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.
Chinook helicopter lands in Amsterdam during training flight
A Dutch Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter landed at the Marineterrein in Amsterdam on Wednesday morning as part of a scheduled training flight. After a brief five-minute stop, the transport helicopte...
William's therapy garden refurbished thanks to NH Helpt
Workers from Cordaan Landlust Leerwerkbedrijf renovated William Jansen's large therapy garden in Amsterdam following an appeal on NH Helpt. The team performed extensive maintenance, including pruning ...
New in: these businesses opened in Amsterdam in April
Amsterdam saw the opening of several new hospitality and snack businesses throughout the month of April. These new establishments offer various options for those looking for fresh spots to visit in th...
Amsterdam needs about six thousand new blood donors
The blood supply organization Sanquin has launched a campaign to recruit 6,000 new donors in the Amsterdam region to maintain essential stocks for surgeries and medical treatments. Nationally, the org...
Family in disbelief over murder of Italian woman in Amsterdam: ‘Ilenia was a modest and shy woman’
The family of 45-year-old Ilenia Panzolini has confirmed her identity following a fatal incident in an Amsterdam residence two weeks ago. Panzolini, an Italian national working as a hotel cleaner, was...
Thunderstorms expected during Ajax - PSV
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for severe thunderstorms in Amsterdam tomorrow evening between 18:00 and 22:00. The weather alert coincides with the Ajax vs. PSV football match and an André...
Man (38) arrested for fatal stabbing on Tugelaweg
A 38-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing on Tugelaweg that occurred on April 14. The incident resulted in the death of a 54-year-old man following a repor...
Mbarki and Halsema defend Shell's participation in Amsterdam Economic Board
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema and Alderman Sofyan Mbarki have defended Shell's membership in the Amsterdam Economic Board despite calls from political opponents to remove the company. They argued that...
Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel at Schiphol evacuated after logo on facade catches fire
A fire broke out at the Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel on Schiphol Boulevard during the night between Thursday and Friday when the logo on the roof caught fire. The hotel was evacuated as pieces of ...
New NH podcast about the National Monument on Dam Square: "A piece of scenery in a busy city"
A new episode of the podcast series 'Windstreken' explores the history and cultural significance of the National Monument on the Dam in Amsterdam, marking 70 years since its unveiling. The episode fea...
Public Prosecution Service gives away stolen goods: "Shops often don't put them back"
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service donated seized stolen goods, including toiletries and cutlery, to Stichting Moederskracht in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Retailers often refuse to take back recovered it...
GGD: No evidence of increased lung cancer risk in North due to industry
A GGD study found no evidence that industrial emissions are responsible for the significantly higher lung cancer rates in the Amsterdam-Noord district. While cancer rates in the area are well above th...
Juicy news for bubble tea lovers: CoCo Bubble Tea opens a new location in Amsterdamse Poort
Faiza Bellai is opening a new branch of the Taiwanese chain CoCo Bubble Tea in the Amsterdamse Poort shopping center. This expansion reflects the ongoing popularity of the beverage in Amsterdam and ad...
Toxic mothballs placed in library children's corner, man suspected of attempted murder
A 52-year-old Amsterdam man is facing attempted murder charges for placing toxic mothballs in the children's section of the OBA library in Amsterdam-West. The suspect confessed to the act, claiming he...
Schiphol Polderbaan runway out of service for over a week for maintenance
Schiphol Airport will perform annual maintenance on the Polderbaan runway from May 4 to May 12. The runway will be closed to air traffic on weekdays during this maintenance period.
Olivia Rodrigo to perform twice at Ziggo Dome next year
Olivia Rodrigo will perform two concerts at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 23 and 24 as part of her Unraveled Tour. Special guest Grace Ives will join her for these performances scheduled for ne...
Nearly 10km tailbacks on A5 towards Amsterdam after Coentunnel accident, 45-minute delay
An accident in the Coentunnel has resulted in a nearly 10-kilometer traffic jam on the A5 motorway toward Amsterdam, causing delays of approximately 45 minutes. Additional congestion is reported betwe...
Entire Netherlands on highest wildfire alert level
The wildfire risk level has been raised to the highest warning stage across the entire Netherlands, including the Amsterdam-Amstelland and Zaanstreek-Waterland regions. This nationwide alert goes into...
Court: Explanation on officers who viewed Lisa case information
The Amsterdam court has ordered the Public Prosecution Service to provide detailed information regarding the number of police officers who accessed investigation systems in the case of the murdered 17...
Murder suspect Lisa held longer for observation at Pieter Baan Center
Chris Jude, the 22-year-old suspect in the killing of 17-year-old Lisa, will remain at the Pieter Baan Centrum for an extended period of psychiatric observation. This decision was announced during a p...
Mascha has ME, but hardly anyone knows what it is: "In bed all day, it makes you desperate"
An exhibition at Treehouse on the NDSM-terrein in Amsterdam showcases the work of artists living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) to raise awareness about the chronic systemic disease. Participants...
Police release footage of man planting explosive at Haarlemmerstraat coffee shop
Police have released surveillance footage of a suspect who placed an explosive device at a coffeeshop on Haarlemmerstraat in Amsterdam last August. The blast caused significant damage to the building,...
Amsterdammers on the run in new season of Het Jachtseizoen: Most Wanted
The new season of the reality series 'Het Jachtseizoen: Most Wanted' features celebrities attempting to evade capture across the Netherlands. This season's participants include residents from Amsterda...
Toddler pools to reopen
Toddler pools in Amsterdam are reopening for the warm weather, offering a place for children to play in the water. These public pools provide an alternative for families who do not have gardens or pri...
17-year-old from Amsterdam arrested for bank scam targeting elderly
A 17-year-old from Amsterdam has been arrested for defrauding at least six elderly people using a sophisticated bank impersonation scam across several Dutch cities. The suspect allegedly stole bank ca...
Greenpeace activists storm world's largest meat company meeting
Greenpeace activists disrupted the annual shareholders' meeting of JBS, the world's largest meat processor, near Schiphol on Thursday. The protest caused attendees to flee the meeting room as activist...
Heritage of the Week | Wartime history in the soil of Zeeburgereiland
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an early 20th-century military shooting range on Zeeburgereiland. The investigation into these findings provides insight into the area's historical milita...
Queen Beatrix and Amsterdam reconciled after riots and conflict
The relationship between Queen Beatrix and the city of Amsterdam was historically characterized by tension and riots. However, a symbolic moment involving a kiss in the Jordaan neighborhood eventually...
Papa Koenders’ fight against the legacy of colonialism: May 4 and 5 portraits
The exhibition 'Op zoek naar Papa Koenders' at the OBA in Amsterdam honors Julius Gustaaf Arnout Koenders, a key figure in the struggle for Surinamese cultural identity and language recognition. Koend...
Mika Godts alerts top clubs with wonder goal, but how high could the transfer fee rise?
Ajax winger Mika Godts has drawn attention from major European clubs following a spectacular goal against NAC Breda, leading to speculation regarding his potential transfer fee. The article identifies...