This bench stores water and irrigates plants while you rest
The innovative project received funding from the participatory budget in Lille, France
France / Development / Public Spaces
Austria / Amsterdam / Copenhagen / Vienna / Development / Welfare and Health
After COVID-19, Vienna is back as the world’s most liveable city
Europe is on the rebound in terms of livability, but the Russian invasion is the prime suspect behind the dropping quality of life around the world
Netherlands / Spain / Amsterdam / Barcelona / Culture and Tourism / Social City
Amsterdam and Barcelona make a pact against tourism overcrowding
The two cities stand together for the idea of more sustainable approaches to holiday and travel practices
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Green City
Where do fallen trees go?
The residents of Amsterdam can decide their fate
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Politics and Reforms
Amsterdam: new coalition presents plans for the next four years
The focus will be on solidarity, sustainability and green development, as well as on social development and security in the city
France / Ireland / Netherlands / Spain / Amsterdam / Dublin / Madrid / Paris / Green City / Smart City
100 European cities will become climate-neutral by 2030
The cities were selected by the EU Commission and with its support, they should become trailblazers in the EU’s push for net-zero by 2050
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Mobility / Public Spaces
Amsterdam designs own bicycle rack to fit all bike models and sizes
The ultimate bike rack takes the needs of local cyclists into account
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Energy efficiency
Amsterdam reduces heating temperature to save energy
The municipality is too dependent on Russian gas and rising energy prices demand swift actions
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Economy and Finance / Social City
Amsterdam to fund residents if they organise events for its anniversary
In 2025, the city turns 750 and it wants a celebration to remember
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Public Spaces
Amsterdam improves city accessibility with machine learning
Every citizen can indicate how inclusive public spaces are in the Dutch capital
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Development / Social City
How not to fall victim to online dating fraud: Amsterdam advises
Has a “match” ever offered you an amazing blockchain investment opportunity?
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Digital transformation
For New Year's Eve, Amsterdam embraces augmented reality fireworks
After banning the real thing earlier this year
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Development
First batch of wooden homes for teachers and families installed in Amsterdam
The lack of affordable housing contributes to a teacher shortage in the Dutch capital
France / Netherlands / Spain / Amsterdam / Madrid / Paris / Culture and Tourism
Europe is the best-performing region in the Top 100 City Destinations Index
8 of the top 10 highest-ranking cities are European
Austria / Denmark / Netherlands / Amsterdam / Copenhagen / Helsinki / Development
Here are the most English-proficient cities and countries in the world
The 2021 EF English Proficiency Index is out, and the top ranks are hardly surprising
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Development
Amsterdam contemplates lower speed limits on most roads
They will go to 30 kilometres per hour, should the proposal pass at City Council
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Innovation and Research
Amsterdam ends airport pigs experiment
The pigs were supposed to ward off birds and protect planes around the runways
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Welfare and Health
Amsterdam cancels New Year’s Eve celebrations
There will be no central festivities, nor fireworks in the districts
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Innovation and Research / Mobility
Robot boats will soon be riding on Amsterdam's canals
Self-driving pilot of Roboat begins in November
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism
Most beautiful cinema in the world turns 100 this month
The celebration will certainly live up to the occasion
Denmark / Finland / Germany / Netherlands / Sweden / Aalborg / Amsterdam / Berlin / Copenhagen / Espoo / Lund / Stockholm / Innovation and Research
Cities of the Future Index: 3 European metropolitan areas rank highest
Easy Park has found the world’s 150 most intelligent cities
Belgium / Amsterdam / Brussels / Hamburg / Paris / Mobility / Politics and Reforms
Belgium introduces tax for flights under 500 kilometres
The tax will affect passengers traveling to some of the biggest transit hubs in Europe, such as London and Frankfurt
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism / Development
Amsterdam bans consumer fireworks for New Year’s Eve
There will be several professional fireworks shows, however
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Welfare and Health
Amsterdam wants to spend 4 million euros on public toilets
The lack of clean and easily accessible restrooms can ruin a nice afternoon in the park
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Economy and Finance / Welfare and Health
Amsterdam and Rotterdam to help people out of debt
In the Netherlands, 700,000 households struggle with problematic debts
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Development / Smart City
Amsterdam unveils world’s first 3D-printed steel bridge
It was officially opened by Her Majesty the Queen of the Netherlands on 15 July
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Politics and Reforms
Mayor of Amsterdam apologises for slavery past
City officials have played a key role in the processes of the slave trade, a study finds
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism
Amsterdam offers a new cycling experience for philosophers
The Spinoza cycling route will push you to rethink our place in nature
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
Amsterdam appoints carers to keep parks clean and welcoming
A new function is established in seven parks in the city, to cope with the increased visitors flow
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health
Amsterdam students get free hotel rooms to study
A pilot project aimed to relieve the stress caused by home education
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Green City
New buildings in Amsterdam might be required to store and reuse rainwater
This could make the city more resilient to adverse climate change