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.
First pesticide-free plants arrive in North, New-West and Southeast
The city is launching a three-year initiative to plant chemical-free vegetation to support local insect, animal, and soil health. Initial planting efforts have already commenced in the Noord, Nieuw-We...
Amsterdam buys NS land: construction of 2,100 homes in Amstelvoorde can proceed
Amsterdam has purchased land from the Dutch Railways to develop the new neighborhood of Amstelvoorde, which will feature 2100 homes and various public facilities. This acquisition allows the city to e...
Culinary journalist Raghenie Bhawanie guides Parool readers through the toko: ‘I’m constantly discovering new things’
Journalist Raghenie Bhawanie has launched a new column in Het Parool focusing on the cultural and culinary significance of local toko shops in Amsterdam. By sharing personal experiences and insights i...
KLM files criminal complaint against former CEO Camiel Eurlings over burning power bank
KLM has filed a police report against former CEO Camiel Eurlings after a power bank belonging to him caught fire on a flight from Amsterdam to Curaçao. The incident forced the aircraft to return to S...
Artist Mire Lee incorporated her and her mother's blood into a glass sperm cell: ‘It looks like it’s swimming somewhere’
Artist Mire Lee has unveiled her new exhibition, Vomit My Blessing, at the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam, featuring kinetic sculptures that resemble human organs and biological structures. The exhibition inc...
Young women play prominent roles in Amsterdam liquidation cases: ‘Does the driver know they are transporting hitmen?’
Young women in their twenties are increasingly acting as key figures in major Amsterdam underworld cases, including liquidations and violent crimes. Authorities are currently investigating the specifi...
Animated K-pop group from K-pop Demon Hunters to perform at Ziggo Dome next year
The animated K-pop group from the record-breaking film Kpop Demon Hunters will bring their world tour to Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome in 2027. The performance utilizes innovative technology to feature the f...
Amsterdammer Martijn (24) at climate summit in Antalya: ‘I personally find flying there difficult’
Martijn Healy, a 24-year-old from Amsterdam, is attending the 31st UN climate summit in Antalya to advocate for the future of younger generations facing the climate crisis. He acknowledged the persona...
Political podcast: Will the long-awaited approach to drug nuisance solve the problem? And IT blunder already costs tens of millions
Amsterdam has unveiled a new plan to combat public nuisance caused by homeless drug users while also addressing a costly ICT crisis estimated at up to 40 million euros. Local authorities are also init...
Futsal top match between Amsterdam and Eindhoven called off after all
The Eredivisie futsal match between Futsal Amsterdam and FC Eindhoven was canceled at the last minute due to technical issues at Sporthal Elzenhagen in Amsterdam-Noord. Efforts to reschedule the game ...
Many offices crippled by Microsoft outage: 'Can't do anything today'
A significant Microsoft outage has caused widespread disruption across the Netherlands, affecting government agencies, hospitals, banks, and corporate offices. Microsoft has attributed the technical f...
Who will be the new nightlife mayor of Amsterdam? These are the candidates: ‘It’s bizarre to move next to Paradiso and then complain about that iconic queue’
Brothers Dies and Taj Kroon are competing against Fien Bulsing for the position of night mayor of Amsterdam. The candidates presented their visions during a recent debate at Pakhuis de Zwijger, addres...
GVB tests controversial metro change during Ajax-Barcelona: metro 53 will not run this weekend, M3 will
GVB is testing a new metro route configuration this weekend by replacing line 53 with an extended line 50. The trial, occurring during an Ajax-Barcelona exhibition match, evaluates future network chan...
The question hanging over the market: why did officials not inform Alderman Scholtes?
Political reporter Madelief van Dongen examines why civil servants in Amsterdam frequently withhold information regarding major issues from Alderman Scholtes. The investigation focuses on the ongoing ...
New in Amsterdam: 5 kitchens under one roof at Kade Noord
The new food hall Kade Noord has opened in Amsterdam-Noord, housing five different food stands ranging from pizza and burgers to Asian dishes and Dutch cheeses. The industrial-style venue, located at ...
Amsterdam once again the most attractive city to live in the Netherlands, but only 42nd in broad prosperity: 'Give me Amstelveen instead?'
Amsterdam has been ranked as the most attractive Dutch city to live in due to its abundant amenities and job opportunities. Despite this top ranking, it falls to 42nd place regarding broader welfare m...
Amsterdam Museum pays 200,000 euros for Thérèse Schwartze painting that sold for 47,250 dollars three years ago: 'Of course that's a pity'
The Amsterdam Museum recently purchased a painting by Thérèse Schwartze for 200,000 euros, drawing criticism because the work sold at a US auction for under 50,000 dollars three years ago. Museum of...
Six Amsterdammers, including four minors, arrested after violence against officer in Nieuw-West
Six Amsterdam residents, including four minors, have been arrested after a police officer was attacked while attempting to stop a scooter rider in the Nieuw-West district. The officer was targeted by ...
Cyclist seriously injured after heavy collision with taxi near Amsterdam Central Station
A cyclist was critically injured after colliding with a taxi near Amsterdam Centraal when he allegedly crossed the De Ruijterkade against a red light. Emergency services transported the victim to the ...
Taste Beaujolais Nouveau or dive into a Hunger Games marathon: what to do in Amsterdam this week
Amsterdam hosts a variety of cultural activities this week, including Beaujolais Nouveau celebrations, the 39th IDFA documentary festival, and an Arab literature event in Nieuw-West. Residents and vis...
Living in Haarlem is among the most attractive in the Netherlands
Haarlem is recognized as one of the most attractive municipalities to live in according to the 2026 Atlas for Municipalities, reflecting strong demand for its amenities and accessibility. While the ci...
Maartje (54) and Sara (26): ‘I’d rather live in 60 square meters with my whole family than leave the city’
Maartje and her daughter Sara discuss the joys and challenges of living and working together in Amsterdam. Despite the pressures of urban life, they remain committed to their city lifestyle while mana...
Wine shop Pasteuning has been an Amsterdam-Zuid staple for 150 years and has no plans to stop: 'Isn't this heritage?'
Pasteuning, a long-standing wine shop in Amsterdam-Zuid, is celebrating 150 years of business after evolving through various retail stages. Although the fifth generation of the family currently operat...
Once lived here… the first Amsterdam Nobel Prize winner
Pieter Zeeman was the first Amsterdam-based scientist to win a Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work on the magnetic splitting of light, known as the Zeeman effect. Decades after his passing, his lo...
Abolition of sleeping ban and rush to replant trees: over 100 proposals voted on during Amsterdam budget debate
During its final budget debate, the Amsterdam city council voted on over one hundred proposals, including the lifting of the outdoor sleeping ban and new plans for tree replanting. The council also mo...
British Museum asks Amsterdam design agency for help with the massive Bayeux Tapestry: 'If we can do this, we can build a rocket'
The British Museum has partnered with Amsterdam-based design firm Opera Amsterdam to prepare a complex exhibition for the 70-meter-long Bayeux Tapestry. The design team described the challenging proje...
Polder along the Amstel river must keep Amsterdam dry during extreme weather
The Amstel, Gooi en Vecht Water Board has created an emergency overflow area in the De Rondehoep polder to protect Amsterdam and its neighboring regions from severe flooding. In extreme circumstances,...
No Art Festival left out in new event allocation
The Amsterdam city government has excluded the No Art Festival and the Free Your Mind festival from its 2027 events calendar following a new selection process. An independent committee evaluated appli...
17-year-old gets 2 years juvenile detention for raping and robbing sex workers in Amsterdam Southeast
A 17-year-old youth has received the maximum two-year juvenile detention sentence for his involvement in the robbery, imprisonment, and sexual assault of two sex workers in Amsterdam-Zuidoost. His adu...
Polder along Amstel to keep Amsterdam dry during extreme weather
A new emergency overflow area in the De Ronde Hoep polder has been established to protect 1.4 million residents in Amsterdam and nearby areas from extreme flooding. The water board has also implemente...