The Vondelkerk fire on New Year's Eve, second homes now need a permit, and more changes for Amsterdam in 2026 already. A short news round-up out of Amsterdam from 1 January 2026.

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Credits: Cathy Leung (producer)

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Mayor wants new Kings Day controls, poverty up in Amsterdam, a mega data centre in West, and a new TikTok channel @jongamsterdam to reach the city's youth. A short news round-up out of Amsterdam from 18 December 2025.

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The Amsterdam fireworks ban explained, and child asthma hotspots. A short news round-up out of Amsterdam on 11 December 2025.

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Roeterstraat is designated as the first smoke-free street in the city, and the Ajax crisis deepens after a recent match is abandoned due to heavy fireworks from fans. A short news round-up out of Amsterdam on 2 December 2025.

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Amsterdam needs 23k trees by 2050, and the bosbaan and historic boathouse are being upgraded in time for the World Rowing Championships 2026. A short news round-up out of Amsterdam on 18 November 2025.

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Red safety carpets are are deployed at Central Station bike parking, the outgoing Dutch government assigns €240m for Amsterdam infrastructure, and the municipality gets stricter on visitor parking payments. A short news round-up out of Amsterdam on 12 November 2025.

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How Amsterdam voted in the recent elections to the Dutch House of Representatives, and there's good news and bad news on the student housing shortage. A short news round-up out of Amsterdam on 4 November 2025.

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Eurostar is expanding with double decker trains, a work pilot for asylum seekers will be rolled out further after a success trial period, and Het Parool is now free for students, A short news round-up out of Amsterdam on 22 October 2025.

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Nearly 30 arrests at the recernt Museumplein anti-immigration protest, and AT5 shares locals concerns ahead of the Dutch elections on 29 October. A short news roundup out of Amsterdam on 13 October 2025.

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Minicars are not allowed on ferries, it's confirmed, ADE gets a nearly-night-metro, and the policy for big festivals in the next few years is finalised at last. A short news roundup out of Amsterdam on 29 September 2025.

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New budget cuts to Amsterdam civil service, the trash offensive starts, and a seal pops by the rowing club. A short news roundup out of Amsterdam on 18 September 2025.

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More money for city safety, including the young people's advice line, helpwanted.nl, and the FT shuts down TNW (The Next Web conference and tech news website). Also, the Red Line protest will take place in Amsterdam on Sunday 5 October, after huge turnouts in The Hague for previous protests calling for more action by the Dutch government against Israel as it commits genocide in Gaza. A short news roundup out of Amsterdam on 10 September 2025.

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The murder of Lisa, and the city's plan for 27 October. A short news roundup out of Amsterdam on 31 August 2025.

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Urban arrows are almost uninsurable in Amsterdam, and Streetart Frankey honours the city's famous g-string skater. A short news roundup out of Amsterdam on 20 August 2025.

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A 20 km/h speed limit for city cyclists gets more support, and new student homes in Amstelveen-Noord is now allowed, despite flight noise. A short news roundup out of Amsterdam on 7 July 2025.

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A possible tropical schedule for schools, and heat measures for Amsterdam's homeless. A short news roundup out of Amsterdam on 30 June 2025.

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The new city district, Nieuwe Kern to bring 6,200 new homes, plus Amsterdam's inclusive swim plan is revealed. A short news roundup out of Amsterdam on 26 June 2025.

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Over 100,000 at the Rode Lijn (Red Line) protest, and all you need to know about Amstedam's party on the ring road coming up. A short news roundup out of Amsterdam on 16 June 2025.

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Credits: Cathy Leung (producer), Roma Kwiatkiewicz (news editor)

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The city's new Events Policy gets push back from both festival organisers, and residents, and are GVB plans no good for Noord? A short news roundup for Amsterdam from 3 June 2025.

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Credits: Podcast producer, Roma Kwiatkiewicz

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A 12% rise in flight noise nuisance is expected this summer due to major maintenance on Schiphol Airport's Buitenveldertbaan for 20 weeks from 10 May, and, Amsterdam basisschools are to stop using agency staff. A short news roundup for Amsterdam from 17 May 2025.

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Credits: Podcast producer, Cathy Leung | Music beds: We Are OK