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.
Ann (31) missing, last seen in Amsterdam
Ann, a 31-year-old woman from Alphen aan den Rijn, has been missing since Saturday, August 15. She was last seen in Amsterdam, and the police have requested the public's assistance in locating her.
Heritage of the Week | Remarkable paintings at Huis Rosenthal
Huis Rosenthal, located at Herengracht 500, will be open to the public for the first time during Amsterdam's Open Monumentendag. Visitors are invited to view the building's unique interior during the ...
Preventive stop-and-frisk measures start today in Zuidoost: "I'm afraid to go out at night"
Starting today, parts of Amsterdam Zuidoost, including the H-buurt, K-buurt, and Nelson Mandelapark, have been designated as high-risk security areas following a surge in gun-related violence. Mayor F...
Middenmeer sports clubs launch safety trial: No one cycles alone in the dark
Sports clubs at Sportpark Middenmeer in Amsterdam are launching a pilot program this autumn to improve member safety when traveling to and from the club after dark. The initiative, which includes the ...
Why didn't the alderman disclose the Oostbrug cost explosion sooner? Council demands answers today
Amsterdam City Councillor Melanie van der Horst faces a parliamentary debate regarding her failure to inform the council about a significant cost increase for the Oostbrug project before the recent el...
Great concern among residents about new housing facility in Amsterdam Sloten
Residents of Sloten and Nieuw-Sloten in Amsterdam are protesting the city's plan to open a residential facility for forty people with mental health or addiction issues by late 2026. Concerns regarding...
16-year-old girl arrested for jewelry store robbery in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
A 16-year-old girl has been arrested following an armed robbery at a jewelry store in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Tuesday morning. Three other suspects remain at large, and police are currently investigat...
Robin de Bood (60), former district chairman of Geuzenveld-Slotermeer, has died
Robin de Bood, a former district chairman of Geuzenveld-Slotermeer and executive at the organization PerMens, has passed away at the age of 60 due to a long-term illness. De Bood served in local polit...
Will the identity of 'Lucky' finally be revealed? Police investigate link to missing Canadian
Police are investigating a tip regarding the identity of a man known as 'Lucky,' who has been living in an Amsterdam nursing home for three years without a known identity. The investigation follows on...
Why are all those army helicopters flying over the city?
Military helicopters, including Chinooks, are currently flying over Amsterdam as part of the 'Medic Falcon' training exercise. The exercise, which aims to prepare personnel for military operations, is...
500 bullets in the facades: how a strike in Amsterdam got completely out of hand
In the summer of 1911, a strike by boat workers and sailors in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Kattenburg escalated into violent unrest. The workers were protesting to demand higher wages and improved f...
Body found in water near the Riekermolen
Police have discovered a body in the water near the Riekermolen at the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, though the identity of the victim and the ...
Squatter of Zwanenburg school building responds to neighborhood unrest: "I am not a pedophile"
A squatter who occupied a former school building in Zwanenburg has denied rumors suggesting he is a danger to children at the neighboring primary school. While local parents and residents have express...
21-year-old man arrested after attempted burglary at Spaarndam fire station
A 21-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested for attempting to burglarize a fire station in Spaarndam after DNA evidence was found at the scene. This incident is part of a significant nationwide increa...
Water board around Amsterdam further expands sprinkling ban
The Amstel, Gooi and Vecht water board is extending its irrigation ban to include the use of groundwater due to persistent drought conditions. This measure follows a previous restriction on using surf...
Explosion at jeweler in Buikslotermeerplein, police investigate ATM blast
A jewelry store at the Buikslotermeerplein in Amsterdam-Noord was hit by an explosion early this morning, causing significant damage to the building and surrounding businesses. Police are currently in...
Soft Serve Day! 7 places to get a delicious soft serve ice cream in Amsterdam
In celebration of National Soft Ice Cream Day on Wednesday, August 19, various locations in Amsterdam are highlighted for their soft-serve ice cream offerings. Residents are encouraged to treat themse...
20 crisis housing units planned for people with confused behavior
Housing corporation Ymere is establishing twenty 'time-out' homes in Amsterdam to provide temporary shelter and intensive support for individuals exhibiting confused or problematic behavior. This init...
Ajax pubs angry at Ziggo for not broadcasting match: "I'm already paying a fortune"
Owners of Ajax-themed cafes in Amsterdam and Haarlem are upset with Ziggo Sport for not securing the broadcast rights to the upcoming Ajax match against FC Sion. Because the game will only be availabl...
Building squatted on Reguliersgracht, but squatters leave after talking to police
A group of approximately twenty squatters briefly occupied a vacant building on the Reguliersgracht in Amsterdam. Following a discussion with police officers, the group agreed to leave the property vo...
JA21 staffer Maarten Brante dies after falling into water at Prins Hendrikkade
Maarten Brante, a political staffer for the JA21 party, has died at age 48 following a fatal accident on the Prins Hendrikkade in Amsterdam. He fell into the water in the early hours of August 13 and ...
JA21 staffer Maarten Brante dies after falling into the water at Prins Hendrikkade
Maarten Brante, a Ja21 staff member, podcast host, and photographer, has died at age 48 following a fatal accident in Amsterdam. He fell into the water at the Prins Hendrikkade on August 13 and passed...
This is aphasia, a non-congenital brain injury: ‘Caused by damage to language areas in the brain’
A man in an Amsterdam-Zuidoost nursing center is suffering from aphasia, a communication disorder caused by brain damage such as a stroke or infarction. Researcher Rimke Groenewold explains that aphas...
Unknown man 'Lucky' was a regular at Amsterdam soup shop: "We had a bond"
Police are seeking to identify an anonymous man known as 'Lucky' who has been hospitalized for three years following a medical emergency that left him with aphasia. The man, a frequent visitor to a so...
Medical error costs Amsterdam UMC dearly: patient receives highest category compensation
Amsterdam UMC has been ordered to pay the highest category of compensation after failing to inform a patient of a positive hepatitis C diagnosis for 26 years. By the time the patient discovered the in...
11 pre-vocational students incorrectly placed in secondary school lottery, OSVO apologizes
Eleven VMBO students in Amsterdam were incorrectly placed during the secondary school matching process due to a technical error in the lottery algorithm. The organization OSVO has apologized for the m...
A10 West closed weekend of August 21 to 24
The A10 West inner ring road will be closed from August 21 to August 24 between the De Nieuwe Meer junction and the S107 Slotervaart ramp. Motorists are advised to follow the indicated detours during ...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from August 21 to 23
This article highlights various free activities and events available in Amsterdam from Friday, August 21, to Sunday, August 23. The guide aims to help residents and visitors plan their weekend schedul...
International youth hockey tournament no longer in Sloten due to sprinkler ban
The World Hockey Youth Tournament has been relocated from Amsterdam to Houten due to a water sprinkling ban, which prevents the proper maintenance of artificial water-based hockey fields. The ban, imp...
Michiel de Ruijter tunnel closed temporarily due to operating system failure
The Michiel de Ruijter tunnel in Amsterdam has been closed in the eastbound direction due to a malfunctioning control system component. Repairs are underway, though it remains unclear when the tunnel ...