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Royal Honours of the City of Amsterdam 2011
The deadline for applying for a royal decoration for an Amsterdammer closes on 13 September 2010. The awards will be given out during the Lintjesregen (Rain of Titles) issued on 29 April 2011. Read more... »Amsterdam’s canal ring inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
Amsterdam’s 17th-century canal ring has been added to the World Heritage List. This was announced by UNESCO on 1 August 2010. Read more... »Homecoming celebrations for Dutch football team
Dutch football bond KNVB and the City of Amsterdam celebrated their success at the World Cup with a homecoming ceremony held in Amsterdam on 13 July. Read more... »Amsterdam's very own floating pool arrives on the Amstel River
The BadBuiten (literally, pool outside) is the first of its kind in the Netherlands. In true Amsterdam spirit, it's not just a pool -- it's a floating pool. Read more... »Have a question about the city?
English-speaking Amsterdammers will now have a handy number to call to ask all their civic questions. A new English pilot of 'Antwoord' is set to launch on 15 February 2010. Read more... »Eberhard van der Laan sworn in as Mayor of Amsterdam
On Wednesday, 7 July 2010, in a ceremony at City Hall, Eberhard van der Laan was sworn in as Mayor of Amsterdam. Read more... »Population of Amsterdam on the rise
The population of Amsterdam continues to grow. As of 1 January 2010, the number of people registered as residents of Amsterdam was 767.773. Read more... »Amsterdam construction work advisories: summer 2010
Amsterdam construction work advisories for the summer of 2010. Find out where construction is taking place, alternative routes and what this means for you. Read more... »Dutch Labour Party (PvdA) received most votes in Amsterdam
PvdA, the centre-left Dutch Labour Party, had the most votes in Amsterdam. Read more... »Amsterdam’s welcoming glow
Welcome is an ambitious project spearheaded by the Amsterdamse Alliantie to boost hospitality levels and help give visitors a winning welcome. Read more... »
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