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.
Koen Radstake new municipal secretary of Haarlem
Koen Radstake has been appointed as the new municipal secretary and general director of Haarlem, effective June 1st. He succeeds Catrien Lenstra, who moved to the municipality of Amsterdam, and will a...
Fewer trains from Amsterdam to Hilversum and Almere due to track defect
Fewer sprinter trains are running from Amsterdam Centraal towards Hilversum and Almere on Tuesday due to a track defect between Amsterdam Centraal and Amsterdam Muiderpoort. The disruption began early...
Dead man found in Lijnbaansstraat home, suspected foul play
Police have launched a major investigation after a man was found dead in a residence on Lijnbaansstraat in Amsterdam's Jordaan district. Authorities suspect a crime and have cordoned off the area near...
Tiësto wins lawsuit against US law firm, awarded 17 million euros
DJ Tiësto has won a lawsuit against a United States law firm after the Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled in his favor regarding incorrect tax advice. The court ordered the firm to pay the DJ 17 million...
Duo on rental scooter takes selfie at A10 Sloten on-ramp
A duo on a rental scooter was spotted taking a selfie at the A10 highway entrance near the Sloten exit in Amsterdam. It remains unclear whether the pair entered the ring road or turned back towards th...
125 years of GGD: a special look behind the scenes
To celebrate its 125th anniversary, the GGD is organizing various behind-the-scenes tours to showcase different aspects of its public health work. These excursions include visits to addiction care fac...
Prosecutors believe abuse suspect Joannes B. has more victims
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service expects that suspect Joannes B. may have more victims than the six currently identified, including an attempted rape at an Amsterdam daycare. B. will undergo evalu...
Sex crime suspect Jan B. sent to Pieter Baan Center
Jan B., a suspect in a sexual abuse case involving at least four children, will be admitted to the Pieter Baan Centrum for psychiatric evaluation. The decision was announced on Tuesday during a court ...
Ticket holders of cancelled Music On festival can get a refund
Organizers of the Music On festival, which was canceled last weekend, have announced that ticket holders are eligible for a full refund. Alternatively, attendees can choose to save their tickets for u...
Just when Ajax needs unity, coach Oscar Garcia sows doubt with clumsy remarks
Ajax coach Oscar Garcia has sparked controversy by stating "This was not my group" after a defeat to FC Utrecht weakened the team's chances for Champions League qualification. The statement is being c...
Foreign fans flock to Amsterdam for Harry Styles, Booking searches quadruple
British pop star Harry Styles is attracting thousands of international fans to Amsterdam for his ten-concert series at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, which marks his only tour stop on the European mainland....
Amsterdam's Couperus neighborhood to be overhauled despite love for the old: "Terrible"
The Louis Couperus neighborhood in Amsterdam Nieuw-West will undergo a major ten-year renovation and demolition project starting in 18 months. Housing association Stadgenoot plans to increase the area...
Plane to England lands at Schiphol after emergency
A Ryanair flight traveling from Warsaw to Leeds made an emergency landing at Schiphol Airport around 8:50 PM. The unscheduled stop was necessitated by a medical emergency occurring on board the aircra...
Level 1 alert at Schiphol due to Ryanair plane emergency
A GRIP 1 emergency status was declared at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on Monday evening following an onboard problem on a Ryanair flight. Multiple emergency services, including ambulances, fire crews, ...
Four floating ‘Elver Finders’ to catch glass eels at locks: How do they work?
Researchers are using four floating "Elver Finders" near the sluices in IJmuiden to monitor glass eel populations in the North Sea Canal and Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. These devices allow scientists to ca...
Music On organizers to compensate visitors and "other festivals not at risk"
Music On organizers have announced they will compensate all 20,000 ticket holders after the Amsterdam festival was canceled last Saturday due to safety concerns regarding a tent. Although the cancella...
Amsterdammers join coalition talks as city formateurs
Residents Eva Bollen, Saskia Bosnie, and Abdelhamid Idrissi have joined the coalition negotiations between the political parties Pro Amsterdam and D66 as "city formateurs." This initiative seeks to in...
Extra police at Sloterplas against youths slapping women's buttocks
Amsterdam police are increasing patrols and deploying drones and undercover agents around Sloterplas to combat the frequent harassment and assault of women. The operation follows dozens of reports of ...
City guide on Muslim heritage: An underexposed part of Amsterdam's history
Researchers have launched a new city guide highlighting Muslim heritage in Amsterdam, aiming to showcase the often-overlooked historical and cultural influence of Muslim communities. Through walking r...
Free city guide on Muslim heritage
A free city guide detailing Muslim heritage and history is now available at approximately 40 locations throughout Amsterdam. The guide explores the history of the city's Muslim community and includes ...
Nijmegen man builds miniature Vondelkerk to help restore burnt-down church
The Vondelkerk in Amsterdam was partially destroyed by a fire on New Year's Day, necessitating a significant restoration effort. To support crowdfunding for the building's repair, Ivo van Sluis has cr...
UvA and VU seek alternatives after Canvas educational software hack
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit (VU) have suspended the use of the educational software Canvas following a cyberattack by the hacker collective ShinyHunters. Both universities...
Walking tourist removed from road near Schiphol: 'Could have ended differently'
Police removed a tourist from the Loevesteinse Randweg near Schiphol airport on Saturday after he was found walking along the roadway toward Amsterdam. Authorities highlighted the life-threatening dan...
Ajax and FC Volendam both potentially in play-offs at Kras Stadium: 'It will be a busy period for the cleaners'
Ajax and FC Volendam may both participate in post-season play-offs, potentially creating a busy schedule at the Kras-stadion. If Ajax fails to overtake NEC or FC Twente on the final matchday, the club...
Weekly tips: things to do in Amsterdam from May 11 to 15
This article provides a guide to activities and events in Amsterdam from May 11 to 15, coinciding with the Ascension Day holiday. Highlights include the tenth anniversary of the A’DAM Tower and the ...
Fatbikes banned in Vondelpark starting today
Amsterdam has officially implemented a ban on fatbikes with tires wider than seven centimeters in the Vondelpark, with violators facing a 115-euro fine after an initial two-week warning period. The ci...
Code yellow for northern coastal area this evening due to wind gusts
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for heavy wind gusts in the northern coastal provinces, including Noord-Holland, Flevoland, Friesland, and Groningen. The warning is in effect this evening fr...
Devastating stats for Ajax: The painful consequences of Mike van der Hoorn's header
Ajax faces the possibility of missing out on European football after a late goal by Mike van der Hoorn secured a win for FC Utrecht. The result significantly damages the club's league ranking and thei...
Glass artwork removed from Osdorpplein after 27 years, artist's widow disappointed
The municipality of Amsterdam has begun removing the glass artwork 'Senza Parole' from Osdorpplein after 27 years, citing high restoration costs and square renovation plans. The sculpture, created by ...
Dream farewell for passionate Amsterdam handball coach
VOC Amsterdam secured the Dutch women's handball title with a narrow 28-27 victory over SEW in Geleen. The championship marks the final game for retiring coach Elly An de Boer, with celebrations conti...