Minicars are not allowed on ferries, it's confirmed, ADE gets a nearly-night-metro, and the policy for big festivals in the next few years is finalised at last. A short news roundup out of Amsterdam on 29 September 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Cathy Leung (producer)Music bed: We Are OK
New budget cuts to Amsterdam civil service, the trash offensive starts, and a seal pops by the rowing club. A short news roundup out of Amsterdam on 18 September 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Cathy Leung (producer)Music bed: We Are OK
More money for city safety, including the young people's advice line, helpwanted.nl, and the FT shuts down TNW (The Next Web conference and tech news website). Also, the Red Line protest will take place in Amsterdam on Sunday 5 October, after huge turnouts in The Hague for previous protests calling for more action by the Dutch government against Israel as it commits genocide in Gaza. A short news roundup out of Amsterdam on 10 September 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Cathy Leung (producer)Music bed: We Are OK
The murder of Lisa, and the city's plan for 27 October. A short news roundup out of Amsterdam on 31 August 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Cathy Leung (producer)Music bed: We Are OK
Urban arrows are almost uninsurable in Amsterdam, and Streetart Frankey honours the city's famous g-string skater. A short news roundup out of Amsterdam on 20 August 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Cathy Leung (producer)Music bed: We Are OK
A 20 km/h speed limit for city cyclists gets more support, and new student homes in Amstelveen-Noord is now allowed, despite flight noise. A short news roundup out of Amsterdam on 7 July 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Cathy Leung (producer)Music bed: We Are OK
A possible tropical schedule for schools, and heat measures for Amsterdam's homeless. A short news roundup out of Amsterdam on 30 June 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Cathy Leung (producer)Music bed: We Are OK
The new city district, Nieuwe Kern to bring 6,200 new homes, plus Amsterdam's inclusive swim plan is revealed. A short news roundup out of Amsterdam on 26 June 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Cathy Leung (producer)Music bed: We Are OK
Over 100,000 at the Rode Lijn (Red Line) protest, and all you need to know about Amstedam's party on the ring road coming up. A short news roundup out of Amsterdam on 16 June 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Cathy Leung (producer), Roma Kwiatkiewicz (news editor)Music bed: We Are OK
The city's new Events Policy gets push back from both festival organisers, and residents, and are GVB plans no good for Noord? A short news roundup for Amsterdam from 3 June 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Podcast producer, Roma KwiatkiewiczMusic bed: We Are OK
A 12% rise in flight noise nuisance is expected this summer due to major maintenance on Schiphol Airport's Buitenveldertbaan for 20 weeks from 10 May, and, Amsterdam basisschools are to stop using agency staff. A short news roundup for Amsterdam from 17 May 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Podcast producer, Cathy Leung | Music beds: We Are OK
The municipality adds €17m to sports facilities budget, and a historic birthday beer is now pumping in the city's bars and cafes. A short news roundup for Amsterdam from 24 April 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Podcast producer, Cathy Leung | Music beds: We Are OK
Tram 25 to be extended, another faces the axe & entries open for Run op de Ring. A short news roundup for Amsterdam from 8 April 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Podcast producer, Cathy Leung | Music beds: We Are OK
Sint Nicolaasstraat area stabbing, police share an update. A short news roundup for Amsterdam from 28 March 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Podcast producer, Cathy Leung | Music beds: We Are OK
Fewer foreign firms are moving to Amsterdam, and a temporary 'User Bus' by Oosterpark to reduce drug nuisance and better guide addicts to assitance. A short news roundup for Amsterdam from 26 March 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Podcast producer, Cathy Leung | Music beds: We Are OK
The municipality wants even fewer holiday rentals in Centrum and de Pijp, protests in Dam Square now need a 72-hour notice period, and Nobu restaurant is coming to Beatrix Park, together with a whole load of fancy apartments. A short news roundup for Amsterdam from 13 March 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Podcast producer, Cathy Leung | Music beds: We Are OK
New figures show Amsterdam is once more the crime capital of the country, and research into the city's night culture. A short news roundup for Amsterdam from 5 March 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Podcast producer, Cathy Leung | Music beds: We Are OK
De Nieuwe Kerk will allow public access to their roof for seven months (March-Nov), and the municipality has a new 24/7 chatbox. A short news roundup for Amsterdam from 13 February 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Podcast producer, Cathy Leung | Music beds: We Are OK
New hotline for reporting confused behaviour, 020-552 5000, Amsterdam room prices drop, and the popualr nacho bar, Parakeet, to close. A short news roundup for Amsterdam from 6 February 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Podcast producer, Cathy Leung | Music beds: We Are OK
The city's young adults' mental health slightly better & Snapchat scammers target school kids in Zuid. A short news roundup for Amsterdam from 21 January 2025.Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.https://broadcastamsterdam.nlLinks to news stories and sources are shared in the News section on our website and on the Broadcast Amsterdam Pinterest feed. Credits: Podcast producer, Cathy Leung | Music beds: We Are OK