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.
Ad agency KesselsKramer – creator of the 'I Amsterdam' slogan – makes a fresh start following bankruptcy: 'This new neighborhood is a perfect fit'
The advertising agency KesselsKramer has made a fresh start following its bankruptcy earlier this year under new ownership. The firm has relocated from its long-time office on the Lauriergracht to a m...
Yves Berendse announces first club tour: 'Looking forward to it immensely'
Dutch singer Yves Berendse has announced his first-ever club tour, which will include performances at major venues like Paradiso in Amsterdam. Following his 2024 breakthrough, the artist is transition...
Car catches fire while driving in Buitenveldert, large plume of smoke near VUmc
A car caught fire while driving on the De Boelelaan in Amsterdam near the VUmc hospital this morning. The driver escaped uninjured, but the vehicle was completely destroyed and the road was closed for...
The idiosyncratic Lizzy van Leeuwen (1958-2026) wrote brilliant books on the Dutch East Indies, and was vilified for them
Cultural anthropologist and author Lizzy van Leeuwen has died in Amsterdam after a short illness at the age of 67. She was a respected but often controversial expert on the history of the Dutch East I...
Deep Purple postpones European tour, including Ziggo Dome show
Deep Purple has postponed their European and British tour, including an upcoming show at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome, due to a medical emergency involving lead singer Ian Gillan. The 81-year-old frontman a...
Over 45 km/h over the speed limit in built-up area: hundreds of fines for taxi drivers during ADE
Police in Amsterdam issued 376 fines to taxi drivers during the Amsterdam Dance Event for various infractions, including dangerous speeding and improper documentation. Authorities collaborated with mu...
Alderman rules out lower tourist tax in Weesp citing legal risks
Amsterdam Alderman Melanie van der Horst has rejected a proposal to lower tourist taxes for farms in Weesp, citing legal concerns and the risk of violating the principle of equality. The city governme...
Pim opened a pub with eleven friends on Ten Katestraat: 'People asked if it would become a yuppie spot'
Pim and eleven friends opened a new pub called Bar Kaat on Ten Katestraat in Amsterdam after impulsively deciding to take over an existing location. Despite initial skepticism from the community, the ...
Hannah and Tahrim present Café Parool: ‘So much happens in Amsterdam, you could talk about it endlessly’
Hannah and Tahrim have launched a new podcast called Cafe Parool, which explores news and personal stories from across Amsterdam. The show features a variety of guests, ranging from journalists to loc...
Neighborhood farm destroyed by fire reopens after two years of renovations
After a two-year renovation following a devastating fire in August 2024, the neighborhood farmhouse in Amsterdam's Westerpark has reopened. The project involved repairing the monument, which had suffe...
22,000 rental properties shifted to housing market in one year
The number of private rental properties in the Netherlands decreased by 22,000 over the past year as many landlords opted to sell their holdings on the owner-occupied market. Major cities like Amsterd...
Sietze (24) owns three coffee carts and pays himself 2,500 euros a month: ‘That’s partly based on what my friends earn’
Sietze Siebbeles, a twenty-four-year-old entrepreneur, has built a thriving business operating three coffee carts through diligent work. He pays himself a monthly salary of 2500 euros, choosing to pri...
The Gashouder reopens after a long renovation: ‘No other venue like this will open within the Ring in the next fifty years’
The Gashouder at the Westergas site in Amsterdam has reopened as a versatile concert venue following a two-year renovation that included the addition of a basement. The project aims to provide a uniqu...
This chef from Bordeaux is in the kitchen at Bar François: 'Suddenly this French guy shows up with a wine bar in this kind of neighborhood'
Chef François Marques and his partner Sophie Westenburg have opened Bar François, a cozy wine bar located in a residential area of Amsterdam. The owners are focusing on a relaxed experience, choosin...
You really don't need to use an e-bike in Amsterdam
This article contends that e-bikes have become a source of stress and danger in Amsterdam, arguing that they act more like luxury vehicles than essential transport. It calls for the city to differenti...
Hotel in Amsterdam-Zuidoost evacuated due to large fire
A major fire at a hotel in Amsterdam-Zuidoost forced the evacuation of over one hundred guests who were relocated to Bijlmer ArenA station. Authorities are currently investigating the cause, with repo...
140 guests evacuated after fire at Amsterdam hotel
A fire at an Amsterdam hotel on the Johan Cruyff Boulevard led to the evacuation of 140 guests late last night. Four people suffered from smoke inhalation, with two requiring hospital treatment, while...
Jordi Cruyff mysterious about new contract for Ajax gem Abdellah Ouazane: Compliments make everything more expensive
Ajax technical director Jordi Cruijff has declined to provide details on a possible contract extension for 17-year-old prospect Abdellah Ouazane, citing a desire to keep the player's value stable. Cru...
Restaurant Vooges aan ’t IJ bankrupt, another hospitality business fails at this ‘cursed location’
Restaurant Vooges aan 't IJ in Amsterdam has filed for bankruptcy due to mounting debt, marking the latest closure at a location known for its history of failed hospitality ventures. The owners, who h...
Prominent guests and an unwanted pigeon: Amsterdam Museum celebrates 100th anniversary
The Amsterdam Museum is celebrating its 100-year anniversary, reflecting on its evolution from a small collection in the Waag to a major institution with over 100,000 objects. Throughout its history, ...
Solidarity with pride flags on Amstelkade, but not everyone dares to participate
Residents of Amsterdam's Amstelkade have hung pride flags to support a family after a brick was thrown through their window in October. While the initiative serves as a powerful symbol of community so...
Mayor supports fundraiser for new Sinterklaas costumes after fire with 1500 euros
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema is donating 1,500 euros to help Stichting Sinterklaas replace 164 parade costumes destroyed in a recent fire. Supported by a successful crowdfunding campaign, the organiz...
Mayor supports fundraiser for new Amsterdam 'Piet' costumes after fire with 1500 euros
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has donated 1,500 euros to help replace 164 Sinterklaas costumes destroyed in a dry cleaning fire. A public crowdfunding campaign has also nearly reached its 10,000-euro ...
Man and boy arrested for violent robbery of 93-year-old woman in Amsterdam
A 93-year-old woman suffered a broken back during a violent robbery in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Slotervaart on October 27. Police have identified a 30-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy as suspec...
Former Volumia! guitarist files lawsuit against De Buisonjé over band name
Former Volumia! guitarist Harold Nieskens is taking legal action against lead singer Xander de Buisonjé to challenge the use of the band's name. While De Buisonjé and other former members intend to ...
Photos Bertien van Manen took of Tokyo youth thirty years ago on display in the Netherlands for the first time
The photographic series Tokyo Revisited by the late Bertien van Manen is being exhibited in the Netherlands for the first time. The collection captures the daily lives of youths in 1990s Tokyo through...
Suspect in Hajar murder case remains in custody
A 23-year-old man remains detained for the murder of Hajar, whose body was found in a suitcase in Amsterdam after she went missing in October. The suspect is also accused of attempting to kill his for...
Traffic delays and public transport changes due to protest at Museumplein
The Museumplein in Amsterdam is set to host the Rode Lijn-demonstratie on Sunday, November 8. This event will cause traffic diversions and changes to local public transportation routes.
23-year-old suspect in Hajar murder to remain in custody for another 90 days
A 23-year-old man, Abdi A., has been ordered to remain in custody for another 90 days as the primary suspect in the murder of 29-year-old Hajar. Hajar, who had been missing for weeks, was found deceas...
Less severe nuisance from Schiphol already reached this year – thanks to rapid arrival of new aircraft
Schiphol Airport is set to reach its 2029 noise reduction targets years early, largely due to the deployment of quieter, modern aircraft. Additionally, the airport will limit runway substitutions duri...