About Amsterdam
April 19, 2012
Yes, you can drink water from the canals of Amsterdam
The Netherlands has the best drinking water in the world. And it simply comes from the faucet. How good are Dutch water agencies at purifying water? Watch this demonstration. »
April 16, 2012
How many bicycles and cars end up in Amsterdam’s canals?
You’d be surprised how many bicycles a years fall — or are tossed — into Amsterdam’s canals. But don’t believe the tourist guides that say on average one car a week ends up in the water. »
August 28, 2011
Amsterdam Boroughs
The Municipality of Amsterdam is divided into seven boroughs are responsible for many administrative activities that previously had been run by the municipality. Decisions affecting the borough are made at a local level, while issues that affect the whole city are handled by the central city council. »
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