Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
'I am here, but my soul is there': Maila Ahmad travels to the Kurdistan she never knew
Maila Ahmad, director of the Amsterdam Kurdish Film Festival, travels to the various regions of Kurdistan to explore her heritage for her new documentary series. Despite concerns from her parents rega...
Willet-Holthuysen museum exhibition exposes financing of Surinamese plantations
A new exhibition at Huis Willet-Holthuysen in Amsterdam explores the historical connections between the canal house and the financing of colonial plantations in Suriname. The project reveals how forme...
Netherlands wants to save emergency oil reserves, but pressure to release more grows
The Netherlands is resisting international pressure to release additional strategic oil reserves, arguing that these should be used only for severe supply crises rather than managing global prices. Wh...
What Ajax coach Míchel must do in Croatia to get his team back on track
Ajax heads into the start of the Conference League main phase facing multiple tactical and personnel issues. Coach Míchel Sánchez must urgently address these problems to improve the team's performan...
After more than a century, the monumental period room returns to the Herengracht
An art historian has brought a rare 18th-century neoclassical interior back to Amsterdam, where he plans to restore it within his historic canal house. The project is supported by local heritage organ...
Fire started on street in Floradorp, large police presence
A fire was intentionally set in the Floradorp district of Amsterdam, leading to significant civil unrest and clashes between local youths and authorities. The situation escalated to the point where em...
Tense atmosphere after street arson in Noord, riot police deployed
A tense situation unfolded in Amsterdam-Noord after a fire was set in the street and emergency services were obstructed by locals. Police eventually deployed the Mobiele Eenheid to clear the area, all...
This blue line through Amsterdam is meant to lead marathon runners to a record
Organizers of the Amsterdam Marathon have painted blue lines on the race course to guide elite runners along the most efficient path. The markings cover approximately eight kilometers of the route to ...
Rival drill rap groups BVL and OSD linked to multiple explosions in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, plus violent crime and hostage-taking
A violent feud between two drill rap groups, BVL and OSD, has resulted in a series of explosions and other serious criminal acts in the Amsterdam Nieuw-West area. The long-standing conflict has escala...
Daycares and the elderly do their own grocery shopping, AH competitors benefit
A cyber security incident at Albert Heijn has halted grocery deliveries, forcing childcare centers and elderly residents to shop at physical stores or switch to competitor services. The resulting surg...
Police seize server at data center in Amsterdam-Oost at the request of the US
Police in Amsterdam have seized a server from a data center in the city's eastern district at the request of the United States. The action targets an Italian internet provider suspected by American au...
Theater maker and comedian Kim Karssen (30) nominated for Amsterdam Prize: 'I am very fickle, I might suddenly want to do something else'
Thirty-year-old comedian and theater maker Kim Karssen has been nominated for the Stimuleringsprijs, part of the annual Amsterdamprijs voor de Kunst. Karssen is currently focused on developing more su...
Municipality, our local market in the Kinkerbuurt needs clarity to survive
A local volunteer organizer is calling on the municipality of Amsterdam to provide clarity regarding the future of neighborhood funding, which is essential for maintaining community initiatives like t...
Ajax misses Steven Berghuis, Anton Gaaei and Caio Henrique for away match against Hajduk Split
Ajax will face Hajduk Split in the Conference League on Thursday without several players due to injuries and ineligibility. The squad, which departed for Croatia without stars like Steven Berghuis and...
Public Prosecution Service: PVV MP's remarks about Amsterdam community police officer are not criminal
The Public Prosecution Service has decided not to investigate PVV MP Marjolein Faber for comments made about an Amsterdam community police officer. Authorities concluded that Faber's questioning of th...
Part of Haarlemmerdijk closed for 18 months due to construction
A lengthy construction project beginning October 26 will disrupt the Haarlemmerdijk area of Amsterdam until January 2028. The multi-phase work will cause temporary utility service interruptions and lo...
A pious painting by an anything but pious painter
The painter Cornelis Bega, who was known for his wild lifestyle and disownment by his father, remains a figure of intrigue due to his contrasting artistic output. Despite his reputation, one of his mo...
Textile hub for sustainable fashion to open in former printing plant near Sloterdijk: 'Eventually this should become the norm'
A new sustainable fashion center known as the Textielhub has opened in a former printing facility near Amsterdam's Sloterdijk district. This industrial location allows eco-friendly textile companies t...
Ships on the IJssel again restricted to one-way traffic due to water levels
Rijkswaterstaat has reinstated one-way traffic for ships on the IJssel due to water levels falling back below 1.45 meters. The measure, caused by ongoing drought, forces vessels from Germany to take a...
Chatterbox Roderik connects people with each other
Roderik Schaepman has launched the Week of the Conversation, an initiative aimed at encouraging social interaction to combat loneliness and declining communication skills. By setting up designated spa...
Haarlemmerdijk partially closed for 18 months due to construction work
Starting October 26, the Haarlemmerdijk in Amsterdam will undergo a long-term pipe replacement project that will last until January 2028. The work will cause significant traffic diversions and tempora...
Adriaan van Dis and Saskia Noort nominated for NS Public Prize
Six authors, including Adriaan van Dis and Saskia Noort, have been nominated for the 2026 NS Publieksprijs. The nominees were unveiled at a temporary pop-up museum at Amsterdam Central Station, where ...
Jetten: Shelter City Nijmegen as an example for activists worldwide
Prime Minister Rob Jetten promoted the Shelter City program at a Human Rights Watch summit in Amsterdam, highlighting its role in providing safety for global activists like Kyrgyz feminist Guliaim. Wh...
Harry Styles concert series in Arena fueled inflation in the Netherlands
A series of concerts by Harry Styles at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam significantly pushed up Dutch inflation in May due to high demand for local services. Increased spending on hotel rooms and...
Regional transport strikes in full swing: 'It varies by region'
Regional transport workers in the Netherlands have begun a series of weekly strikes after collective labor agreement talks failed. Employees are pushing for better pay and improved working conditions,...
Cyber incident costs Albert Heijn at least 10 million euros, experts estimate
Experts estimate that a recent cyber incident has cost supermarket chain Albert Heijn at least 10 million euros in lost revenue and operational expenses. The disruption has halted online ordering and ...
Explosion causes damage to home in De Pijp: 24-year-old Amsterdam resident arrested
A 24-year-old Amsterdam resident has been arrested following an explosion that damaged a house and several cars in the De Pijp area early this morning. No injuries were reported, and police are curren...
70 minutes late – you're a diva or you're not – Erykah Badu appears on the Carré stage
Neo-soul singer Erykah Badu performed a highly experimental and improvisational concert at Carré in Amsterdam after arriving 70 minutes late. Despite the unconventional structure of the show, she cap...
Amsterdam invests 2.5 million euros in five community centers, H-buurt to get large meeting place with music studio
Amsterdam is investing 2.5 million euros to open and renovate five community centers to combat social isolation and improve neighborhood stability. The initiative includes a major new facility in the ...
Major traffic jam on A4 near Hoofddorp-Zuid towards Amsterdam due to accident
A car accident on the A4 near Rijsenhout caused significant traffic delays and required two people to be hospitalized on Tuesday morning. Although the road was reopened shortly before 9:00 a.m., conge...