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.
Man sprinkled gasoline in partner's Lijnden home but denies intent to start fire, according to prosecution
A 38-year-old man from Amsterdam appeared in a Haarlem court for allegedly sprinkling gasoline throughout his partner's home in Lijnden on March 11. While prosecutors claim he created a life-threateni...
Heineken appoints Brazilian coffee executive as new CEO
Heineken has nominated Rafael Oliveira, the former CEO of JDE Peet's, as its next Chairman and CEO starting October 1, 2026. Oliveira will lead the Dutch brewing company following his previous experie...
Heineken nominates Rafael Oliveira as new top executive
Heineken has nominated Rafael Oliveira as the company's new top executive. The announcement signals a key leadership transition for the Amsterdam-based brewing giant.
IJtunnel closed in both directions due to malfunction
The IJtunnel in Amsterdam is closed in both directions due to a malfunction in its public address system that began Tuesday morning. Traffic is being diverted to the Coentunnel and Zeeburgertunnel as ...
Government must invest in IJmuiden lock complex: Port of Amsterdam CEO sees negative impact on shipping flow
The CEO of the Port of Amsterdam is calling on the Dutch government to invest in the IJmuiden lock complex to ensure the port remains accessible. He warned that failing to provide funding could lead t...
Stray cat shelters are overflowing: "It’s a losing battle"
The Stichting Amsterdamse Zwerfkatten (SAZ) reports that stray cat shelters in Amsterdam are currently overcrowded due to the start of kitten season and a lack of space in permanent shelters. The orga...
The (second) mother of Jip and Janneke: Fiep Westendorp exhibition at Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is hosting a summer exhibition dedicated to the work of illustrator Fiep Westendorp, known for creating iconic characters like Jip and Janneke and Pluk van de Petteflet. T...
66-year-old man with Alzheimer's missing, possibly cycling toward Haarlem
A 66-year-old man with Alzheimer's has gone missing after being last seen in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Monday evening. He was riding a distinctive white, green, and orange Postcode Loterij bicycle and i...
Desert plant that can live for centuries on display in special Hortus greenhouse: "Truly amazing"
The Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam has debuted a rare Welwitschia mirabilis desert plant housed in a specially designed, climate-controlled greenhouse. This unique plant, which can live for over 1,000 ...
Deceased ABN Amro employee may have died from poisoning and drowning
A 39-year-old man is suspected of murdering his partner in their Amsterdam home by poisoning and drowning her, according to the Public Prosecution Service. The defense argues that the cause of death h...
FNV: Schiphol security guards have too little time for checks
The FNV union reports that over half of security guards at Schiphol Airport have insufficient time to perform safety checks correctly. This conclusion stems from an analysis of nearly 200 complaints f...
Zuiderbad no longer heated with natural gas
The historic Zuiderbad swimming pool in Amsterdam is transitioning away from natural gas by installing heat pumps and 263 solar panels, reducing its gas usage by 90%. This sustainability project for t...
When will the Ajax coach first take to the pitch and what happens to surplus players? Four pressing questions answered
Ajax is preparing for the new football season while the World Cup is underway, with several questions remaining regarding the team's training schedule. Club watcher Johan Inan addresses key topics, su...
Two injured in broad daylight shooting at barber shop in Zuidoost
Two men were injured in a shooting at a barbershop in the Zuidoost district of Amsterdam on Friday afternoon. Police are searching for a suspect who fled the scene following a possible dispute and was...
New alderman knows what it's like to pinch every penny: this is Araya Sumter
Araya Sumter has been appointed as a new alderman in Amsterdam, overseeing social justice, poverty relief, and diversity initiatives. Drawing from her personal history of financial hardship and her ca...
Shot fired during home invasion on Anna van den Vondelstraat
A man was injured during a home robbery at his holiday residence on Anna van den Vondelstraat in Amsterdam West overnight. During a struggle with two perpetrators, a gunshot was fired, but no one was ...
Hot bridges, wet feet
When temperatures exceed 25 degrees Celsius, bridges may fail to open due to heat expansion. To prevent this, authorities spray the bridges with canal water to keep them cool and functional.
Spaarndammertunnel closed for 10 days
Both tunnel tubes of the Spaarndammertunnel will be closed from Wednesday, June 24, to Friday, July 3, due to scheduled maintenance work. The closure will last for ten days and affect traffic in both ...
Inside Karin and Fred's home: ‘In the Blue Band Village you learn to be creative with limited space’
Karin and Fred Wijnands share their experience living for over thirty years in Amsterdam-West's Bluebanddorp, a neighborhood known for its small houses and blue facades. The couple explains how the co...
Explosion blows door out of building in Zeeheldenbuurt
An explosion occurred at garage boxes on Barentszstraat in Amsterdam's Zeeheldenbuurt neighborhood early this morning, causing significant damage and blowing out a door. One person was treated for smo...
A4 and A10 West towards A10 South closed weekend of June 26 to 29
The A4 and A10 West motorways heading towards the A10 South will be closed during the weekend of June 26 to June 29. Travelers should expect delays of 30 to 60 minutes and are advised to consult a rou...
Happy wallet, happy you: 8 dinner spots under 20 euros in Amsterdam
This article highlights eight restaurants in Amsterdam where visitors can enjoy a meal for less than 20 euros. The list includes a diverse range of options, from French classics to traditional Dutch p...
Special locations to offer WorldPride visitors help against violence or discrimination
Foundation RITA will establish several "Safer Spaces" across Amsterdam during WorldPride, which takes place from July 25 to August 8. These locations, including the Stedelijk Museum and the Nieuwe Ker...
Thijs Römer repeatedly says ‘I’m sorry’ in imaginary duct tape cell
Actor Thijs Römer performed a controversial theater production in Amsterdam-Noord reflecting on his time in prison for a sex crime. The play focuses on his personal journey and themes of regret follo...
Protesters vandalize studio where Thijs Römer performs: "No pedo"
Protesters defaced a theater studio in Amsterdam-Noord where actor Thijs Römer is performing a play about his 2023 conviction for child pornography and grooming. The activist group Whispering Media a...
App that maps factory odors: "I would rather not have made it"
Amsterdam resident Bas has developed an app to track and predict odor nuisance from factories in the Westelijk Havengebied, such as ICL and Bunge. The app uses wind direction data to provide an eight-...
Ajax and Oscar Garcia part ways by mutual consent
Interim coach Oscar Garcia and Ajax have mutually agreed to part ways, ending his contract as Jong Ajax coach one season early. Fitness coach Enrique Sanz will also depart the club following Garcia's ...
Oscar Garcia leaves Ajax after four months
Oscar Garcia is leaving Ajax after only four months, having reached a mutual agreement to terminate his contract which was set to run until 2027. The Spaniard, who was brought in by Jordi Cruijff, ser...
Harbor festival on Java Island: "Impressive to see"
Amsterdam is hosting the Zeehavendagen festival this weekend on Java-eiland to showcase its identity as a port city. Port industry director Kees Noorman emphasized the harbor's significance, covering ...
'Only in Amsterdam': city blunders with video of Utrecht canal
The municipality of Amsterdam's social media team mistakenly commented 'only in Amsterdam' on an Instagram video filmed at the Oudegracht in Utrecht. After being called out by the video creator and th...