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.
Fake police officer arrested for defrauding elderly woman in Utrecht of 30,000 euros
Police have arrested a 24-year-old man from Amsterdam for his role in a telephone scam that defrauded an elderly woman in Utrecht of 30,000 euros. The victim was manipulated into handing over valuable...
Life discovered on Rembrandt's The Night Watch: Japanese bacterium from 2013
Microbiologists from Micropia and the Rijksmuseum have identified various bacteria living on Rembrandt's The Night Watch, including a strain previously discovered at a Japanese refinery. These finding...
Enrique Iglesias returns to the Netherlands after 9 years for a show at GelreDome
Enrique Iglesias will return to the Netherlands for a concert at the GelreDome, marking his first performance in the country since 2018. Tickets for the show, which coincides with the artist's birthda...
Fall Out Boy to perform at Ziggo Dome next year
Fall Out Boy has announced a concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam as part of their upcoming European tour. Tickets for the show will be available for purchase starting this Thursday at noon.
Share your best photos of the fog in Amsterdam
Het Parool is inviting readers to submit their photographs of the mist in Amsterdam for potential publication. The newspaper is also accepting reports from citizens regarding significant local inciden...
US AI giant Databricks invests half a billion dollars in Amsterdam research lab
American AI company Databricks is investing 500 million dollars into its European research office located in Amsterdam. The investment is scheduled to take place over the next three years.
Watch out on the road: dense fog moving over the city
Dense fog has triggered a code yellow weather warning for North Holland, with officials urging drivers in Amsterdam to maintain caution due to poor visibility. The mist is expected to clear later this...
Heating plant at Het Groene Veld takes shape: "Meteorite that fell from the sky"
A unique auxiliary heating plant designed to look like a meteorite is under construction in Amsterdam-Noord and is expected to be operational by late 2027. The facility will serve as a backup heat sou...
Nore (22) lives on 2119 euros a month and is mindful of her spending: 'Don't buy something new every day for the dopamine'
Nore, a 22-year-old student and municipal worker, manages her monthly income of 2,119 euros by prioritizing mindful spending over impulsive purchases. She lives in a compact room in Weesp and focuses ...
Amsterdam canal house on Keizersgracht squatted, police move to evict
Police have initiated the eviction of a building occupied by squatters on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam after discovering the entry in progress. The squatters claimed they were driven to occupy the n...
Man hospitalized after falling into water in Amsterdam city center
A man was hospitalized after falling into the water at De Ruijterkade in Amsterdam-Centrum on Tuesday evening. The exact cause of the incident remains under investigation, and the victim's current med...
GVB and Transport Region to discuss safer Van der Madeweg station with young women
The GVB and Vervoerregio are inviting women aged 16 to 35 to discuss safety concerns at the Van der Madeweg metro station, which is expected to become a busier transfer hub next year. A consultation e...
Jetten speaks at Kristallnacht commemoration: 'Violence against Jews is never far away'
Dutch minister Rob Jetten warned against rising antisemitism during the national Kristallnacht commemoration held at the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam. He pledged government support for the securi...
First edition of Surinamese film festival Makandra kicks off: A love letter to Suriname
The first edition of the Makandra Film Festival launches at Pathé Arena, showcasing eleven documentaries that explore Surinamese culture, history, and identity. The films, created by Surinamese filmm...
Biographer Bert Hiddema (1942-2026) made no secret of his love for Cruijff, Hazes and Johnny Jordaan
Amsterdam writer Bert Hiddema has died at the age of 84, leaving behind a diverse literary legacy. He was best known for his popular biographies on cultural icons such as Johan Cruijff, Andre Hazes, a...
Why do ICT projects at the Municipality of Amsterdam keep failing?
The Amsterdam municipality is experiencing significant ICT failures due to a lack of maintenance and an expired software license affecting its ground lease system. These recurring technical issues hig...
80,000 euros worth of equipment stolen from Amsterdam nightclub The Other Side: 'Even the smoke machine was taken'
The Amsterdam nightclub The Other Side suffered a burglary involving the theft of 80,000 euros in technical equipment, leaving the venue unable to operate. The owners have launched a crowdfunding camp...
Person shot in Holendrecht in Southeast, emergency services on site
A person was shot in the Holendrecht area of Amsterdam-Zuidoost following an initial report of a stabbing. Police are currently investigating the incident, though no motive has been determined and no ...
Person injured in street shooting in Holendrecht, air ambulance called
A person was shot on Millingenhof in the Holendrecht neighborhood of Amsterdam this afternoon, prompting a large response from emergency services including a trauma helicopter. Police have confirmed t...
Real estate agent Steffi (35) lives in 38 square meters: ‘You need much less space and stuff than you think’
Real estate agent Steffi Koster shares her experience living in a compact 38-square-meter apartment located in the Jordaan neighborhood of Amsterdam. She explains that the property was in poor conditi...
Power outage in Amsterdam-Zuid: traffic lights out, shops closed and 2000 households without electricity
A significant power outage in Amsterdam-Zuid has left approximately 2,000 households without electricity, forcing local shops to close and disabling traffic lights. Energy provider Liander is currentl...
Sara Kerklaan (31) honors her sister Sofie who died unexpectedly: The film is a reason to keep asking about her and my grief
Sara Kerklaan has produced a documentary honoring her sister, Sofie, who died under mysterious circumstances in Amsterdam in 2017. The film aims to celebrate Sofie's life and foster open conversations...
Litmanen, Arveladze and Pantelić: Ajax to face FC Barcelona with these icons
Ajax and FC Barcelona will face each other in a legends match this weekend to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of Johan Cruyff's professional debut. The event aims to raise funds for the Johan Cruyff ...
Should Amsterdam's tourist tax be raised further to curb crowds, or will it cause more problems for the city?
A coalition of over forty local entrepreneurs and cultural organizations has formally requested that the Amsterdam municipal government postpone its planned tourist tax increase. The group is demandin...
Is Amsterdam losing its sparkle? The craft of diamond cutting is dying out in the Netherlands
The traditional trade of diamond cutting is nearing extinction in the Netherlands, leaving only two companies to maintain the craft through internal apprenticeship programs. While Amsterdam lost its s...
Residents protest electrical substation on their doorstep in Veerstraat: Who wants that?
Residents of the Veerstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid staged a protest on Monday morning to block the construction of a new electricity substation. The protesters gathered at the site to voice their oppositio...
Race Planet auction: everything from karts to red double-decker bus to be sold
Race Planet in Amsterdam has closed after over thirty years of business due to rising costs and sustainability challenges. A wide array of items from the facility, including go-karts and a red double-...
Letter from entrepreneurs to municipality regarding tourist tax hike: "Many negative consequences"
Business leaders in Amsterdam are urging the city council to reconsider planned tourist tax hikes, warning that they will lead to the world's highest rates. When combined with a national VAT increase,...
Letter from entrepreneurs to municipality on tourist tax hike: "Many negative consequences"
Business leaders in Amsterdam are urging the city council to pause and reconsider a planned hike in tourist tax that could reach 20 percent by 2031. They warn that the combined effect of this tax and ...
Pedestrian (85) hit in Amsterdam dies in hospital
An 85-year-old man has passed away after being struck by a vehicle near the Amsterdam Zuid station late Saturday night. The 30-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence ...