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.
Back then: cows were once milked here, now you stop by for bitterballen at Polder
Café Restaurant Polder, located near Amsterdam Science Park and the University of Amsterdam, sits on land that was historically underwater before becoming a dairy farm. The venue has transitioned fro...
No punishment for Beverwijk man wearing Bandidos vest; 47-year-old could not have known it was illegal
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has acquitted a 47-year-old man who was prosecuted for wearing a Bandidos motorcycle club vest in June 2020. The court ruled that the man could not have known his actions...
Driver flees after crash, leaving trail of destruction on Klaprozenweg
A car driver and two passengers fled after causing significant damage to parked bicycles and hitting a pole on Klaprozenweg in Amsterdam-Noord. Police arrested a 26-year-old suspect from Almere shortl...
Minor seriously injured in motor scooter collision, 18-year-old driver arrested
A minor pedestrian was seriously injured and resuscitated following a collision with a motor scooter on the Pieter Calandlaan in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. The 18-year-old driver was arrested at the scene,...
Annemiek (77) and Jasper’s (88) flower shop turns 90, but they aren’t thinking of retiring
Jasper (88) and Annemiek (77) are celebrating the 90th anniversary of their Amsterdam flower shop, De Lelie, which has been in the family for generations. The couple, who took over the business in 198...
Remco Cloeck of the Rescue Brigade sees sea warming rapidly: surface 17 degrees, lower layer 14. ‘In, a quick dip, and out is plenty’
Remco Cloeck of the Reddingsbrigade reports that North Sea surface temperatures at Bloemendaal aan Zee have reached 17 degrees Celsius. Despite the warming water, beachgoers are staying in shallow are...
Famous sex worker twins moved by new Red Light District documentary: 'Never seen so many underworld figures together'
Famous former sex workers Louise and Martine Fokkens attended the premiere of the documentary 'Het Hart van Amsterdam,' which explores the history of the city's Red Light District. The twins expressed...
Two Ajax fans who threw stones at police to remain in custody longer
Two Ajax supporters will remain in custody for an additional two weeks following their arrest for throwing stones and bottles at police after a match in Volendam. The public prosecutor stated that the...
Large fire at waste processing plant in Western Port area, smoke visible from afar
A large fire broke out at a waste processing facility in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied on Tuesday afternoon. Thick black smoke is visible across the city, leading emergency services to advise resi...
Haarlem resident (22) dies after collision with truck
A 22-year-old man from Haarlem died on Tuesday morning following a head-on collision between his car and a truck at a roundabout in Beverwijk. Emergency services attended the scene, but the victim suc...
Ajax signs Anna Knol from FC Twente
Ajax has signed 24-year-old defender Anna Knol from FC Twente on a three-year contract for the upcoming season. Knol, who previously played for clubs including VV Alkmaar and Empoli, joins the Amsterd...
Harry Styles fans warned about heat: "Wear light clothing"
Fans attending Harry Styles' concert at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam are being warned to take precautions against high temperatures while waiting outside. Organizers recommend wearing light cl...
Significantly fewer trains between Amsterdam Central and Hoofddorp due to signaling failure
A signal failure on Saturday morning has led to a significant reduction in train services between Amsterdam Central and Hoofddorp. Passengers are advised to expect travel delays in the affected area.
Amphibians breeding well in Amsterdam's tap water source
Forest ranger Jeroen Engelhart highlights the thriving wildlife, including amphibians and nesting birds, within the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen near Zandvoort. The area's clean water supports a hea...
Province gives green light for new electricity station near A9 South
The province of North Holland has approved the preferred location for a new electricity station near the A9-South highway. This decision allows the network operator TenneT to proceed with detailed pla...
Mystery: what are all these yellow signs on Wibautstraat?
Yellow signs along the Wibautstraat labeled "Knowledge Mile" mark a collaborative innovation district in Amsterdam that connects local businesses and educational institutions. The markers identify a s...
Resident dies in major house fire in Czaar Peter neighborhood
A resident died in a large house fire that broke out early in the morning on Blankenstraat in Amsterdam's Czaar Peterbuurt. Firefighters evacuated surrounding homes and managed to bring the blaze unde...
Hans and Dieneke acquitted after weapons and drugs found but still evicted from home
Despite being acquitted of charges related to a large cache of drugs and weapons hidden in their home by their son, Hans Doesburg and Dieneke Achterbergh have been evicted from their Amsterdam trailer...
Resident dies in major fire at her home in Amsterdam
A woman died in a major house fire on Blankenstraat in Amsterdam-East on Saturday morning. The blaze occurred in a residential property, and emergency services confirmed the fatality at the scene.
Hera relegated from Eredivisie in debut season
Hera United, the first independent all-female professional football club in the Netherlands, has been relegated from the Eredivisie following a 1-2 loss to FC Utrecht. The Amsterdam-based team finishe...
Ajax Women finish second behind champions PSV, Feyenoord third
The Ajax women's football team secured second place in the Vrouwen Eredivisie after a 3-1 victory over Heerenveen. This result earns the team a spot in the Champions League qualifiers, finishing behin...
Terrace-goers witness wild police chase as fleeing motorcyclist jumps into water
A motorcyclist in his 20s was arrested in Amsterdam on Friday evening following a high-speed police chase through the Marathonweg area. The suspect attempted to escape by jumping into the water at Oly...
Dozens of windows smashed at ING office in Amsterdam-Southeast, targeted once again
Dozens of windows were smashed and red paint was smeared on an ING bank office in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, marking the latest in a series of vandalism incidents against the bank's locations. While the dama...
Unions threaten industrial action at Schiphol security
The Dutch unions FNV, CNV, and De Unie have threatened industrial action at Schiphol Airport security firm I-SEC over unresolved scheduling issues. The company has been given one week to address these...
Halsema wants to learn lessons from last-minute permit withdrawal for Music On festival
Mayor Femke Halsema is conducting a thorough evaluation following the last-minute cancellation of the Music On festival in Amsterdam due to safety concerns regarding a festival tent. The investigation...
New arrests in major cocaine smuggling case via Schiphol Airport
Three individuals were arrested on Tuesday for their involvement in exporting a large shipment of cocaine intercepted at Schiphol Airport earlier this year. During subsequent searches, authorities als...
Three Dutch nationals from Gaza flotilla arrive at Schiphol
Three Dutch participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived at Schiphol Airport on Friday after being intercepted by Israel in the Mediterranean Sea while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. A fourth...
Sil (26) experienced Israeli soldier violence as Flotilla passenger: 'Some were penetrated by a commando with a glove'
Dutch Flotilla activists arriving at Schiphol Airport have reported severe abuse and sexual violence by Israeli soldiers during their detention. Sil Kiewiet de Jonge, who was intercepted near Crete, c...
Protest against foie gras at Spaklerweg wholesaler
Around 50 activists from Active for Justice protested at the Hanos wholesaler in Amsterdam to demand a ban on the sale and import of foie gras in the Netherlands. Although production is already illega...
The Script coming to Ziggo Dome in November
The Irish band The Script is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 28. Ticket sales for the concert will begin next Friday.