Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Amsterdam, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Electricity & Water
In the Netherlands the electricity and gas sectors have become privatised, though the government remains a large shareholder in the original provider, Nuon. The power supply in... read more
Water
The water in the Netherlands is very clean and the service is reliable. The water companies in the Netherlands are government owned and handle everything to do with water from rivers and... read more
Sewerage
Amsterdam’s sewerage system is a very reliable system of pipes under the city. You are taxed for maintenance of the sewage system through city council taxes that are sent to registered... read more
Rubbish Disposal and Recycling
In Amsterdam, depending on where you live, you’ll either have a collection day every week where you must put your garbage out on an indicated spot, or you’ll have a large depository,... read more
Telephone
The phone lines in the Netherlands are privatised and the main provider is KPN. There are some providers who have bought up KPN lines and they offer cheaper call and internet rates but... read more
Internet
Amsterdam is well and truly online. You can choose between having an internet connection through your phone line (ADSL) or via cable. Being online is very affordable. A high speed... read more
