Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Saving tip! Have your Amsterdam cat microchipped for free in June
Cat owners in Amsterdam can have their pets microchipped for free throughout the month of June. The initiative aims to help lost cats be reunited with their owners more easily if they end up in an ani...
Borneokade residents disappointed after meeting on swimming pier: "Hoped for more perspective"
More than a hundred residents of Amsterdam-Oost attended an information meeting regarding the shortening of a popular swimming pier at Borneokade following a Council of State ruling. District administ...
Mayor installs cameras in Waterschapstraat due to 'concrete threat'
Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the installation of security cameras in and around Waterschapstraat in Amsterdam-Osdorp due to a concrete threat of public order disruption. The decision follows police...
Yasmine Bentoumya new group leader of PRO
Yasmine Bentoumya has been unanimously elected as the new floor leader for the PRO party in the Amsterdam city council, succeeding Zita Pels. Pels is stepping down from the leadership role to serve as...
Renovated Artis aquarium reopens after five years
The Artis aquarium in Amsterdam will reopen this Saturday after a five-year renovation project costing 50 million euros. The historic 1882 building has been fully restored, featuring thematic underwat...
Coalition and Denk want measures against companies profiting from occupation of Palestinian territories
Coalition parties Pro and D66, along with Denk, have proposed thirteen measures for the City of Amsterdam to pressure companies profiting from the occupation of Palestinian territories. The plan prior...
Coalition and Denk want measures against companies profiting from occupation of Palestinian territories
Amsterdam's governing coalition and the Denk party have proposed thirteen measures to restrict business with companies profiting from the occupation of Palestinian territories. The proposal aims to pr...
American tourists removed from hop-on hop-off bus by police: "A drone came inside"
Police evacuated a hop-on-hop-off bus near Amsterdam's Leidseplein after reports of a suspicious object prompted a large-scale security operation. Officers used a drone and a search dog to inspect the...
User bus to move to other side of Oosterpark in three weeks
A mobile drug consumption room in Amsterdam will move from 's Gravesandeplein to the Linnaeusstraat on June 29 to alleviate nuisance for residents and the OLVG Oost hospital. While the bus has reduced...
Robert van Hemert keeps scoring hits: 'Knew it wouldn't stop at Zoet, Zout, Zuur'
Dutch singer Robert van Hemert continues his musical success with several hit songs and has announced his first major solo concert. The performance is scheduled to take place at AFAS Live in Amsterdam...
Car-free Herengracht plan back to drawing board after Council of State ruling
The Council of State has ruled that Amsterdam must redesign a section of the Herengracht because its current designation as a 'living street' fails to meet legal standards for low traffic and speed. W...
Tagore Park on Strandeiland open
Tagorepark has officially opened on Strandeiland in Amsterdam, featuring lush greenery and a large sports section. The new park offers residents and visitors a dedicated space for recreation and physi...
Large cordon around tourist bus near Amsterdam's Vondelpark, heavy police presence
Police have cordoned off a large area near Amsterdam's Vondelpark and Leidsebosje due to a suspicious situation involving a tourist bus. Officers in bulletproof vests and special units are on the scen...
SC Cambuur signs Jong Ajax forward Vink
SC Cambuur has announced the signing of attacker Skye Vink from Jong Ajax. The transfer follows the club's promotion to the Eredivisie.
Advanced 3D puzzling
The Markermeerdijk between Durgerdam and Hoorn has been reinforced and modernized over the past several years to ensure long-term flood protection. The complex engineering project, described as a high...
Sections of A10 closed June 12-15 weekend
Several connections on the A10 motorway and the S108 entry ramp will be closed during the weekend of June 12 to 15. Travelers should expect disruptions and follow local diversion routes during the mai...
Halsema closes home in Kattenburg after 5kg of ketamine found
Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the three-month closure of a residence in Amsterdam's Kattenburg neighborhood after police discovered over five kilograms of ketamine and other drugs inside. The reside...
Drugs, illegal prostitution and intimidation drive neighborhood to despair: "Eigen Haard fails"
Residents in the Zeeburg neighborhood of Amsterdam are reporting severe safety concerns due to a neighbor's involvement in illegal prostitution, drug dealing, and intimidation. Despite police confirmi...
Weeks without Wi-Fi due to broken cable: 'We're getting a bit fed up'
Several families in the hamlet of Hinderdam have been without internet access for weeks due to a broken cable. Residents are expressing frustration as they wait for service providers to resolve the is...
Who loses all pieces fastest at the Anti-Chess World Championship: "I'm a terrible chess player, but a good anti-chess player"
The World Anti-Chess Championship is taking place this weekend in Amsterdam, featuring about twenty international competitors from countries like India and Germany. In this variant, players aim to los...
Food truck fire in Duivendrecht, smoke visible across the city
A fire broke out in a food truck on Ellermanstraat in Duivendrecht on Friday evening, creating a large smoke plume visible across Amsterdam. Emergency services escalated the incident to a medium fire ...
Man stuck in dumpster in city center: "There was shouting and banging"
Police in Amsterdam responded to reports of a man trapped inside a trash container after witnesses heard shouting and banging coming from the bin. The man successfully freed himself before officers ar...
Prospective alderman Moeskops works last day at restaurant: "It's also a bit sad"
D66 council member Elise Moeskops worked her final shift at her Amsterdam restaurant before her expected appointment as the city's new alderman for traffic this Wednesday. She will succeed Melanie van...
Designated alderman Moeskops works last day in restaurant: "It's also a bit sad"
Elise Moeskops is transitioning from her role as a restaurant owner and D66 council member to become an alderperson in Amsterdam, where she will take over the traffic portfolio. She recently marked he...
Schlager singer, Sinterklaas helper and serious actor, Sem Ben Yakar is all of them
Sem Ben Yakar is a versatile performer who balances serious acting in socially relevant plays with roles as a Schlager singer and Sinterklaas host. His work draws on his Jewish heritage and multicultu...
News summary: mystery surrounding Volkshotel and where to watch the World Cup on a big screen
This weekly news roundup for Amsterdam addresses a mystery surrounding the Volkshotel and explains why sirens were heard throughout the city on Friday. Additionally, the article provides leisure tips ...
United/DAVO defeated in nerve-wracking final and relegated to fifth division. 'No one wants to play at that level'
United/DAVO has been relegated to the fifth division after suffering a narrow 3-4 loss to TOS-Actief in a tense playoff final. The defeat has led to uncertainty regarding the future of coach Serdal Su...
Parool pleased with attention for Styles page, considers reprinting
The Amsterdam-based newspaper Het Parool is considering printing extra copies of its Saturday edition following significant interest in a full-page advertisement by Harry Styles. In the handwritten no...
Walking through Weesp, a mini Amsterdam with local cookies and boats on the Vecht
This weekly feature from AlleTijd presents a 4.7-kilometer walking route through Weesp, a town often described as a smaller version of Amsterdam. The trail highlights local specialties like "Weesper m...
Schiphol travelers bring own sandwiches en masse: air passengers save money on airport food
Many travelers at Schiphol Airport are bringing their own meals to avoid high food prices at the facility's numerous eateries. As the busiest food court in the Netherlands, the airport is working to d...