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Ajax reaches agreement with new manager: Michel signs until summer 2028
Ajax has reached an agreement with 50-year-old Miguel Ángel Sánchez Muñoz, known as Michel, to become the club's new head coach. The deal follows Ajax's qualification for the Conference League prel...
Amsterdam helps residents keep their homes cool
The city of Amsterdam is allocating €50,000 to help residents implement energy-saving heat mitigation measures. The funds are intended for items such as shade cloths and fans to help keep homes cool...
How Pride grew from a small gay party to a mega-event: "It’s always been a struggle"
Journalists Michiel Klaassen and Menno Sedee have released a book exploring the 30-year history of Amsterdam Pride and its evolution from a promotional party into a major activist event. The authors h...
Keti Koti month begins with memorial march: "Have more love and understanding for each other"
Dozens of people participated in the 'Memre Waka' commemorative walk through Amsterdam's city center to mark the start of Keti Koti month. The procession visited historical sites linked to the slave t...
Keti Koti month kicks off with memorial march: 'Have more love and understanding for each other'
The Keti Koti month began with 'Memre Waka,' a commemorative walk through Amsterdam's city center past historical sites linked to the slave trade. Participants marched to the Mayor's residence to emph...
Amsterdam not (yet) caught up in World Cup fever
NH Sport visited the center of Amsterdam to gauge public excitement for the upcoming World Cup, finding that public enthusiasm and street decorations are currently low. Despite the quiet start, local ...
Superfan Sylvana visits twelve Harry Styles shows this year. Celina goes to the Arena three times. 'Every night is different'
Harry Styles is performing ten concerts at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam as part of his Together, Together Tour, drawing fans from around the world to the Netherlands. Local fans are attending ...
Court rules in favor of municipality in wind turbine dispute with province
A Dutch court has ruled in favor of the municipality of Amsterdam in a legal dispute with the province of Noord-Holland regarding the installation of three wind turbines at Noorder IJplas. The court f...
Court rules in favor of municipality in wind turbine dispute with province
The court has ruled in favor of the municipality of Amsterdam in its dispute with the province of Noord-Holland over the construction of three wind turbines at the Noorder IJplas. The judge determined...
Sabine hit on head by large foam block, broke her neck: "I knew this was completely wrong"
A woman named Sabine suffered a broken neck and a severe concussion after a 15-kilogram foam block fell on her from a third-story apartment on the Bloemgracht in Amsterdam. While police initially trea...
Former garage on De Wittenkade squatted
A former garage building on De Wittenkade in Amsterdam West has been occupied by squatters who claim to have moved in around May 23. The occupants announced the action recently to establish residentia...
Ronald Schram (1965-2026) seized every opportunity he got: ‘He clung to life and didn’t want to go. He had so many things left to do’
Ronald Schram (1965-2026) was a physical chemist and musician who completed his doctoral studies in Amsterdam and was known as a vibrant social figure. He began playing guitar in a band at age eleven ...
Motorist crashes into Houtmankade police station facade, driver arrested
A driver was arrested after crashing into a police station on Houtmankade in Amsterdam-West on Monday morning. No injuries occurred during the incident, but police are investigating the suspect for po...
Homes and office building evacuated due to gas leak in South: "I saw it spraying out"
A major gas leak caused by sewer construction led to the evacuation of eleven homes and an office building in Amsterdam-Zuid on Tuesday morning. Michelangelostraat and Titiaanstraat were closed off fo...
Milestone for Zuidasdok: New passenger tunnel at Zuid station opens this autumn after years of construction
The Brittenpassage, a new passenger tunnel at Amsterdam Zuid station, is scheduled to open in November 2024 as the first major milestone of the multi-billion euro Zuidasdok project. The tunnel feature...
Fences around popular swimming quay after noise complaints, neighborhood angry
Residents of the Borneokade in Amsterdam-Oost protested this weekend against the installation of fences around a popular swimming spot. The measures were implemented following years of noise complaint...
Explosion at entrance of apartment building in Zuidoost
An explosion occurred this morning at the entrance of an apartment building on Hakfort in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, causing significant damage but no injuries. Police report that a suspect placed the device...
Night cafe De Biecht forced to close and auction contents: "A real shame"
Amsterdam's night bar Café De Biecht has closed after 27 years due to the sale of its building on Kerkstraat. To support owner Jan Louman's early retirement, the café's interior was auctioned off du...
Unsettled weather in the coming days, code yellow tomorrow for thunderstorms
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for heavy thunderstorms, hail, and strong wind gusts in Amsterdam and the surrounding province on Tuesday afternoon. Rainy and changeable conditions are expec...
Lawyer Knoops given suspended suspension by disciplinary board
The Amsterdam Disciplinary Board has imposed a four-week conditional suspension on lawyer Geert-Jan Knoops. This decision marks the first time that a disciplinary measure has been issued against him.
Heineken seeks new boss after CEO departs
Heineken is currently searching for a new CEO following the departure of Dolf van den Brink, whose term ended on May 31. The Dutch brewing company has not yet announced a successor for the position.
Retired multi-talent: 'I am no more interesting than my brush'
Retired artist Arie Koning, who discovered his talent for drawing and painting at age 35, shares insights into his life and career. He previously served as a member of the Royal Netherlands Marechauss...
Police raid business premises in Hoofddorp, taxi van seized
Police and customs officials conducted a raid on a car company's premises on Jadelaan in Hoofddorp on Monday morning. Officers from the Amsterdam unit participated in the operation, which resulted in ...
Ten design teams advance to next phase of National Slavery Museum
An independent jury has selected ten design teams to proceed to the next phase of the international architectural competition for the National Slavery Museum. This marks a key step forward in the deve...
KLM receives €1 billion from Schiphol for real estate: path cleared for new terminal
KLM and Schiphol have finalized a deal worth nearly 1 billion euros for the airline's real estate, including the demolition of an old cargo building. This agreement clears the way for the construction...
Keti Koti month starts today: here's what's happening
Keti Koti month begins today in Amsterdam with a series of cultural events, lectures, and commemorative activities leading up to the official holiday on July 1st. The program includes a memorial walk,...
Sold-out playoffs show hockey has more potential, says Kim Lammers
The 2025-2026 hockey season concluded with Amsterdam winning the women's national title after defeating SCHC and Den Bosch in the play-offs. In the men's competition, Rotterdam secured the championshi...
Person injured in stabbing on Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam
A person was injured and hospitalized following a stabbing incident on Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam on Wednesday evening. Police are currently searching for a suspect, described as a tall man with a cro...
Songbird sport thrives in Amsterdam: every twa-twa whistle counts
The Surinamese singing bird association Ringmaster Amsterdam hosts competitive matches where 'twa-twa' birds are judged on the number of whistles they produce. Suniel Chedie, a prominent figure in the...
Amsterdam to launch its own port week in June; IJmuiden Port Festival follows a week later
Amsterdam will host its first port week in June to showcase the innovation and accessibility of its harbor as part of the Zeehavendagen. The event aims to demonstrate the relevance of the port and wil...