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.
Pina (65) lives with her daughter and granddaughter on 60 euros a week: We only have one bedroom
Pina Zito is a 65-year-old Amsterdam resident struggling with heavy debt and a strict weekly budget of 60 euros. She currently shares a one-bedroom apartment with her daughter and grandchild while rel...
Opinion from PRO Amsterdam-Noord: 'No, former alderman Stadig, one or two ferries won't help us'
Wijbe Langeveld of PRO Amsterdam-Noord has rejected former alderman Duco Stadig's proposal to use additional ferries instead of building the proposed Oostbrug bridge. Langeveld argues that ferries can...
Public transport passengers can now report nuisance via WhatsApp and SMS
Starting November 2, travelers in the Amsterdam region can report public transport disturbances or feelings of insecurity via WhatsApp and SMS. This two-year pilot program aims to gather data to help ...
Dutch bitcoin company Bitonic hacked, bitcoins from three customers stolen
The Dutch bitcoin company Bitonic suffered a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of funds from three customers and the unauthorized alteration of account login information. The platform has since r...
Ten homes evacuated after discovery of possible explosive in Sloten
Authorities evacuated ten homes in the Sloten neighborhood of Amsterdam after a suspicious object was discovered in a front garden on the Schillingdijk. The military's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Serv...
Possible explosive found at home on Schillingdijk in De Aker, street partially evacuated
Police cordoned off a portion of Schillingdijk in Amsterdam and evacuated ten homes on Monday evening after a suspicious package was found in a resident's garden. Experts from the defense explosive or...
Amsterdam-West bunker back on the market after four years, this time at a friendlier price
A historic Cold War bomb shelter in Amsterdam-West has been relisted for sale at a reduced price of 295,000 euros. While the property offers a unique underground space, strict zoning regulations curre...
Research using VR headsets on how cycling routes are experienced: "We want women to feel safe"
The municipality of Amsterdam is using VR headsets to study the perceived safety of bicycle paths in Amsterdam-Zuidoost. By analyzing brain waves and participant feedback, researchers aim to implement...
Theater maker Louise Snouck Hurgronje (30) brings The Flick to cinema De Uitkijk: I’ve come up with many silly things
Thirty-year-old theater maker Louise Snouck Hurgronje is bringing her production of The Flick to the historic film theater De Uitkijk. Through her company Amsterdam on Stage, she organizes unique perf...
Dozens of reports of robberies during ADE: "The whole night changed in an instant"
Police have received dozens of reports of jewelry thefts and violent robberies during the Amsterdam Dance Event, with some suspects allegedly using pepper spray or tear gas to distract victims. Severa...
Man stabbed at shelter in De Pijp
A man was stabbed during an argument between two residents at a homeless shelter in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood. The victim was treated independently after the incident, and a 33-year-old suspect...
Even a photo of Rinus Michels travels to JOS Watergraafsmeer's unique cup match
Amateur football club JOS Watergraafsmeer is preparing for a major KNVB Cup match against NAC Breda. Due to technical requirements, the game will be played at the AFC complex, where the club plans to ...
Released suspect in Romanian ‘pimp gang’ case rearrested day before Amsterdam trial begins
George B., a suspect linked to a Romanian pimping ring accused of exploiting sex workers in Amsterdam's red-light district, was arrested again just before his trial began. He is the half-brother of th...
Explosive rise in parking permit costs: sometimes even a doubling
Amsterdam will significantly raise parking permit fees for residents starting next year, with some costs doubling in specific neighborhoods. City officials state the increases are intended to reduce u...
Residents to pay more for parking: permits inside the Ring up to 41 percent more expensive
Amsterdam is significantly increasing parking permit fees for residents starting next year to address municipal budget deficits and manage urban space. Residents within the city's Ring road will see t...
Are we driving ourselves crazy by asking an app how we slept?
The increasing prevalence of self-tracking and location-sharing technologies is fueling a culture of constant surveillance that compromises individual privacy and autonomy. This trend, heavily driven ...
Parking permits to become more expensive in 2027
Starting January 1, 2027, the cost of most parking permits in Amsterdam will increase. Residents are encouraged to review the updated pricing schedules to prepare for these upcoming adjustments.
With her photos, Myriam Boulos explores sexuality, desire, and fantasy in Beirut
Museum Foam in Amsterdam is presenting A Collective Diary: Sexual Fantasies, the first solo museum exhibition by Lebanese photographer Myriam Boulos. The collection explores intimacy and desire in Bei...
Two men (27) injured after severe assault on Prins Hendrikkade in Amsterdam-Centrum
Two 27-year-old men were left injured after a severe assault on the Prins Hendrikkade in Amsterdam-Centrum late Saturday night. Police are investigating the incident and have requested witnesses or an...
Water main break on Damrak affects 40 connections: restaurants, museum, and canal boats without drinking water
A water pipe burst near Damrak in Amsterdam has cut off drinking water to roughly 40 businesses, including a museum and several canal cruise boats. Waternet has secured the area and expects to complet...
State secretary intervenes at Haga Lyceum: Unacceptable for students to receive substandard education
State Secretary Tielen has intervened at the Amsterdam-based Haga Lyceum due to recurring mismanagement and substandard educational quality. The ministry has demanded a formal improvement plan and inc...
Struggling Eye Filmmuseum appoints new director Emily Ansenk
Emily Ansenk has been named the new director of Amsterdam's Eye Filmmuseum, taking over as the institution works to recover from a leadership crisis and a record 3.2 million euro deficit. Bringing sig...
Rudi Fuchs (84), former director of the Stedelijk Museum, has died
Rudi Fuchs, a highly influential Dutch museum director and art historian, has died at the age of 84. Over his long career, he directed major institutions including the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam an...
Artwork featuring names of children killed in Gaza to be displayed at Oosterpark starting Sunday
The Wall of Tears, an art installation featuring the names of 18,457 children killed in Gaza, will be displayed at the Plein Theater in Amsterdam starting this Sunday. Created by artist Phil Buehler, ...
Amsterdam Dance Event matches record with 600,000 visitors
The Amsterdam Dance Event recently attracted 600,000 attendees, matching its record-breaking attendance numbers. Between October 21 and 25, the festival hosted 4,000 artists, featuring successful coll...
Amsterdam's Sinterklaas steamboat needs 3 million euro restoration: 'Otherwise it ends up high and dry'
The 126-year-old Christiaan Brunings steamship, traditionally used as the Sinterklaas boat in Amsterdam, requires a 3 million euro restoration to remain operational. The National Maritime Museum has l...
Amsterdam Dance Event matches record this year with 600,000 visitors
The Amsterdam Dance Event celebrated its thirtieth anniversary this year by attracting a record-equalling 600,000 visitors. The five-day festival featured 4,000 artists performing at venues across Ams...
Only ring in case of danger or also to pass? The bicycle bell divides road users
Cyclists are debating whether a bicycle bell should only be used to signal danger or as a method to clear a path through traffic. The lack of specific legal regulations has left the usage of bells to ...
Win tickets for Fjord
Het Ketelhuis in Amsterdam is hosting an exclusive preview screening of the Palme d'Or-winning film Fjord, followed by a discussion with director Cristian Mungiu on November 24. Organizers are giving ...
Cyclist killed by fallen tree was 38-year-old man from Amsterdam
A 38-year-old cyclist died after being struck by a falling tree on the Sloterweg in Amsterdam. The incident occurred during a period of stormy weather that has caused multiple tree-related accidents t...