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.
The opening of a bouillon restaurant in Weesp is no coincidence: People are queuing up for this concept
Bouillon d’Or has opened in Weesp following the success of similar bouillon-style restaurants in Amsterdam. The concept is gaining significant popularity, prompting questions about the criteria for ...
Singing whales, breaking ice floes, marine snow: you can now descend to the deep sea floor at the Artis Aquarium
The Artis Aquarium has launched a new sound-based installation by artist Olafur Eliasson titled Deep seeing currents, which immerses visitors in the mysterious world of the deep ocean. Running since O...
Controversial rapper Gims cancels Afas Live concert at the last minute
Rapper Gims has cancelled his European tour, including a planned performance at Afas Live in Amsterdam, citing unspecified personal reasons. The artist is currently facing formal charges in France rel...
Another explosion at apartment building in Osdorp, mailbox completely blown away
A second explosion has occurred at an apartment building on the Botteskerksingel in Amsterdam, causing structural damage to the entrance and destroying a mailbox unit. Police are currently investigati...
Amsterdam scraps neighborhood budgets
The city of Amsterdam is ending its neighborhood budget program, which allowed residents to propose and secure funding for local improvements. These projects often focused on enhancing community space...
Amsterdam man competes for world porridge title in Scotland: 'Back again next year'
Amsterdam resident India Mae Abbas traveled to Scotland to compete in the World Porridge Making Championship held in Carrbridge. Although she did not win the Golden Spurtle trophy, she plans to refine...
Transport expert and economist Walther Ploos van Amstel dies at 64
Traffic expert and economist Walther Ploos van Amstel has died at age 64. A lecturer at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, he was well-known for his contributions to logistics, mobility, an...
Amsterdam school principal funneled nearly 1 million euros to family businesses since 2023
The director of the Oranje Nassauschool in Amsterdam-Noord is under scrutiny for awarding nearly one million euros in contracts to her daughter and son-in-law's businesses since 2023. Officials are in...
Second explosion in two weeks blows mailboxes out of facade in Osdorp
A second explosion in two weeks has damaged mailboxes and a parked car at an apartment complex in the Osdorp district of Amsterdam. Police are investigating the incident and seeking witnesses to deter...
Will Amsterdam get new Michelin-starred restaurants today?
The new Michelin star awards for Dutch restaurants are being revealed today during a ceremony held in Maastricht. The industry is anticipating updates regarding new star recipients, potential losses, ...
A rat in Watergraafsmeer that even German television is coming to see
A rat infestation in Amsterdam's Watergraafsmeer district has attracted the attention of German broadcaster ZDF, which is filming a documentary on urban pest control. Municipal health officials visite...
Spot the differences: Amstel in 1860 and 2026
The Amstel locks in Amsterdam feature historic toll houses, one of which has been transformed into a hotel room. Additionally, the site of the former De Eendracht windmill was replaced in 1887 by the ...
Brasserie Lenny at the Chassé Hotel Residency is 'French with an Amsterdam twist'
Brasserie Lenny has opened inside the Chassé Hotel Residency on James Wattstraat, offering a French-inspired menu with a local Amsterdam twist. The restaurant is particularly noted for its scenic vie...
I sometimes didn't know where my father was for months at a time
The author shares a personal account of growing up with an addicted father who was frequently absent and eventually moved to the Philippines. The relationship remained distant until the father passed ...
School principal in Amsterdam-North hired daughter and son-in-law's companies for nearly one million euros
The director of a school in Amsterdam-Noord is under investigation for awarding nearly one million euros in contracts to businesses owned by her family members over three years. Questions remain regar...
Bijlmer plane crash commemorated 34 years later in Southeast
The 34th anniversary of the 1992 Bijlmer air disaster was commemorated today in the Zuidoost district of Amsterdam. Relatives, officials, and community members gathered to honor the 43 lives lost when...
Car ends up in canal in Amsterdam-Noord
A Canta microcar ended up in a canal in Amsterdam-Noord, leaving the driver unresponsive and requiring hospital treatment. Police are currently investigating the cause of the accident and have appeale...
Car lands in canal in Amsterdam-Noord, bystanders jump into the water
A driver was rescued from the Noordhollandsch Kanaal in Amsterdam-Noord after his Canta microcar plunged into the water this evening. Two bystanders jumped in to save the man, who was subsequently tra...
WV-HEDW players injured by slippery artificial turf: seniors refuse to play on main pitch
Senior football teams at WV-HEDW in Amsterdam are refusing to play on the club's new artificial grass main field due to severe safety concerns and recurring player injuries caused by the slippery surf...
Business owners frustrated by uneven paving on Reguliersbreestraat: ‘People fall regularly’
Business owners and residents in Amsterdam are reporting frequent accidents caused by uneven paving stones on the Reguliersbreestraat. Despite the high traffic and safety risks, local authorities and ...
The dress code varies by profession: executives in red, designers in black – and one woman in pink
About two hundred architects, developers, and officials met at the Oosterdok to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the architecture center Arcam. The event was marked by a distinct variety of profe...
Protest against factory farming in city center: "Stop the slaughter"
Hundreds of protesters marched through central Amsterdam today to demonstrate against the animal industry and demand better welfare rights. Organized by various groups including the Party for the Anim...
Vietnamese turquoise taxis to challenge Uber and Bolt in the Netherlands
Vietnamese taxi company Green SM is launching its electric vehicle service in the Netherlands to compete with established platforms like Uber and Bolt. The company plans to start its operations in Ams...
Petting zoo celebrates reopening: "We're starting fresh"
The children's farm in Amsterdam's Westerpark has officially reopened following a three-year renovation project to address significant hygiene and safety concerns. The site now features improved infra...
Kilos of cocaine sent in package to company in the North
Police in Amsterdam-Noord discovered several kilograms of cocaine inside a package shipped from Colombia to a local industrial business. No arrests have been made, and an investigation is currently un...
Amsterdam Marathon 2026: all road closures and accessibility at a glance
The 2026 TCS Amsterdam Marathon will take place on October 17 and 18, causing significant road closures and public transport adjustments throughout the city. Motorists are advised to avoid the area du...
Accident involving overturned truck on A9 near Amstelveen, driver taken to hospital
A truck overturned on the A9 near the Amstelveen Stadshart exit, leading to a multi-vehicle collision that left a car driver injured and hospitalized. The incident has caused a full closure of the A9 ...
Extensive damage from explosions at homes in Nieuw-West and Noord
Two explosive incidents caused significant property damage at residential buildings in the Amsterdam districts of Nieuw-West and Noord. Although both locations were cordoned off for investigation, aut...
Full trash container? A 'fill-level sensor' may sound the alarm in the future
The municipality of Amsterdam is testing fill-level sensors in waste containers to optimize collection routes and reduce overflow. A trial with glass containers has already shown that smarter monitori...
The Greenhouse | Here is how our energy system was overhauled before
Amsterdam is embarking on a significant expansion of its electrical infrastructure to accommodate a projected multi-fold increase in energy demand. The project involves upgrading existing substations,...