Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
No trains to and from Amsterdam Central on Saturday, NS expects increased crowds at other stations
Train traffic to and from Amsterdam Centraal will be suspended this Saturday due to essential signaling updates performed by ProRail. While train services will remain available at other stations, the ...
Is Fikkie the right fit for me?
Choosing a pet involves more than just selecting a cute animal, as owners must prioritize health and the animal's origin. For pet owners in Amsterdam who struggle with veterinary costs, the organizati...
Animal Day in Amsterdam: 4 things to do on Sunday, October 4
On Sunday, October 4, Amsterdam will celebrate World Animal Day with festive activities at De Ceuvel, professional pet photography sessions, and light projections of animals on the local watertower. T...
No trains between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Haarlem due to power failure
Train services between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Haarlem have been suspended due to a power failure. The disruption was reported at approximately 10:40 AM, and NS advises passengers to check the travel...
Funny, mysterious – and very Amsterdam: according to our readers, this is the most beautiful Amsterdam word
Readers of Het Parool have selected the Yiddish-derived word achenebbisj as the most beautiful term in the Amsterdam dialect. The word, which implies something pitiful or disappointing, remains deeply...
Municipality expects more homeless people in winter shelters this year: significantly more beds available
Amsterdam has increased its winter shelter capacity to 760 beds to accommodate a rising number of homeless individuals, up from 500 last year. Alderman Zita Pels confirmed the city is prepared to scal...
Municipality expects more homeless people in winter shelters this year: significantly more beds available
The municipality of Amsterdam has expanded its winter shelter capacity to 760 beds to accommodate an expected increase in the number of homeless people. Officials are also prepared to activate additio...
H'art Museum shows how Matisse's colors, motifs and shapes resonated
The H'art Museum in Amsterdam is hosting an exhibition featuring the works of Henri Matisse and his contemporaries. This collection is being displayed in the Netherlands because the Centre Pompidou in...
A4 and A10 connector road closed again for the entire weekend
A section of the De Nieuwe Meer interchange connecting the A4 and A10 West will be closed this weekend for viaduct construction as part of the Zuidasdok project. Motorists should anticipate travel del...
Katwijk gives green light: US multibillion-dollar obesity drug plant approved
The municipality of Katwijk has approved the construction of a large-scale Eli Lilly pharmaceutical factory focused on obesity and diabetes medication. The project is supported by a 100 million euro g...
Celebrate Animal Day at de Ceuvel or visit a bread market: what to do in Amsterdam this week
Amsterdam is hosting a wide array of cultural and community events this week, including the Broodsalon bread market, an animal-focused festival at De Ceuvel, and the Children's Book Week festivities. ...
Documentary about war photographer Jeroen Oerlemans, killed in Libya: "He was going to go one last time"
Ten years after Amsterdam-based war photographer Jeroen Oerlemans was killed in Libya, a new documentary titled Nog Eén Keer is premiering at the Zuiderkerk. The film features personal stories from h...
Robert Vuijsje’s (55) favorite word: ‘We are those old-school Amsterdammers who know what we mean by luck’
Author Robert Vuijsje will compete in the upcoming Groot Amsterdams Dictee on October 10. He emphasizes the importance of local dialect, noting that specific phrases serve as a social signal among res...
Film distributor Pim Hermeling's Amsterdam: 'The bike path on Bilderdijkstraat could use an upgrade. What a misery'
Pim Hermeling, director of September Film and Het Ketelhuis, shares his daily routine and personal preferences as a resident of Amsterdam. He highlights his favorite local spots while voicing criticis...
From Norwegian drama to French classics: these are the 21 international films of Paff
The Paff 2026 film festival features a selection of 21 international titles, ranging from the Romanian-Norwegian production Fjord to the New York-based comedy-drama Club Kid. These films will be scree...
Karsu sang her first songs here, at Turkish restaurant Kilim on Ceintuurbaan 246
Singer Karsu shares memories of her family's Turkish restaurant, Kilim, in Amsterdam, where she performed early piano concerts as a teenager. Her career flourished following a national television appe...
Review: Songs in the Key of Life - the EP: hopefully Stevie Wonder plays these tracks at the Ziggo Dome
Stevie Wonder has released a new EP featuring four previously unheard tracks from the original recording sessions of his landmark 1976 album, Songs in the Key of Life. The artist is set to perform the...
100 years of Hema: a retail revolution that started in the wrong spot on Kalverstraat
Founded in 1926 by two Bijenkorf directors, Hema was established to provide affordable consumer goods while prioritizing long-term job security for its employees. The company's supportive culture help...
Utrechtsestraat will not become one-way after all: speed bumps, crosswalk, and possible speed camera to make street safer
The city has decided against implementing one-way traffic on the Utrechtsestraat following research that suggested alternative safety measures. Instead, authorities plan to install speed bumps, a new ...
Rasja (55) and Ghislaine (26): ‘I was already working behind the counter in your dental practices when I was sixteen’
Rasja and her daughter Ghislaine discuss how Ghislaine grew up working in the family dental practice in Amsterdam. By starting at the front desk at age sixteen, Ghislaine gained enough experience to f...
Screen ban in UvA lectures aims to improve learning, but temptation remains under the desk
The University of Amsterdam has implemented a laptop ban for interdisciplinary social science lectures to improve student focus. This policy seeks to reduce classroom distractions, though student reac...
Amsterdam network GasTerug warns as energy prices rise again: The urgency is greater than ever
The Amsterdam-based network GasTerug is calling on residents to reduce their energy consumption as gas prices rise again. They suggest that setting thermostats to 18 degrees is an essential and urgent...
Retrospective of revolutionary Matisse: "He kept reinventing himself"
The H'ART Museum in Amsterdam is hosting a comprehensive retrospective of Henri Matisse, featuring 37 works from the Centre Pompidou. The exhibition explores the artist's constant stylistic reinventio...
Public Prosecution Service demands 80 hours of community service for pro-Palestinian protester for trivializing the Holocaust
Prosecutors have requested an 80-hour community service sentence for a man who made antisemitic comments during a pro-Palestinian protest in Amsterdam. The suspect is accused of trivializing the Holoc...
Huge 17th-century VOC ship Batavia sails through Amsterdam in 2026: "Wonderful"
A 17th-century VOC ship reconstruction named the Batavia passed through Amsterdam on a pontoon following a two-week renovation at the NDSM wharf. The massive 56-meter vessel is now en route to Lelysta...
Empty crutches left at Ruk en Pluk after break-in on Linnaeusstraat: "Come with a parachute"
Extensive construction on the Linnaeusstraat in Amsterdam is severely limiting customer access to local businesses, causing a sharp decline in revenue for shop owners. Business operators are seeking m...
Four arrests in Louis Couperusstraat for German ATM bombing, home full of explosive material
Four individuals were arrested in Amsterdam after police discovered explosive materials and a large amount of cash inside a residence on Louis Couperusstraat. The investigation is linked to a criminal...
Collision of two planes at Schiphol D-pier caused by inattention in the control tower
A collision between two KLM Boeing 737s at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol was attributed to communication errors in the traffic control tower. While no one was injured, both aircraft sustained significant...
SteDoCo goalkeeper hasn't conceded in 450 minutes: 'Nice, pizza from the coach'
Goalkeeper Abdel El Ouazzane has achieved a 450-minute clean sheet streak for his club SteDoCo during the current fourth division season. The Amsterdam native, who previously played for clubs like AZ ...
Butterflies are struggling, so Amsterdam is working on a butterfly highway: ‘We need to connect green spaces’
To combat declining butterfly populations caused by climate change and pesticide use, organizers in Amsterdam are creating a butterfly highway. The project aims to establish a network of interconnecte...