Amsterdam News in English
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.
Motorcyclist and driver injured in collision on Haarlemmerweg
A car and a motorcycle collided at the intersection of Haarlemmerweg and Australiëhavenweg in Amsterdam, resulting in injuries to both drivers. Both individuals were hospitalized, and the police have closed the scene to investigate the cause of the accident.
750 euro fine for tram driver who ran red light and hit 14-year-old girl
A 59-year-old tram driver has been fined 750 euros after running a red light in Amsterdam and hitting a 14-year-old cyclist. The victim sustained serious injuries, but the court ruled the incident was...
Mariska emotional during surprise party for candy shop's 25th anniversary
Mariska Schaefer was honored with a surprise celebration in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood to mark the 25th anniversary of her traditional candy shop. Friends, family, and local children gathered to...
These players are participating in the Legends match between Ajax and Barcelona at a sold-out Johan Cruyff Arena
Ajax Legends and FC Barcelona Legends will face each other in a charity match at the sold-out Johan Cruijff Arena this Sunday. The event aims to raise funds for the Johan Cruyff Foundation to support ...
Amsterdam uproots 180 elm trees to determine optimal growing conditions
The municipality of Amsterdam has concluded a long-term study by removing 180 elm trees planted eight years ago in various soil mixtures at the Westelijk Havengebied. The project aims to identify the ...
Harry Mens to perform theater show about his career at the Rai in early December
Real estate professional and television presenter Harry Mens will perform a career-spanning theater show at the Rai in Amsterdam on December 7. The production highlights his 50-year journey across var...
Sinterklaas warms up: arrival by convertible in Tuindorp Oostzaan
Sinterklaas held an early arrival celebration in Amsterdam's Tuindorp Oostzaan neighborhood today, featuring a boat landing and a parade in a convertible. The event concluded in the afternoon, setting...
International design competition for OBA Next in Kraaiennest, residents invited to share ideas
The municipality of Amsterdam is hosting an international design competition for the new OBA Next library in the Kraaiennest area, which will also feature housing and community facilities. Although th...
Play highlights impact of benefits scandal on children of affected parents
The theater production Payback is touring Amsterdam high schools to explore the impact of the Dutch child benefit scandal on the children of affected parents. Through interactive performances based on...
Suzan & Freek sing about parenthood at Paradiso in the presence of their own parents
Dutch duo Suzan & Freek performed a sold-out, intimate concert at Paradiso in Amsterdam to present their latest album, Pijnstiller. The performance focused on themes of parenthood, gratitude, and pers...
No trains between Haarlem and Alkmaar due to signal failure
Train services between Haarlem and Alkmaar are currently suspended due to a signal failure between Haarlem and Beverwijk. The disruption is expected to last until at least 11:15 AM, and passengers are...
Significant damage to Sloterdijk business premises after major fire
A large fire broke out at a commercial building on Tijnmuiden street in Amsterdam early this morning. Firefighters brought the blaze under control within hours, and no injuries were reported while an ...
Gerben from Hoorn follows Napoleon's 1811 footsteps through North Holland in new series
The new television series Liberté, hosted by Gerben Bakker, follows the 1811 route taken by Napoleon Bonaparte through the Netherlands. Premiering on November 19, the show examines the emperor's hist...
Amsterdam helping more homeless people return abroad: "A rodeo every time"
Amsterdam is seeing a significant increase in the number of homeless people being repatriated to their home countries as local shelters struggle to meet the demand. While city officials and welfare or...
Englishwoman Gillian Elder (80) moved to Amsterdam in 1970 and watched her neighborhood change: 'People are happy living in a TikTok queue'
Eighty-year-old English expatriate Gillian Elder moved to Amsterdam in 1970 and has witnessed the significant cultural and social evolution of her De Pijp neighborhood. After decades of living in the ...
A race across Amsterdam, from East to West: will the car, public transport, or the (electric) bike win?
Reporters from Het Parool raced across Amsterdam from east to west using different modes of transportation to determine which is the fastest. The experiment compared a car, public transit, a bicycle, ...
At Soba Ukou, Chef Kura's handmade buckwheat noodles are a hit
Soba Ukou, located in Amsterdam's Oud-Zuid district, offers traditional Japanese cuisine featuring handmade buckwheat noodles prepared by Chef Kura. The restaurant has received positive feedback for t...
The Amsterdam of actor and Sinterklaas stand-in Mark van Eeuwen (50): ‘I practiced riding there for the arrival of Sinterklaas at De Hollandsche Manege’
Actor Mark van Eeuwen will perform as an assistant Sinterklaas during the official arrival parade in Amsterdam this Sunday. To prepare for the festivities, he has been practicing his riding skills at ...
Barrels of arsenic, flames and black clouds of soot: the Diemerzeedijk was once home to one of Europe's dirtiest toxic waste dumps
Diemerpark in Amsterdam was once the site of one of Western Europe's most contaminated waste dumps, featuring barrels of arsenic and frequent chemical explosions. The area has since been cleaned up an...
Frans Hals Museum places Rembrandt and Frans Hals side by side: visitors can explore the legendary painting techniques of both
The Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem is holding an exhibition comparing nineteen works by 17th-century masters Frans Hals and Rembrandt. The collection invites visitors to analyze the artists' unique pain...
Amsterdam as it never quite existed: cityscapes free of clutter with completed towers
The exhibition Meesterwerk Amsterdam showcases 17th-century cityscapes of the Dutch capital. These paintings often depicted an idealized version of the city rather than reflecting the historical reali...
The restaurant world is changing, says chef Sidney Schutte: ‘The new generation of guests decides for themselves what is good’
Chef Sidney Schutte discusses the changing restaurant culture in Amsterdam, noting that modern diners prioritize accessibility and personal taste over traditional fine dining prestige. He is opening a...
Party night for Oranje: Xavi's team steamrolls helpless Greece with seven goals
The Netherlands achieved a resounding 7-0 victory over Greece in a Nations League match held in Amsterdam. A hat-trick from Tijjani Reijnders and impressive tactical play secured a dominant win, leavi...
Alderman concerned about rising interest rates, but major investments continue: "Though later or more modest"
Amsterdam's finance alderman Hendrik Jan Biemond intends to continue planned city investments but indicates they may be executed more soberly or delayed due to rising interest rates. The city will imp...
From construction sand to lava stone: Amsterdam seeks the best soil for strong urban trees
A study of 180 elm trees in the Amsterdam harbor has revealed that soil composition significantly impacts urban tree growth. After eight years, researchers found that the choice of planting medium, su...
These are the candidates to become the city's new night mayor
Amsterdam is set to hold elections for a new night mayor in late November as current officeholder Freek Wallagh steps down. The candidates include music journalist Fien Bulsing, who focuses on fosteri...
Nvidia eyes Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas as successor to Jensen Huang
Nvidia is scouting Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas as a potential replacement for co-founder Jensen Huang, who stepped down amid personal scandals. The leadership vacancy has created significant market unc...
Dining out every day for a month: Kawing Tang (42) made the most of the Spaghetteria pasta pass
For their fifteenth anniversary, Spaghetteria launched a 75-euro monthly pass offering a daily pasta meal to customers. Kawing Tang, 42, took advantage of the deal by eating at the restaurant for 28 d...
Four Amsterdam boys arrested for trick theft in North Brabant
Four teenagers from Amsterdam were arrested in Drunen after attempting to swindle a 77-year-old man by posing as bank and police officials. Authorities caught the suspects after the victim, who had pr...
In IDFA documentary Orgasmagoria, cyber sex workers fantasize about sex, technology, money, and power
During the Idfa film festival, the documentary Orgasmagoria by Dries Verhoeven is being showcased at the Casa Rosso sex theater. The film explores the fantasies and experiences of cyber sex workers as...
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.