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.
7-year prison sentence demanded: Abraham G. (48) accused of drugging vulnerable women and forcing them into sex with hundreds of men
Prosecutors are seeking a seven-year prison sentence for Abraham G., a man from Diemen accused of drugging three vulnerable women and forcing them into prostitution with hundreds of clients. The prose...
What we know so far about the murder of Hajar
Hajar, a 29-year-old woman reported missing in early October, was found dead in a suitcase in Amsterdam shortly after. Police identified 23-year-old suspect Abdi A., who was apprehended following an u...
What we know so far about the murder of Hajar (29) and suspect Abdi A.
Twenty-nine-year-old Hajar was found murdered in a suitcase in Amsterdam after being reported missing in early October. The suspect, 23-year-old Abdi A., was arrested on October 20 following an assaul...
What does a violent incident do to our sense of safety on the streets? Our fear of becoming a victim is increasing
The tragic death of Hajar in Amsterdam has triggered a heightened sense of fear and insecurity among the public. Expert Marieke Liem explains that while these reactions are understandable, they can ne...
We weren't even checked on the train, the woman said worriedly to her silent husband, that shouldn't happen
An elderly couple traveling from Haarlem to Amsterdam via public transport expressed frustration over a lack of ticket inspections on their train. The woman voiced her concerns loudly to her unrespons...
Will Amsterdam ban to-go coffee cups? Municipality considers a ban on single-use packaging
Amsterdam is exploring a potential ban on single-use takeaway packaging to address the city's significant litter problem. Councilor Lian Heinhuis is consulting with local businesses to implement a mor...
Municipality investigates ban on single-use packaging: "Cleaning up is not enough"
The Amsterdam municipality is exploring a potential ban on single-use takeaway packaging to combat rising levels of street litter. Following a positive legal review, officials are now investigating im...
Amsterdam municipality investigates ban on single-use packaging
The municipality of Amsterdam is investigating a potential city-wide ban on single-use packaging, such as to-go cups and containers, to combat persistent street litter. Legal research indicates that a...
Amsterdam explores ban on single-use packaging
Amsterdam is investigating a potential ban on single-use packaging as a measure to reduce street litter. This initiative aims to address waste management issues by exploring policies that encourage mo...
Women feel unsafe in Amsterdam, including when going out: death of Hajar sparks debate
The death of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was found in a suitcase in Amsterdam, has prompted a public outcry regarding women's safety in the city. Mayor Femke Halsema addressed the tragedy and acknow...
Police investigate squat in Buitenveldert in Hajar murder case
Police are investigating a squat in Buitenveldert as part of a murder inquiry into the death of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was found in a suitcase earlier this month. Authorities have arrested a 23...
Just because my 7th graders are hitting their growth spurt doesn't mean you can just hit them with your e-bike
A teacher in Amsterdam faced an aggressive e-bike rider who refused to stop for a group of young students crossing the street to a park. Despite the teacher acting as a traffic guide, the cyclist blam...
Websites of multiple safety regions offline, Amsterdam-Amstelland site remains online
Various websites in the Netherlands, including several regional safety boards and media services, have been taken offline as a precaution due to a high-severity security vulnerability in the PHP progr...
Over two months of camera surveillance in and around Floradorp following unrest in the neighborhood
Amsterdam officials have installed surveillance cameras in the Floradorp neighborhood following recent violent confrontations between residents and police. The unrest, which involved street fires and ...
Heineken must pay over 111 million euros in damages to Greek competitor
Heineken has been ordered by an Amsterdam court to pay 111.2 million euros in damages to Greek competitor MTB. The ruling stems from the abuse of a dominant market position by Heineken's Greek subsidi...
Martin Garrix to release his first pop album in March featuring his own vocals
Martin Garrix will release his debut pop-infused album, Marty, in March, featuring fourteen tracks where he performs lead vocals himself. The project was developed over a decade with mentorship from U...
Martin Garrix releases first pop album: 'Feels like I'm just getting started'
Dutch DJ Martin Garrix has announced his debut pop album, MARTY, which features him singing for the first time with support from U2's Bono. The project reflects on his life in the spotlight and will b...
Murder suspect of Hajar smashed windows and attacked stepfather in Spierdijk: ‘He hadn’t been here for at least four years’
Abdi A., a 23-year-old suspect in the murder of 29-year-old Hajar from Amsterdam's De Pijp district, was involved in a violent incident at his stepfather's home in Spierdijk on Tuesday. The suspect sm...
Appeals court reviews 2009 eviction of Amsterdam squatters' stronghold: ‘Police lashed out’
Fifteen years after the 2011 eviction of the Schijnheilig squat in Amsterdam, the Court of Appeal in The Hague is reviewing the cases of five protesters who were previously convicted for their roles i...
Cables for mega ADE party will already be hanging from the roof when Ajax plays Atalanta
Organizers of the Amsterdam Music Festival are undertaking a record-breaking, rapid construction process at the Johan Cruijff Arena to accommodate both an Ajax football match and the festival this wee...
Municipal council information portal taken offline to prevent security breach
The Amsterdam municipal government has temporarily disabled its Notubiz information system as a precaution against global cyberattacks targeting PHP vulnerabilities. This outage affects public access ...
AkzoNobel raises prices and remains on track for merger with American firm Axalta
AkzoNobel reported steady quarterly revenue of 2.5 billion euros and profit of 388 million euros, helped by price hikes and currency effects. The company is proceeding with its merger with American fi...
Ronnie Flex to perform solo show at Ziggo Dome next year
Rapper Ronnie Flex will perform a solo concert at the Ziggo Dome next year featuring unique versions of his hit songs. The artist, known for tracks like Drank & Drugs, will also perform eight shows at...
Amsterdam churches want to house refugees, but finding space is a challenge: ‘It’s already packed’
The Council of Churches in the Netherlands has launched an initiative to host status holders in church-owned buildings for three-month periods. However, many Amsterdam congregations are struggling to ...
Butcher swindled out of 103,000 euros says he was led on
A butcher named Jan Smolders lost 103,000 euros after investing in worthless land plots sold by a scammer named John S. The fraud was exposed by Alberto Stegeman on his show Undercover in Nederland, w...
Outdated information used in documents on tourist and advertising taxes
The Amsterdam city council has delayed voting on tax regulation changes after officials discovered that outdated versions of the documents were inadvertently used. Finance Alderman Hendrik Jan Biemond...
Rokin to remain closed to cyclists for another month
The Rokin bike path near Dam Square in Amsterdam is closed for one month due to GVB tram track maintenance. Cyclists are being directed to alternative routes, and tram services will be adjusted betwee...
Jeroen van der Boom learned of Gerard Joling's departure from De Toppers through the media
Jeroen van der Boom stated he was blindsided by Gerard Joling's decision to leave the group De Toppers, having learned of the departure through media reports. While Joling claims he informed his colle...
Opinion of former alderman Duco Stadig: As long as Amsterdam wants the cruise terminal gone, the East Bridge moves further into the future
The development of the Oostbrug in Amsterdam has stalled due to a conflict between the city and nautical partners regarding the removal of the sea cruise terminal. Because the municipality lacks the a...
Laura (28) and Jim (33) met during their studies: 'The next morning everyone knew what had happened on that couch'
Laura Hoek and James Brady share the story of how they first met during their student years. The couple recounts the early moments of their relationship in the latest edition of the recurring series D...