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.
Drugs found during raid on Osdorp garage, suspects aged 19 and 22
Police arrested two Amsterdam men aged 19 and 22 after discovering drugs in a garage in Osdorp on Saturday. Authorities were alerted to suspicious activity at the scene and are now investigating furth...
Video | Watch the trailer for the documentary about Roxy Dekker as she prepares for her ArenA shows
A new four-part documentary series follows singer Roxy Dekker as she prepares for her upcoming concerts at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. The series provides an inside look at the artist's life and the inte...
If you weren't already in love with the cello, you will be after hearing this club
Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker performed a vibrant and theatrical program at the Cello Biennale Amsterdam. The ensemble showcased their instrumental versatility and skill through a serie...
Amsterdam newspaper November: he is coming, he is coming...
The November issue of the Amsterdam newspaper highlights the upcoming Sinterklaas festivities and the importance of reading. It also provides residents with information on how to reach the city via th...
Truck too high for railway overpass on Beukenweg, train traffic temporarily halted
A truck that was too tall collided with a railway viaduct on Beukenweg in Amsterdam, causing a temporary halt to train services heading toward Utrecht and Gouda. ProRail inspected the bridge, confirme...
No trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Muiderpoort due to damaged railway viaduct
Train services between Amsterdam Centraal and Muiderpoort are currently suspended due to damage found on a railway viaduct. ProRail is working on repairs, with operations expected to resume by 10:30 a...
Two firefighters injured in house fire in Amsterdam-West
Two firefighters suffered minor burns while battling a house fire that broke out in an attic on Columbusstraat in Amsterdam-West on Monday morning. Twelve nearby homes were evacuated during the three-...
Twelve homes evacuated due to attic fire in De Baarsjes, Amsterdam-West
Twelve homes were evacuated in the De Baarsjes area of Amsterdam-West following a fire that broke out in an attic. Firefighters are working to extinguish the blaze from within the walls, but intense h...
Why are there suddenly so many turquoise cars in the city?
Hundreds of distinctive turquoise electric taxis from a Vietnamese company have appeared on the streets of Amsterdam since September. The firm is expanding its European presence, offering drivers uniq...
Major fire breaks out in attic of home on Columbusstraat, multiple houses evacuated
A large fire broke out early this morning in the attic of a home on Columbusstraat in Amsterdam, resulting in the evacuation of several nearby properties. Firefighters are utilizing specialized high-p...
VodafoneZiggo also wants to see more staff in the office and tightens rules
VodafoneZiggo is proposing a new policy that would require office-based employees to work from the office three days a week instead of the current two. The company has introduced a voluntary departure...
Spot the difference: Frans Halsstraat in 1967 and 2026
The Frans Halsstraat in Amsterdam has undergone significant transformation since 1967, when it served as the location for two schools. Following their demolition in 1985 and the construction of new ap...
In his new novel Jagger Plaza, Robert Vuijsje writes about alienation in the South: 'This neighborhood is soulless because all the same people live here'
Journalist Robert Vuijsje's new novel, Jagger Plaza, examines the social alienation experienced by a real estate agent and his autistic son in the affluent Amsterdam neighborhood of Oud-Zuid. The auth...
Le Souterrain is now open in the basement of Chin Chin Club
The Chin Chin Club in Amsterdam has opened Le Souterrain, a new basement restaurant featuring high-end cuisine by award-winning chef Julius Nuiten. The venue combines dining with live illusionist perf...
DJ and techno pioneer Juan Atkins (64) has died
Juan Atkins, an influential figure known as the pioneer of Detroit techno, has passed away at the age of 64. His death was announced by long-time collaborator Kevin Saunderson after Atkins was found u...
Amstelkade covered in Pride flags following vandalism
Residents near the Amstelkade in Amsterdam have hung pride flags on their homes as a show of solidarity following a targeted attack. The incident involved a window being smashed and hateful graffiti d...
160 Amsterdam Sinterklaas costumes lost in dry cleaner fire
A fire at a dry cleaner in Nieuw-Vennep destroyed 164 handmade costumes intended for the upcoming Sinterklaas parade in Amsterdam. Through volunteer efforts and public donations, the Stichting Sinterk...
160 Amsterdam Sinterklaas costumes lost in dry cleaner fire
A fire at a dry cleaner in July destroyed 164 handmade Sinterklaas costumes intended for use in Amsterdam. The Stichting Sinterklaas organization has successfully secured new replacements through dona...
‘Totally unjustified’: delivery worker tasered in Runstraat to press charges against officer
A delivery driver who was tasered by police during an arrest in the Runstraat intends to file a formal complaint. His lawyer, Gerald Roethof, claims the use of the taser was unjustified and disproport...
Stricter rules for holiday rentals to tackle nuisance in residential areas
New Dutch regulations taking effect November 1 require all vacation rental hosts to use a unique registration number and mandate that booking platforms share data with the government. This system is d...
43-year-old Amsterdam man arrested for Almelo car fires
A 43-year-old Amsterdam man has been arrested in connection with four separate vehicle fires that occurred in Almelo on Saturday night. Police utilized the Burgernet alert system to engage the communi...
At Ajax, the beauty is currently found mostly on the scoreboard, but who cares?
Ajax defeated AZ for the first time in five years at the Johan Cruijff Arena, securing the victory through a resilient performance rather than their usual attractive style of play. The result highligh...
How the North Sea Canal pulled the city out of a slump: "Otherwise it would all have gone to Rotterdam"
The North Sea Canal, which opened 150 years ago, saved Amsterdam from a major economic decline by providing essential maritime access. The project revitalized the city's struggling port and transforme...
Ajax player Amrabat delighted with hard-fought win: "I'd sign up to win like this"
Ajax player Sofyan Amrabat is pleased with his team's hard-fought 1-0 win against AZ, emphasizing the importance of securing points even without playing well. He remains optimistic about Ajax's chance...
Ajax beats AZ for the first time in over four years and closes to within one point of Feyenoord
Ajax defeated AZ 1-0 at the Johan Cruijff Arena, marking their first victory over the opponent in four years. The win, secured by a goal from Tolu Arokodare, brings Ajax within one point of Feyenoord ...
Free public transport would cost hundreds of millions: "Furthermore, GVB cannot handle it"
Making public transport free in Amsterdam would cost an estimated 175 to 250 million euros annually, according to the city's executive board. The municipal government opposes the proposal from BIJ1 an...
Frustrated delivery driver files complaint: "Officer's actions are incomprehensible"
A parcel delivery driver is filing a complaint after being tased by a motorcycle officer during an encounter over parking in Amsterdam. His lawyer states that the driver acted only in self-defense and...
Ajax seeks fourth consecutive win against AZ in Arena
Ajax, currently in third place, aims for a fourth consecutive victory as they face AZ in an upcoming Eredivisie match. The team enters the game with momentum following recent successes in both league ...
Halloween in the Rivierenbuurt: ‘We don’t want to make them cry, but we do want to give them a scare’
A small neighborhood Halloween celebration in Amsterdam's Rivierenbuurt has grown from a local gathering into a massive event attracting 1,200 children. The festivities, which began in 2021, now featu...
Jacky organizes Halloween for 1200 children: "Never expected it to become this popular"
American expatriate Jacky has organized a successful Halloween trick-or-treat event in the Rivierenbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam for the past six years. The celebration has expanded significantly, n...