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.
The Collection | Why Rembrandt's most famous painting was actually a failure
Rembrandt van Rijn completed his most famous painting, The Night Watch, in 1642. Despite its modern reputation as a masterpiece, the article discusses why the work was originally considered a failure.
Sportpark Brasa in Amsterdam-Southeast to go ahead despite resident protests: space for hockey and American football
More suitable housing for the elderly in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is developing more suitable housing options for elderly residents by integrating residential areas with nearby care and support services. This initiative aims to enable older adults to live ...
Sports in a new sports park along the Gaasperdammer Tunnel
Amsterdam is planning to build a new sports park along the Gaasperdammertunnel to accommodate the rapidly growing population in the Zuidoost district. Construction for the new facility is scheduled to...
Pieter Elbers resigns as CEO of IndiGo with immediate effect
Former KLM executive Pieter Elbers has resigned as the CEO of Indian airline IndiGo with immediate effect. His departure follows a period of significant operational chaos experienced by the carrier se...
No second parking referendum in Haarlem, judge rules: 'Vote is not well-founded'
A judge has ruled that a second parking referendum will not take place in Haarlem for now, rejecting a request from Edwin Vermaire of Haarlem Betaald Parkeren. The court in Amsterdam determined that t...
Want to attend the major AT5 final debate at Meervaart Theater? Sign up now!
AT5 will host a live final debate on March 17 at Theater Meervaart in Amsterdam featuring eleven political parties ahead of the municipal elections. Members of the public can apply for tickets to atte...
Resident of Willem de Zwijgerlaan pulled from bed by firefighters: What have I ended up in?
A fire broke out on the roof of a residential building on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Amsterdam on Monday morning, leading to the evacuation of at least two homes. No injuries were reported, and while th...
The clash between rich boomers and spoiled millennials: ‘They bought houses for insane prices’
Trash piles in Buikslotermeerbuurt caused by high sick leave
High levels of employee sickness and errors by external contractors led to a massive buildup of garbage in Amsterdam's Buikslotermeerbuurt district late last year. Alderman Hester van Buren acknowledg...
Waste piles in Buikslotermeerbuurt caused by high absenteeism
Garbage accumulation in Amsterdam's Buikslotermeerbuurt was driven by high staff sick leave and external contractors missing pickup locations. Alderman Hester van Buren acknowledged structural issues ...
How to know if a daycare is safe? ‘A certificate of conduct doesn't say everything’
Another awkward scenario: Ajax may be unable to play play-offs at the Arena due to Harry Styles
Ajax may be forced to play potential European football playoff matches away from the Johan Cruijff Arena due to a series of Harry Styles concerts scheduled at the stadium in late May. The club can avo...
New exhibition at Stedelijk Museum: Ivna Esajas challenges art world conventions
Bits of Freedom wins appeal over freedom of choice on Instagram
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled in favor of Bits of Freedom in a case against Meta, ensuring Dutch users retain the right to choose how their Instagram and Facebook timelines are displayed. This d...
Alderman pushes through Brasapark sports field plan despite local opposition
Amsterdam Alderman Sofyan Mbarki has confirmed the development of new sports fields in Brasapark to address a lack of athletic facilities in the Zuidoost district. Despite local opposition over potent...
March 18, 2026 elections: who can you vote for?
Voters can head to the polls on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, for the upcoming elections. Candidate lists are now available for review to help citizens decide on their choice.
New development Nieuw-Vennep West: 4,580 homes, schools, sports and green spaces on the way
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer, the Dutch government, and regional partners have finalized plans to build 4,580 homes in Nieuw-Vennep West. The development project, which includes schools and spor...
More senior housing under construction, but not nearly enough to solve shortage
Amsterdam built 480 elderly homes last year, nearly reaching its annual target of 500, though local officials estimate that 1,239 homes are actually required annually to resolve the shortage. The init...
Amsterdam tenants report increasingly extreme security deposits of up to €8,600
Large fire on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Amsterdam-West extinguished
Large fire on roof of houses on Willem de Zwijgerlaan, many fire engines present
A large fire broke out on the roof of an apartment building on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Amsterdam on Monday morning. Numerous fire trucks responded to the scene after reports began coming in around 9:...
Situation at metro stations during Ajax-Benfica uncontrollable and unsafe according to GVB staff
GVB employees reported that the situation at Amsterdam metro stations during high-risk football matches, such as Ajax against Benfica, was unsafe and uncontrollable due to extreme overcrowding. Intern...
Rembrandt thought marksman Frans Banninck Cocq was a ‘scoundrel’ and a ‘prick’
Twelve-car pile-up on A1, long traffic jam towards the city
Twelve vehicles were involved in a chain-reaction collision on the A1 motorway at the Watergraafsmeer junction near Amsterdam. The accident caused significant traffic congestion, with most lanes close...
How the expat debate went: ‘You are just as much an Amsterdammer as we are!’
Even Betondorp cannot escape housing market madness: 3 million euro home
A former school building in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Betondorp is for sale for nearly 3 million euros, reflecting the extreme price increases in the city's housing market. The 327-square-meter pr...
Neapolitan Fred’s Coffee stands in contrast to the many sleek beige coffee shops
How to keep Amsterdam attractive for ordinary people with average incomes? What political parties want to do
Motorcyclist crashes on A10 after police chase
A female motorcyclist was hospitalized after crashing on the A10 East highway during a police pursuit on Wednesday evening. Officers initiated the chase near Duivendrecht following several traffic vio...