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.
Just 13 years old, high school student – and hired to shoot a Hells Angel in Germany
A 13-year-old high school student from the Amsterdam region was arrested in Hamburg in June while allegedly planning to shoot a leading Hells Angel member. The minor was reportedly recruited via Snapc...
Raid on home of lead investigator of leaked report into municipal misconduct
Police have raided the homes of former lead investigator Bernadette Verheggen as part of an investigation into the leaking of a sensitive report on Amsterdam's municipal integrity office. The original...
Unusual turn for Pirates: abandoned match to resume at 0-0
The Amsterdam Pirates reached the Holland Series after winning a contested semi-final match against the Oosterhout Twins that had to be partially replayed. Following a successful protest over a rules ...
Almere surprised by North Holland's future plans: 'This is essential'
The municipality of Almere is urging the province of North Holland to include the IJmeer connection between Almere and Amsterdam in its future infrastructure plans. This connection is considered essen...
"A wing and a prayer": why are there no traffic lights on the Elandsgracht?
The intersection of Elandsgracht and Marnixstraat in Amsterdam remains a high-risk area for cyclists, having experienced thirty accidents in five years. While the city has implemented various design i...
New students warned about fillers and botox during orientation week
The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate has launched an awareness campaign for students in Amsterdam to highlight the medical risks of Botox and filler treatments. Following a sharp increase in reports...
Education Alderman Lahlah: Tackling inequality of opportunity can sometimes take generations
Amsterdam alderman Esmah Lahlah is focusing on reducing educational inequality, noting that the issue is deeply rooted and may take generations to address. She plans to tackle persistent teacher short...
Full council speaks out against intimidation and aggression toward local politicians
The Amsterdam city council has issued a joint statement condemning the rising levels of intimidation and aggression faced by local politicians. Council members declared that using legal threats or tar...
Notable Flowerbikeman has been detained for nearly a month: "Significant chance of deportation"
Warren Gregory, widely known as the Amsterdam Flowerbikeman, has been detained for nearly a month due to residency permit issues. He is currently held in a Rotterdam detention center while awaiting a ...
Politics on the Amstel: Alderman Lahlah pulls a 'Moormannetje' and Nicolaï has lice
Journalists discuss the recent committee debuts of aldermen Esmah Lahlah and Araya Sumter alongside other political matters in Amsterdam in the latest Politiek aan de Amstel podcast. Topics include up...
D-Block Europe and French Montana to play AFAS Live in Amsterdam
D-Block Europe and French Montana are set to perform a joint concert at AFAS Live in Amsterdam. Tickets for the event, which will highlight the collaborative history of the two acts, will be available...
Cultural center Sexyland gets permanent temporary location at NDSM
The cultural clubhouse Sexyland has secured a new ten-year home at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam, where it will operate under the name Super Sexyland World. After spending over a year without a permanen...
Night train between Alkmaar and Amsterdam to continue running in 2027
The night train service between Alkmaar and Amsterdam will continue to run throughout 2027 following an extension of the municipal pilot program. Officials hope the additional year will provide cleare...
15-year-old student arrested at school with fake firearm
A 15-year-old student was arrested at a secondary school in Weesp this morning after being found in possession of an illegal replica firearm. A staff member managed to confiscate the object before han...
Fontaines D.C. to perform at Ziggo Dome on November 10
Fontaines D.C. will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 10 as part of an extensive European tour. Tickets for the band's debut performance at the venue go on sale on September 3.
Ajax to face Atalanta and Getafe among others in Conference League
Ajax has been drawn into the Conference League group stage, where they will face opponents including Atalanta, Getafe, and FC Thun. The competition, which starts on October 15, follows a new format wh...
Staff shortage: night shipping on Amsterdam-Rhine Canal impossible for dozens of vessels
The Amsterdam-Rhine Canal will close to large vessels and those carrying hazardous goods at night starting next week due to a shortage of traffic controllers at Rijkswaterstaat. The staffing crisis, w...
Former council member Guido Frankfurther finally becomes a tram driver after multiple attempts: "Powerful"
Former Amsterdam city council member Guido Frankfurther has successfully qualified as a tram driver after overcoming several previous setbacks, including failing an initial reaction test and needing p...
Looking forward to Telstar - Ajax: "I'm an Amsterdammer, but I have a Telstar heart"
Former players who have represented both Telstar and Ajax shared their personal insights and predictions ahead of the two clubs' upcoming Eredivisie meeting. While some favor the Amsterdam giants, oth...
Repression or care? Council divided on how to tackle drug user nuisance
The Amsterdam city council is debating how to manage the increasing nuisance caused by homeless drug users, struggling to balance repressive enforcement with necessary social care. Mayor Femke Halsema...
Cyclist in critical condition after collision with bus in Amsterdam
A cyclist is in critical condition after being struck by a bus at a crossing in Amsterdam-Noord on the Klaprozenweg. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, were dispatched to the scene, an...
Eight-year prison sentence demanded for Misael L. who stabbed girlfriend to death with a glass shard on Chasséstraat
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded an eight-year prison sentence for Misael L., who is accused of stabbing his 38-year-old girlfriend to death with a glass shard in 2024 at a home on Chassés...
Dutchman (34) suspected of kidnapping arrested in Amsterdam
A 34-year-old Dutch man was arrested in Amsterdam for his alleged involvement in an extortion and kidnapping case in Germany. The suspect is accused of kidnapping and assaulting a victim to demand ran...
Nepalese in Amsterdam in shock after floods: Everything is destroyed
The Nepali community in Amsterdam is in shock following devastating floods in northern Nepal that have left hundreds dead and over 1,500 people missing. Community members living in the Netherlands are...
New Wave adds sixth concert to Ziggo Dome series
The music collective New Wave has added a sixth concert to their upcoming spring series at the Ziggo Dome. The additional performance is scheduled for Sunday, April 25, at the venue in Amsterdam.
Halsema closes shop on Reguliersbreestraat due to illegal trade
Mayor Halsema has ordered the six-month closure of a shop on Reguliersbreestraat in Amsterdam after police discovered illegal items including cannabis, snus, and unauthorized medication. The decision ...
CCTV surveillance at Kortvoort in Zuidoost following explosion
Mayor Halsema has implemented emergency camera surveillance at Kortvoort in Amsterdam-Zuidoost following an explosion at a residence on August 25. While no injuries occurred, authorities are investiga...
Khaled (16): 'With a job guarantee, I can start building my future now'
Young people can now enroll in specialized vocational training programs that offer guaranteed employment upon completion. These programs target sectors currently facing significant labor shortages.
Heritage of the Week | The Vondelkerk: from smoke to restoration
Following a fire at the Vondelkerk on New Year's Eve, the public is invited to view the progress of the building's restoration during Open Monumentendag Amsterdam 2026. This event highlights the ongoi...
Amsterdam puts new monuments on the map and in the picture
Amsterdam has added 88 new monuments and 5 protected townscapes to its registry. These sites are now featured on a digital map that provides historical details and stories about each location.