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.
TikTok made me do it! Long queues at these city center food spots
Viral social media trends are causing exceptionally long queues at various restaurants and shops in Amsterdam's city center, a phenomenon known as "TikTok queues." The article explores how these viral...
Firefighters rescue cats from Amsterdam apartment explosion
Firefighters rescued several cats from an apartment building in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Friday morning following a massive explosion the previous night. The rescue team entered the building adjacent t...
Woman with 2-year-old son desperate after Amsterdam apartment explosion: ‘Our medication is inside’
Following a major explosion at an apartment complex in Amsterdam-Osdorp, hundreds of residents were evacuated and provided with hotel accommodations by the city. Resident Wilhelmina Ahmed and her fami...
Special Olympians from the Caribbean Netherlands arrive: "Everyone is a star"
Thirty athletes from Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius have arrived at Schiphol Airport to participate in the Special Olympics held in Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer. The delegation will compete in variou...
Housing association shocked by explosion in Amsterdam Osdorp
An explosion at an apartment building in Amsterdam Osdorp led to the evacuation of at least 400 residents. The housing corporation Stadgenoot expressed deep concern for those affected and has set up a...
Mayor Halsema visits site of explosion in Nieuw-West
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema visited the site of a significant explosion in the Nieuw-West district on Friday morning. During her visit to the Remijden location, she met with firefighters and emergen...
Amsterdam arranges hotel rooms for explosion victims
The municipality of Amsterdam is arranging hotel accommodations for approximately 100 residents displaced by a large explosion and fire at a building on Remijden. A total of 400 people were evacuated ...
Gym owner where explosion occurred has security footage
The owner of Fitness Studio Onna in Amsterdam Nieuw-West has security footage of a large explosion that occurred at the gym on Thursday night. According to the owner, the video shows the blast origina...
Fire in Amsterdam Nieuw-West extinguished, search operation started
A large fire at an apartment building on Osdorper Ban in Amsterdam Nieuw-West has been extinguished. While the fire is out and a search operation has begun, the fire department has not yet officially ...
Seven injured in explosion and fire in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Seven people were injured, one seriously, following an explosion and fire at an apartment building in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Thursday night. Local authorities reported that the incident occurred on O...
Live blog: explosion and fire on Osdorper Ban
Emergency services have been deployed to the Osdorper Ban in Amsterdam following an explosion that caused a partial building collapse and a large fire. Authorities are currently on-site managing the s...
🔴LIVE: Crane demolishing building hit by explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp
A powerful explosion and subsequent fire destroyed a fitness studio in Amsterdam-Osdorp on Wednesday, resulting in at least seven injuries and the evacuation of 400 nearby residents. Emergency service...
Major fire after explosion on Osdorper Ban, multiple casualties feared
A massive fire broke out on the Osdorper Ban in Amsterdam following a powerful explosion that was heard across the city. The fire department reported multiple expected victims and evacuated a nearby a...
Otter spotted at Zeeburgereiland in Amsterdam, first in nearly 60 years
An otter was recently captured on a wildlife camera at floating nature islands near Zeeburgereiland, marking the first sighting in this urban part of Amsterdam since 1963. City ecologist Geert Timmerm...
Council debates procurement policy: "Just be honest and say this is an Israel boycott"
The Amsterdam City Council is debating a new procurement policy that aims to prevent municipal funds from going to companies involved in human rights violations, specifically targeting ties with Israe...
Documentary The Chinese Takeaway: Home Delivered wins Silver Nipkow Disk
Filmmaker Qian van Binsbergen's documentary "De Afhaalchinees: Thuisbezorgd" has won the prestigious Zilveren Nipkowschijf award. The winner was announced on Thursday during a ceremony held at Het Ket...
Police issue 30 fines for filming burning A10 noise barrier
Police issued 440-euro fines to 30 drivers caught filming a noise barrier fire on the A10 West highway on June 4th. Emergency services supported the enforcement, noting that distracted drivers filming...
Emre broadcasts Turkey's World Cup matches: Starts at 6, but you must be in by 3
Amsterdam hospitality venues are preparing to broadcast World Cup matches, with over 340 locations granted special permission to remain open for late-night games. Under municipal regulations, fans mus...
Part of Borneokade jetty finally removed
Work has begun to remove a section of the controversial swimming pier on the Borneokade in Amsterdam following a legal settlement between the municipality and local houseboat residents. The decision f...
Alderman on massive cost increase for bridge over the IJ: "I also had to swallow hard"
Amsterdam's Alderman for Mobility, Elise Moeskops, expressed shock over reports that the projected cost of the new bridge over the IJ has nearly tripled, potentially reaching 850 million euros. Origin...
Alderman on massive cost increase for IJ bridge: I also had to swallow hard
Amsterdam Alderman Elise Moeskops expressed shock as the estimated cost for the new bridge over the IJ has risen from approximately –340 million to between –650 million and –850 million. During ...
“Even after his death, they stripped him of his dignity”: family of murdered Sherwin (41) has letter read at trial of two of nine suspects
The family of Sherwin Peterhof, who was murdered and buried in Meer last year, shared an emotional statement during an Amsterdam court hearing for two suspects accused of disposing of his body. The su...
Business owners ask minister for more police: "Daily crime or nuisance"
Dozens of Amsterdam business associations have sent a formal letter to the Minister of Justice and Security requesting more police presence to combat daily crime and public nuisance. The organizations...
Goalkeeper Van Eijk leaves Ajax for Bayern Munich
Regina van Eijk, a 24-year-old goalkeeper, is transferring from Ajax to Bayern Munich after the two clubs reached an agreement. Although she was under contract with the Amsterdam-based club until 2027...
New aldermen sworn in: "You will see more women and otters in public spaces"
Nine aldermen for Amsterdam's new coalition were officially installed following questioning by the city council. The new leadership includes five first-time aldermen, such as Elise Moeskops, who empha...
New aldermen installed: "You will see more women and otters in public spaces"
Nine aldermen of Amsterdam's new coalition were officially installed, consisting of four returning members and five new faces. While the city council provided broad support for the group, some members...
Goooooal! June 13 grand final Cruyff Street League on Dam Square
The grand finale of the Cruyff Street League street football tournament will take place on Saturday, June 13th, at Dam Square. Top local teams will compete for the title, and the public is invited to ...
A10 inner ring partially closed this weekend: possible hour of extra travel time
Portions of Amsterdam's A10 South motorway will be closed from Friday night until Monday morning due to construction work for the Zuidasdok project. Motorists are warned to expect travel delays of up ...
Amsterdam's art collection almost didn't exist due to inheritance tax
Carel Joseph Fodor and Adriaan van der Hoop played a foundational role in establishing the city of Amsterdam's municipal art collection. The article explores the historical origins of these acquisitio...
Alderman refuses to use ferrets against rats: "Less animal-friendly"
Amsterdam Alderman Alexander Scholtes has rejected a proposal to use ferrets for rat control, citing animal welfare concerns and high implementation costs. The city will continue to prioritize prevent...