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.
Explosion at shop in Southeast: Huge bang
An explosion damaged a grocery store in Amsterdam-Zuidoost shortly after midnight, though no injuries were reported. Forensic experts and investigators have launched an inquiry to determine the cause ...
Woman stabbed multiple times in Amsterdam Nieuw-West home
A woman was transported to the hospital with critical injuries after being stabbed multiple times inside a home in the Slotermeer neighborhood of Amsterdam. Police have arrested a man who turned himse...
Rhôneweg party center closed after series of violent incidents
Amsterdam's mayor has ordered the closure of a party center near Sloterdijk station due to a series of violent crimes, including a recent severe assault and a shooting. The decision follows a history ...
Blowing and sweeping: clearing away the fallen leaves
Cleaning up fallen leaves is an annual task that requires significant effort. This article explains the methods and procedures used to manage and remove these leaves effectively.
Mayor closes Rhôneweg party venue after dance floor shooting and assault
Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered a three-month closure of a party venue on Rhôneweg following a shooting incident and a violent assault. The decision was made due to an ongoing pattern of safety conce...
Red Line organization on Sunday's demonstration: "It is still very urgent"
Tens of thousands of people are expected to participate in the fourth Rode Lijn protest in Amsterdam this Sunday to call for government action against Israeli policies. The event features a march star...
Master drummer Ponda O’Bryan (1957-2026) also understood the spiritual side of drums
Master drummer Ponda O’Bryan has passed away at age 69 after a distinguished career spent mastering West African percussion. Known for his deep connection to the spiritual roots of drumming, he trav...
Lunet (69) met Piet (76) at Rembrandtplein: ‘I looked past his clothes and his country accent, and I’m very glad I did’
In een rubriek over ontmoetingen in Amsterdam vertellen de 69-jarige Lunet en 76-jarige Piet hoe zij elkaar hebben leren kennen in een bar op het Rembrandtplein. Lunet geeft aan dat zij bewust verder ...
Amsterdammer Manon Danker has been caring for birds for many years: ‘They never bore me, they are true life artists’
To celebrate its 85th anniversary, the newspaper Het Parool is highlighting local residents who contribute positively to the city of Amsterdam. One featured individual is 59-year-old Manon Danker, who...
Everything discussed within the Koninklijke Industrieele Groote Club remains secret, so Koen Kleijn (63) sometimes had to rely on other sources while writing his book
Author Koen Kleijn recounts the history of the Koninklijke Industrieele Groote Club in his latest book, Op stand aan de Dam. Because the club upholds a strict policy of secrecy, Kleijn was forced to r...
58 kilos of drugs and imitation firearm found in Amstelveen home
Police in Amstelveen discovered 58 kilograms of suspected cocaine and an imitation firearm in a residence during an ongoing investigation. Two suspects, aged 35 and 50, have been detained by order of ...
Concerns over future of LGBTQ+ support center in Southeast after potential funding cuts
House of B, a foundation providing ballroom dance and support for queer youth in Amsterdam Southeast, faces closure by 2027 due to a failed subsidy application. Although the organization currently ser...
Housing shortage in student cities to remain high, deficit in Amsterdam continues to rise
A report by CBRE reveals that the student housing shortage in twelve major Dutch cities will worsen by 2034 as private rental losses outpace new construction. Amsterdam is expected to face the most se...
Zidane B. (19) detonated bomb at travel agency in West for 1200 euros, caught after sex offense
Zidane B., a 19-year-old, has confessed to bombing an Amsterdam travel agency for a payment of 1,200 euros after an initial failed attempt. While prosecutors are seeking a 30-month prison sentence, th...
Four-year prison sentence for bribing Amsterdam municipal official: ‘Trust in government damaged’
A man named El M. has been sentenced to four years in prison for bribing a municipal official in Amsterdam to leak confidential information to criminals. He was also convicted of drug trafficking, wit...
Winter cold protocol starts Thursday in Amsterdam shelters, more spaces for homeless this winter
Starting Thursday, Amsterdam is implementing its winter cold weather protocol, providing 452 emergency shelter beds as temperatures drop. The city has increased its overall winter capacity to 774 beds...
Amsterdam comedy club Comedy Queens features an all-female lineup: It is quite tough when you are the only woman on the bill
Amsterdam has launched a new comedy venue called Comedy Queens, which exclusively features female performers. Founder Fransje Westermann established the club to provide a supportive environment where ...
Light show returns to Dam Square on New Year's Eve, 'grim atmosphere has been turned around'
Amsterdam will again host a light and music show on the Dam this New Year's Eve to promote a festive atmosphere, as part of a city-wide effort to create new traditions amid a national ban on consumer ...
More places in winter shelters for homeless people
This year, additional emergency shelter spaces have been arranged in Amsterdam to accommodate a rise in the number of homeless individuals. These extra spots are being provided to ensure that those in...
Lomanstraat becomes an even bigger tourist magnet due to social media: "Dozens of people every day"
The Lomanstraat in Amsterdam has become a major tourist attraction due to its unique crooked plane trees, which have gained fame on social media. While dozens of visitors arrive daily to photograph th...
No away fans at Ajax vs ADO Den Haag matches this season either
Visiting supporters remain banned from matches between Ajax and ADO Den Haag this Eredivisie season due to long-standing security concerns. The restriction has been in place for twenty years following...
These historic walking routes through Amsterdam feature a hundred objects from the Amsterdam Museum’s collection: ‘We find the leather briefs very funny’
Historians Floor van Spaendonck and Gijs Stork have released a new guidebook featuring twelve historical walking routes through Amsterdam to mark the Amsterdam Museum's centenary. The project highligh...
Call for entries: sign up for the Parent & Child column in Het Parool
Het Parool is looking for families to participate in its weekly interview column, Ouder & Kind, which focuses on parenting and child-rearing experiences. Interested candidates should email the editori...
Amsterdam restaurants closed due to labor exploitation
Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered two Indian restaurants in Amsterdam to close for three months following evidence of labor exploitation and human trafficking. Investigations revealed that employees wer...
Amsterdammer evicted by judge for subletting social housing for 2000 euros a month
An Amsterdam resident has been ordered to vacate his social housing apartment after being caught illegally subletting the unit for 2,000 euros per month. The court dismissed the tenant's claim of runn...
No extra punishment for plank assault at UvA protest, perpetrator must pay damages
A pro-Palestinian demonstrator who struck two people with a plank during a 2024 protest at the University of Amsterdam has been ordered to pay over 2,000 euros in damages. The court convicted him of a...
Prison sentence for assault at 2024 pro-Palestinian protest at UvA
A man has been convicted of assault after striking two people with a wooden plank during a volatile pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Amsterdam in May 2024. Although he claimed self-defense...
Indian restaurants in Center and South closed over suspected labor exploitation and human smuggling
Two Indian restaurants in Amsterdam have been closed for three months due to allegations of labor exploitation and human smuggling involving their owners. Investigators claim that employees brought fr...
Community service sentences for assault of JA21 politician Kevin Kreuger at McDonald’s Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Former JA21 politician Kevin Kreuger was assaulted in Amsterdam after confronting a group of boys who were harassing a girl. Two of the suspects have accepted penal orders, including community service...
Suzan & Freek to perform three shows at Ziggo Dome in May 2027
Dutch duo Suzan & Freek have announced three concerts at the Ziggo Dome for May 2027 following their return to live performing earlier this year. The announcement comes ahead of the November 13 releas...