Jan 2023 | Amsterdam news roundup

Selected headlines

• Amsterdam to Barcelona night train wins support from European Commission | 31 Jan, NL Times
• Amsterdam spends 164 million euros more than expected | 31 Jan, Het Parool
• In five years, the number of lifestyle coaches in the city increased by 208% | 31 Jan, AT5
• Significant increase in car burglaries in the city | 23 Jan, AT5
• The first 63 flex homes already planned for this year, 19 Jan, Amsterdam Gemeente
• No closure of Sweelinck College in Zuid, after board decision criticised | January 23, 2023, Het Parool
• More homes for sale in Amsterdam, prices fell slightly: ‘The market is recovering’, 12 Jan, Het Parool
• While rents in the free sector have fallen nationally, they continue to rise at a solid pace in Amsterdam, 12 Jan, Het Parool
• Win a free neighborhood concert during August’s Grachtenfestival, 11 Jan, Amsterdam Gemeente
• Applications from 2 Jan-31 March | Subsidy Art and Culture for a spectacular 750th birthday, Amsterdam gemeente
• Mediamatic building is now a monument, 3 Jan 2023, Het Parool
• GGD: “Corona continues to rage through the city, but we don’t have to fear an outbreak like in China yet”, 3 January, AT5
• The curtain falls for World of Food, 2 Jan, Het Parool

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There were lots more news stories in Amsterdam during this time but we may not have covered them on the station. Maybe you can help us? We’re looking for volunteer community news correspondents for online and radio to help us share hyper-local news. Get in touch with us at info@broadcastamsterdam.nl if you are interested.