City of Amsterdam Press Room
2011 International press releases
Amsterdam short stay policy to be revised
The City of Amsterdam is to update the existing short stay policy by reducing the number of regulations and providing improved support to short stay tenants. Read more... »Amsterdam to allow 24-hour opening in hospitality sector
The Mayor of Amsterdam recently concluded that those working in the hospitality industry should have the chance to develop hospitality locations that can stay open 24 hours a day. Read more... »Subsidy encourages corporate car users to switch to electric transport
The College of Mayor and Alderpersons has approved a new subsidy scheme to stimulate high-mileage corporate car users to switch to electric transport. Read more... »Amsterdam to host 2016 European Athletics Championships
Amsterdam will host the 2016 European Athletics Championships. Read more... »Amsterdam wins ISOCARP Award of Excellence
Amsterdam’s Structural Vision for 2040 has been awarded the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP) 2011 Award for Excellence. Read more... »Amsterdam Metropolitan Area at Expo Real
In October 2011, the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area (AMA) will participate in the Expo Real international trade fair for commercial property and investment for the first time. Read more... »Amsterdam awards municipal honour to Hotel Okura Manager
On Monday, 26 September 2011, Mayor of Amsterdam Eberhard van der Laan awarded Hotel Okura Manager the Frans Banninck Cocq Medal for his services to the city. Read more... »Results of City of Amsterdam research into coffeeshops
Research carried out on behalf of the City of Amsterdam into coffeeshops in the city has revealed a series of significant findings. Read more... »