News and innovations from the cities of the Netherlands

The Hague is looking for its digital ambassadors

If you think you know how to improve the digital resilience and safety in the city, get on board

Drink-for-litter exchange scheme protects the allure of Rotterdam's Kralingse park

A full bag of trash can get you a free beer at the bar

A new car-free green district on the water is in the making in Groningen

Stadshavens will be free from natural gas and will be built in a sustainable manner

Rotterdam retrains jobseekers to make them fit for the new economic reality

By training them to perform jobs in high demand

The Hague raises awareness about the importance of immunisation with Vaccination Week

It is a first for the Netherlands

No relaxing of anti-COVID-19 measures, Dutch Prime Minister says

Due to the high number of new cases

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The Hague is looking for its digital ambassadors

Drink-for-litter exchange scheme protects the allure of Rotterdam's Kralingse park

A new car-free green district on the water is in the making in Groningen

Rotterdam retrains jobseekers to make them fit for the new economic reality

The Hague raises awareness about the importance of immunisation with Vaccination Week

No relaxing of anti-COVID-19 measures, Dutch Prime Minister says

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- Amsterdam
- Politics
Amsterdam is on the lookout for its new children’s mayor and city council

This institution ensures that children’s wishes end up on the local agenda
August 27, 2020 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Environment
- Education
- Smallingerland
Educational game to help families from the Netherlands save on energy and bills

Teaching energy-saving behaviour to the youngest
August 26, 2020 17:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Development
- Funding
- Maastricht
58 million euros for a healthy, enterprising and safe North Limburg

The money is part of the new North Limburg Regional Deal
July 15, 2020 19:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Amsterdam
- Education
- Innovation
Amsterdam opens lab to explore fair use of Artificial Intelligence

As part of a collaborative effort between the municipality of Amsterdam and two universities
July 11, 2020 20:00

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN

- Environment
- Education
- Smallingerland
Educational game to help families from the Netherlands save on energy and bills

Teaching energy-saving behaviour to the youngest
August 26, 2020 17:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Amsterdam
- Environment
Amsterdam turns public urination into public service

The city is setting up special urinals that turn the harmful habit into an environmental boon
August 15, 2020 17:00

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Amsterdam
- Environment
Amsterdam cools down its bridges on hot summer days

Beside humans and animals, city infrastructure can suffer, too
August 07, 2020 14:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Development
- Funding
- Maastricht
58 million euros for a healthy, enterprising and safe North Limburg

The money is part of the new North Limburg Regional Deal
July 15, 2020 19:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN

- Culture
- Maastricht
André Rieu joins the coronavirus containment efforts in South Limburg

Other popular personalities from the Dutch region also backed the campaign
August 17, 2020 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Amsterdam
- Tourism
A map shows the quietest places for resting in Amsterdam

It is now easier to know where it is safe to spend time this summer
August 08, 2020 15:00

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Amsterdam
- Development
- Welfare
Elderly in Amsterdam get free laptops

Because connection is essential in today’s challenging times
July 04, 2020 20:00

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Culture
- Netherlands
- Amsterdam
- Utrecht
- Almere
- Emmen
- Gooise Meren
- Alphen aan den Rijn
- Breda
- Smallingerland
The Netherlands further relaxes measures from 1 July

Significant changes will be seen in the culture and events sector
June 25, 2020 14:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN

- Interviews
- Rijswijk
Michel Bezuijen: I see increasing interest in Smart City from our companies and residents

Interview with the Mayor of Rijswijk, Netherlands
July 30, 2020 09:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Lingewaard
Josan Meijers: We work with residents and entrepreneurs to create a sustainable and beautiful Lingewaard for future generations

Interview with Ms Josan Meijers, Mayor of Lingewaard
May 14, 2020 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Maastricht
Annemarie Penn-te Strake: Men and women add something different to resolving global challenges

Ahead of International Women’s Rights Day, we speak with Annemarie Penn-te Strake, Mayor of Maastricht, Netherlands
March 06, 2020 09:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Education
- Leiden
Leiden is a city of knowledge and we see education as part of our identity

Interview with Henri Lenferink, Mayor of the City of Leiden in the Netherlands
October 24, 2019 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN

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The Hague is looking for its digital ambassadors

Drink-for-litter exchange scheme protects the allure of Rotterdam's Kralingse park

A new car-free green district on the water is in the making in Groningen

Rotterdam retrains jobseekers to make them fit for the new economic reality

The Hague raises awareness about the importance of immunisation with Vaccination Week

No relaxing of anti-COVID-19 measures, Dutch Prime Minister says

Netherlands

The Hague is looking for its digital ambassadors

Drink-for-litter exchange scheme protects the allure of Rotterdam's Kralingse park

A new car-free green district on the water is in the making in Groningen

Rotterdam retrains jobseekers to make them fit for the new economic reality

The Hague raises awareness about the importance of immunisation with Vaccination Week

No relaxing of anti-COVID-19 measures, Dutch Prime Minister says

Growth

Amsterdam is on the lookout for its new children’s mayor and city council

Educational game to help families from the Netherlands save on energy and bills

58 million euros for a healthy, enterprising and safe North Limburg

Amsterdam opens lab to explore fair use of Artificial Intelligence

Smart city

Educational game to help families from the Netherlands save on energy and bills

Amsterdam turns public urination into public service

Amsterdam cools down its bridges on hot summer days

58 million euros for a healthy, enterprising and safe North Limburg

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André Rieu joins the coronavirus containment efforts in South Limburg

A map shows the quietest places for resting in Amsterdam

Elderly in Amsterdam get free laptops

The Netherlands further relaxes measures from 1 July

Interviews

Michel Bezuijen: I see increasing interest in Smart City from our companies and residents

Josan Meijers: We work with residents and entrepreneurs to create a sustainable and beautiful Lingewaard for future generations

Annemarie Penn-te Strake: Men and women add something different to resolving global challenges

Leiden is a city of knowledge and we see education as part of our identity

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