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.
Judge: Amsterdam housing association must offer resident new home after explosion
An Amsterdam court has ordered housing association Eigen Haard to provide alternative housing within four weeks to a resident whose home was destroyed in a March explosion on Herculesstraat. The assoc...
Boxing legend Mike Tyson back in Amsterdam for coffeeshop opening
Boxing legend Mike Tyson visited Amsterdam to open his third coffeeshop and launch cannabis-friendly canal tours at the Oosterdok. A large crowd of fans gathered at the Nieuwmarkt location to see the ...
Permit amended: Café 't Sluisje allowed to return one of two regulars' tables
Café 't Sluisje in Amsterdam has been granted permission to return one of its two popular picnic tables after its operating permit was officially adjusted. The tables were removed last month followin...
Old American restaurant demolished, squatters leave: "On to something better"
A former American restaurant in Amsterdam was demolished after being occupied by squatters for several years. While neighbors expressed relief, a permit has been filed to potentially replace the build...
Living Mesh, portraits of wise over-80s in Photo Gallery De Gang
The Bijbels Museum is presenting the exhibition "WIJS!" at Fotogalerie De Gang, featuring portraits of sixteen individuals over the age of 80. The project uses photography by Ilvy Njiokiktjien and per...
Hoofddorp suspect in fatal stabbing of Scott from Driehuis considers letter to family
A 23-year-old man from Hoofddorp, convicted of fatally stabbing a victim from Driehuis, is considering contacting the deceased's family members. His lawyer shared this information on Tuesday during a ...
KLM cancels flights to Saudi Arabia until end of July
KLM has extended the suspension of its flights to the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh and Dammam until July 26 due to regional security concerns in the Middle East. Additionally, the airline confirmed ...
35-year-old man arrested for assaulting son of Parool columnist Yesim Candan
A 35-year-old man has been arrested for assaulting the minor son of columnist Yesim Candan with a chain lock in South Amsterdam. The attack occurred in a tunnel under the A10 and followed a threatenin...
Curaçao fans excited for World Cup: I wear the shirt almost every day
Fans of Curaçao in Amsterdam's Zuidoost district are expressing immense pride and excitement as the national team prepares for its first-ever World Cup appearance. Local residents shared their antici...
Ajax loses appeal and must pay Peter Gerards millions for scouting Antony and Martinez
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has ruled that Ajax must pay millions of euros to scouting bureau Gerards International Consultancy for its involvement in the transfers of Antony and Lisandro Martinez t...
Royal couple welcomes German President at Dam Square
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima officially welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Dam Square in Amsterdam for a multi-day state visit. The itinerary includes a visit to the Natio...
Beret parade and military exercises on the water in Amsterdam
On Friday, June 12, 200 participants will conclude their National Resilience Training in Amsterdam with a series of marches and military exercises on the water. The event includes a beret parade marki...
Dutch National Opera stages Verdi’s ‘men’s opera’: ‘You have to be able to empathize with the characters’
Director Jetske Mijnssen is staging Verdi's opera 'Simon Boccanegra' at the Dutch National Opera, focusing on the personal and emotional struggles of its characters. This production prioritizes the re...
Main Marengo suspect Ridouan Taghi has new lawyers
Ridouan Taghi, the main suspect in the Marengo trial, has appointed Ronald van der Horst and Anique Slijters as his new defense lawyers. The Amsterdam Court of Appeal announced the appointment on Tues...
Amsterdam and Japan have more in common than two Ajax players
Ahead of the World Cup match between the Netherlands and Japan on June 14, this article explores the historical relationship between Amsterdam and Japan. The piece highlights how the connection betwee...
Saving tip! Have your Amsterdam cat microchipped for free in June
Cat owners in Amsterdam can have their pets microchipped for free throughout the month of June. The initiative aims to help lost cats be reunited with their owners more easily if they end up in an ani...
Borneokade residents disappointed after meeting on swimming pier: "Hoped for more perspective"
More than a hundred residents of Amsterdam-Oost attended an information meeting regarding the shortening of a popular swimming pier at Borneokade following a Council of State ruling. District administ...
Mayor installs cameras in Waterschapstraat due to 'concrete threat'
Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the installation of security cameras in and around Waterschapstraat in Amsterdam-Osdorp due to a concrete threat of public order disruption. The decision follows police...
Yasmine Bentoumya new group leader of PRO
Yasmine Bentoumya has been unanimously elected as the new floor leader for the PRO party in the Amsterdam city council, succeeding Zita Pels. Pels is stepping down from the leadership role to serve as...
Renovated Artis aquarium reopens after five years
The Artis aquarium in Amsterdam will reopen this Saturday after a five-year renovation project costing 50 million euros. The historic 1882 building has been fully restored, featuring thematic underwat...
Coalition and Denk want measures against companies profiting from occupation of Palestinian territories
Coalition parties Pro and D66, along with Denk, have proposed thirteen measures for the City of Amsterdam to pressure companies profiting from the occupation of Palestinian territories. The plan prior...
Coalition and Denk want measures against companies profiting from occupation of Palestinian territories
Amsterdam's governing coalition and the Denk party have proposed thirteen measures to restrict business with companies profiting from the occupation of Palestinian territories. The proposal aims to pr...
American tourists removed from hop-on hop-off bus by police: "A drone came inside"
Police evacuated a hop-on-hop-off bus near Amsterdam's Leidseplein after reports of a suspicious object prompted a large-scale security operation. Officers used a drone and a search dog to inspect the...
User bus to move to other side of Oosterpark in three weeks
A mobile drug consumption room in Amsterdam will move from 's Gravesandeplein to the Linnaeusstraat on June 29 to alleviate nuisance for residents and the OLVG Oost hospital. While the bus has reduced...
Robert van Hemert keeps scoring hits: 'Knew it wouldn't stop at Zoet, Zout, Zuur'
Dutch singer Robert van Hemert continues his musical success with several hit songs and has announced his first major solo concert. The performance is scheduled to take place at AFAS Live in Amsterdam...
Car-free Herengracht plan back to drawing board after Council of State ruling
The Council of State has ruled that Amsterdam must redesign a section of the Herengracht because its current designation as a 'living street' fails to meet legal standards for low traffic and speed. W...
Tagore Park on Strandeiland open
Tagorepark has officially opened on Strandeiland in Amsterdam, featuring lush greenery and a large sports section. The new park offers residents and visitors a dedicated space for recreation and physi...
Large cordon around tourist bus near Amsterdam's Vondelpark, heavy police presence
Police have cordoned off a large area near Amsterdam's Vondelpark and Leidsebosje due to a suspicious situation involving a tourist bus. Officers in bulletproof vests and special units are on the scen...
SC Cambuur signs Jong Ajax forward Vink
SC Cambuur has announced the signing of attacker Skye Vink from Jong Ajax. The transfer follows the club's promotion to the Eredivisie.
Advanced 3D puzzling
The Markermeerdijk between Durgerdam and Hoorn has been reinforced and modernized over the past several years to ensure long-term flood protection. The complex engineering project, described as a high...