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.
From the scroll to the endpin: this cello crash course prepares you for the Cello Biënnale in Amsterdam
Music critic Frederike Berntsen has released a crash course on the anatomy of the cello to prepare audiences for the Cello Biënnale. The festival, which celebrates the instrument's musical versatilit...
Akram K. (23) gets 2.5 years for recruiting teenager for bomb attack
Akram K. (23) has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison, with one year suspended, for recruiting a 17-year-old to carry out a bombing in Amsterdam. The defendant offered the teenager 1,000 euros to ta...
Lulu's car pushed into canal: If this is your idea of humor, I hope you had a laugh
A 25-year-old woman's small car was found pushed into the Oudezijds Voorburgwal canal in Amsterdam, requiring a professional dive team for recovery. Authorities reported that this is the fourth such v...
Cyclist seriously injured in collision with van in Amsterdam-Noord
A cyclist was critically injured in a collision with a van on the Oostzanerdijk in Amsterdam-Noord on Monday evening. Emergency services, including a trauma team, responded to the scene and transporte...
Artist Bas Kosters wins Amsterdam Prize 2026: My work is like unbridled abundance
Artist Bas Kosters has won the 2026 Amsterdamprijs voor de Kunst for his multidisciplinary work, which spans fashion, textiles, and ceramics. The award, which includes a 35,000 euro prize, acknowledge...
Amsterdam Prize for Bas Kosters, Naaz and The Patchwork Family
The 23rd annual Amsterdam Prize for the Arts recognized designer Bas Kosters, singer-songwriter Naaz, and the collective The Patchwork Family for their significant cultural contributions. The ceremony...
Police planted listening devices in pedicab of suspected Romanian pimp gang
Four Romanian men are being tried in Amsterdam for allegedly running a criminal organization that exploited women in the red-light district through coercion and manipulation. Defense lawyers argue the...
Four Romanian 'pimps' angry over accusations of years of exploiting women in the Red Light District
Four Romanian men are facing trial in Amsterdam for allegedly running a pimping operation that exploited women in the Red Light District. The defendants deny these claims, asserting that their relatio...
Foster dogs make seniors happier: "All the joys, none of the burdens"
A study by Stichting Oopoeh shows that pet-sitting dogs improves the mental, physical, and social health of seniors. The Amsterdam-based foundation connects people over 55 with dog owners, providing a...
Another tree fallen, this time in Vondelpark
A tree fell in Amsterdam's Vondelpark on Monday afternoon, resulting in the closure of a path for cyclists with no reported injuries. This incident adds to a recent series of tree falls in the area, i...
Eetcafé De Goos replaces Mossel & Gin in Westerpark – mussels and gin remain on the menu
Eetcafé De Goos has opened in Amsterdam's Westerpark, replacing the former restaurant Mossel & Gin. The new establishment continues to serve the signature dishes and drinks that made the previous ven...
Concerns about future of Trans Clinic, emergency debate requested
The Amsterdam city council is holding an emergency debate regarding the future funding and housing security of the Transkliniek. Despite a recent pledge of municipal financial support, stakeholders re...
Concerns over future of Trans Clinic, urgent debate requested
The Transkliniek in Amsterdam faces an uncertain future due to ongoing concerns regarding its long-term financial viability and rent obligations at the Q-factory. City council members have called for ...
Cabinet wants to compensate primary schools in major cities receiving less funding
The Dutch government plans to implement a transition scheme to limit financial losses for primary schools in large cities that are facing budget cuts due to a new funding distribution model. State Sec...
Transgender clinic in Amsterdam-Oost saved at the last minute, but for how long is unclear
The Transkliniek in Amsterdam-Oost faced imminent closure due to a lack of structural municipal funding less than a year after opening. Emergency funds have been secured to keep the facility running, ...
Skydance mandates five-day office return, Amsterdam employees await further details
Skydance has mandated a five-day office work week globally, raising questions about whether the policy will apply to its 240 employees in Amsterdam. While the company claims the move aims to boost col...
Pick up a free tree for your garden or balcony
On Saturday, November 7, a total of 4,000 free trees will be distributed to residents of Amsterdam for their gardens or balconies. Interested individuals are encouraged to register in advance to parti...
Amsterdam and Ajax join forces to improve youth football
The city of Amsterdam and Ajax are collaborating to improve the quality of youth football by supporting local clubs. This initiative aims to address declining standards and enhance development opportu...
Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson to perform solo concert at AFAS Live next year
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson will perform a solo concert at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on November 25, 2027. The singer plans to debut songs from his upcoming eighth solo album alongside tracks fr...
Stylish kids: 8 shops with the best vintage children's clothing in Amsterdam
Amsterdam features several specialized shops offering high-quality pre-loved clothing for children. These boutiques provide a sustainable and stylish solution for parents looking to navigate the quick...
Transport region introduces hotline for reporting public transport nuisance in Amsterdam
The Vervoerregio Amsterdam is launching a two-year pilot program allowing passengers to report transit-related nuisance via a dedicated WhatsApp number. The collected data will be analyzed to help aut...
New in Amsterdam: eat Dutch classics at Café de Vlieger (and sing them too!)
Café de Vlieger has opened in Amsterdam's De Baarsjes district, offering a menu of traditional Dutch classics at accessible prices. Named in honor of singer André Hazes, who once worked at the locat...
New Crystal radio awards presented at The Dutch Radio Awards
The Dutch radio industry has introduced a new annual awards ceremony called the Kristallen to recognize exceptional radio professionals and programming. Organized by commercial media companies and the...
Upcoming hearing in Lisa murder case postponed because suspect's psychiatric report is ready
The interim hearing for the murder case of 17-year-old Lisa has been postponed so defense lawyers can study a newly completed psychiatric report on suspect Chris Jude. The court has rescheduled the ne...
How Amsterdam almost perished
American traffic expert David Jokinen previously proposed redesigning Amsterdam by constructing a vast network of highways to connect the city center with its suburbs. This radical urban planning visi...
Don't take your secret lover to Café-Restaurant Amsterdam, says one of the regulars
Café-Restaurant Amsterdam is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary by publishing a special cookbook. The occasion was marked by a large book presentation event attended by regular guests and supporte...
Rammstein singer Till Lindemann to perform solo show at AFAS Live next year
Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann will perform a solo show at Amsterdam's AFAS Live in 2027 as part of his upcoming fifty-date world tour. Tickets for the concert go on sale this Wednesday at 4:00 PM.
Volunteers fight for new community center in Flevopark after fire, but permit remains uncertain
Volunteers at Parknest in Amsterdam are seeking a permit to replace a community center destroyed by fire last summer with a new temporary structure. Although a crowdfunding campaign has raised 65,000 ...
Number of millionaires in Amsterdam grows to 37,200, number of wealthy people also rising nationwide
The number of millionaire households in the Netherlands increased by 81,000 to reach a total of 547,000 in early 2025, largely due to rising housing prices. Amsterdam specifically saw its count of mil...
Paying twice as much for your parking permit: will it lead to fewer cars on the street?
Amsterdam is raising the cost of residential parking permits in an effort to address traffic and parking density. Despite the price hike, officials note that permit costs still remain significantly ch...