Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Sumit's favorites: ‘Our city has great thrift stores, but this is my favorite’
Sumit van Lenthe, who has lived in Amsterdam for twelve years, shares his favorite local spots across the city. His recommendations include preferred dining locations and specific thrift stores for tr...
Dutch educational institutions hit by data breach
Several Dutch educational institutions, including the University of Amsterdam, have been affected by a cyberattack on Instructure, the provider of the Canvas learning software. The universities were n...
Major alert over possible explosive in Weesp: train traffic halted
Emergency services have cordoned off an area in Weesp and halted train traffic following the discovery of a suspected large explosive on Lange Muiderweg. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit is ...
How evacuated hantavirus patients are safely transported from Schiphol to the hospital
Two patients infected with the hantavirus are being evacuated from a cruise ship near Cape Verde to Schiphol Airport under strict isolation protocols. They will be transported in specialized vehicles ...
Prosecutors seek four years for former court employee for selling information
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a four-year prison sentence for a former Amsterdam District Court employee accused of selling confidential information to criminal contacts to fund a ...
AEX hits new record as oil prices plummet following Trump's Iran remarks
The Amsterdam AEX index reached a new record high as global oil prices fell following U.S. President Donald Trump's comments regarding progress in negotiations with Iran. Despite the drop in oil price...
Resident of shot-at home in Amsterdam Southeast moves after offer from Eigen Haard
A tenant in Amsterdam-Zuidoost whose apartment was repeatedly shot at in January has agreed to move to a different location in the city following a settlement with housing corporation Eigen Haard. The...
Living in a treehouse on Waterlooplein: 'It was the time when anything was possible'
David and Diederik reflect on their time living in a treehouse on Amsterdam's Waterlooplein during the 1980s. They describe the experience as a unique chapter in the city's history when such unconvent...
Temperatures to rise this weekend after unsettled days
After several unsettled days, temperatures in Amsterdam are set to rise this weekend, reaching a peak of 21 degrees with sunshine on Saturday. While Sunday remains warm, rain is expected, and high gra...
Dinner Club brings strangers together: "Food connects more than anything else"
The Dinner Club is a new initiative in Amsterdam designed to combat loneliness by bringing strangers together for shared meals. Residents and expats can host or join dinners through a dedicated websit...
Look back: this was Bevrijdingspop in Haarlem
Haarlem celebrated Bevrijdingspop yesterday with a full day of music and festivities to commemorate freedom. The event featured various performances and large crowds, while similar Liberation Day cele...
Jan (74) spotlights Jacob van Campen in new book, known for Royal Palace and Elswout: ‘Architecture is less personally visible, people don’t know the creator’
Sociologist Jan Niessen has released a new book titled "Jacob van Campen, Schilder en architect" to bring attention to the Haarlem-born architect of the Dutch Golden Age. The biography explores Van Ca...
Paracetamol for 4.75 euros in Berlin, 64 cents in Amsterdam: why do Germans pay so much more?
Medicines in Germany, such as paracetamol and cancer treatments, are up to 76 percent more expensive than in the Netherlands. The article examines the reasons behind this significant price disparity a...
Disappointed swimmers at closed gates: Amsterdam-East pool only open from noon this season
Swimmers in Amsterdam-East are frustrated as the Flevoparkbad outdoor pool has shifted its weekday opening time from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The municipality implemented the change to reduce costs due t...
Royal couple closes May 5 concert with lively Latin music
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attended the annual May 5th concert in Amsterdam, where they were seen dancing to Latin music performed by singer Rolf Sanchez. The event concluded with a selec...
Not two, but four Olivia Rodrigo concerts at the Ziggo Dome
American singer Olivia Rodrigo has announced two additional concert dates at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam for next year. In addition to her shows on March 23 and 24, she will now also perform on March ...
Remembrance Day protester: 'I am not allowed on Dam Square, while my grandmother survived Auschwitz'
During the Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam Square in Amsterdam, police detained nine protesters carrying signs with the slogan "Never again is now." One activist, whose grandmother survived Auschwitz,...
Women’s resistance in the Vondelstraat: “You really feel it in the stones of the building”
The AT5 series De Straten van Amsterdam explores the history of women's resistance in the Vondelstraat during World War II. The episode highlights the stories of Jewish photographers Eva Besnyö and M...
Professor: Silent protest during two minutes of silence no grounds for arrest
Legal experts are questioning the lawfulness of the 13 arrests made during the National Remembrance Day ceremony at Amsterdam's Dam Square, specifically targeting nine silent protesters. Professor Jon...
Tour boat passengers rescue driver from car in water
Passengers on a canal boat rescued a driver after their car plunged into the Herengracht canal in Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon. The driver managed to escape the vehicle unharmed before being pulled ...
Heavy smoke from fire in former HvA building near Amstel Station
A fire broke out on the first floor of the vacant Leeuwenburg building near Amsterdam's Amstel Station on Monday afternoon. Although the fire was small and quickly extinguished with no injuries report...
IJ-tunnel closed in both directions due to camera system problem
The IJ-tunnel in Amsterdam has been closed in both directions since 12:20 PM due to a technical failure in the camera system that prevents traffic control from monitoring the tunnel safely. Technician...
The Foundling Podcast: Detective visit brings Lieve closer to family
In the podcast 'De Vondeling,' Lieve works with family detective Els Leijs to trace her biological parents using DNA databases like MyHeritage and Ancestry. New test results confirm Lieve's Moroccan h...
Albert Heijn starts bodycam pilot to tackle aggression and threats
Albert Heijn is launching a pilot program where employees in several stores in Amsterdam and Rotterdam will wear bodycams. The initiative aims to address the rising levels of aggression and threatenin...
Concert on the Amstel, festivals and soup: what to do on Liberation Day
Amsterdam celebrates Liberation Day with a variety of music festivals, communal "Freedom Soup" meals, and cultural activities across several city districts. Key highlights include the arrival of the P...
A look inside on Dam Square: how the Royal Palace survived WWII (and how to see it for yourself)
The Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam is highlighting its history and survival during the Second World War. Visitors are invited to explore the building and learn about the stories hidden behind...
Cycling to a war-torn country: Herre and Jantien head to Ukraine for charity
Amsterdam residents Herre de Vries and Jantien Meijer are embarking on a 2,000-kilometer charity bike ride from Amsterdam to Lviv, Ukraine, starting June 13. Through their 'Ukraine Solidarity Cycle' i...
Artist creates 'painting' of hole in Kinkerbuurt: 'Shows the incompetence'
An artist in Amsterdam's Kinkerbuurt neighborhood has turned a hole in a construction fence into a "painting" to protest a vacant lot that has remained empty for 15 years. The artistic intervention hi...
Most Remembrance Day protesters released
Nine protesters, including activist Frank van der Linde, have been released after being arrested during the Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam Square in Amsterdam. Three other individuals remain in custo...
Birds trapped in nets at Rijksmuseum: 'Sad and stressful'
Several birds have become trapped in protective netting placed around trees near the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam to prevent nesting before upcoming construction work. While the museum states that the net...