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.
Zeeburgertunnel partially closed after multi-vehicle accident
The Zeeburgertunnel in Amsterdam was partially closed southbound following a multi-vehicle accident caused by a driver falling ill behind the wheel. While the driver is receiving medical attention and...
Police arrest three suspects after gym explosion leaves seven injured
Police have arrested three suspects following a powerful explosion at a fitness studio in Amsterdam Nieuw-West that injured seven people. The owner of the facility expressed shock over the incident on...
Police begin forensic investigation after Amsterdam explosion
Police in Amsterdam have launched a forensic investigation following a powerful explosion in the Nieuw-West district that occurred on the night of Thursday to Friday. Forensic teams began their work a...
How to survive a late World Cup match? 5 tips to restore your sleep rhythm
Neurologist Raymond Vogels from an Amsterdam clinic provides five tips to help football fans in the Netherlands manage their sleep schedules during late-night World Cup matches. His advice includes ta...
Amsterdam gym owner can hardly process explosion
The owner of a gym in Amsterdam Nieuw-West expressed shock and disbelief following a powerful explosion at his facility on Thursday night. In an Instagram post, the owner stated he is struggling to co...
First solo exhibition for Blanca: ‘I don’t have to sell all my works to consider it a success’
Amsterdam artist Blanca van Haaren is set to open her first solo exhibition featuring metal sculptures created with tools like grinders and welding machines. The 26-year-old artist emphasizes that the...
Residents of explosion-hit apartment block cannot return home yet, cleanup begins
A severe explosion in an outbuilding of an apartment complex in Amsterdam-Osdorp has resulted in multiple injuries and significant structural damage. Forensic investigations and debris clearing are cu...
Shoe designer Jan Jansen dies at 85
Renowned Dutch shoe designer Jan Jansen has passed away at the age of 85 following a battle with cancer. Over a career spanning more than sixty years, Jansen became an internationally acclaimed figure...
Repairs to Amsterdam apartment building not yet completed
Repair work continues on Saturday at an apartment building in Amsterdam Nieuw-West following a heavy explosion on Thursday night. Housing association Stadgenoot reported that the damage to the buildin...
How Amsterdam aims to become safer for women after Lisa's murder, but is it enough?
Following the murder of a teenager, Amsterdam has allocated 16 million euros to improve women's safety through measures like better lighting, buddy systems, and specialized enforcement officers. While...
How Amsterdam aims to improve safety for women after Lisa's murder, but is it enough?
Amsterdam is investing 16 million euros in women's safety measures, such as improved lighting and buddy systems, following the murder of a 17-year-old girl. Despite these plans, critics argue the acti...
Rijsttafel with an aftertaste: how a bargain can sometimes smell sour
A Social Deal offering discounted rice table vouchers at Ron Gastrobar turned out to be less advantageous than customers initially expected. The situation highlights potential issues with the transpar...
Futsal Amsterdam loses second final match, Tigers crowned champions
Futsal Amsterdam lost the second match of the national title finals 3-0 to Tigers Roermond, who secured their third consecutive Dutch championship. Despite hitting the woodwork several times, the Amst...
VVD and Denk clash with PRO Amsterdam over coalition plans: "The ship is turning for the left"
The opposition parties VVD and Denk have rejected the new coalition agreement presented by Pro Amsterdam and D66, criticizing it for postponing key decisions and cutting youth care budgets. While the ...
Neighbor rescues people from burning debris at gym: "He said: please, don't leave me alone"
A local resident rescued two people from the debris following a powerful explosion at a gym in an apartment building in Osdorp, Amsterdam. The witness shared his traumatic experience as authorities co...
Politics on the Amstel: Much irritation over Halsema and will the bridge over the IJ still happen?
Journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De Telegraaf analyzed the recent Amsterdam coalition agreement debate, highlighting criticism of Mayor Femke Halsema's management of the proceedings. Key topics d...
Multiple people arrested for explosion at Amsterdam gym
Police have arrested several individuals and seized multiple vehicles following an explosion at a gym in Amsterdam that occurred between Thursday night and Friday morning. Authorities have not yet dis...
Fire department still searching for victims after Amsterdam explosion
Firefighters are searching for potential victims in the rubble twelve hours after an explosion at Osdorpplein in Amsterdam. Authorities cannot yet rule out further casualties as emergency services hav...
Muse to perform two shows at Ziggo Dome in November
British rock band Muse will perform two shows at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 29 and 30. The concerts are part of the tour for their upcoming tenth studio album, The Wow! Signal, which is s...
Liander sees no indication of gas explosion at Amsterdam gym
Grid operator Liander reports no current evidence of a gas explosion at a gym in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, though investigations are still ongoing to rule it out completely. The timeframe for the completi...
No structural damage to apartment building next to Amsterdam explosion site
An explosion occurred last night in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, but the adjacent apartment building did not suffer structural damage. According to a safety region spokesperson, residents are still unable to...
TikTok made me do it! Long queues at these city center food spots
Viral social media trends are causing exceptionally long queues at various restaurants and shops in Amsterdam's city center, a phenomenon known as "TikTok queues." The article explores how these viral...
Firefighters rescue cats from Amsterdam apartment explosion
Firefighters rescued several cats from an apartment building in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Friday morning following a massive explosion the previous night. The rescue team entered the building adjacent t...
Woman with 2-year-old son desperate after Amsterdam apartment explosion: ‘Our medication is inside’
Following a major explosion at an apartment complex in Amsterdam-Osdorp, hundreds of residents were evacuated and provided with hotel accommodations by the city. Resident Wilhelmina Ahmed and her fami...
Special Olympians from the Caribbean Netherlands arrive: "Everyone is a star"
Thirty athletes from Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius have arrived at Schiphol Airport to participate in the Special Olympics held in Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer. The delegation will compete in variou...
Housing association shocked by explosion in Amsterdam Osdorp
An explosion at an apartment building in Amsterdam Osdorp led to the evacuation of at least 400 residents. The housing corporation Stadgenoot expressed deep concern for those affected and has set up a...
Mayor Halsema visits site of explosion in Nieuw-West
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema visited the site of a significant explosion in the Nieuw-West district on Friday morning. During her visit to the Remijden location, she met with firefighters and emergen...
Amsterdam arranges hotel rooms for explosion victims
The municipality of Amsterdam is arranging hotel accommodations for approximately 100 residents displaced by a large explosion and fire at a building on Remijden. A total of 400 people were evacuated ...
Gym owner where explosion occurred has security footage
The owner of Fitness Studio Onna in Amsterdam Nieuw-West has security footage of a large explosion that occurred at the gym on Thursday night. According to the owner, the video shows the blast origina...
Fire in Amsterdam Nieuw-West extinguished, search operation started
A large fire at an apartment building on Osdorper Ban in Amsterdam Nieuw-West has been extinguished. While the fire is out and a search operation has begun, the fire department has not yet officially ...