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.
LIVE Eredivisie | Ajax visit struggling Heracles, do Amsterdammers keep Champions League in sight?
Ajax travels to Almelo to face bottom-ranked Heracles in an Eredivisie match, aiming to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive after a recent loss to FC Twente. The match is critical fo...
KLM plane forced to return to Schiphol after hitting a heron
A KLM flight heading to Nice was forced to return to Schiphol Airport on Friday afternoon after colliding with a heron shortly after takeoff. It is suspected that the bird may have been sucked into th...
Theo has been eating blue cheese and pear salads for five years for an artwork in his living room
An Amsterdam resident named Theo has spent the last five years building a large pyramid sculpture in his living room using over 800 empty salad containers. He eats the same blue cheese and pear salad ...
Psychiatric treatment for man who hit coffeeshop worker 18 times with bicycle kickstand
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for attacking two coffeeshop employees on Amsterdam's Kloveniersburgwal with a bicycle kickstand. The court ruled the inci...
Two injured after collision between motorcycle and fatbike in Southeast
Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries following a collision between a motorcycle and a fatbike on the Karspeldreef in Amsterdam-Zuidoost around 6:00 PM. Emergency services, including a tr...
Will there be a referendum on a boycott of Israel? Parties look ahead
The Amsterdam city council is debating whether to hold a referendum on boycotting Israel, despite an independent committee's advice that foreign policy falls outside municipal jurisdiction. While part...
Things to do in Amsterdam in April
The city of Amsterdam offers a variety of activities and events throughout the month of April, culminating in the King's Day celebrations at the end of the month. Residents and visitors can enjoy nume...
Prosecutors suspect arrested partner of murdering Amsterdam ABN Amro employee (40)
A 39-year-old man is suspected of murdering his partner, an ABN Amro employee whose body was found in their Amsterdam home two weeks ago. While the suspect remains in custody, the victim's family is s...
Basements flooded after pipe burst in Zaanstraat, boil water advisory for 88 addresses
A pipe burst during construction work in Amsterdam's Spaarndammerbuurt caused flooding in four basements and triggered a boil-water advisory for 88 nearby addresses. Waternet issued the advisory for r...
Atlas once stood on the Royal Palace, now in a restorer's backyard
The iconic bronze statue of Atlas is undergoing extensive restoration in Antwerp after over 360 years atop the Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam. Restorer Derk Biront is cleaning the statue to r...
Victims lured, assaulted and filmed at apartment building in Zuidoost, 16-year-old boy arrested
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a series of violent incidents at a flat in Amsterdam Zuidoost where victims were lured, assaulted, and filmed. The attacks took place in the bicy...
Cello lost in the war returns to Amsterdam: musician commemorated on May 4 at the Concertgebouw
The cello belonging to Pál Hermann, a Jewish musician murdered during World War II, has been recovered and returned to Amsterdam after being missing for many years. The instrument will be played at t...
The price of failure: the sporting and financial cost to Ajax of missing out on European football
Ajax faces the possibility of missing out on European football for the first time in over sixty years due to poor form and league standings. Journalist Johan Inan analyzes the significant sporting and...
Politics on the Amstel: Coalition negotiations for show and questionable arguments on Israel referendum
The podcast Politiek aan de Amstel discusses potential voter deception regarding coalition negotiations between political parties PRO and D66 in Amsterdam. The episode also critiques the referendum co...
Thirty Seconds to Mars to perform at AFAS Live next year
The American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, led by brothers Jared and Shannon Leto, will perform at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on April 25, 2027. Concert organizer MOJO announced the event as part of t...
Attention road users: N247 closed for two weeks, major disruption expected
The N247 road between 't Schouw and the A10 intersection will be closed for two weeks starting April 12 for essential asphalt replacement. Authorities expect significant traffic disruption and advise ...
‘Penises out!’: Tesla Amsterdam intervenes after notorious party, but it’s not that simple
A court has ruled that Tesla's Amsterdam branch cannot summarily dismiss an employee who shouted an inappropriate phrase during a group photo at a company event. While the judge acknowledged the behav...
Johan Cruyff namesakes get free ArenA tour
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Johan Cruijff ArenA, namesakes of Johan Cruijff can receive a free stadium tour in Amsterdam on April 25. The event, held on Cruijff's birthday, includes photo...
Large section of Amsterdam ring road closed in both directions this weekend
Major sections of the A10 and A4 motorways in Amsterdam will be closed in both directions from Friday evening until Monday morning for the Zuidasdok expansion project. The construction will also halt ...
It’s not allowed, but cyclists flock to railway tracks and narrow bridge: "Fun challenge"
Cyclists in Amsterdam are illegally using a narrow tram bridge near the Amsterdamse Bos as a shortcut while a nearby bridge is replaced. Despite warning signs and the risk of fines, many users continu...
Amsterdam has relatively the fewest electric cars
According to CBS data, Amsterdam has the lowest relative number of electric vehicles per 1,000 residents among Dutch cities, despite having the highest absolute total of 40,000 cars. The city maintain...
Fire destroys elderly couple's car: "I can put on a brave face, but that's not me"
Arsonists destroyed several vehicles over Easter weekend in Amsterdam East, including the car an elderly couple relied on for medical transport. Police confirmed that both vehicle and scooter fires we...
In pictures | The nominations for the World Press Photo of the Year
The World Press Photo Contest has announced the winners of this year's edition, recognizing the top work by photojournalists and documentary photographers worldwide. This annual award honors the most ...
Robbed of Rolex, now a suspect: Prosecutors demand two years for man who ran over robbers
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has requested a two-year prison sentence for a man who chased and struck two robbers with his car after they stole his Rolex at gunpoint in Amsterdam. While the de...
Suspect jumps into water during chase but cannot swim
A suspect jumped into the water from the Prins Hendrikkade during a police chase in Amsterdam's city center but had to be rescued because he could not swim. A passing boat skipper assisted in the resc...
Fewer students get into preferred school for third year in a row
For the third consecutive year, the percentage of Amsterdam eighth-graders placed in their first-choice secondary school has declined, falling below 75% for the first time. Data from the Association o...
SWAT team tackles man on Sarphatistraat: "Insane arrest"
A police arrest team tackled and detained a man on Sarphatistraat in central Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses described the operation as a rapid, high-intensity intervention involving plaincl...
Human rights organizations demand prosecution of Booking.com
Human rights organization The Rights Forum and several partner groups are taking legal action to demand the prosecution of the travel platform Booking.com. The organizations are turning to the court t...
At Easter Danielle Kliwon watched Roméo, Elgyn, Luca and Eniola: Small glimmers of hope for an Ajax resurrection
During the Easter weekend, Danielle Kliwon visited Ajax's training ground, De Toekomst, to watch youth players such as Roméo, Elgyn, Luca, and Eniola. The article reflects on these young talents as s...
Schiphol customs find ecstasy disguised as chocolates hidden in crocodile flake packages
Customs officers at Schiphol Airport intercepted ecstasy pills disguised as chocolate pieces inside cereal boxes destined for Australia. The package, which also contained traditional Dutch snacks, was...