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.
Michel Peters, chair of queer police network Pink in Blue: ‘Amsterdam is no longer the tolerant city it once was. And I am naming the elephant in the room’
Michel Peters, chairman of the queer police network Roze in Blauw, warns that Amsterdam is becoming less tolerant toward the LGBTQ+ community due to increased violence and intimidation. He urges victi...
Political reporter David Hielkema reflects on 5.5 years at City Hall: I became softer on politicians, not on power
Parool journalist David Hielkema reflects on his five-and-a-half-year career covering Amsterdam city politics. He discusses his personal growth and changing perspectives on politicians while maintaini...
Crime reporter Wouter Laumans on the Hajar case: ‘I still have a hundred questions, of course’
The disappearance of Hajar has been officially reclassified as a murder case after police identified a suspect seen with the victim on surveillance footage near the Amsterdam RAI. Reporter Wouter Laum...
In Café de Oplossing (which fits in three cargo bikes), men discuss jokes at the expense of women: 'I hear "your mom" every day'
Café de Oplossing, a mobile pop-up event at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, provides a space for men to discuss and confront sexist jokes and remarks. The initiative encourages particip...
This artist had the Stedelijk staircase painted black: 'It is an opportunity to head in a new direction'
American artist Adam Pendleton is currently exhibiting his work at the Stedelijk Museum, where he has notably painted the stairwell black. His art features a complex blend of indistinct words and abst...
23-year-old man arrested in case of Hajar (29) found dead, taken into custody in Koggenland
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Koggenland in connection with the death of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was discovered in a suitcase in Amsterdam. The suspect was apprehended following a separ...
“A one in a million chance”: Back in Bloemstraat after mistaken move
This episode of De Straten van Amsterdam explores the strong sense of community on the Bloemstraat in the Jordaan neighborhood. It features stories from various residents, including a woman who return...
Live: Driehoek to hold press conference at 7 p.m. on the death of Hajar (29)
Amsterdam officials are holding a press conference to provide updates on the death of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was found in a suitcase near the Amsteldijk. The woman had been missing since early ...
Support for chemsex issues collapses after closure of Stichting Mainline
The closure of Stichting Mainline has severely limited accessible support services for individuals in Amsterdam facing problems related to chemsex. Healthcare providers are now sounding the alarm, war...
What will the new Meervaart theater look like? Residents can vote
Amsterdam has released five architectural designs for the new Meervaart theater in Nieuw-West, inviting public feedback through October 29. A committee will evaluate these proposals, aiming to begin c...
What will the new Meervaart theater look like? Residents can vote
The municipality of Amsterdam has unveiled five architectural designs for the new Meervaart theater at Sloterplas and is inviting public feedback through October 29. A selection committee will review ...
De Boelelaan in Amsterdam-Zuid partially closed for seven months starting November 2 due to roadworks
Beginning November 2, a seven-month construction project will partially close De Boelelaan in Amsterdam-Zuid to reconfigure the road into a 30-kilometer-per-hour zone and improve pedestrian and cyclis...
Undercover operation 'proves' friend helped Giovany W. stab Jerry Texel to death in Amsterdam-East
An undercover operation has uncovered a second suspect, Mano de V., in the fatal April 14 stabbing of Jerry Texel in Amsterdam-Oost. De V. confessed to providing the murder weapon to his friend, Giova...
Twenty traffic deaths and 3,950 casualties: Amsterdam traffic not yet safer
Traffic safety in Amsterdam has not yet improved, with 20 fatalities and 3950 casualties reported in 2025. Accidents involving e-bikes have risen significantly, despite municipal efforts to enhance ro...
Number of traffic casualties increases, 50 percent more e-bike accidents
Traffic casualties in Amsterdam increased by eight percent in 2025, driven largely by a sharp rise in accidents involving e-bikes and fatbikes. City officials are addressing the trend through targeted...
Lawyer couple opens second coffee shop, this time in Oost: 'My mother, brother and sister-in-law are also involved'
Lawyers Ines Messoussi and Mohammed Kalmoua have launched their second coffee shop, Haku Specialty Coffee, near Muiderpoort station in Amsterdam. The family-run business aims to provide more specialty...
Opinion: We want to replace our moldy single-pane windows, but living in a landmark building makes it almost impossible
Residents of a monumental apartment building in Amsterdam-West are struggling to replace drafty, moldy single-glazed windows due to overly strict municipal heritage regulations. The author argues that...
Women's organizations want to organize vigil in memory of Hajar: "I miss the outrage"
Women's rights organizations are planning a vigil and protest march in Amsterdam to honor 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was recently found in a suitcase. The organizers hope to address concerns regard...
Justice: 6-year prison sentence demanded for Kamal el M. (30), alleged 'information broker' for corrupt officials and criminals
Prosecutors have requested a six-year prison sentence for Kamal el M., a 30-year-old man accused of acting as an information broker for criminals. He allegedly bribed a corrupt Amsterdam enforcement o...
Window cleaner Nolly attracts lots of attention with his dog Zarrie: "The highlight of Amsterdam"
Window cleaner Nolly Vittali has become a well-known figure in Amsterdam due to his loyal dog, Zarrie, who accompanies him on his daily routes. The pair has gained local popularity, with residents and...
Dozens of civil servants still hired after Amsterdam vacancy freeze, policy had to be tightened ‘immediately’
The municipality of Amsterdam hired at least 73 new civil servants despite a hiring freeze that has been in effect since July 1. In response, officials tightened the policy in late September by haltin...
Now on view: GGD exhibition on 125 years of city healthcare
The GGD is celebrating 125 years of public health service with an exhibition featuring historical photos and personal narratives. The display highlights the organization's long-standing dedication to ...
Bumpy bike path on Molukkenstraat to be fixed soon, but only for a few years
Tree roots caused by water cypress trees have created dangerous, bumpy conditions for cyclists on the Molukkenstraat in Amsterdam. The city plans to temporarily raise the pavement, but is exploring lo...
Free to ADE? These 7 events won't cost you a thing!
The Amsterdam Dance Event features several free music events throughout the city, offering performances from both established DJs and emerging talent. Attendees can visit various venues, such as recor...
Public Prosecution Service demands community service and prison sentence for Samer A. (37) for hitting spectators with a plank at UvA pro-Palestine protest
Prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence and community service for Samer A. after he assaulted two onlookers with a wooden plank during a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Amsterdam. The d...
Appeal over fatal fall of boy (11) at Amsterdam Central climbing wall delayed by owner's death
The appeal regarding the 2023 fatal fall of an 11-year-old boy at a climbing gym in Amsterdam has been delayed following the death of co-owner Peter Kok. While legal action against Kok will be termina...
Robbie Williams to perform concert in Groningen's Stadspark in July
British singer Robbie Williams will perform a concert at Stadspark in Groningen this July as part of his Live 2027 tour. The setlist will feature his classic hits and new material, with tickets becomi...
Monumental villa in Amsterdam goes from energy label G to A++ thanks to canal water
A monumental office villa in Amsterdam is improving its energy efficiency from label G to A++ by utilizing an innovative aquathermy system powered by nearby canal water. This sustainable project also ...
A man sprints from the audience during the final notes of Cats: he must be in a hurry to get his coat, I think
The musical Cats celebrated its premiere at the Carré theater in Amsterdam, where the elaborate production and identical casting choices drew particular interest. A lighthearted moment occurred durin...
Photographer Roos Aldershoff captures the layers of the abandoned Walenweeshuis on the Vijzelgracht
Photographer Roos Aldershoff has captured the architectural history and current state of the former Walenweeshuis in Amsterdam through a series of twenty photographs. The historic building, which tran...