Amsterdam Times

Fairphone Launches Subscription Model to Promote Circular Electronics

The Amsterdam-based company introduced a hardware subscription service designed to reduce material waste and encourage more sustainable smartphone use across Europe.

BE Semiconductor Industries Reports Strong Demand From Artificial Intelligence Chipmakers

The Dutch equipment manufacturer said orders surged for its hybrid bonding technologies, reflecting growing global demand for advanced artificial intelligence hardware.

Dutch Water Authorities Activate New Flood and Drought Management Systems

Water boards deployed upgraded sensor-based infrastructure following volatile weather patterns affecting the Rhine and Meuse river basins, reinforcing the Netherlands' climate adaptation efforts.

Amsterdam Tightens Restrictions on Tourism With Cruise Ship Ban and Hotel Freeze

City authorities approved measures banning ocean-going cruise ships from the central terminal and halting new hotel developments as Amsterdam shifts its economic priorities.

North Sea Port Secures Investments for Cross-Border Green Industry Projects

The port authority spanning the Dutch-Belgian border attracted new foreign investment to expand carbon capture facilities and green chemical infrastructure linking industrial centers in the region.

Shell Faces Renewed Legal Challenges Over Emissions Commitments in Dutch Courts

Environmental groups are seeking stricter enforcement of climate obligations, adding pressure on Shell as it balances its global hydrocarbon business with energy transition goals.

Dutch Municipalities Prepare for Funding Cuts and Budget Pressures

Cities including Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Utrecht are introducing emergency measures as reductions in central government funding threaten public services, infrastructure spending and local finances.

Prosus Expands Artificial Intelligence Investments Across Europe

The technology investor announced a new venture fund focused on artificial intelligence, deep technology and logistics startups, financed through capital generated from its Tencent holdings.

Royal Netherlands Air Force Deploys New F-35 Squadrons to Lithuania

The Dutch military has completed the deployment of its newest F-35 fighter units to forward bases in Lithuania, reinforcing NATO's deterrence posture along its eastern flank.

International Criminal Court Strengthens Cybersecurity After Espionage Attempts

The Hague-based court has introduced major digital security upgrades and partnered with Dutch cybersecurity agencies following sophisticated efforts to access sensitive databases and ongoing investigations.

Booking Holdings Faces EU Investigation Into Hotel Pricing Practices

The European Commission has launched a formal probe into whether the Amsterdam-headquartered travel platform complies with the Digital Markets Act and its rules governing hotel price parity clauses.

Tata Steel IJmuiden Seeks Government Support for Green Hydrogen Transition

The steelmaker warned that moving away from coal-based production toward green hydrogen will require substantial state assistance to safeguard the future of the Dutch steel industry.

KLM Deploys Artificial Intelligence to Improve Cargo Operations at Schiphol Airport

The airline introduced predictive systems to optimize cargo loads and aircraft utilization as it navigates government-imposed flight caps and noise regulations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

Dutch Housing Minister Uses Emergency Powers to Push Residential Construction Targets

The government has overridden local planning obstacles and environmental restrictions in an effort to increase housing construction and meet its target of building one hundred thousand homes annually.

Port of Rotterdam Accelerates Green Hydrogen Infrastructure as Fossil Fuel Sales Decline

The port authority is speeding up development of hydrogen and ammonia import terminals after maritime fossil fuel bunker sales fell by a quarter, positioning Rotterdam for Europe's energy transition.

Adyen Reports Strong Payment Growth and Reinforces Amsterdam's Fintech Position

The payments company posted higher transaction volumes across its merchant network, boosting Amsterdam's stock market and strengthening the city's status as a leading European financial technology center.

Dutch Coalition Faces Renewed Divisions Over EU Migration Rules and Environmental Regulations

Prime Minister Dick Schoof's four-party coalition is grappling with internal tensions as it seeks exemptions from European asylum quotas and attempts to ease environmental restrictions affecting Dutch agriculture.

NXP Expands Nijmegen Research Operations With European Chips Act Funding

Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors is enlarging its research and development facilities with support from European Union subsidies aimed at strengthening Europe's automotive and industrial semiconductor capabilities.

Port of Rotterdam Restores Full Operations After Dockworker Wage Dispute Settlement

Container backlogs have been cleared after port authorities and unions reached a labor agreement, stabilizing Europe's largest seaport following disruptions caused by intermittent strikes.

Dutch Pension Funds Complete Major Shift Into New National Pension System

Large institutional investors including ABP and PFZW are finalizing the transfer of hundreds of billions of euros into the Netherlands' reformed pension framework, one of Europe's largest financial restructurings.

TenneT Suspends New Grid Connections in Southern Netherlands Amid Capacity Crunch

The state-owned grid operator halted new electricity connections for industrial projects in North Brabant and Gelderland, underscoring infrastructure constraints that threaten economic growth and investment.

Dutch Intelligence Warns of Russian Threats to North Sea Infrastructure

The Netherlands' intelligence services said Russian operatives are mapping offshore wind farms, undersea data cables and gas pipelines, prompting additional naval patrols and surveillance measures across the North Sea economic zone.

Dutch Governments Accelerate Project Beethoven to Expand Eindhoven's Semiconductor Hub

National and regional authorities approved the next phase of the multi-billion-euro Project Beethoven initiative to expand housing, power infrastructure and transport links around Brainport Eindhoven and help retain leading semiconductor...

ASML Reaffirms Export Compliance as US Pressure Mounts Over Advanced Chip Technology

ASML said it remains committed to export rules amid heightened scrutiny from Washington over advanced semiconductor technology transfers, while stressing the importance of open global supply chains within allied security frameworks.

Brian Brobbey Justifies Selection With Early Goal Against Sweden

Ajax striker Brian Brobbey scored in the fifth minute after being introduced as the only change to the starting lineup, setting the Netherlands on course for a commanding victory.

Cody Gakpo Scores Twice as Netherlands Reach 100th World Cup Goal

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo netted two second-half goals against Sweden and helped the Dutch national team record its 100th goal in World Cup history.

Netherlands Defeat Sweden 4-0 to Strengthen World Cup Knockout Hopes

Ronald Koeman's side delivered a convincing four-goal victory over Sweden in Houston, easing concerns after an earlier draw and significantly improving the Netherlands' position in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.

Port of Rotterdam Study Finds European Ports Could Accommodate Nuclear-Powered Commercial Ships

A joint study by the Port of Rotterdam Authority and international maritime registries concluded that existing safety and risk-management frameworks could support future nuclear-powered commercial vessels.

Dutch Venture Capital Shifts Toward Deep Technology and Business Infrastructure Startups

Investor sentiment at the Money20/20 Europe conference in Amsterdam indicated growing support for companies focused on hard technology, financial infrastructure, embedded compliance and climate engineering, while consumer-focused applica...

Philips Foundation Says Its Healthcare Initiatives Reached 69 Million Vulnerable People

The Philips Foundation's latest annual report says its programmes enabled access to care for 69 million vulnerable people worldwide over the past year through scalable medical technology initiatives.

Philips Survey Finds Artificial Intelligence Is Becoming Widespread in Healthcare Workflows

Royal Philips reported that nearly three-quarters of healthcare professionals surveyed said artificial intelligence tools are saving time, increasing patient capacity and reducing administrative burdens.

Philips Launches New Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Patient Monitoring System

Health technology company Philips has unveiled its IntelliVue Patient Monitor 6000 Series, combining artificial intelligence capabilities with flexible designs aimed at helping hospitals cope with staffing shortages and rising patient de...

Dutch Central Bank Reports Gradual Decline in Global Reliance on the US Dollar

De Nederlandsche Bank says international reserve data points to a slow long-term reduction in the share of global reserves held in US dollars, even though the currency remains dominant.

Dutch Workers Are Increasingly Switching Into Different Industries, Central Bank Finds

New research from De Nederlandsche Bank shows that more than half of job changers are moving into entirely different sectors, helping the economy adapt to changing skill demands while deepening labour shortages in traditional industries.

Dutch Central Bank Warns Weaker Growth Could Put Public Finances Under Pressure

De Nederlandsche Bank's monetary affairs director Bas ter Weel has cautioned that slower economic growth may reduce government revenues and require tighter fiscal discipline as the cabinet considers future spending plans.

Netherlands Introduces Stricter Asylum Rules and Ends Permanent Refugee Residence Permits

The Immigration and Naturalisation Service has implemented new asylum procedures that replace permanent residence permits with temporary three-year visas and accelerate processing timelines as part of a broader migration policy overhaul.

Prime Minister Rob Jetten Issues Formal Apology to First Generation of Moluccan Families

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has formally apologised for the state's treatment of Moluccan soldiers and their families, describing decades of inadequate housing and neglect after their arrival from Indonesia as a profound historical i...

Housing Affordability Pressures Spread Beyond Amsterdam Into Surrounding Cities

Property data shows the gap between Amsterdam and neighbouring municipalities is narrowing rapidly as middle-income buyers and young families move to more affordable areas across the Randstad region.

Amsterdam House Prices Stabilise Near €600,000 as Market Cools

Median home prices in Amsterdam have settled at around €594,000, with annual growth expected to slow to between 1% and 3% as elevated mortgage rates curb borrowing capacity.

Amsterdam Rents Rise More Than 7% as Landlords Exit the Private Rental Market

Private-sector rents in Amsterdam have climbed 7.3% over the past year as new regulations under the Affordable Rent Act prompt landlords to sell rental properties, reducing housing availability for expatriates and young professionals.

Adyen Agrees to Acquire US Billing Software Company Orb for $335 Million

Adyen will acquire San Francisco-based billing platform Orb for $335 million, adding usage-based pricing capabilities to its payments infrastructure and strengthening its appeal to software and enterprise customers.

Adyen Launches Artificial Intelligence Payment Platform for Conversational Commerce

Dutch payments company Adyen has introduced Adyen Agentic, a suite of application programming interfaces designed to allow businesses to sell products through conversational artificial intelligence platforms and automate digital transact...

ASML and Tata Electronics Partner to Support India's Semiconductor Ambitions

ASML has signed a cooperation agreement with Tata Electronics to provide advanced lithography expertise and technical training, supporting India's efforts to build a domestic semiconductor manufacturing industry.