City of Amsterdam Press Room
2010 International press releases
Amsterdam tackles forced prostitution
In an attempt to tackle forced prostitution in the city, the City of Amsterdam has relaunched the ‘Appearances Can Be Deceptive’ (‘Schijn Bedriegt’) campaign. Read more... »Large-scale investigation into the sexual abuse of young children
A 27-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested on 7 December 2010 on suspicion of sexual abuse of a young child under twelve years of age. He is also suspected to have produced and distributed child.. Read more... »Amsterdam: new soft drugs policy is counterproductive
While the City of Amsterdam supports the government's aim of reducing soft drug use among young people, it believes some of the new measures may be counterproductive. Read more... »Amsterdam tackles discrimination in primary schools
The City of Amsterdam and school management are increasing efforts to fight discrimination at primary schools in the city. Read more... »Amsterdam recognised as global E-Visionary city
The World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA) has honoured Amsterdam with an E-Visionary Award for its vision with regard to sustainable mobility. Read more... »Amsterdam wins EUROCITIES Award 2010
The City of Amsterdam has won a prestigious award for its visionary approach to creating a brighter future for the capital. 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... »Amsterdam budget 2011 requires clear choices
The Amsterdam College of Mayor and Alderpersons has had to make tough decisions in the 2011 budget where savings of 83 million euros are required. Read more... »