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.
From tree camp to permanent home: 750 anniversary trees take root in the city
Amsterdam has planted 750 trees gifted by local entrepreneurs to celebrate the city's 750th anniversary. These jubilee trees have been moved from temporary storage to permanent locations across the ci...
Controversial German YouTuber shows youths with firearms in the Bijlmer: "It is reality"
German YouTuber Lucky L 030 released a video showing minors in Amsterdam's Bijlmer neighborhood displaying heavy firearms and discussing involvement in contract killings. While local youth workers des...
Couple living in tent on Kloveniersburgwal for months
A homeless couple has been living in a tent on the Kloveniersburgwal in Amsterdam for several months, prompting the city to initiate a formal process for its removal. While local residents generally e...
Amsterdam distributes 2,000 emergency kits to low-income residents
The municipality of Amsterdam will distribute 2,000 emergency kits to low-income households registered with the Food Bank starting this summer. These kits, containing items like emergency radios and f...
Schiphol queues resolved, but behind-the-scenes problems remain
Queues at Schiphol Airport have subsided as of Tuesday, though some travelers arrived early following the previous day's delays. Despite the calm in departure halls, the FNV union has established a re...
What if no clean drinking water comes from the tap? Waternet practices emergency scenario
Waternet, the City of Amsterdam, and the Red Cross conducted an emergency drill in Amsterdam-Zuidoost to simulate a scenario where drinking water is contaminated by industrial waste. The exercise invo...
Ajax tickets for play-off against FC Groningen in Volendam almost sold out
Tickets for the European football play-off between Ajax and FC Groningen at the Kras Stadium in Volendam are nearly sold out. The match was moved from Amsterdam because the Johan Cruijff Arena is host...
Amsterdam's greenery remains stable, more greenery in neighborhoods
Amsterdam's greenery remains stable overall, with an increase in green spaces reported within specific neighborhoods. The city is highlighting its greenest districts and most popular parks through new...
More passengers via Schiphol despite Middle East war
Schiphol Airport recorded an increase in passenger numbers in April compared to the previous year, despite a decrease in travel to and from the Middle East. The decline in regional traffic was caused ...
17-year-old Rivaldo shot dead after chain robbery, prosecution demands two years in juvenile detention
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a two-year juvenile detention sentence for a teenager accused of fatally shooting 17-year-old Rivaldo in Amsterdam Zuidoost last August. The incident ...
Millionth inhabitant expected in 2035, East growing fastest
Amsterdam is projected to reach one million inhabitants by late 2035, with the city's population currently standing at 940,000. Growth is primarily driven by international migration, with the fastest ...
Judge commutes Singh's US sentence to life
A court in Amsterdam has converted the 56-year American prison sentence of 81-year-old Jaitsen Singh to a life sentence to be served in the Netherlands. Singh was originally convicted in the United St...
One man's trash is another man's treasure
During the Week Without Waste, residents and organizations are showcasing creative ways to reuse and repair items that would otherwise be thrown away. The initiative encourages giving products like fu...
Weekly tips: things to do in Amsterdam from May 18 to 22
This article provides a guide to various events and activities happening in Amsterdam from May 18 to May 22. It highlights a range of things to do in the Dutch capital throughout the upcoming week.
Amsterdam police sound alarm as WhatsApp ‘girls' houses’ attract thousands of strangers: ‘Anyone can watch’
Amsterdam police are warning about public WhatsApp channels known as 'meidenhuizen' where teenage girls share private photos and personal data. Youth officer Mahasin highlights the danger of thousands...
ATM bombings are making a comeback: Only a matter of time before there are casualties
Amsterdam has seen a resurgence in ATM bombings this year, with eight incidents reported after a year of no such crimes. Criminals are increasingly targeting sealbag deposit machines with powerful exp...
Larger area closed off during breeding season in Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes: 'Photographers are getting bolder every year'
Waternet has cordoned off a larger area of the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen during this breeding season to protect young wildlife from disturbances. The stricter measures were implemented in respons...
Schiphol uncertain about wait times after change in security approach
Schiphol Airport is uncertain whether long security queues will persist on Tuesday following significant delays experienced on Monday morning. A spokesperson stated that the airport cannot yet predict...
Adults should also read children's books more often, says Renske de Greef, who wrote her first children's book
Author Renske de Greef has published her first children's book, 'Pip en de waarheid over eenhoorns', which utilizes humor and fantasy to address real-life complexities. De Greef, who recently relocate...
Researchers find immediate signs of brain damage in blood after football headers
Amsterdam UMC and the KNVB conducted a study showing that heading a football results in temporary blood markers indicative of acute brain damage. The research found that the levels of these substances...
Researchers see signs of brain damage in blood after heading a ball
Research conducted by Amsterdam UMC and the KNVB has found that amateur football players show temporary blood markers indicating acute brain damage after heading a ball. The study observed that the co...
22 arrests at pro-Palestinian occupation of VU buildings
Police arrested 22 pro-Palestine protesters after they occupied two buildings at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam to demand the university sever ties with Israeli institutions. The occupation ended...
Man (30) kicked unconscious outside Central Station, police arrest four suspects
A 30-year-old man from Hoofddorp was kicked unconscious during an assault at Amsterdam's Stationsplein on Saturday night. Police arrested four suspects, including three minors, shortly after they fled...
Long lines at Schiphol security, airport deploys extra staff
Schiphol Airport is experiencing long security queues on Monday following a change in its security screening procedures. In response, the airport has deployed additional office staff to assist passeng...
In the Netherlands, you'd better have red in your club colors: On this day in 1964, DWS was the last club without red to become champions
On May 18, 1964, the Amsterdam football club DWS won the Dutch national title at the Olympic Stadium. They remain the last club without red in their team colors to be crowned champions in the Netherla...
Do you know someone who deserves a royal honor? Nominate them before July 1
Residents can nominate individuals for royal decorations by submitting proposals to the mayor before the July 1st deadline. The announcement provides information on the nomination process for those wh...
Groningen fans not welcome in Volendam for play-off match against Ajax
FC Groningen fans have been banned from attending their team's play-off match against Ajax in Volendam this Thursday following a decision by local authorities. The match was relocated from Amsterdam d...
Man under the influence causes havoc on Frederik Hendrikstraat
A 25-year-old driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs was arrested after crashing into several parked cars on Frederik Hendrikstraat in Amsterdam West. No injuries were reported, but the collis...
Jim starts petition after frustrating cycling holiday: "European rail network must improve"
Jim Odenhoven from Amsterdam is launching a European Citizens' Initiative to improve the European rail network following a frustrating cycling trip plagued by delays and booking complications. To have...
Embarrassed Ajax enters play-offs: ‘This is entirely our own fault’
Ajax has been forced into the play-offs following a disappointing performance that the team attributes to their own failures. Despite receiving a favorable result from rivals PSV, the Amsterdam club f...