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Eindhoven gives the green light to a future lab for design and technology

It will become a platform for all local actors willing to debate on issues of the future

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Heat from Amsterdam’s future data centre will warm local homes

Data centres release great amounts of heat which can be used as an energy source

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Discover Rotterdam’s unique trees with this augmented reality trail

Enjoy a different kind of tourist experience empowered by innovation

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With declining number of infections, The Netherlands alleviates partial lockdown

The two weeks under a tougher regime are now bearing fruit

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Finishing touches put on Rotterdam’s Boijmans Van Beuningen depot façade

It will be the world’s first publicly accessible art depot

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The Netherlands puts a temporary ban on fireworks

In order to avoid additional strain on healthcare personnel, their sale or display will be forbidden

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Eindhoven gives the green light to a future lab for design and technology

Heat from Amsterdam’s future data centre will warm local homes

Discover Rotterdam’s unique trees with this augmented reality trail

With declining number of infections, The Netherlands alleviates partial lockdown

Finishing touches put on Rotterdam’s Boijmans Van Beuningen depot façade

The Netherlands puts a temporary ban on fireworks

Growth

- Amsterdam
- Development
- Education
Amsterdam calls on citizens to hand in weapons anonymously; hundreds received

336 weapons were returned last week, in a campaign to make streets safer
11 november 2020 19:30

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- Amsterdam
- Environment
- Economy
Dutch cities and fashion leaders sign a “Denim Deal”

A broad partnership aims to make clothing production more sustainable
3 november 2020 14:30

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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
27 augusti 2020 11:30

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

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

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Smart city

- Amsterdam
- Environment
Heat from Amsterdam’s future data centre will warm local homes

Data centres release great amounts of heat which can be used as an energy source
23 november 2020 14:30

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- Amsterdam
- Development
- Education
Amsterdam calls on citizens to hand in weapons anonymously; hundreds received

336 weapons were returned last week, in a campaign to make streets safer
11 november 2020 19:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Amsterdam
- Environment
- Economy
Dutch cities and fashion leaders sign a “Denim Deal”

A broad partnership aims to make clothing production more sustainable
3 november 2020 14:30

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- Amsterdam
- Environment
- Utrecht
Dutch municipalities receive another 100 million euros to get rid of natural gas

Some 19 local governments will receive funding to create entirely gas-free neighbourhoods
31 oktober 2020 20:00

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Society

- Culture
- Amsterdam
Amsterdam opts for diversity in street names

Citizens will be able to suggest important persons to have a street named after them
24 oktober 2020 17:00

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- Amsterdam
- Development
- Welfare
The Netherlands attempts to curb the spread of Covid-19 with new rules

They will be effective as of Tuesday 29 September at 18:00
29 september 2020 10:30

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

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

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- 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
8 augusti 2020 15:00

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Interviews

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

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

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- 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
14 maj 2020 11:30

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- 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
6 mars 2020 09:30

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- 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
24 oktober 2019 11:30

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