Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
'Tattookiller' Brian P. agrees to nearly 4-year sentence demand for arms and drug trafficking
Brian P., known as 'Tattookiller,' has agreed to a proposed prison sentence of three years and eight months for charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession. The Amsterdam court...
Nikki (37) missing for over two weeks, possibly in Amsterdam
Thirty-seven-year-old Nikki from Helmond has been missing for over two weeks, with police suspecting she may be in Amsterdam. Authorities have released a physical description and are urging anyone wit...
Amsterdam allocates 17 million euros for renovated city shipyards, still 6 million short
Amsterdam is consolidating its waste management sites to improve sustainability and efficiency, but the project faces a 6 million euro budget gap despite a recent 17 million euro funding injection. Ri...
Is the city doing enough about the waste crisis? Opposition already critical of new trash cans
Amsterdam's city council is debating the effectiveness of new trash bins designed to address the city's ongoing waste crisis. While local officials argue these bins are part of a broader strategy, opp...
Is the city doing enough about the waste crisis? Opposition already critical of new trash cans
Amsterdam's city council is debating the effectiveness of new, specialized trash bins as part of a wider strategy to combat the city's waste crisis. While the local government maintains that the bins ...
Mold and excessive rent: Amsterdam landlord must repay over 15,000 euros
An Amsterdam landlord has been ordered to refund over 15,000 euros to tenants after a court found they were significantly overcharged and provided a property with maintenance defects like mold. The co...
Space found for 300 Amsterdam businesses on the city's congested power grid
Grid operator Liander has managed to connect 305 businesses in Amsterdam by expanding substation capacity and introducing flexible energy contracts to manage peak demand. Despite these efforts, hundre...
These 16 Amsterdam restaurants with play areas are ideal for small children
A list of sixteen restaurants and cafes in Amsterdam has been highlighted for their family-friendly atmosphere and dedicated play areas. These venues are specifically recommended for parents who want ...
Eighteen kilos of cocaine found in crew member's carry-on after flight from Mexico to Schiphol
Customs officers at Schiphol Airport intercepted eighteen kilograms of cocaine found in the carry-on luggage of a crew member arriving from Mexico. The narcotics have been destroyed, and a specialized...
Cornald Maas is new jury chair of Annie M.G. Schmidt Prize
Cornald Maas has been named the new jury chairman for the Annie M.G. Schmidtprijs, an annual award honoring the best Dutch theater song. The announcement comes as the organization prepares for its upc...
Buffet van Odette on the Prinsengracht celebrates 25th anniversary: People often ask why we only have one restaurant
Buffet van Odette, a popular family-run restaurant located on the Prinsengracht, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Founder Odette Rigterink credits the establishment's enduring success to its signa...
Truck comes to a halt just before office building after collision with van
A truck and a delivery van collided on the Nieuw-Zeelandweg in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied this morning, causing significant property damage including a downed lamppost. Fortunately, no injuries...
October 2026: what to do in Amsterdam this month
Amsterdam is hosting an extensive calendar of events throughout October 2026, ranging from cultural festivals and film showcases to major athletic competitions like the TCS Amsterdam Marathon. Key hig...
Signal CEO receives honorary doctorate from VU: "Challenges the power of big tech"
Meredith Whittaker, president of the Signal Foundation, will receive an honorary doctorate from Amsterdam's Vrije Universiteit on November 19, 2026. The university is honoring her for her advocacy reg...
Fuel leaked into water possibly by navy vessel at NDSM wharf
Fuel has leaked into the water at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam, prompting an investigation by local police and the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee. The spill is suspected to originate from the docked na...
Amsterdam scraps neighborhood budgets: residents can no longer vote on local funding
The City of Amsterdam is ending its neighborhood budget program, which allowed residents to vote on local improvement projects, due to limited resources and difficulties in reaching a broader demograp...
PowNews camera crew attacked by man with a knife in Amsterdam
A PowNews camera crew reporting on homelessness and drug use in an Amsterdam park was attacked by a man who threatened their security officer with a knife. Mayor Femke Halsema has condemned the incide...
Spectacular transport across the IJ: VOC reconstruction Batavia leaves Amsterdam in steel support structure
The VOC ship reconstruction Batavia was transported to Amsterdam in September to undergo critical repairs for rot at a shipyard. It has been fitted with a steel support structure to ensure it can be s...
Batavia returns to Lelystad after two weeks
The historic VOC ship Batavia has left Amsterdam following a two-week restoration project to address severe wood rot on its hull. The vessel is now being towed back to Lelystad, where it will be perma...
What if the power goes out? We are going to practice with emergency support points
Amsterdam will test two emergency support centers in the Centrum and Nieuw-West districts on October 6 to prepare for potential large-scale power outages. The exercise aims to identify necessary resou...
ABN AMRO also expects the housing market to cool down next year
ABN AMRO expects the Dutch housing market to cool next year as mortgage interest rates remain high, leading to a downward revision in price and transaction growth forecasts. While rural provinces are ...
Municipality critical of provincial plan putting 10,000 homes at risk
The Amsterdam city council is in conflict with the province of North Holland over new spatial plans that protect industrial land at the expense of potential housing. This policy threatens the realizat...
Opinion: E-scooters in Amsterdam? These unstable boards are just asking for trouble here
The introduction of e-scooters in Amsterdam is facing criticism due to the city's uneven pavement and safety concerns regarding their use on busy cycle paths. Critics suggest that the devices are inhe...
At Neoseum, you can explore the Maya civilization or ancient Egypt: 'Some had to cry when they took off their VR headsets'
Neoseum at Waterlooplein in Amsterdam offers immersive virtual reality experiences that allow visitors to explore ancient Egypt, the jungle of the Maya, or outer space. The twenty-minute sessions are ...
Australian Koko (31) bought an Amsterdam apartment on her own after about 40 viewings: ‘I was looking for a special home’
After eight years of renting and attending roughly 40 property viewings, 31-year-old Australian expatriate Koko van de Laak has purchased her own apartment in Amsterdam. She eventually found a unique ...
Naaz (28) nominated for the Amsterdam Prize: ‘My next record will be extra interesting’
Singer Naaz, aged 28, has been nominated for the Stimuleringsprijs at this year's Amsterdamprijs voor de Kunst. The award is recognized as the most significant art prize in Amsterdam, and the artist e...
Amsterdam housing market continues to cool down
The housing market in Amsterdam is cooling faster than the rest of the Netherlands, with price growth significantly lower than the national average. Experts attribute this trend to high interest rates...
Amsterdam museums attract fewer visitors: Tourists stay for shorter periods and spend less money
Museums in Amsterdam saw a 5.2 percent decline in visitors during the first half of this year. Industry experts suggest this trend is driven by tourists staying for shorter periods and spending less m...
Large flames erupt from warehouse in Amsterdam
A large fire destroyed a warehouse in Amsterdam Nieuw-West late at night, with no injuries reported. Firefighters are letting the building burn out in a controlled manner, causing temporary train serv...
Opposition puts Pro on the spot in debate over 2027 financial plans: "What is left of GroenLinks?"
The Amsterdam City Council held a heated debate over the 2027 municipal budget, focusing on significant job cuts and limited investments. Opposition parties heavily questioned the governing coalition,...