#amsterdam

#amsterdam

The recent laws in Amsterdam to license e-bikes exist in a transportation context that positions bikes and cars on more equal footing, emphasizing safe mixed-use streets.

"In the last year, Dutch house prices have surged by more than 10%, homelessness has risen by more than 20%, and rents in the private rental sector have climbed by more than 7%."

"This is a beautiful old synagogue, and we try to keep the spirit of the past alive as much as possible and transform it..." Maurits Jan Vink.

"Since the takeover, we've worked on rebuilding the event step by step. That has meant reestablishing relationships with galleries and partners. The goal has been to secure a stable future for the fair, both structurally and artistically."

Amsterdam not only stands out for its iconic canals and painters, but has also become crucial to the world of book design, merging art with literature.

The sun will set for good on this cosy shop in Amsterdam, which was founded in 1642. For the owner, the rent is just too high.

On a surreal night in Amsterdam, a man held a customer hostage in an Apple Store, demanding cryptocurrency, making this bizarre incident remarkable for its rarity in the Netherlands.

The escalating tensions between pro-Palestine supporters and Israeli football fans in Amsterdam resulted in violent clashes, revealing deep-rooted conflicts over identity, politics, and sports. Eyewitness accounts confirmed that Maccabi fans' provocative actions, including chanting anti-Arab slogans and burning Palestinian flags, prompted a fierce backlash. This disturbance reflects not just a sporting rivalry, but a significant sociopolitical divide manifesting in public gatherings, highlighting the impact of football on ethnic and national identities.

"Located on the border of Amsterdam-West and Jordaan, Bakkerij Loof draws a consistent stream of stylish locals searching for the city's flakiest croissants."