Amsterdam News in English
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Ajax standout, ignored by Red Devils: will Mika Godts finally get his chance today?
Mika Godts, a standout performer for Ajax in the Eredivisie, is awaiting his first call-up to the Belgian national team despite his success in the Netherlands. His previous decisions to decline invita...
Porn or farts during your date: Juliet breaks taboos in her music
Singer and cabaret performer Juliet is touring with her show "Ik beloof je eeuwige twijfel," which uses satire and music to address social taboos and the pressures of being in one's thirties. After ga...
Asylum seeker center in Southeast evacuated after fire, waiting residents turn it into a party
An asylum seekers' center in Amsterdam-Zuidoost was evacuated by the fire department following a small fire in one of the residential units. One resident was briefly examined by paramedics, while othe...
Extra security at Jewish schools in Amsterdam
Jewish primary and secondary schools in Amsterdam will receive increased security measures during arrival and dismissal times. The municipality announced the extra protection on Thursday in response t...
Ten percent more Amsterdam youth on unemployment benefits, higher than national average
The number of young people under 27 in Amsterdam receiving unemployment benefits rose by 10% last year, surpassing the national average of 8% due to high employment in volatile sectors like hospitalit...
Halsema closes Southeast home with cannabis farm, nearly 100 plants found
Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the three-month closure of an uninhabited house in Amsterdam-Zuidoost after police discovered a cannabis plantation with 94 plants. The closure, lasting until June 17, ...
Daphne's Favorites: 'I'm willing to bet these are the best pizzas in Amsterdam'
Daphne Heijmering, who explores Amsterdam daily with her poodle, shares her recommendations for the best pizza spots in the city. Her frequent neighborhood walks have made her an expert on discovering...
The Molukkenstraat gatehouses will remain for the neighborhood: ‘Something is always happening here’
Photo book shows Johan Cruijff still appears everywhere in Amsterdam
A bit boring but important: 800 people recount all votes at the NDSM Wharf
Approximately 800 people are recounting election votes at the NDSM-Werf in Amsterdam-Noord to confirm results at the candidate level. While GroenLinks has been identified as the largest party in the c...
"A bit boring, but important": 800 people recount all votes at the NDSM Wharf
Approximately 800 people are recounting election votes at the NDSM-Werf in Amsterdam to verify results and determine individual candidate counts. The recount follows initial tallies showing GroenLinks...
Contract extension is unlikely, but one can dream: He possesses a rare composure that Ajax so desperately needs
Takehiro Tomiyasu, a 27-year-old footballer, is noted for his exceptional composure and experience on the field. Although a contract extension is considered unlikely, his calm playing style is identif...
KLM suspends flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam until May 17
KLM has suspended all flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until May 17 due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This decision impacts routes from the airline's hub in the Netherlands to both t...
Van Gogh thief Octave Durham threatened two men with death online, prosecution seeks prison: ‘I went much too far’
14-year-old sentenced for attempted attack on Pizzabakkers branch
An Amsterdam court has sentenced a 14-year-old boy for attempting to detonate a homemade explosive at a De Pizzabakkers restaurant on September 3. The youth was caught in the act by police surveillanc...
Corendon is the new operator of the luxury W Hotel in Amsterdam
Amsterdam man (19) arrested for armed robbery at Landsmeer drugstore
Prosecutors seek community service and prison sentence for art thief 'Okkie' over threats
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a ten-month prison sentence and community service for Octave D. for incitement and threats against journalist Chris Klomp and activist Norbert Dikkebo...
DNA on abandoned Action bag leads to conviction for violent robbery in Haarlemmermeer
A 43-year-old man from Amsterdam has been sentenced to four years in prison for a violent armed robbery at a consumer electronics wholesaler in Haarlemmermeer. The suspect was identified through DNA f...
Ferry passengers react to election results: from "I'm proud of the city" to "it sucks"
GroenLinks has emerged as the largest party in Amsterdam's local elections, followed by D66 and PvdA. Commuters at Amsterdam Central Station shared mixed reactions to the results, ranging from satisfa...
Ferry passengers react to election results: from "I'm proud of the city" to "it sucks"
GroenLinks has emerged as the largest party in Amsterdam's municipal elections, followed by D66 and PvdA. Residents interviewed on the city's ferries expressed mixed reactions to the results, ranging ...
Ditch the phone, at Mooie Boules you learn to talk to others again: ‘We’ve forgotten how’
Mooie Boules, a company nominated for the National Entrepreneur Prize, offers nine locations where people can play jeu de boules without using their phones. Founded after spontaneous games at Amsterda...
Bar Pepe finally brings life to Westerpark West
Ajax player Tomiyasu back in Japan squad after nearly two years
Ajax defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has returned to the Japanese national team after nearly two years following a long-term injury. Tomiyasu, who joined the Amsterdam-based club in December, is set to fac...
GreenLeft largest party in Amsterdam after seat gains
GroenLinks has become the largest party in the Amsterdam municipal council after gaining two seats for a total of ten. D66 also gained a seat, securing its position as the second-largest party with ei...
'Cleaning up together is more fun': come help on National Cleanup Day!
National Clean-up Day will take place on Saturday, March 21st, encouraging volunteers to help tidy up their local streets. Volunteer Gina Houwer highlights that working together makes the task more en...
Election blog: GL/PvdA hold first joint talks and appoint scout
Following the municipal elections in Amsterdam, GroenLinks and PvdA have appointed Hendrik-Jan Biemond as a scout to lead coalition negotiations. Local party leaders from JA21, FvD, and Denk reacted t...
Election blog: counting continues at NDSM, full count expected this morning
Vote counting for the municipal elections continues at the NDSM Loods in Amsterdam, with final results expected this morning. Currently, GroenLinks leads the count with 70% of the votes processed, fol...
Yves Berendse to return to Ziggo Dome in November
Singer Yves Berendse is scheduled to perform a concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 14. The venue officially announced the upcoming show on Thursday.
The best landscape painter in the Netherlands lived in Amsterdam and has no face
Jacob van Ruisdael was considered the premier landscape painter of the Netherlands during his lifetime while residing in Amsterdam. Despite his artistic success, many biographical details remain unkno...