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.
Amsterdam folk-pop duo Sarah Julia played shows with Neil Young and Alanis Morissette: 'A good way to gain experience'
Dutch sisters Sarah and Julia Nauta have evolved from Junior Songfestival contestants into a successful folk-pop duo with a growing international following. They recently performed as opening acts for...
From Asia to Amsterdam-Noord: photographer Jaap van den Beukel captures how people relate to their environment
Photographer Jaap van den Beukel is showcasing his work in a new exhibition titled In the Neighbourhood at Hotel Arena in Amsterdam. The collection features photographs and documentary film fragments ...
Help shape the future of living in Amsterdam
The city of Amsterdam is currently developing new residential plans to address the challenges of population growth and a changing housing market. Officials are inviting citizens to contribute their id...
Ajax is playing quite well but needs to start winning now
In the Branie podcast, Menno Pot and Daan Sutorius discuss Ajax's recent struggle to secure wins despite playing well. The team faces a demanding schedule ahead with both domestic and Conference Leagu...
Major fire in warehouse in Aalsmeer
A large fire has broken out at a furniture warehouse on the Aalsmeerderweg in Aalsmeer, producing visible smoke clouds that can be seen from Amsterdam. Residents in the vicinity have been advised to c...
Fundaparel: living in a former warehouse on Prinseneiland
A 71-square-meter apartment located in a historic 1650 warehouse on Amsterdam's Prinseneiland is currently on the market for 550,000 euros. The property features original wooden beams and large arched...
Four-year prison sentence for two brothers who extorted four men who thought they had a date with a 15-year-old girl
Two brothers, Trevor and Anoear P., were sentenced to four years in prison, with one year suspended, for extorting four men. The victims were threatened with exposure after they believed they were mee...
Vacancy: reporting intern, PS or arts at the Het Parool editorial office
Het Parool is offering full-time, three-month writing internships in Amsterdam for students interested in local reporting or arts and culture journalism. Interns will operate as full members of the ed...
19-year-old from Amsterdam and 21-year-old from Hoorn arrested for fatal shooting in Nijmegen
A 19-year-old man from Amsterdam and a 21-year-old from Hoorn have been arrested following a fatal shooting in Nijmegen on July 21. Authorities are continuing their large-scale investigation and are c...
Two suspects arrested for death of Jahfairel (18) during Nijmegen Four Days Marches festivities
Police have arrested two men, aged 19 and 21, in connection with the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jahfairel during the Vierdaagsefeesten in Nijmegen. Authorities state the investigation is ongoing as...
Artis pleased with new zoo regulations: "Easier and faster to improve animal welfare"
The Dutch government is planning to overhaul zoo regulations to reduce bureaucratic red tape and improve animal welfare standards. The Artis zoo in Amsterdam welcomes the change, noting that simplifie...
From Rollator Rave to Techno Therapy: ADE is for everyone. Tips for free activities
The Amsterdam Dance Event will take place from October 21 to 25, offering a record-breaking program of music and culture across the city. The festival features inclusive activities ranging from techno...
The Strokes are on a roll at the Ziggo Dome, but Julian Casablancas could have left the autotune at home
The Strokes performed a concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. While the band was in good form, older songs were more successful than newer ones, and lead singer Julian Casablancas's use of autotune ...
Microcars and scooter destroyed by fire on Burgemeester De Vlugtlaan
Three microcars were destroyed by a fire on the Burgemeester De Vlugtlaan in Amsterdam early this morning, while a separate fire involving a scooter occurred nearby. Police are investigating the incid...
Repair Café can stay on Kalverstraat longer: You build a bond with your clothes through repair and are less likely to throw them away
The Repair Café on Amsterdam's Kalverstraat has extended its operations until the end of the year due to high demand. Designers from Creator Holy assist locals with clothing repairs every Wednesday, ...
Significant damage to restaurant on Jan van Galenstraat after major fire, residents evacuated
A major fire destroyed a restaurant on Jan van Galenstraat in Amsterdam after a parked scooter caught fire outside the building. Residents living in apartments above the establishment were evacuated, ...
Promising cloud company becomes first customer to commit to AI gigafactory plan in Port of Rotterdam
The cloud company Nebius, based in Amsterdam, has signed on as the first client for a proposed AI gigafactory in Rotterdam. Although the project faces significant funding challenges and a lack of dire...
Ruben runs half marathon for long COVID research: "I see for myself how devastating it is"
Ruben Treurniet is running the Amsterdam half marathon this Sunday to raise funds for long COVID research, inspired by his brother Lex's struggle with the debilitating condition. The campaign has alre...
Spot the differences: Nieuwe Leliestraat in 1965 and 2026
During the 1960s, the Nieuwe Leliestraat in Amsterdam suffered from severe urban decay common throughout the Jordaan district. By 1974, the area saw one of its first urban renewal projects with the co...
Restaurant Berli challenges the standard image of Indonesian cuisine: There is so much more than rendang
Restaurant Berli in Amsterdam is redefining Indonesian dining by focusing on tapas-style dishes rather than traditional classics like rendang. Owner Berlian emphasizes a menu centered around fish, tem...
Is running a (half) marathon really a good idea? 'Proper preparation takes months'
Thousands of runners are preparing for the 51st annual Amsterdam Marathon, an event that spans over 42 kilometers. While the training process takes months of dedication, experts and participants conti...
New noise zones around Schiphol block 24,000 new homes, so the cabinet chooses to let more residents suffer severe nuisance
The Dutch government plans to adjust noise and safety zones around Schiphol Airport to allow the construction of 24,000 new homes in Amsterdam. This decision is expected to increase the number of peop...
Now I dare to dream again about having a dog or maybe even children
A Brazilian immigrant describes overcoming a lifetime of childhood trauma, abuse, and subsequent mental health struggles after moving to the Netherlands. Following an intensive trauma treatment and th...
Enforcement allowed to 'arbitrarily' tow cars from occupied loading zones
A judge has ruled that the city of Amsterdam acted lawfully when it towed a single car from a busy loading zone, despite the driver's claims of arbitrary enforcement. The court affirmed that the munic...
I'll turn you into Swiss cheese: man thinks everyone is against him and sends threatening emails
A 46-year-old man was sentenced to three months in prison for sending hundreds of violent, threatening emails to various institutions in August 2025. The court rejected calls for psychiatric treatment...
Fire in Nieuw-West warehouse may impact Zuidasdok planning
A fire destroyed a TriAX warehouse in Amsterdam-Nieuw-West on October 1, resulting in the loss of critical technical equipment used for the Zuidasdok infrastructure project. Authorities are currently ...
Police surround youths in West: Tensions rising between groups
Police in Amsterdam West conducted several operations in late September following reports of firearms and tensions between youth groups. Although officers searched multiple individuals, no weapons wer...
Fire at test warehouse on Johan Huizingalaan may cause delays for Zuidasdok project
A fire at a testing facility on Johan Huizingalaan has destroyed equipment vital to the Zuidasdok project, potentially impacting the schedule of the infrastructure expansion. Municipal officials are c...
Seniors in Noord have suffered from flies for years: 'My daughter won't visit anymore, I'm isolated'
Elderly residents in an Amsterdam-Noord apartment complex are suffering from a massive fly infestation that began after recent building renovations. The housing corporation Eigen Haard has acknowledge...
After three years of misery, Perr Schuurs has a first against old love Ajax: 'I came home sad every day'
NEC defender Perr Schuurs has made a successful return to the pitch after a difficult two-and-a-half-year struggle with a severe knee injury. Playing seventy minutes against his former club, Ajax, mar...