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.
Voting for district committees on Wednesday too, but what do they do?
Amsterdam residents will vote this Wednesday for both the city council and district committees, which serve as a link between local neighborhoods and the municipal government. These committees provide...
Rogier Havelaar (CDA) wants to solve the waste problem: "I've been out with the cleaners a lot"
CDA lead candidate Rogier Havelaar discusses his plans to address Amsterdam's waste management issues by reinstating fixed collection routes and improving employment conditions for workers. He also ad...
Letschert discusses safety concerns with student rabbi
Minister Rianne Letschert met with student rabbi Yanki Jacobs and Jewish students on Monday to discuss growing safety concerns. The conversation specifically addressed the well-being of Jewish student...
Police release footage of two suspects in Jewish school attack
Police have released footage of two suspects involved in an attack near a Jewish school on Zeelandstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid. The incident occurred during the night between Friday and Saturday.
Breakthrough in investigation into masterminds behind Peter R. de Vries murder, link to Taghi organization
A 34-year-old suspect, Ismail M., has been arrested in Morocco in connection with the investigation into the murder of Peter R. de Vries. He is allegedly a key figure in Ridouan Taghi's criminal organ...
What can Amsterdam learn from Enschede’s fatbike ban? ‘Did you see him look? He knows it's not allowed’
Jewish school administrator disappointed after meeting with Jetten
Herman Loonstein, the administrator of the Jewish school Cheider in Amsterdam, expressed deep disappointment following a meeting with Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The meeting was convened to discuss sec...
Jewish school director ‘deeply disappointed’ after meeting Jetten: ‘Issues are being downplayed’
Herman Loonstein, the director of the Jewish school Cheider in Amsterdam, expressed deep disappointment following a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten regarding recent attacks. Loonstein ar...
Amsterdam man (20) arrested after discovery of large quantity of drugs and cash
A 20-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested in Hoofddorp after police discovered a significant amount of hard drugs and over 12,000 euros in cash hidden in his car. The suspect, who was initially st...
Musical 'Cats' returns to the Netherlands with a twist: the Rijksmuseum is the setting
Neighborhood strongly opposes garbage boat in canal: "It's such a beautiful spot, historic heritage"
Residents and business owners in Amsterdam are protesting a municipal plan to station a waste collection boat on the Singel canal starting June 1st. While the city aims to remove garbage bags from the...
Meta Platforms signs $27 billion deal with Amsterdam AI cloud company
Amsterdam-based cloud company Nebius has secured a $27 billion deal with Meta Platforms to provide AI computing power. The agreement involves Nebius supplying infrastructure resources to support the a...
From ‘shocked’ to ‘we are not afraid’: mixed reactions from parents at Jewish school Cheider
Afsluitdijk closed toward Amsterdam due to truck accident
The Afsluitdijk is closed in the direction of Amsterdam following an accident where a truck collided with an arrow trailer near Kornwerderzand. Recovery and cleaning operations are expected to continu...
Man also seriously injured in Amsterdam-Nieuw-West shooting, fatal victim aged 19
A 19-year-old man was fatally shot on Saturday night at the Koningin Wilhelminaplein in Amsterdam-Nieuw-West. A 21-year-old man was also found seriously injured nearby and is believed to have been inv...
Liv (34) lives in dike cottage with family: ‘Wouldn’t trade it for a perfect home for anything’
Metal band Korn to perform at Ziggo Dome in November
The American metal band Korn, featuring lead singer Jonathan Davis, is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 8. This upcoming concert marks the band's return to the Netherlan...
Explosion at Amsterdam's Zuidas claimed by same group as Jewish school attack
An explosion occurred at the Atrium office complex on the Zuidas in Amsterdam, reportedly targeting the Bank of New York. The attack was claimed by Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyyah, the same group...
The Parool Bucket List: what every Amsterdammer must do in the city once
Explosion at Atrium building in Zuidas, police investigating tweet with video footage of the incident
Behind the scenes at the elections: inside the polling station
Mika Tretmans provides an inside look at the operations and preparation of a polling station during elections. The article discusses the responsibilities of election workers and addresses whether comp...
Amsterdam Tigers beat Utrecht Dragons to reach national title final
The Amsterdam Tigers have advanced to the national ice hockey championship final after defeating the Utrecht Dragons 4-6 in the semi-final series. They will compete against the Nijmegen Devils in a be...
Weekly tips: things to do in Amsterdam (March 16-20)
This article highlights various activities and events taking place in Amsterdam from March 16 to 20. It encourages residents and visitors to overcome the start of the work week by exploring the city's...
Café Écluse finally fills the gaping hole in architectural gem Sluishuis on IJburg
Final poll: PvdA and GroenLinks stable, D66 loses ground
A final election poll in Amsterdam shows that PvdA and GroenLinks remain stable while D66 has seen a decline in support compared to previous results. The data suggests the current governing coalition ...
PvdA and Denk party leaders hit the streets with flyers ahead of elections
With the municipal elections approaching, party leaders Sofyan Mbarki of PvdA and Sheher Khan of Denk are campaigning on the streets of Amsterdam to reach voters. Mbarki met with residents in the Kink...
Large fight between two groups in central Amsterdam, man hospitalized
A large fight between two groups in central Amsterdam on Sunday evening left one man hospitalized with suspected stab wounds. Police arrested one individual at the scene and are currently investigatin...
Sheher Khan (Denk): Being an Amsterdammer connects us
Sheher Khan, the leader of the Denk party in Amsterdam, is campaigning for a more inclusive city with a stronger focus on combating inequality and discrimination. He emphasizes the importance of relig...
Iranians and Jews demonstrate together for Iran at Stadionplein: ‘At least Trump is doing something’
Small parties take final chance in debate: 'If everyone votes for us, we will get into the council'
A debate for smaller political parties was held in Amsterdam's Torpedo Theater ahead of the municipal elections, featuring leaders from many of the record 35 competing parties. Although current polls ...