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.
National police team for security of Jewish institutions
The Dutch police have established a national team, the NSGBO, to coordinate the security of Jewish institutions at a strategic level. This initiative follows recent security incidents, including an at...
Constant renovations in our neighborhood: One of my daughter's first words was ‘drill’
Lottie Hellingman, a performer and single mother living in Amsterdam, describes the constant renovations taking place in her neighborhood. The construction noise has been so persistent that 'drill' wa...
Israel: Wave of antisemitism sweeps the Netherlands
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that a wave of antisemitism is affecting the Netherlands following an attack on a Jewish school in Amsterdam. The incident occurred during the night ...
Explosion at Jewish school in Amsterdam South, police seek two suspects
Contaminated river water pollutes clean dunes, concentrations exceed standards
River water purification in the Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes has resulted in chemical contamination of dune lakes and canals at levels exceeding legal standards. The pollution is a byproduct of the pr...
Student Finn pays 1300 euros in rent: The housing market is an important issue for me
Finn Rohde, a student living in Amsterdam, highlights the city's housing crisis as he prepares to pay 1,300 euros in monthly rent for a shared apartment. The article also explores political shifts in ...
A10 connecting road near Amsterdam to stay open during the day this weekend, closed at night
MPs condemn attack on Jewish school in Amsterdam
Dutch Members of Parliament have condemned an explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam that occurred on Friday night. Politicians expressed their horror over the incident, characterizing it as a cowa...
CIDI calls for more measures against antisemitic incidents
The Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI) expressed deep concern following an attack on a Jewish school in Amsterdam. Director Naomi Mestrum called on politicians and administrators t...
Jetten to speak with Jewish community after school attack
Premier Rob Jetten condemned an explosion that targeted a Jewish school in Amsterdam during the night between Friday and Saturday. He expressed his support for the Jewish community and announced plans...
Explosion at Jewish school in Amsterdam, Halsema calls it ‘targeted attack’
An explosion occurred at a Jewish school in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert on Friday night, resulting in limited damage. Mayor Femke Halsema described the incident as a targeted attack, and emergency service...
The bouillon is a successful Parisian concept that also caught on in Amsterdam around 1900 – and now it’s back
At jazz club and restaurant Contra, Mara Grimm doesn't have to worry about dancing on the table (8-)
Amsterdam’s Jewish community is ‘Israelizing’ and it’s not happening quietly
Book Week opened with anniversary edition of Book Ball at ITA
PvdA politician Heinhuis: the brown cafe is officially intangible heritage
Lian Heinhuis, the PvdA faction chair in Amsterdam, announced that the traditional brown cafe has been officially added to the Dutch list of intangible heritage. The announcement was made during an ap...
Good news for the brown pub: classic café officially designated as intangible heritage
JA21 campaigns against Weesperknijp: "Giving people a wake-up call"
The political party Ja21 organized a campaign on Amsterdam's Weesperstraat to protest the 'Weesperknijp' project, which aims to reduce car traffic and lower speed limits. Party leader Sytze Rijpkema c...
Amsterdam artist Anaïs Lopez traveled to Japan eight times in seven years in obsessive search for a golden turtle
Delsen (SP): When people lose trust in politics, socialism is a beautiful answer
Angelo Delsen, the SP's lead candidate for the Amsterdam municipal elections, advocates for a socialist approach to restore public trust in politics. His key proposals include making public transport ...
Vuurtoreneiland has a new head chef: ‘One of Amsterdam’s greatest talents’
At this polling station, people without voting rights can still make their voices heard: ‘This is the first time I’m going to vote’
Ziggy Overgaauw (20): ‘Acting as a bridge between the council and youth’
Ziggy Overgaauw, a 20-year-old Public Administration student in Amsterdam, is ranked second on the D66 party list in Den Helder. He aims to serve as a bridge between the local council and the youth to...
Young filmmakers showcase creations at festival in West: "Nice to talk with other makers"
The VERS Film Festival is taking place at LAB 111 in Amsterdam West this weekend, offering young filmmakers a platform to showcase their work and network with industry professionals. Organized by the ...
Jaïr de Roeck (22) is running for the Zaan SP: ‘In some circles I don’t say I’m on the list’
Jaïr de Roeck, a 22-year-old student at the University of Amsterdam, is running as a candidate for the Socialist Party (SP) in the Zaanstad municipal elections. Positioned 12th on the list, he aims t...
Young filmmakers showcase creations at festival in West: "Nice to talk with other creators"
The VERS Film Festival is currently taking place at LAB 111 in Amsterdam, providing young filmmakers with opportunities to screen their work and network with industry professionals. The weekend event ...
‘Seal of Amsterdam’ aims to make city center shops more discoverable for locals and provide recognition
How Óscar García wants to turn the tide at Ajax: ‘Sometimes the most important players are on the bench’
Óscar García has eight matches remaining to lead Ajax into the Champions League. The 52-year-old coach aims to improve the team's performance through four specific strategies.
From arrested men to loyal customers: Yvonne takes in all cats
Yvonne Heiligers is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her cat boarding house in Haarlem, which she has operated mostly independently since 2001. The business attracts loyal clients from across the r...
Most Kieskompas participants against erotic center and tourist coffee shop ban
Data from the Kieskompas voting tool reveals that most Amsterdam residents oppose a proposed erotic center and a ban on tourists entering coffee shops. While the local government may have a majority f...