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Amsterdam Tightens Short-Term Rental Rules to Combat Overtourism
Amsterdam will limit short-term rentals to 15 nights per year in the Centrum and Pijp neighborhoods starting April 2024, aiming to reduce overtourism after previous restrictions failed to fully resolve the issue, while Airbnb argues this won't solve the problem.
Amsterdam Tightens Short-Term Rental Rules to Combat Overtourism
Amsterdam will limit short-term rentals to 15 nights per year in the Centrum and Pijp neighborhoods starting April 2024, aiming to reduce overtourism after previous restrictions failed to fully resolve the issue, while Airbnb argues this won't solve the problem.
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48% Bias Score
Amsterdam Feminist March Highlights Global Concerns
Thousands marched in Amsterdam on International Women's Day for women's rights, expressing concerns about abortion access, societal shifts, and gender-based violence, with organizers claiming 20,000 attendees.
Amsterdam Feminist March Highlights Global Concerns
Thousands marched in Amsterdam on International Women's Day for women's rights, expressing concerns about abortion access, societal shifts, and gender-based violence, with organizers claiming 20,000 attendees.
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48% Bias Score
Amsterdam Apple Store Hostage Situation Ends in Arrest
A 27-year-old Amsterdam resident held a British man hostage in an Amsterdam Apple store on Tuesday evening, demanding €200 million in cryptocurrency before being apprehended by police; the hostage and other individuals were unharmed.
Amsterdam Apple Store Hostage Situation Ends in Arrest
A 27-year-old Amsterdam resident held a British man hostage in an Amsterdam Apple store on Tuesday evening, demanding €200 million in cryptocurrency before being apprehended by police; the hostage and other individuals were unharmed.
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36% Bias Score
Amsterdam's €200 Million Payment Backlog Cripples Businesses
Amsterdam faces a €200 million payment backlog due to technical issues with its new invoicing system (Afis) launched in early 2024, affecting 28,866 invoices to freelancers and businesses, prompting emergency measures and political debate.
Amsterdam's €200 Million Payment Backlog Cripples Businesses
Amsterdam faces a €200 million payment backlog due to technical issues with its new invoicing system (Afis) launched in early 2024, affecting 28,866 invoices to freelancers and businesses, prompting emergency measures and political debate.
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40% Bias Score
Amsterdam's 750th Anniversary: A Showcase of Luxury Tourism
Amsterdam celebrates its 750th anniversary by showcasing luxurious hotels like De L'Europe with newly designed suites and upcoming Mandarin Oriental, alongside innovative restaurants such as Cue and Michelin-starred Vinkeles, attracting high-spending tourists.
Amsterdam's 750th Anniversary: A Showcase of Luxury Tourism
Amsterdam celebrates its 750th anniversary by showcasing luxurious hotels like De L'Europe with newly designed suites and upcoming Mandarin Oriental, alongside innovative restaurants such as Cue and Michelin-starred Vinkeles, attracting high-spending tourists.
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32% Bias Score
Amsterdam St. Nicholas Basilica becomes co-cathedral
Amsterdam's St. Nicholas Basilica is now a co-cathedral, per Bishop Jan Hendriks' request, making Amsterdam a bishop's seat alongside Haarlem, effective March 8th, 2024, highlighting the city's historical Catholic significance.
Amsterdam St. Nicholas Basilica becomes co-cathedral
Amsterdam's St. Nicholas Basilica is now a co-cathedral, per Bishop Jan Hendriks' request, making Amsterdam a bishop's seat alongside Haarlem, effective March 8th, 2024, highlighting the city's historical Catholic significance.
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44% Bias Score
Amsterdam Feminist March Draws Thousands, Underscoring Global Concerns
On International Women's Day, thousands marched in Amsterdam from Dam Square to Museumplein, demanding women's rights, with organizers reporting at least 20,000 participants, addressing concerns about abortion rights, violence against women, and the patriarchy.
Amsterdam Feminist March Draws Thousands, Underscoring Global Concerns
On International Women's Day, thousands marched in Amsterdam from Dam Square to Museumplein, demanding women's rights, with organizers reporting at least 20,000 participants, addressing concerns about abortion rights, violence against women, and the patriarchy.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Authorities Investigate Nine Israelis for Football Match Violence
Nine Israelis are under investigation by Dutch authorities for violence against people and vehicles in Amsterdam during and before a November 6-8, 2024, football match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv; police released images of 23 suspects, but arrests have not yet been made.
Dutch Authorities Investigate Nine Israelis for Football Match Violence
Nine Israelis are under investigation by Dutch authorities for violence against people and vehicles in Amsterdam during and before a November 6-8, 2024, football match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv; police released images of 23 suspects, but arrests have not yet been made.
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40% Bias Score
Amsterdam Tests Park & Switch to Ease Emission-Free Zone Impact on Businesses
Amsterdam launched a pilot program, Park & Switch, offering businesses emission-free vehicle alternatives (e-scooters, cargo bikes) at 35 euros/day, subsidized by a 3000 euro grant to comply with emission-free zones; while some welcome it, others find it costly and impractical.
Amsterdam Tests Park & Switch to Ease Emission-Free Zone Impact on Businesses
Amsterdam launched a pilot program, Park & Switch, offering businesses emission-free vehicle alternatives (e-scooters, cargo bikes) at 35 euros/day, subsidized by a 3000 euro grant to comply with emission-free zones; while some welcome it, others find it costly and impractical.
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52% Bias Score
Amsterdam Retains Ownership of Waste Energy Company AEB
Amsterdam will retain ownership of the Amsterdam Waste Energy Company (AEB) after failing to receive an acceptable offer, despite prior attempts to sell the waste processing company that handles 16% of Dutch waste and provides energy to several Amsterdam districts.
Amsterdam Retains Ownership of Waste Energy Company AEB
Amsterdam will retain ownership of the Amsterdam Waste Energy Company (AEB) after failing to receive an acceptable offer, despite prior attempts to sell the waste processing company that handles 16% of Dutch waste and provides energy to several Amsterdam districts.
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48% Bias Score
Amsterdam's St. Nicholas Basilica becomes co-cathedral
The St. Nicholas Basilica in Amsterdam has become a co-cathedral, a decision made by Bishop Jan Hendriks on March 8th, 2024, making Amsterdam a bishop's see alongside Haarlem. This follows the 2012 designation of the church as a basilica and the 2021 enshrinement of a relic of St. Nicholas.
Amsterdam's St. Nicholas Basilica becomes co-cathedral
The St. Nicholas Basilica in Amsterdam has become a co-cathedral, a decision made by Bishop Jan Hendriks on March 8th, 2024, making Amsterdam a bishop's see alongside Haarlem. This follows the 2012 designation of the church as a basilica and the 2021 enshrinement of a relic of St. Nicholas.
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8% Bias Score
Amsterdam Urges End to Ties Between Pro Clubs and Commercial Football Academies
Amsterdam's deputy mayor for sports is urging professional football clubs to end their cooperation with commercial football academies due to reported abuses like blackmail and discrimination, high costs, and the negative impact on amateur clubs.
Amsterdam Urges End to Ties Between Pro Clubs and Commercial Football Academies
Amsterdam's deputy mayor for sports is urging professional football clubs to end their cooperation with commercial football academies due to reported abuses like blackmail and discrimination, high costs, and the negative impact on amateur clubs.
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56% Bias Score
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