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.
More spaces for legal drug use: aid organization pleased with new approach
Amsterdam is expanding its network of supervised drug-use facilities and overnight shelters to better support addicts and reduce street-level nuisance. The initiative includes implementing personalize...
‘When Single Ladies by Beyoncé comes on, everyone goes crazy’: twenty years of partying to gay dance hits in Paradiso
Paradiso is celebrating twenty years of queer-themed dance parties this Saturday, featuring classic hits curated by organizer Ronald Remmelzwaan. Events like Danserette and Gay80s90s continue to provi...
Two robberies at shops in Amsterdam-West within half an hour, perpetrators on the run
Two young suspects carried out violent robberies at a telecom shop and a tobacco shop in Amsterdam-West within thirty minutes of each other on Wednesday evening. Police are currently searching for the...
Apartment in Geldershoofd complex heavily damaged by fire
A fire broke out in an apartment at the Geldershoofd building in Amsterdam's Zuidoost district late in the afternoon, causing severe damage to one unit and partial damage to two others. Emergency crew...
No delivery ban for Uber Eats in Amsterdam: Council of State rules consequences were not sufficiently considered
The Council of State has blocked a planned one-month delivery ban for Uber Eats in Amsterdam, ruling that the government failed to sufficiently assess the economic and social impact on restaurants and...
Belongings of formerly wealthy Amsterdam asset manager go under the hammer
The personal inventory of a bankrupt Amsterdam-based investor, who was formerly featured on the Quote 500 list, is being sold through an online auction house. The sale includes his complete home inter...
Tension at the Stopera: SP opposes move of defense company Thales to Southeast
The defense company Thales plans to open two new facilities in Amsterdam-Zuidoost by 2027, focusing on cybersecurity and military technology. The arrival of the firm has sparked a political debate, wi...
Almost entire city council wants House of Representatives to stop calling for Halsema's dismissal
A large majority of the Amsterdam municipal council has called on national politicians to stop requesting the dismissal of Mayor Femke Halsema. Local council members argue that they hold the primary r...
Almost entire city council wants House of Representatives to stop calling for Halsema's dismissal
A large majority of the Amsterdam city council has formally urged members of the Dutch House of Representatives to refrain from calling for Mayor Femke Halsema's dismissal. The council members argue t...
Man (29) suspected of raping 12-year-old boy and man with intellectual disability in bushes near Strandvliet metro station
A 29-year-old man is being held in custody for the alleged sexual abuse of a 12-year-old boy and a cognitively disabled man near Amsterdam metro stations. The suspect was arrested while attempting to ...
Fake agent arrested for €30,000 debit card fraud at Amsterdam gold shops
A 24-year-old Amsterdam resident has been arrested for defrauding an elderly woman out of over 30,000 euros. The suspect, posing as a police officer, stole the victim's belongings and bank details bef...
Soufiane el A. (34) gets 10 years for brutally raping and robbing sex workers in Amsterdam-Zuidoost
Soufiane el A. has been sentenced to ten years in prison for the robbery, confinement, and sexual assault of two sex workers in Amsterdam-Zuidoost. The 34-year-old man committed these crimes on Januar...
Many short films by renowned filmmakers are being screened at IDFA – is that a coincidence?
The program for this year's IDFA festival features several short films by high-profile directors such as Laura Poitras and Joshua Oppenheimer. This trend raises questions about why established filmmak...
Organizer of fundraising campaign wants money back from drop-in center Different Colors
The organizer of a successful 42,000 euro crowdfunding campaign for the Different Colors foundation in Amsterdam is demanding her donation back due to concerns about the organization's internal manage...
Amsterdam celebrates 100 years of the Olympic Games
Amsterdam will celebrate the 100th anniversary of hosting the Olympic Games with a large-scale sporting event in 2028. The festivities are scheduled to run from April through October of that year.
Five months in prison for Amsterdam man Regillio B. (23) for burglary at fire station
A 23-year-old Amsterdam man named Regillio B. was sentenced to five months in prison for participating in a break-in at a fire station in Aalsmeer. The suspect claimed he was unaware of the burglary p...
Ground lease IT system issues to cost 20 to 40 million euros
The Amsterdam municipal government faces costs of up to 40 million euros to fix its failing digital land lease system after technical support expired. Alderman Alexander Scholtes reported that staff f...
New IT crisis at municipality over ground lease could cost city 20 to 40 million
Amsterdam faces a potential cost of 20 to 40 million euros due to critical failures and long-term delays in its ground lease IT systems. The city's outdated Hermes system has reached a breaking point ...
Police release clear footage of threatening letter courier
Police have released clear footage of a suspect who delivered a threatening letter to a home on Bos en Lommerweg in Amsterdam on July 15. While one suspect has already been arrested, authorities are a...
This carnival movie is from the makers of New Kids: 'Inside, we're still total teenagers'
Filmmaker Flip van der Kuil has gathered a creative team to produce a new film centered on the chaotic humor associated with the carnival festivities. Van der Kuil noted that while the project aims to...
Amsterdam-West club robbed of nearly a hundred thousand: "Suddenly I saw people walking in the club with flashlights"
A nightclub in Amsterdam-West called The Other Side suffered a burglary resulting in nearly 100,000 euros worth of stolen sound and light equipment. The owner has started a crowdfunding campaign and i...
Rijksmuseum staff receive new uniforms designed by Claes Iversen
Fashion designer Claes Iversen has created a new, gender-neutral uniform collection for the Rijksmuseum staff, featuring a palette inspired by 17th-century paintings. The collection includes twelve ga...
Jouke (24) is a student and informal caregiver, now he helps fellow students in Amsterdam
Jouke de Jong, a 24-year-old student at the Hogeschool van Amsterdam, has founded the WeCARE platform to provide support and community for students who are also caregivers. By sharing personal experie...
Like a children's party, but with alcohol: the reopening of Knijn Bowling Center was celebrated exuberantly
Knijn Bowlingcentrum in Amsterdam has officially reopened following a comprehensive renovation project. The venue celebrated its return with a lively event, inviting the community back to enjoy the up...
Second explosion in one week at residential complex on Saaftingestraat in Nieuw-West
A residential building in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district was targeted by explosions twice within one week, resulting in significant property damage but no injuries. Police are currently investigating...
Mailboxes blown out of facade in Osdorp explosion
An apartment complex in Osdorp was targeted by an explosive for the second time in three days, resulting in significant damage to mailboxes and building doors. Police are investigating the incident an...
These five dirtiest Amsterdam neighborhoods get priority in new cleanup initiative
Amsterdam is launching a prioritized cleaning initiative targeting the five neighborhoods experiencing the most significant waste issues. Led by Alderman Lian Heinhuis, the project will specifically f...
These 10 IDFA documentaries are not to be missed according to the film editors of Het Parool
The film editors of Het Parool have selected ten must-see documentaries from this year's IDFA festival, covering diverse topics such as global political conflicts, personal tragedies, and immersive di...
Live at 12:30 PM: Voting at the Stopera over new IT crisis at City Hall
The Amsterdam city council is convening at the Stopera to address several urgent issues, including a significant ICT crisis involving the municipal ground lease system. The agenda also covers a recent...
Mayor implements camera surveillance on Pieter Calandlaan after two explosions in one week
Following two explosions on the Pieter Calandlaan in one week, the mayor of Amsterdam has immediately implemented camera surveillance in the area. Officials hope the measure will address security conc...