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.
This is what the new town near Amsterdam will be called
A new residential development in the municipality of Ouder-Amstel, located near Amsterdam, has been officially named Amstelvoorde following a community-wide vote. The project is set to include approxi...
Code yellow for 'unpleasant, oppressive heat'
The KNMI has issued a code yellow alert for the Netherlands as temperatures are expected to reach up to 35 degrees Celsius this Thursday and Friday. The extreme heat and high humidity have triggered t...
Prosecutors: Men arrested in Amsterdam-Osdorp suspected of planning explosions or ATM bombings
The Public Prosecution Service suspects two men arrested after an explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp of preparing for explosions or ATM robberies. Both suspects were injured in the blast and will remain in...
IJtunnel and Arenatunnel closed Friday for emergency repairs
The IJtunnel and Arenatunnel in Amsterdam will undergo emergency maintenance this Friday to replace outdated control and camera systems. The Arenatunnel will be closed from 07:00 to 12:00, while the I...
Future of mobile drug support bus uncertain again: "Risk of losing track of users"
The future of a mobile drug consumption bus in Amsterdam is uncertain after the municipality canceled its planned relocation due to intense neighborhood protests. The bus must vacate its current spot ...
Cyclist injured in collision with tram in Amsterdam
A cyclist was injured and taken to the hospital following a collision with a tram on the Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat in Amsterdam-West on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services, including a mobile...
Truck gets stuck under A10 West overpass
A truck became stuck under a 3.4-meter-high viaduct on the A10 West at Wiltzanghlaan in Amsterdam's Bos en Lommer district. To free the vehicle, the driver was forced to deflate the truck's tires to l...
Ajax to begin European season with qualifier against FK Vojvodina or Ferencváros
Ajax will begin its European campaign in the second qualifying round of the Conference League against the loser of the match between FK Vojvodina and Ferencváros. The Amsterdam club secured its spot ...
Groeneveen relegated straight back from the Eredivisie
Groeneveen's debut season in the Dutch padel eredivisie ended in relegation following a 4-0 loss to XNRGY Amsterdam in the final round. Despite their goal of remaining in the top flight, the team will...
Man jailed for using deepfakes to open ABN AMRO accounts
The Amsterdam District Court sentenced a man to 30 months in prison, with six months suspended, for committing deepfake fraud. The individual used deepfake technology to forge identity documents and s...
Helena revealed as face of Van der Elsken exhibition: "I stuck my tongue out, I don't like photos"
Helena de Jong has been chosen as the face of a new Ed van der Elsken exhibition at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, featuring a spontaneous photo of her taken over 40 years ago. The exhibition, which ai...
Senegalese Amsterdammers see their team fall just short against France: "It was very exciting"
Dozens of Senegalese residents in Amsterdam gathered at Studio Wieman in the Noord district to watch their national football team's match against France. Despite a festive atmosphere with traditional ...
Why Dutch was spoken in Gothenburg for years
This article explores the historical and cultural connections between Amsterdam and Sweden, highlighting how Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović's career at Ajax is just one example of these links....
Information and tips for growing up safely online on new digital platform
The new 'Digitaal Opgroeien' platform provides practical tips and reliable information to support children's safe development in the digital world. It covers essential topics including screen time, so...
Fundraiser for Rayan, seriously injured by electric shock on school trip
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched for 15-year-old Rayan, an Amsterdam student who was critically injured by an electric shock during a school trip to Kehl, Germany. The initiative aims to rais...
Silent protest by war victims during Japanese Emperor’s wreath-laying at Dam Square: ‘He knows we are here’
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako began their state visit to the Netherlands with a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam. During the event, victims and...
So many accidents occur at this intersection that the municipality is now intervening
The municipality of Amsterdam has designated the intersection of Kamperfoelieweg, Banne Buikslootlaan, and Schepenlaan as a traffic 'blackspot' following four serious accidents since early 2025. Autho...
Battle over Spaarnwoude funding reignites: Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer take on Amsterdam and Velsen
The municipality of Haarlem is raising concerns over a funding shortage for the Spaarnwoude recreation area, specifically for the years 2028 and 2029. While Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer are pushing for ...
Driver hits cyclists, gives fake phone number and flees
A driver struck two cyclists on the Meteorenweg in Amsterdam-Noord and fled the scene after providing a fake phone number to the victims. The cyclists were transported to the hospital with significant...
Why these two clubs are feuding over championship match: "Will only play on neutral ground"
Amateur football clubs ASV De Dijk and DRC are in a dispute over the location of their Under-19 championship match, which was rescheduled for June 20th. DRC demands a neutral venue to avoid potential ...
SWAT team raids home in Vogelbuurt, kidnapping suspect arrested
A police arrest team raided a home in Amsterdam's Vogelbuurt neighborhood to apprehend a suspect involved in the kidnapping and assault of a Spanish man in February 2026. Two additional suspects were ...
Amsterdam residents 'passive smoking' due to air quality: "It's a silent killer"
Air quality in Amsterdam has improved significantly since 2010, yet current pollution levels still equate to residents passively smoking four cigarettes a day. While reports show 52% of locals are con...
Deputy Mayor Lahlah installs child mayor
Deputy Mayor Esmah Lahlah has installed eight-year-old Ava as Amsterdam's new child mayor alongside a newly formed children's council. The council is tasked with advising the city government on variou...
Deputy Mayor Lahlah installs child mayor
Deputy Mayor Esmah Lahlah has officially installed Amsterdam's new children's council and 8-year-old Ava as the new children's mayor. The council will advise the city government on various issues, wit...
'Fifty guilders from nursing home for Hollandse Nieuwe': Playful stunt by Waasdorp fishmonger at start of herring season
Fish shop Nico Waasdorp in IJmuiden celebrated the start of the herring season by selling 'Hollandse Nieuwe' for one Dutch guilder each, approximately 45 euro cents. The promotion is a playful respons...
Far fewer metros and World Pride: Busy and disruptive summer for public transport
Amsterdam's public transport operator GVB has announced major service disruptions this summer due to extensive maintenance on metro and tram lines from July 4 to August 16. Travel times are expected t...
Suspects held for Amsterdam explosion are injured Naoufal T. (24) and Yassine B. (25)
Two Amsterdam residents, Naoufal T. and Yassine B., remain in pretrial detention after being seriously injured in a devastating explosion in Amsterdam on Thursday night. The two suspects are currently...
Boil water advisory for Schoorlstraat and Werengouw in North lifted
The boil water advisory for residents on Schoorlstraat and Werengouw in Amsterdam-Noord has been lifted after safety tests confirmed the water is safe to drink. The advisory was initially issued after...
Attention Amsterdammers: You can now have your passport delivered home for free
The municipality of Amsterdam is offering residents free home delivery for new passports until July 3rd. This service provides an alternative for those unable to visit a city office before their curre...
Indications of flash powder use in powerful explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp
A massive explosion that destroyed an Amsterdam gym and injured seven people was likely caused by flash powder, a highly sensitive substance often used in heavy fireworks or ATM bombings. Experts beli...