Mayor wants new Kings Day controls, poverty up in Amsterdam, a mega data centre in West, and a new TikTok channel @jongamsterdam to reach the city's youth. A short news round-up out of Amsterdam from 18 December 2025.

Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.

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Links 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 Amsterdam fireworks ban explained, and child asthma hotspots. A short news round-up out of Amsterdam on 11 December 2025.

Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.

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Links 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

Roeterstraat is designated as the first smoke-free street in the city, and the Ajax crisis deepens after a recent match is abandoned due to heavy fireworks from fans. A short news round-up out of Amsterdam on 2 December 2025.

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Links 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

Amsterdam needs 23k trees by 2050, and the bosbaan and historic boathouse are being upgraded in time for the World Rowing Championships 2026. A short news round-up out of Amsterdam on 18 November 2025.

Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.

https://broadcastamsterdam.nl

Links 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

Red safety carpets are are deployed at Central Station bike parking, the outgoing Dutch government assigns €240m for Amsterdam infrastructure, and the municipality gets stricter on visitor parking payments. A short news round-up out of Amsterdam on 12 November 2025.

Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.

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Links 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

How Amsterdam voted in the recent elections to the Dutch House of Representatives, and there's good news and bad news on the student housing shortage. A short news round-up out of Amsterdam on 4 November 2025.

Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.

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Links 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

Eurostar is expanding with double decker trains, a work pilot for asylum seekers will be rolled out further after a success trial period, and Het Parool is now free for students, A short news round-up out of Amsterdam on 22 October 2025.

Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.

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Links 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

Nearly 30 arrests at the recernt Museumplein anti-immigration protest, and AT5 shares locals concerns ahead of the Dutch elections on 29 October. A short news roundup out of Amsterdam on 13 October 2025.

Audio produced by Broadcast Amsterdam for BRAM RADIO, the online radio station for Amsterdam.

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Links 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

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.

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Links 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.nl

Links 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