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.
Maaike (60) and Hanna (26): ‘Getting good grades was less important than being a kind, fun, and interested person’
Maaike and her daughter Hanna discuss their experiences growing up in Amsterdam, highlighting a parenting approach that prioritized kindness and character over academic performance. The pair reflects ...
Why part of the Amsterdam city council wants to sell Schiphol shares worth up to 1 billion euros – and why this professor thinks it is a bad idea
Members of the Amsterdam city council are debating whether to sell the city's stake in Schiphol Airport, which could be worth as much as 1 billion euros. Supporters believe the funds would be better s...
Body found in water in Amsterdam canal
Police discovered a body in the Erasmusgracht in Amsterdam-West this evening. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of death and the identity of the victim.
A quick sniff, leg up and pee: will Japanese dog urinals conquer Amsterdam?
Amsterdam has launched a pilot program using Japanese-style dog-pee spots to manage canine waste and urination in public areas. These designated posts are intended to provide a specific location for d...
Sportpark Drieburg in Watergraafsmeer to get new football pitches and padel courts
Sportpark Drieburg in Amsterdam-Oost will undergo a major expansion by 2027, adding speed soccer fields, padel courts, and an outdoor recreational area. The municipality will retain land ownership to ...
New padel courts and small football fields at Drieburg sports park in East
Sportpark Drieburg in Amsterdam Oost will undergo a significant expansion starting in the autumn of 2027, featuring new football pitches, padel courts, and children's urban recreation areas. The proje...
Floor Jansen on Nightwish departure: 'We couldn't get through difficult periods anymore'
Floor Jansen recently discussed her departure from Nightwish, stating that the band could no longer overcome their differences, leading to a professional split. She is now focusing on her solo career,...
Sleeping in doorways remains punishable to protect livability
The Amsterdam municipality has introduced a new framework clarifying that while sleeping in public is generally no longer punishable, sleeping directly in front of entrances remains illegal to protect...
Sleeping in doorways remains punishable to protect livability
Amsterdam has implemented a new policy framework clarifying that while sleeping in public is no longer automatically illegal, obstructing building entrances or causing nuisance remains punishable. The...
Mixed feelings at Dam Square after major US Democratic victory: "It makes me emotional"
Americans visiting Amsterdam on Dam Square shared mixed reactions to the recent U.S. midterm election results, which saw significant gains for the Democratic party. While some tourists expressed conce...
Old Casa Rosso rebuilt for filming of series about Zwarte Joop
A film crew is currently recreating Amsterdam's red-light district on the Kromboomssloot for a new series titled Koning van de Wallen. The show documents the rise and fall of Maurits de Vries, an infa...
Study: Moroccan names lead to fewer rental housing chances, many rental agents participate in discrimination
Research from the Verwey-Jonker Institute reveals that renters with Moroccan-sounding names face discrimination in most Dutch regions, with Amsterdam being a notable exception. Furthermore, mystery ca...
Bomb goes off at Almere home while shop owned by same person is hit in Amsterdam
Two explosions occurred near-simultaneously at a home in Almere and a shop in Amsterdam, both of which are owned by the same person. Authorities are investigating the incidents after witnesses heard a...
Minor on scooter hit by city bus on Hoofdweg in Amsterdam-West
A teenage scooter rider was trapped under a city bus following a collision on the Hoofdweg in Amsterdam-West on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency crews successfully extricated the victim, though the extent...
Scooter rider injured after collision with bus in Amsterdam
A scooter rider was injured following a collision with a bus on the Hoofdweg in Amsterdam near the Erasmusgracht. The victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance while the passengers on the bu...
100 years of Hema: Amsterdammers share memories of smoked sausage, loose cookies and secret snacking on the job
As the Dutch retail chain Hema celebrates its 100th anniversary, residents of Amsterdam are sharing nostalgic stories about the store's iconic products and their personal history with the brand. Since...
Via Inferno is an epic music theater piece in which Sterre Konijn (39) explores the depths of her soul
Performer Sterre Konijn explores the depths of the human soul in her new music theater production, Via Inferno, presented at Theater Bellevue. Drawing inspiration from Dante’s The Divine Comedy, the...
Sinterklaas arrival in Amsterdam 2026: what you need to know
Sinterklaas will arrive in Amsterdam on November 15, 2026, via a steamboat parade on the Amstel followed by a city-wide procession ending at Leidseplein. The event will cause significant traffic and p...
Five men arrested for underwater cocaine smuggling in IJmuiden
Police in IJmuiden arrested five men, including three Colombian nationals, for an alleged plot to smuggle cocaine hidden below the waterline of a cargo ship. The suspects were apprehended during a nig...
GVB to test new metro network on November 14 and 15: metro 53 will not run
The Amsterdam public transport provider GVB is testing a new metro network configuration on the weekend of November 14 and 15. During these trials, metro line 53 will be suspended to allow the agency ...
Amsterdam father (34) accused of shaking baby to death now also suspected of assaulting partner
A 34-year-old Amsterdam man accused of shaking his baby daughter to death is now also facing charges for the alleged abuse of his partner. The suspect remains in custody while investigations continue ...
Concrete blocks placed around Molukkenstraat to stop youths on scooters during New Year's Eve
Amsterdam authorities are installing concrete barriers and enhanced lighting around the Molukkenstraat intersection to prevent scooter-related disturbances during New Year's Eve. Additionally, officia...
Man (54) suspected of stabbing woman (37) in Nieuw-West home turns himself in
A 54-year-old man has turned himself into the police after allegedly stabbing a 37-year-old woman in an Amsterdam Nieuw-West residence. The victim was hospitalized for her injuries, while the suspect ...
Court overturns squatters' riot conviction fifteen years later: protest was a ‘peaceful assembly’
The Hague court has overturned the convictions of five protesters arrested fifteen years ago during a demonstration against the eviction of a building in Amsterdam. The ruling follows a European Court...
All eyes on energy- and space-guzzling data centers. But aren't they essential for our smartphones? ‘The balance is lost’
Protesters are planning a demonstration at Sloterdijk in Amsterdam this Friday to oppose the development of new data centers due to concerns over climate, housing, and urban space. While experts recog...
Public Prosecution Service: 61-year-old Canadian woman held captive and raped for days in Floradorp home
A 61-year-old Canadian woman was rescued from a house in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Floradorp after being held captive and raped for several days. Two men remain in custody for the crimes, though t...
Julian Brandt absent from Ajax training, Sofyan Amrabat also doubtful for Midtjylland match
Ajax players Julian Brandt and Sofyan Amrabat are both doubtful for the upcoming Conference League match against FC Midtjylland due to injuries sustained during the game against AZ. The team is also m...
Man suspected of raping and extorting 61-year-old Canadian woman in Floradorp
Two men have been arrested on charges of repeatedly raping and extorting a 61-year-old Canadian woman in Amsterdam-Noord. The suspects maintain that the sexual contact was consensual despite the accus...
Over sixty boats on Erasmusgracht likely inhabited, immediate eviction not possible
Authorities in Amsterdam have discovered that dozens of boats on the Erasmusgracht are being used for illegal habitation, causing significant nuisance for local residents. Although officials acknowled...
150 years of street cleaning: from pocket change in manure to unique garbage trucks
The Amsterdam city cleaning department is celebrating its 150th anniversary after being established in 1877. The milestone commemorates the evolution of the city's waste management from its early orig...