Waternet tenders €8 million consultancy contract for its break-up
Stichting Waternet wants one outside supplier to help split up its shared services division from March 2027, with bids due on 4 December.
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Amsterdam permits 1,298 homes and other buildings in September
Provisional CBS figures show permits for new homes and other buildings in Amsterdam rose from 274 a year earlier, while 54 planned units were called off.
Judge again rejects city’s costs clause in houseboat garden lease
For the second time, a judge found a costs clause in the city's lease for a garden plot by a houseboat unfair, because the contract was never changed after the first ruling.
Judge suspends mayor’s €25,000 penalty on Amsterdam hotel DJ events
A judge suspended the mayor's order threatening Room Mate Amsterdam with €25,000 per dance event, after the three events it named were called off.
Amsterdam-based Booking.com faces EU scam investigation
The inquiry covers fake listings, paid search rankings and phishing risks linked to reservation data. A breach could bring fines of up to 6% of the company’s turnover.
Houthaven residents fight express tram plan through park
Neighbours object to two express tram routes between Sloterdijk and Centraal, one across the Houthavenpark and one through the Oude Houthaven.
Police find two pythons in towed Amsterdam car
Officers relocating a car on Wednesday found two live pythons in its centre console.
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