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.
Queuing for days for a trendy watch, but mostly for resale: Can make a lot of money
A large crowd has gathered in Amsterdam's P.C. Hooftstraat to queue overnight for the release of an exclusive 400-euro watch, which many hope to resell for significant profit. Resellers and collectors...
Free entry to the Heineken Experience? Only if you're lucky (and enter our giveaway)
All free tickets for the Heineken Experience open day on Friday, May 29, have already been distributed. Due to high demand, the complimentary passes for the Amsterdam-based attraction were claimed qui...
Traffic disruption near Lijnden after collision and mini-lift falls from trailer
Traffic near Lijnden faced significant delays on Friday afternoon following two separate incidents. A multi-vehicle rear-end collision occurred on the N232, while a small aerial work platform fell fro...
Portrait of Harry Styles at Johan Cruijff Arena: Ajax legends will also be on the pillars
A large portrait of singer Harry Styles was unveiled at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam to mark the start of his ten-concert residency. The artwork is the first in a series of murals for the stad...
Harry Styles portrait at Johan Cruijff Arena: "Ajax legends will also be on the pillars"
A large portrait of singer Harry Styles was unveiled at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam ahead of his ten-concert run at the venue. The artwork is the first in a series that will eventually includ...
Coach García certain Ajax will be champions next season
Ajax coach Óscar García expressed confidence that his team will win the Dutch league title next season. He made these remarks during an interview with ESPN just days before the club's final match of...
Two boys (15 and 17) arrested for possible involvement in Paul's death in Amsterdam home
Police have arrested two teenagers, aged 15 and 17, on suspicion of involvement in the death of 73-year-old Paul Wyber in Amsterdam. Wyber was found dead in his home in the Jordaan neighborhood on Mon...
Belgium to World Cup without Ajax's Godts
Ajax winger Mika Godts has been excluded from the Belgian national team squad for the upcoming World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Head coach Rudi Garcia announced the final roster on ...
Criticized anti-bird nets at Rijksmuseum to be removed: "Breeding season well advanced"
The Rijksmuseum is removing controversial anti-bird nets from trees in Amsterdam's Carel Willinkplantsoen after several birds became trapped in the mesh. While the nets were intended to prevent nestin...
Almost fifty years among shelter cats: veterinarian Piet (75) has no plans to retire yet
Piet Sons, a 75-year-old veterinarian, continues to perform weekly surgeries at Dierenopvang Amsterdam after nearly fifty years of service at the shelter. Having started his career immediately after u...
Schiphol security guards sound alarm: workload sky-high and safety under pressure
Security guards at Schiphol Airport, represented by the FNV union, are sounding the alarm over excessive workloads and a failing safety culture. Employees report that the high pressure is affecting th...
Politics on the Amstel: Who is to blame for the cancelled festival and these names are circulating for alderman
Amsterdam's Music On festival was cancelled after the municipality withdrew its permit over safety concerns, sparking debate regarding accountability among local officials. Journalists also discussed ...
Amsterdam to install new trash cans to combat littering
Starting in June, the City of Amsterdam will install 200 new trash cans featuring recycling compartments for deposit bottles across seven high-traffic locations. This initiative is part of a broader p...
Laan van Vlaanderen road closure to stay, but not all residents are happy
A controversial rush-hour traffic restriction on Laan van Vlaanderen in Amsterdam will remain in place following a court ruling that questioned why the measure is not active 24 hours a day. While some...
Schiphol environmental study falls short for local residents, advisory body says
The Dutch Commission for Environmental Impact Assessment has advised the cabinet that a study regarding new flight rules for Schiphol Airport is insufficient to guarantee the protection of local resid...
Styles begins record run in ArenA, though the real 'Harry hype' is yet to come
Harry Styles is set to begin a record-breaking series of ten concerts at the Johan Cruyff ArenA in Amsterdam starting this Saturday. Although tens of thousands of fans previously queued for tickets, t...
Extra efforts for a cleaner Amsterdam during summer months
The city of Amsterdam is implementing extra cleaning measures during the summer months to maintain the city's cleanliness. These efforts include the deployment of additional cleaning teams and the ins...
Gaza chef serves traditional Palestinian dishes at Rolling Kitchens: "Gives strength"
The 18th edition of the Rollende Keukens food festival is currently taking place in Amsterdam's Westerpark, featuring over 80 food trucks and attracting visitors from across the country. Among the ven...
Not a cat, but a woman stuck high in tree; fire department responds
Firefighters rescued a woman who became stuck high in a tree in Amsterdam's Rembrandtpark after she was unable to climb back down. A ladder truck was deployed to assist her, and she was safely brought...
Teenagers (15 and 17) arrested for robbery in Hoofddorp
Police have arrested two teenagers, aged 15 and 17, for a robbery at a tobacco shop in Hoofddorp that took place on April 4. The suspects, who are from Amsterdam and Haarlemmermeer, fled the scene on ...
Minors arrested for armed robbery of tobacco shop in Hoofddorp shopping center
Police have arrested two teenagers, aged 15 and 17, in connection with an armed robbery of a tobacco shop in Hoofddorp that occurred on April 4. The suspects, who reside in Amsterdam and Haarlemmermee...
Laugh at names like Divine, Prosper, or Marvelous, but Danielle Kliwon cherishes the warmth of Precious in the corporate football world
In her column, Danielle Kliwon discusses the significance of unique footballer names, such as defender Precious Ugwu, in the professional sports world. She highlights how these names provide a sense o...
ATM bombing in De Pijp, one explosive fails to detonate
An ATM at the intersection of Van Woustraat and Ceintuurbaan in Amsterdam was targeted in an explosion early this morning, causing significant damage. One explosive failed to detonate and was later sa...
Annemarie Oster wrote her autobiography through the men in her life
Annemarie Oster, a former comedian on the satirical show Hadimassa, is profiled as part of the 'Iconen' series for her transition into a successful career as a columnist and author. Her latest book se...
Pinoké and Amsterdam ready for championship playoffs: Can now go hunting
Field hockey clubs Pinoké and Amsterdam are preparing for the start of the Hoofdklasse play-offs for the Dutch national title. Pinoké qualified in third place after a strong season, while defending ...
Most proxy votes in Nieuw-West; stricter rules would be bad for turnout
Proxy voting in Amsterdam is most common in districts with low turnout, such as Nieuw-West, Noord, and Zuidoost, where it is often used by migrant communities. While the system faces scrutiny due to i...
Renovated Gashouder officially reopens in November, several events beforehand
The renovated Gashouder venue at Amsterdam's Westergasterrein will officially reopen in November following extensive renovations that include a new large basement for visitor facilities. Ahead of the ...
Man (32) arrested for sending ketamine parcels to Israel
A 32-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested for attempting to send parcels containing ketamine to Israel using legal postal services. The investigation led to a search of the suspect's home, wh...
Major delays on A9 between Amstelveen and Alkmaar
An accident on the A9 between Rottepolderplein and the Wijkertunnel caused significant traffic delays of up to 45 minutes, with additional congestion reported on the A22 and the A4 towards Amsterdam. ...
Pop group KATSEYE to perform at Ziggo Dome in September
The American pop group KATSEYE will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on September 11. The concert is a stop on the group's global tour, titled THE WILDWORLD TOUR.