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More than 500 malfunctions: why the bicycle conveyor belt at Central Station keeps failing

The moving walkways at Amsterdam Central Station’s €91 million underground bicycle parking facility have recorded 506 malfunctions since opening in early 2023. These frequent disruptions are caused by mechanical defects, such as stretched chains and jammed handrails, as well as debris and improper user behavior triggering safety shutdowns. To prevent falls on the often-stationary ramps, the municipality has installed red carpeting to provide better grip for cyclists.

Politics Technology Amsterdam

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LIVE Conference League | Ajax hosts Vojvodina: comfortable margin for Amsterdammers after big win in Serbia

Ajax prepares to face FK Vojvodina in the second leg of the Conference League third qualifying round at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Having secured a 4-1 victory in the first leg in Serbia, the Amsterdam-based club aims to finish the job and advance to the next stage.

Drought crisis looms: national meeting today on low water levels and precipitation deficit

The Netherlands is facing a drought crisis that has led to water usage restrictions and limited navigation on waterways. Officials are scheduled to hold a national meeting in The Hague on Thursday to discuss the consequences of the persistent water shortages.

Will the plane you take on holiday have folding wings in a few years?

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is set to test folding wingtips on narrowbody aircraft designed for short to medium-haul flights. This technology, which allows wings to fold, could be implemented on commercial planes within the next few years.

This is how the car with explosives traveled from Germany to Nieuw-West

Following a cross-border pursuit, a vehicle involved in a German ATM robbery crashed in Amsterdam Nieuw-West yesterday containing explosives. The suspects fled the scene, prompting a police investigation and the temporary evacuation of nearby residents while the EOD neutralized the materials.

Pride events at Homomonument can go ahead as residents lose court case

A judge has ruled that WorldPride events near the Homomonument in Amsterdam can proceed as scheduled, rejecting a plea from local residents to cancel them due to noise concerns. The court determined that the residents failed to provide sufficient evidence that the events pose immediate risks of hearing or health damage.