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Amsterdam news in English — daily headlines from Dutch local newspapers covering housing, transport, city politics, neighbourhoods, culture and events, for expats, international students and English-speaking residents.
New coalition: 'We are not going to put up billboards with what we have achieved'
Amsterdam's new coalition between PRO Amsterdam and D66 has finalized an agreement that focuses on addressing the housing crisis and maintaining generous asylum policies while reducing the city's civil service workforce. The plan cancels the proposed erotic center and decides against a tourist smoking ban, emphasizing a collaborative governance style over individual political victories. Negotiated over 77 days, the agreement aims to balance immediate practical actions with long-term improvements for the city's residents.
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from June 5 to June 7
Amsterdam offers various activities for the weekend of June 5th to June 7th, including jazz performances in the city's oldest neighborhood. Additionally, visitors can enjoy wine tasting events held in...
Little disappointment among South and Red Light District residents over erotic center cancellation
Residents of Amsterdam's Zuid and De Wallen neighborhoods have reacted positively to the decision by political parties PRO and D66 to scrap plans for a centralized erotic center. The coalition will in...
Little disappointment among South and Red Light District residents over scrapped erotic center
Residents of Amsterdam's South and Red Light districts have reacted positively to the decision by political parties PRO and D66 to scrap plans for a large centralized erotic center. Instead of a singl...
Sef wins Lennaert Nijgh Prize: 'Not something I ever even thought about'
Dutch rapper Sef has been awarded the Lennaert Nijgh Prijs for best lyricist of the year. He will receive the lifetime achievement award on Monday during the annual Buma Awards Gala held in Amsterdam.
KLM employee fired after leaking 1,000 liters of kerosene: 'High fire risk'
A KLM employee has been fired and denied severance pay after causing a leak of 1,000 liters of kerosene last year. A court in Haarlem ruled that the incident created a significant fire hazard and seri...
Video unmasks attackers who broke man's jaw on King's Day as he defended his girlfriend
Two men have been identified following a violent assault on King's Day in Amsterdam that left a victim with a broken jaw. The suspects, a 27-year-old from Amsterdam and a 25-year-old from Uitgeest, we...
Six weeks in prison for Ajax fans who threw stones and bottles at police in Volendam
Two Ajax supporters were sentenced to six weeks in prison, with four weeks suspended, for attacking police officers with stones and bottles following a match in Volendam. The court also ordered the me...
Fifty reports of street insecurity made to the municipality so far
The municipality of Amsterdam has received fifty reports regarding street safety since implementing a more streamlined reporting system earlier this year. This change aims to better identify specific ...
Fifty reports of street safety concerns made to the municipality so far
The City of Amsterdam has processed fifty reports from residents about unsafe public spaces since improving its system for tracking safety-related complaints. This data collection initiative follows a...
Dam Square closed on June 9 and 17 for state visits
Dam Square and surrounding streets in Amsterdam will be temporarily closed on June 9 and 17 to accommodate state visits by the President of Germany and the Emperor of Japan. These measures are necessa...
High expectations for new Ajax coach at supporters' association: We will be champions
Spanish coach Míchel has signed a contract to lead Ajax, bringing hope to the club's supporters' association after a period of instability. Supporters' representative Fabian Nagtzaam praised Míchel'...
Greenpeace allowed to challenge multi-million dollar US fine in the Netherlands
The Amsterdam District Court has ruled that it is competent to hear a legal challenge by Greenpeace against a US court order to pay nearly 300 million euros in damages to Energy Transfer. This decisio...
Live blog reactions to coalition agreement: Good steps, but the handbrake stays on
PRO Amsterdam and D66 have presented a new four-year coalition agreement for Amsterdam that features civil service cuts, the cancellation of a planned erotic center, and a freeze on property tax incre...
Son of columnist Yesim Candan attacked with chain lock after football column in Het Parool
The son of columnist Yesim Candan was attacked and injured with a chain lock in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening. Candan believes the assault is linked to a critical column she recently wrote about the mu...
How Amsterdam elected a drunk homeless man as city councilor
Cornelis de Gelder, a homeless man known as Hadjememaar, was elected to the Amsterdam city council after receiving more than 13,000 votes. Despite his struggles with alcoholism and homelessness, his c...
'Zoet, Zout, Zuur' singer Robert van Hemert to perform at AFAS Live next year
Singer Robert van Hemert has announced a solo performance at AFAS Live in Amsterdam, scheduled for April 23, 2027. The 33-year-old artist expressed his commitment to making the show an unforgettable e...
These will be Amsterdam’s aldermen for the next four years: five new faces
The new governing coalition in Amsterdam, consisting of PRO Amsterdam and D66, has announced its nine proposed aldermen for the upcoming four-year term. The new executive board features five new faces...
Better support for Amsterdam prisoners returning to society
Amsterdam is providing guidance to inmates during their detention to increase the likelihood of a successful return to society. This initiative aims to support prisoners before their release to ensure...
New coalition plans for the next four years announced today: live on AT5 from 11:30
PRO Amsterdam and D66 have reached a new coalition agreement for the city, focusing on significant budget cuts by streamlining the municipal organization and prioritizing core tasks. The agreement add...
KLM and Transavia cancel flights to and from Portugal due to strike
KLM and Transavia have canceled several flights to and from Portugal on Wednesday due to a strike in that country. These cancellations affect flight schedules at Schiphol, Eindhoven, and Rotterdam air...
No machines, but a scythe: these volunteers help the municipality with green maintenance
Volunteers in Amsterdam have established the Zeiscollectief Amsterdam foundation to perform green maintenance using traditional scythes in areas inaccessible to heavy machinery. This eco-friendly meth...
Opinions divided on Míchel joining Ajax: "We just need to play better"
Ajax has reached a two-year agreement with Spanish coach Míchel to lead the team, sparking mixed reactions among fans. While some supporters express concern over his track record, others emphasize th...
Amsterdam cancels 82,900 parking fines: majority waived after appeal
The city of Amsterdam canceled over 82,900 parking fines last year after more than 65% of filed objections were declared well-founded. While approximately 19% of the waivers were due to municipal erro...
Prosecutors demand 15 years for suspects in attempted assassination in Zuidoost
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded 15-year prison sentences for two men accused of an attempted liquidation in Amsterdam last September. The victim was shot in the leg after the attacke...
New cultural and community center in East
Amsterdam is allocating 15.2 million euros to develop the Drenthhal in the East district into a new cultural and community center. The project aims to provide a dedicated space for cultural activities...
City pass also available for undocumented children next year
Starting next year, undocumented children in Amsterdam will be eligible for the Stadspas, which provides access to sports, cultural activities, and school supplies. A pilot program involving 100 child...
Six arrested for laundering 38 million euros, including accountant
Amsterdam police arrested six men, including an accountant, on suspicion of laundering at least 38 million euros linked to fraud and drug trafficking. The suspects allegedly used shell companies and f...
Beth Ditto and Billy Porter at opening of Pride Village on Museumplein
Artists Beth Ditto and Billy Porter will headline the opening of Pride Village at Amsterdam's Museumplein on August 4th as part of the World Pride celebrations. The location will serve as the event's ...
Esmah Lahlah, number two of GroenLinks-PvdA, leaves Parliament to become Amsterdam alderman
Esmah Lahlah, the second-ranked member of the GroenLinks-PvdA party in the Dutch Parliament, is resigning from national politics to become an alderwoman in Amsterdam. She accepted the role following a...
About Amsterdam News in English
Amsterdam news in English, refreshed throughout the day from a curated selection of Dutch local newspapers and national outlets. We follow the stories that matter for people living, working, or studying in Amsterdam: housing market shifts and tenant rights, public transport changes on GVB and NS, city council decisions, neighbourhood safety reports from Centrum, Zuid, Oost, West, Noord and Nieuw-West, cultural events at venues like Paradiso and Melkweg, restaurant openings, and major incidents reported by Het Parool, AT5, NH Nieuws, and other Amsterdam publishers. Headlines and summaries are translated into English so you don't need fluent Dutch to keep up with what's happening in the city.