Amsterdam News
Christmas lights for De Gooyer windmill.
The De Gooyer windmill at the eastern end of Amsterdams city centre has been given the Christmas treatment with lights now adorning its sails. The idea is to attract visitors and tourists to this part...
Amsterdam News
Testing TV and internet on trains.
For the next 5 months on intercity trains running between Haarlem and Maastricht, Dutch railways are testing public reaction to television screens and wireless internet facilities on board. The televi...
Amsterdam News
Traffic wardens to get targets.
Traffic wardens in Amsterdam have been set production targets of ten parking fines and eight wheel clamps per day. The local traffic department, Stadstoezicht , which is supposed to be one of the few...
Amsterdam News
People who leave objects of value such as mobile phones or portable computers in their parked vehicle may find it has been towed away under a new scheme aimed at beating crime. Amsterdam police curren...
Amsterdam News
As many cyclists in Amsterdam have discovered, finding a secure place for their bikes is a challenge. The first de Fietsenflat (bicycle flat) was created in 2001 a floating bike park with several flo...
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Mayor resigns to lead PvdA labour party
Amsterdam mayor Job Cohen has announced his resignation with immediate effect in order to stand for leadership of the country
