Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Four floating ‘Elver Finders’ to catch glass eels at locks: How do they work?
Researchers are using four floating "Elver Finders" near the sluices in IJmuiden to monitor glass eel populations in the North Sea Canal and Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. These devices allow scientists to ca...
Music On organizers to compensate visitors and "other festivals not at risk"
Music On organizers have announced they will compensate all 20,000 ticket holders after the Amsterdam festival was canceled last Saturday due to safety concerns regarding a tent. Although the cancella...
Amsterdammers join coalition talks as city formateurs
Residents Eva Bollen, Saskia Bosnie, and Abdelhamid Idrissi have joined the coalition negotiations between the political parties Pro Amsterdam and D66 as "city formateurs." This initiative seeks to in...
Extra police at Sloterplas against youths slapping women's buttocks
Amsterdam police are increasing patrols and deploying drones and undercover agents around Sloterplas to combat the frequent harassment and assault of women. The operation follows dozens of reports of ...
City guide on Muslim heritage: An underexposed part of Amsterdam's history
Researchers have launched a new city guide highlighting Muslim heritage in Amsterdam, aiming to showcase the often-overlooked historical and cultural influence of Muslim communities. Through walking r...
Free city guide on Muslim heritage
A free city guide detailing Muslim heritage and history is now available at approximately 40 locations throughout Amsterdam. The guide explores the history of the city's Muslim community and includes ...
Nijmegen man builds miniature Vondelkerk to help restore burnt-down church
The Vondelkerk in Amsterdam was partially destroyed by a fire on New Year's Day, necessitating a significant restoration effort. To support crowdfunding for the building's repair, Ivo van Sluis has cr...
UvA and VU seek alternatives after Canvas educational software hack
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit (VU) have suspended the use of the educational software Canvas following a cyberattack by the hacker collective ShinyHunters. Both universities...
Walking tourist removed from road near Schiphol: 'Could have ended differently'
Police removed a tourist from the Loevesteinse Randweg near Schiphol airport on Saturday after he was found walking along the roadway toward Amsterdam. Authorities highlighted the life-threatening dan...
Ajax and FC Volendam both potentially in play-offs at Kras Stadium: 'It will be a busy period for the cleaners'
Ajax and FC Volendam may both participate in post-season play-offs, potentially creating a busy schedule at the Kras-stadion. If Ajax fails to overtake NEC or FC Twente on the final matchday, the club...
Weekly tips: things to do in Amsterdam from May 11 to 15
This article provides a guide to activities and events in Amsterdam from May 11 to 15, coinciding with the Ascension Day holiday. Highlights include the tenth anniversary of the A’DAM Tower and the ...
Fatbikes banned in Vondelpark starting today
Amsterdam has officially implemented a ban on fatbikes with tires wider than seven centimeters in the Vondelpark, with violators facing a 115-euro fine after an initial two-week warning period. The ci...
Code yellow for northern coastal area this evening due to wind gusts
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for heavy wind gusts in the northern coastal provinces, including Noord-Holland, Flevoland, Friesland, and Groningen. The warning is in effect this evening fr...
Devastating stats for Ajax: The painful consequences of Mike van der Hoorn's header
Ajax faces the possibility of missing out on European football after a late goal by Mike van der Hoorn secured a win for FC Utrecht. The result significantly damages the club's league ranking and thei...
Glass artwork removed from Osdorpplein after 27 years, artist's widow disappointed
The municipality of Amsterdam has begun removing the glass artwork 'Senza Parole' from Osdorpplein after 27 years, citing high restoration costs and square renovation plans. The sculpture, created by ...
Dream farewell for passionate Amsterdam handball coach
VOC Amsterdam secured the Dutch women's handball title with a narrow 28-27 victory over SEW in Geleen. The championship marks the final game for retiring coach Elly An de Boer, with celebrations conti...
Drama for Ajax at Johan Cruijff ArenA: Play-offs loom after stoppage-time defeat to FC Utrecht
Ajax suffered a 1-2 home defeat against FC Utrecht in the Johan Cruijff ArenA, with the winning goal scored in stoppage time. This result leaves the team, managed by Oscar Garcia, likely facing the pl...
Nadia de Vries was once suspected of plagiarism for writing too well; now she is nominated for the Libris Literature Prize
Author Nadia de Vries has been shortlisted for the Libris Literatuurprijs, years after being falsely accused of plagiarism by a teacher who doubted her talent. She also recently contributed a story to...
Hoofddorp makes it difficult for title contender Purmersteijn for a long time but eventually succumbs
Hoofddorp held title contender Purmersteijn to a stalemate for over 75 minutes before eventually conceding a 1-0 defeat. The victory moves Purmersteijn to the top of the standings, two points ahead of...
Major disappointment for Nibbixwoud after missing out on national title: Very bitter
The handball team SEW from Nibbixwoud narrowly missed out on the Dutch national championship title after losing by a single point to V.O.C. Amsterdam. The loss resulted in the cancellation of planned ...
Landlord awarded over 20,000 euros in back rent after tenant leaves shared home
A tenant in Amsterdam-Noord has been ordered by a court to pay over 20,000 euros in rent arrears after his co-tenant moved out of their shared apartment. Although the remaining resident paid his porti...
Ajax start with Dolberg and Gloukh against FC Utrecht
Ajax has selected Kasper Dolberg to start as striker in their home match against FC Utrecht. Dolberg was chosen over Wout Weghorst, who missed the previous game against PSV due to illness.
Overbos convincingly wins championship. Hoofddorp side promoted to fourth division
Trainer Jordi Schel successfully led Overbos to the fourth-class championship and promotion following a dominant 10-0 away victory against ZSGOWMS. The team established control early in the match, sco...
Liberation festivals, Sumit's favorites, cow watching and more news from the past week
This article explores the history and architectural features of the Torensluis bridge, explaining its unusual width and the large square marked on the ground. It is featured as part of a weekly news r...
1896 building permit insufficient: city center roof terrace must be removed
A homeowner in Amsterdam's city center must remove a roof terrace and external staircase by June 2026 or face a 10,000 euro fine. A judge rejected the owner's claim that a building permit from 1896 au...
Wietske and Ben form a band, but also work in construction and journalism: 'Musicians should take a stand against low rates'
Members of the band Jacht, who reside in Amsterdam and Haarlem, discuss the financial challenges of balancing their music careers with professional work in construction and journalism. They argue that...
Follow the journey of drinking water with the Duin en Dorst podwalk: Waternet releases free interactive walk
Waternet has released a new interactive podwalk titled "Duin en Dorst," which guides walkers through the three-month journey of drinking water. The free audio tour provides educational insights into t...
It feels strange to be finished before the play-offs, but Bloemendaal accepts it and ends with a dinner
Bloemendaal concluded their field hockey season with a 1-1 draw against Pinoké in the Amsterdamse Bos. While Pinoké has moved on to the play-offs, Bloemendaal's season came to an end, which the team...
Harry Styles fans volunteer in exchange for tickets
Approximately 200 Harry Styles fans are volunteering for the Salvation Army in Amsterdam in exchange for tickets to the singer's upcoming record-breaking concert series at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Thr...
Spanish passenger on KLM flight tests negative for hantavirus
A Spanish passenger and a flight attendant from Haarlem have both tested negative for the hantavirus after a Dutch woman died from the virus on a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam. While the speci...