Reporters from Het Parool raced across Amsterdam from east to west using different modes of transportation to determine which is the fastest. The experiment compared a car, public transit, a bicycle, and an electric bicycle to assess urban travel efficiency.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Amsterdam has unveiled a new plan to combat public nuisance caused by homeless drug users while also addressing a costly ICT crisis estimated at up to 40 million euros. Local authorities are also initiating legal action against new regulations concerning operations at Schiphol airport.
The municipality of Amsterdam is collecting data to help navigation systems create wheelchair-friendly routes through the city. This initiative addresses common obstacles like steep bridges and sidewalk obstructions to ensure better accessibility for people with mobility challenges.
Amsterdam police have released video footage of a dangerous pursuit involving an illegal, modified fatbike in the Nieuw-West district. The rider was eventually apprehended and fined after nearly colliding with an oncoming car, leading authorities to seize the vehicle.
The defense company Thales plans to open two new facilities in Amsterdam-Zuidoost by 2027, focusing on cybersecurity and military technology. The arrival of the firm has sparked a political debate, with SP council member Angelo Delsen opposing the move on ethical and security grounds while the city government defends the project as a positive development for local innovation.
Amsterdam faces a potential cost of 20 to 40 million euros due to critical failures and long-term delays in its ground lease IT systems. The city's outdated Hermes system has reached a breaking point while its planned replacement, NISE, has suffered repeated delays, leading to significant security risks and administrative challenges.
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