Region finds 18% of microcar drivers regularly use the bike path, and an alternative monthly alarm siren for Amsterdam is now broadcasting. A short news round-u...
8 Heinä 2min
wk 27 | Grid pressure & big drop in those feeling at home in Amsterdam
Some Amsterdam districts face a three-year wait for a more powerful electricty supply, and fewer residents feel at home in the city, according to new research. A short news round-up out of Amsterdam f...
30 Kesä 1min
Feenstra limits service to the city centre, user bus plans change again & how many plan to move out of Ams?
Feenstra limits service to the city centre, user bus plans change again, and how many plan to move out of Amsterdam? A short news round-up out of Amsterdam from 18 June 2026.Podcast audio produced by ...
18 Kesä 2min
