The European Capital City Tourism Report has revealed that the number of nights spent in Amsterdam hotels rose by 3.5 per cent to 9.7 million nights in 2010. Read more... »
The City of Amsterdam follows a strict gritting policy in winter in order to ensure safe travelling conditions for both motorists and cyclists. Read more... »
The new campaign ‘Slow Riders’ calls for scooter and moped riders (scooters collectively) to ride more calmly around the city, lowering the number of road safety infractions and avoiding fines and penalties. Read more... »
In August, work will begin on a new city park in Amsterdam as part of the creation of a new residential district called the Amstelkwartier (Amstel Quarter). Read more... »
The City of Amsterdam offices (including Civil Affairs) are closed on all major public holidays including Good Friday, Easter Monday and Liberation Day (5 May). Read more... »
The City of Amsterdam has introduced a subsidy programme to encourage residents of the city to create green roofs and walls on their properties. Read more... »
On 4 October 1992, a cargo plane crashed into the Groeneveen and Kruitberg flats in the Bijlmer, Amsterdam. This disaster is commemorated annually on 4 October. Read more... »