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.
‘I see the future of the US very pessimistically’: five Americans in Amsterdam on the midterms
As American citizens head to the polls for the upcoming midterm elections, several expatriates living in Amsterdam have expressed concern regarding the political polarization within their home country...
Halsema closes fast food restaurant on Tussen Meer after multiple explosions in ten days
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered a fast-food restaurant in the Osdorp neighborhood to close for at least three months following three explosive attacks in ten days. Despite increased security...
At Amsterdam Central Station, the message of the Palestine sit-in is impossible to ignore: ‘I am here to show that I exist’
Protesters carrying Palestinian flags have occupied Amsterdam Centraal station to ensure their message is seen by a large audience of commuters. They argue that gathering in high-traffic areas is more...
Concerns over Oostzanerdijk bike lane following serious accident: "I never cycle there"
Residents in Amsterdam Noord are raising safety concerns about the cycling lanes on Oostzanerdijk following a serious accident. Despite municipal efforts to improve visibility for cyclists, locals arg...
Sumter on her role as alderwoman amid rising discrimination: "Giving up is not an option"
Amsterdam Alderman Araya Sumter, who oversees Social Justice and Inclusion, is addressing rising discrimination and declining LHBTIQ+ tolerance in the city. She plans to combat these negative trends b...
Prison sentences for inciting home invasion on innocent men and robbery of backpack full of cash
Two men from Amsterdam-Zuidoost have received prison sentences for orchestrating a home invasion against innocent victims. One of the men was also convicted for the robbery of a backpack filled with c...
Amstelkade residents hang pride flags after family threatened with brick through window: ‘We won’t accept this’
Residents of the Amsteldijk neighborhood in Amsterdam have raised rainbow flags in solidarity with a local family who were recently threatened when a brick was thrown through their window. Over fifty ...
Haarlem population density has been rising continuously since 2021
Haarlem's population density has shown continuous growth since 2021, reaching nearly 5,800 residents per square kilometer. This trend reflects a broader increase across the Netherlands, though Haarlem...
Taxi driver violently robbed of his taxi in Southeast
A taxi driver was robbed of his black Tesla in Amsterdam-Zuidoost by two male passengers in the early hours of Thursday. Police are currently searching for witnesses and surveillance footage to help i...
Municipality allocates over half a million euros again to help sports clubs
The Amsterdam municipality has committed 525,000 euros to support local sports clubs facing challenges like volunteer shortages and rising costs. The funding enables organizations to hire professional...
Amsterdam allocates over half a million euros again to support sports clubs
The Amsterdam city council is allocating 525,000 euros in subsidies to support local sports clubs facing challenges like volunteer shortages and rising costs. This funding, continuing a program starte...
Slotermeer home closed after explosives found during police raid
Amsterdam Mayor Halsema has ordered the closure of a home in the Slotermeer district for three months following the discovery of dangerous explosives and cash during a police raid. Four suspects invol...
Station Zuid prepares for 250,000 daily passengers with new Brittenpassage: a source of light, air, and spaciousness
Amsterdam South Station is opening the new Brittenpassage this Sunday to better accommodate an expected 250,000 daily travelers. The new, spacious corridor replaces the aging Minervapassage, which wil...
Ajax revelation Abdellah Ouazane (17) is on fire: ‘I took off my Feyenoord shirt in the car and put on the Ajax one’
Seventeen-year-old Ajax talent Abdellah Ouazane has emerged as a promising player for the club after trials at both Ajax and Feyenoord a decade ago. Now a recognized figure at the Toekomst training co...
When is a police officer allowed to use a taser?
Recent footage of a police officer using a Taser on a delivery driver in Amsterdam has drawn attention to the specific legal conditions under which Dutch law enforcement may deploy conducted energy we...
Man (40) shoots another man in the stomach on Rhoneweg: six years in prison
A 40-year-old man was sentenced to six years in prison for shooting another individual in the abdomen during a confrontation on the Rhoneweg in Amsterdam. The court ruled that although the shooting wa...
District chair Lotte Terwel got ‘Ad Melkert vibes’ from the PRO Amsterdam members' meeting
District chair Lotte Terwel discussed Mayor Femke Halsema's current political responsibilities during a recent meeting with members of PRO Amsterdam. The session, reported by Madelief van Dongen for R...
Roos van Riel and Madelief van Dongen join Politiek aan de Amstel podcast with insights from the Stopera: ‘No discussion is off-limits’
Reporters Roos van Riel and Madelief van Dongen have stepped into new roles as political journalists covering the Amsterdam city hall, also known as the Stopera, for Het Parool. They are now co-hostin...
Amsterdam is full of singles, but who are they? Meet Robin, the city’s most common dater
Approximately 63 percent of Amsterdam residents are single, a figure that far exceeds the 48 percent national average of the Netherlands. Local analysis has synthesized platform data to create a repre...
Tino Martin open to joining De Toppers: 'Talks are underway'
Tino Martin has confirmed that he is in discussions to potentially join the music group De Toppers following the surprise departure of Gerard Joling. Joling left the group due to a lack of involvement...
Lawyer for Overasselt attack target withdraws from case
Jan G. from Overasselt faces legal turmoil following an underworld attack on his home that killed a security guard and led to his own arrest for drug trafficking. His defense attorney, Ralph Takens, h...
How to recognize different types of headaches: 'Tension headaches can feel constricting'
Chiropractor Sidney Rubinstein explains that headaches often stem from muscle and neck issues rather than brain-related causes. He outlines the characteristics and potential treatments for common type...
Spinning records, spinning restaurant: dining with live vinyl music above Amsterdam
Restaurant Moon, situated in the rotating top floor of the A’dam Toren in Amsterdam, has launched a monthly vinyl-themed dining series. Guests can enjoy a seasonal multi-course meal while experienci...
Politics in Amsterdam: doubts over fatbike ban success and car owners to pay significantly more in 2027
Amsterdam faces public backlash over upcoming increases to parking permit fees set for 2027 and ongoing skepticism regarding the actual impact of the fatbike ban in Vondelpark. Additionally, city offi...
Peek & Cloppenburg to leave Dam square for good: store closing at the end of February
Peek & Cloppenburg will permanently close its store on the Dam in Amsterdam at the end of February due to upcoming renovations at the historic site. This move marks a continued decline of the brand's ...
Cabinet on edge over weekend riot plans, shops boarded up: ‘Worrying signals’
Dutch authorities are monitoring reports of potential riots and looting scheduled for the upcoming weekend following social media calls. In response, businesses in some cities have boarded up their st...
‘Frozen croquettes? Grandpa is turning in his grave’ – This is the family behind Febo
Febo continues its 85-year-old tradition of producing only fresh snacks at its Amsterdam-Noord factory, rejecting the use of frozen items. The fourth generation of the founding family, Steff and Femke...
Over half a million for sports clubs in 2027
Sports clubs in Amsterdam will receive over 500,000 euros in subsidies through the Sterke Sportclubs program by 2027. This funding is intended to help clubs hire professional staff and organize activi...
Rosita Steenbeek to deliver the 2027 Loe de Jong lecture: 'Knowledge of the past is fundamental to understanding the present'
Author Rosita Steenbeek will deliver the Loe de Jong lecture in 2027, focusing on the importance of historical knowledge in understanding contemporary issues. The lecture series, named after the promi...
One press of the 'PlayBell' and parents get a notification: pilot project to encourage children to play outside more in Bos en Lommer
A new initiative called the 'SpelBel' has been launched in Amsterdam's Bos en Lommer neighborhood to encourage children to play outside by notifying parents via an app. Developed by Jantje Beton and S...