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.
Waste collection earlier than normal, recycling centers closing early
Waste collection services will begin earlier than normal and recycling points will close ahead of schedule. Residents are encouraged to check the updated timetable for these adjusted service hours.
Haarlem hits 'rare' heat level 9, city opens day shelters for homeless people
Haarlem and Amsterdam have reached a rare heat intensity level of 9, an occurrence that typically happens only a few times per year. In response to the extreme weather, the municipality of Haarlem has...
Injured woman found in bushes near Muiderpoort station, police seek identity
An unconscious, injured woman was discovered in the bushes near Muiderpoort station in Amsterdam-Oost on Tuesday evening. Police suspect she was the victim of a crime and are currently working to iden...
Criticism of chaotic district board appointments: "Gap between government and citizens couldn't be wider"
The process of appointing district administrators in Amsterdam is currently in turmoil following the sudden withdrawal of a key candidate and the rejection of others by local committees. Opposition pa...
Criticism of chaotic district official appointments: "Gap between government and citizens couldn't be wider"
The appointment of district board members in Amsterdam is facing intense criticism after a series of chaotic events, including last-minute withdrawals and candidate rejections by local committees. Cri...
New alderman Esmah Lahlah still looking for a bike, a house and a regular bouldering gym
Esmah Lahlah, the new Amsterdam alderwoman for Education and Youth, is transitioning to the city after previously serving as an alderwoman in Tilburg and a member of the Dutch House of Representatives...
Newly appointed alderman Esmah Lahlah still looking for a bike, a house, and a regular bouldering gym
Esmah Lahlah, the new Alderman for Education, Youth, and Equality in Amsterdam, is transitioning to her role after serving in the Dutch House of Representatives. She is currently searching for a resid...
Ruud Gullit receives award for special contribution to European culture
Former star footballer Ruud Gullit will receive the European Culture Prize on September 4th at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. He is being recognized for his significant contributions to European cult...
How Michiel de Ruyter once helped the Netherlands to victory over Tunisia
The Netherlands is set to play a football match against Tunisia at 1:00 AM, a time when most residents of Amsterdam are expected to be asleep. The article draws a historical parallel between the upcom...
Public transport strike during rush hour: Can you still get to work? ‘I’ve never seen it so quiet’
A national train strike in the Netherlands left stations like Haarlem unusually quiet during a work stoppage between 4:00 and 8:00 AM on Wednesday morning. The strike disrupted travel for many commute...
Lawyer: Lisa's family suffering from debate over police systems
During a preliminary hearing in Amsterdam for suspect Chris Jude, lawyer Wendy van Egmond stated that the family of murder victim Lisa is suffering due to ongoing debates about police officers imprope...
Haarlem station travelers take strike in their stride: ‘Understanding on all sides as far as I’m concerned’
Travelers at Haarlem station are reacting calmly to a train strike that has disrupted morning commutes, including services to Amsterdam. While the strike is causing delays, some passengers expressed a...
Ministry: Schiphol temporarily returns to passport control only to avoid long queues
The Dutch Ministry of Justice will temporarily suspend biometric controls at Schiphol Airport this summer to prevent long queues and manage expected holiday crowds. This decision responds to warnings ...
GVB expects normal service from noon; RET late morning
Public transport operators in major Dutch cities are resuming services following a strike on Wednesday morning. Amsterdam's GVB expects to return to its regular schedule by noon, while Rotterdam's RET...
Descendants of slave owner and enslaved people find each other and create a performance
Elena Beelaerts van Blokland and Destin den Hertog have created a performance titled "Slavenhouder in mijn familie" after discovering they are descendants of a 19th-century slave owner and the enslave...
Significant nuisance from homeless in Gijsbrecht van Aemstelpark: feces, drugs and masturbation
The municipality of Amsterdam has received 69 reports of structural nuisance in Gijsbrecht van Aemstelpark, where homeless individuals are living in tents and engaging in public drug use and sexual ac...
Shade in libraries and cooling in mosques: how the city is preparing for the heat
The city of Amsterdam has opened twelve pilot cooling spots, including libraries, theaters, and a mosque, to provide relief for residents during an extreme heatwave. These locations are strategically ...
Ajax adds four friendlies to pre-season preparations
Ajax has announced the addition of four friendly matches to their pre-season schedule for the 2026/2027 season. The club shared this update on Tuesday as part of their preparations for the upcoming ca...
World Cup in Amsterdam: Cheering for Ghana in a lively Zuidoost church
Residents of Amsterdam with Ghanese roots gathered at Charity's House church in Zuidoost to support Ghana during the World Cup. The community is celebrating the national team's first appearance in the...
Ajax to face two Greek top clubs plus German and English opponents
Ajax has scheduled several friendly matches for next month against international opponents, including Greek clubs Panathinaikos and Olympiakos. The team will also face Cypriot side AEK Larnaca and sec...
PSG attacker and young talent from Amsterdam present, but goalkeeper Ronald Koeman missing from Telstar's first training
Telstar has started pre-season training with a new technical staff and several new players, including a talent from Amsterdam and an attacker from Paris Saint-Germain. Goalkeeper Ronald Koeman Jr. was...
Increased risk of wildfires in seven safety regions
Seven out of twenty-five safety regions in the Netherlands are currently facing an increased risk of wildfires, triggering a Phase 2 warning. The alert applies to all regions in North Holland, as well...
Increased risk of wildfires in seven safety regions
Seven safety regions across the Netherlands, including the entire province of North Holland, are currently facing an increased risk of wildfires. The fire department has issued a Phase 2 warning for t...
Free outdoor swimming with the Stadspas until Saturday June 27
Residents of Amsterdam and Weesp with a Stadspas can access six outdoor swimming pools for free from June 24 through June 27. This initiative provides pass holders with several days of complimentary a...
Ajax appoints another García as reserve team coach, Emanuelson assistant
Carlos García has been appointed as the new head coach of Jong Ajax for the upcoming season after serving as an assistant for the reserve and senior teams. He will be supported by assistant coaches T...
Amsterdam.nl news now also in the Amsterdam app
Residents can now access news from Amsterdam.nl directly through the official Amsterdam app. This update is designed to help users stay informed more easily about local events and developments within ...
Óscar García takes job in Poland after leaving Ajax
Former Ajax coach Óscar García has been appointed as the new manager of Polish side Pogoń Szczecin. The 53-year-old Catalan joins the club after they finished ninth in the Ekstraklasa last season.
No night trains around Amsterdam Central this weekend
This coming weekend, no trains will run to or from Amsterdam Central Station during the nights of Saturday to Monday due to maintenance work by ProRail. Additionally, fewer trains will operate on seve...
Amstelveenseweg station closed early Saturday due to crowds after Lil' Kleine concert
The Amstelveenseweg metro station in Amsterdam will close early this Saturday to manage crowds following a Lil' Kleine concert at the Olympic Stadium. To ensure safety, GVB has announced that metro li...
Prosecution: Man wanted to murder asylum seekers at Amsterdam shelter
A 42-year-old man from Vught is suspected of attempted murder after allegedly planning to kill asylum seekers at a shelter in Amsterdam in early April. During a preliminary court hearing, prosecutors ...