Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Ronald Schram (1965-2026) seized every opportunity he got: ‘He clung to life and didn’t want to go. He had so many things left to do’
Ronald Schram (1965-2026) was a physical chemist and musician who completed his doctoral studies in Amsterdam and was known as a vibrant social figure. He began playing guitar in a band at age eleven ...
Motorist crashes into Houtmankade police station facade, driver arrested
A driver was arrested after crashing into a police station on Houtmankade in Amsterdam-West on Monday morning. No injuries occurred during the incident, but police are investigating the suspect for po...
Homes and office building evacuated due to gas leak in South: "I saw it spraying out"
A major gas leak caused by sewer construction led to the evacuation of eleven homes and an office building in Amsterdam-Zuid on Tuesday morning. Michelangelostraat and Titiaanstraat were closed off fo...
Milestone for Zuidasdok: New passenger tunnel at Zuid station opens this autumn after years of construction
The Brittenpassage, a new passenger tunnel at Amsterdam Zuid station, is scheduled to open in November 2024 as the first major milestone of the multi-billion euro Zuidasdok project. The tunnel feature...
Fences around popular swimming quay after noise complaints, neighborhood angry
Residents of the Borneokade in Amsterdam-Oost protested this weekend against the installation of fences around a popular swimming spot. The measures were implemented following years of noise complaint...
Explosion at entrance of apartment building in Zuidoost
An explosion occurred this morning at the entrance of an apartment building on Hakfort in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, causing significant damage but no injuries. Police report that a suspect placed the device...
Night cafe De Biecht forced to close and auction contents: "A real shame"
Amsterdam's night bar Café De Biecht has closed after 27 years due to the sale of its building on Kerkstraat. To support owner Jan Louman's early retirement, the café's interior was auctioned off du...
Unsettled weather in the coming days, code yellow tomorrow for thunderstorms
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for heavy thunderstorms, hail, and strong wind gusts in Amsterdam and the surrounding province on Tuesday afternoon. Rainy and changeable conditions are expec...
Lawyer Knoops given suspended suspension by disciplinary board
The Amsterdam Disciplinary Board has imposed a four-week conditional suspension on lawyer Geert-Jan Knoops. This decision marks the first time that a disciplinary measure has been issued against him.
Heineken seeks new boss after CEO departs
Heineken is currently searching for a new CEO following the departure of Dolf van den Brink, whose term ended on May 31. The Dutch brewing company has not yet announced a successor for the position.
Retired multi-talent: 'I am no more interesting than my brush'
Retired artist Arie Koning, who discovered his talent for drawing and painting at age 35, shares insights into his life and career. He previously served as a member of the Royal Netherlands Marechauss...
Police raid business premises in Hoofddorp, taxi van seized
Police and customs officials conducted a raid on a car company's premises on Jadelaan in Hoofddorp on Monday morning. Officers from the Amsterdam unit participated in the operation, which resulted in ...
Ten design teams advance to next phase of National Slavery Museum
An independent jury has selected ten design teams to proceed to the next phase of the international architectural competition for the National Slavery Museum. This marks a key step forward in the deve...
KLM receives €1 billion from Schiphol for real estate: path cleared for new terminal
KLM and Schiphol have finalized a deal worth nearly 1 billion euros for the airline's real estate, including the demolition of an old cargo building. This agreement clears the way for the construction...
Keti Koti month starts today: here's what's happening
Keti Koti month begins today in Amsterdam with a series of cultural events, lectures, and commemorative activities leading up to the official holiday on July 1st. The program includes a memorial walk,...
Sold-out playoffs show hockey has more potential, says Kim Lammers
The 2025-2026 hockey season concluded with Amsterdam winning the women's national title after defeating SCHC and Den Bosch in the play-offs. In the men's competition, Rotterdam secured the championshi...
Person injured in stabbing on Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam
A person was injured and hospitalized following a stabbing incident on Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam on Wednesday evening. Police are currently searching for a suspect, described as a tall man with a cro...
Songbird sport thrives in Amsterdam: every twa-twa whistle counts
The Surinamese singing bird association Ringmaster Amsterdam hosts competitive matches where 'twa-twa' birds are judged on the number of whistles they produce. Suniel Chedie, a prominent figure in the...
Amsterdam to launch its own port week in June; IJmuiden Port Festival follows a week later
Amsterdam will host its first port week in June to showcase the innovation and accessibility of its harbor as part of the Zeehavendagen. The event aims to demonstrate the relevance of the port and wil...
BSM unable to continue winning streak. Bennebroekers out of playoffs after one round despite early lead. 'They were just a bit better than us'
BSM was eliminated from the playoffs after a 4-2 defeat against De Dijk in Amsterdam-Noord. Despite holding a 2-0 lead early in the match, the Bennebroek-based team could not maintain their advantage ...
Late bloomer Elvis Afrifa sprints with world elite: "I'm actually a football guy"
Elvis Afrifa, a 28-year-old sprinter from Amsterdam-Zuidoost, has emerged as a top competitor in the 100-meter sprint despite transitioning from football to athletics only at age 17. After competing i...
Lisa (29) from Amsterdam wants to protect women from 'prying' period apps
Lisa Volkers from Amsterdam has developed a privacy-focused menstruation app called Period to protect women's intimate data from being sold to third parties. The app offers a neutral design alternativ...
No crisis foster parents available: "Heartbreaking, many people don't realize they are eligible"
Youth care organization Levvel is calling on Amsterdam residents to become crisis foster parents to address a severe shortage that often forces children to be placed far from their homes. Experienced ...
Dozens of Borneokade residents hold brief protest at fences on jetty
Dozens of residents at the Borneokade in Amsterdam held a protest against fences recently installed by the municipality on a popular swimming pier. The fences were put up following a court ruling rega...
90-year-old Nelly makes a painting every week: "This one is going to America"
Ninety-year-old Nelly Quakernaat has rediscovered her passion for painting while living at the De Makroon nursing home in Amsterdam, completing over 200 works in the last two years. Her paintings were...
June 2026 is anything but boring in Amsterdam: here’s what to do
June 2026 in Amsterdam features a packed schedule of events, ranging from music festivals to running competitions. The city offers a diverse variety of activities throughout the month to ensure there ...
Tap water unsafe: boil water advisory for Holendrechtplein residents
Waternet has issued a boiling advice for residents near Holendrechtplein in Amsterdam-Zuidoost because the tap water is currently unsafe for consumption. Residents are advised to boil water for at lea...
Vondelpark full of Harry Styles fans hoping to catch a glimpse of their idol
Fans of Harry Styles are gathering in Amsterdam's Vondelpark and surrounding areas hoping to catch a glimpse of the singer during his concert series at the Arena. Styles has been frequently spotted jo...
Summary: Futsal Amsterdam forced into decider for final spot after defeat
Futsal Amsterdam failed to secure a spot in the national title finals after suffering a 4-2 defeat against ZVG in the second match of their playoff series. Despite a second-half comeback that brought ...
Thrift shopper Francis discovers 'Eric Clapton's trousers' in Oud-Zuid
In the latest episode of 'Kringlopen met Francis,' presenter Francis Broekhuijsen visits a luxury second-hand menswear shop in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid, where he discovers a pair of trousers formerly owned ...