Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Monica Geuze shared her favorite snack, but her followers didn't believe it
Influencer Monica Geuze sparked skepticism among her followers after posting a video of herself eating tomato paste straight from a tube. While some fans suspect she is conducting a social experiment ...
Acda en de Munnik to perform one-off show at Olympic Stadium in June
Dutch duo Acda en de Munnik will perform a one-off concert at Amsterdam's Olympic Stadium on June 19, 2027. The show will feature guest appearances from various musical colleagues and coincides with t...
Three Amsterdammers arrested for fatal shooting in Overasselt, automatic rifle found
Authorities have arrested three Amsterdam residents aged 19 to 25 in connection with a fatal shooting in Overasselt that left a security guard dead and two police officers injured. During subsequent r...
No trains to or from Amsterdam Central on Saturday, October 3
There will be no train service to or from Amsterdam Centraal on Saturday, October 3. Additionally, train schedules will be reduced on Sunday, October 4, and Monday, October 5.
Live at 12:30 PM: Voting at the Stopera as city council discusses the budget
The Amsterdam city council is debating its latest budget, which warns of limited resources and potential cuts to future municipal ambitions. The session also features the swearing-in of a new council ...
Two more Amsterdam residents arrested for violence in Overasselt
Police have arrested two more Amsterdam residents in connection with a fatal shooting in Overasselt that also left two officers wounded. The incident, involving a total of 37 arrests so far, is believ...
Amsterdam asks minister for help after halt to new crack addiction treatment study
The city of Amsterdam has requested ministerial assistance following the sudden cessation of research into a new treatment for crack addiction. Local authorities are seeking clarification regarding wh...
Lawsuit against Stellantis over defeat devices in motorhomes
Stichting Car Claim and the Consumentenbond have launched a lawsuit against Stellantis over illegal software in tens of thousands of camper vans sold in the Netherlands between 2009 and 2022. The orga...
Concerns over halting pilot program helping crack users with medication: "We cannot let this happen"
Amsterdam city officials are urging the Minister of Health to overturn a decision by the Health and Youth Care Inspectorate that halted a trial using dexamphetamine to treat crack addiction. Councilor...
Opinion: Those complaining about Fabel Friet are more than welcome in Purmerend
This collection of opinion pieces highlights social friction in Amsterdam, ranging from the gap between performative community posters and actual neighborly behavior to the intolerance residents show ...
Amsterdam's bike ring is finally complete: 6.73 kilometers gliding from Czaar Peterstraat to Haarlemmerplein
Amsterdam has finalized its new 6.73-kilometer bicycle ring connecting Czaar Peterstraat to Haarlemmerplein. The project provides a smooth, obstacle-free route intended to offer cyclists a more relaxe...
Nightlife trend among Gen Z: alcohol falling out of favor, 3-MMC and ketamine rising in popularity
A 2025 Antenne-monitor study reveals that young adults in Amsterdam are drinking less alcohol while the usage of drugs like 3-MMC and ketamine is increasing. This trend marks a significant shift in th...
Impossible splits, absurdism and horror: these dancers and dance performances are nominated for a Swan
The prestigious Dutch dance awards, the Zwaan and Jonge Zwaan, have announced their nominations for the most impressive dance productions and performances. The selected works range from complex adult ...
Primary school Het Talent starts every school day with reading: ‘We don’t want to lower the bar’
Basisschool Het Talent in Osdorp has introduced a mandatory daily reading initiative to combat declining literacy performance among its students. The program includes complex literature like poetry to...
Trial for crack addiction drug suddenly halted after 12 years of preparation: ‘Extremely bitter’
A twelve-year study testing dexamfetamine as a treatment for crack addiction has been abruptly cancelled by health authorities. Amsterdam's mayor and a city alderman are now calling on the government ...
Mina (49) and Jeroen (52) met at a friend's birthday: 'I decided to tease him a little'
Mina Abouzahra and Jeroen Mensink met during a birthday lunch at De Plantage in Amsterdam. Mina initiated their connection by playfully teasing Jeroen when they were seated across from one another.
Dolly Bellefleur used to sing Yiddish songs in the Red Light District: 'Let's use habibi more often than zemmel'
Performer Dolly Bellefleur, the alter ego of Ruud Douma, began a career singing Yiddish songs in Amsterdam's Wallen district. The artist is set to participate in the Great Amsterdam Dictation on Octob...
Chilean theater maker Nicolás Lange (31) on Night, Day, Dusk and Dawn: ‘Interesting that Pompeii was both destroyed and preserved’
Chilean artist Nicolás Lange has created a new theater production exploring the final days of two men living in Pompeii before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The work reflects on themes of love, los...
Newcomers and undocumented people get swimming lessons here: 'Once that doubt is gone, it's wonderful'
The initiative Swimpact offers swimming lessons to newcomers and undocumented individuals at the Marnixbad in Amsterdam. These sessions focus on teaching essential water safety and swimming techniques...
Sjefietshe in De Pijp closes its doors, but the viral 'hotdoctopus' remains
The popular Amsterdam cevicheria Sjefietshe is closing after seven years as owner Bas Lammersen seeks a new chapter in his career. Despite the restaurant's closure in De Pijp, the establishment's vira...
D66 wants to reward homeless drug addicts in Amsterdam for good behavior: motion receives majority support in council
The Amsterdam city council is expected to pass a motion allowing for financial rewards to be given to drug-addicted homeless individuals who maintain good behavior or undergo treatment. The initiative...
Leefkringhuis founder Paul Scheerder (80) dies: 'He meant so much to Noord'
Paul Scheerder, the founder of the Amsterdam-Noord community organization Leefkringhuis, has passed away at age 80. He was widely recognized for his decades of dedication to helping vulnerable familie...
Community service for hundreds of kilos of fireworks found in storage unit under Amsterdam-West police station
A man received a community service sentence after authorities discovered 650 kilograms of illegal fireworks and weapons in his storage unit in Amsterdam. The court condemned the storage as highly dang...
This UvA program now bans screens during lectures: 'The entire learning environment is improving'
The Interdisciplinary Social Science program at the University of Amsterdam has banned screens during lectures to reduce student distractions and improve focus. While some students have expressed mixe...
Gianluca van E. (22) stabbed two cousins in Amsterdam city center: prosecutors seek 2.5 years and compulsory psychiatric treatment
Gianluca van E. (22) is facing a demand of 2.5 years in prison and compulsory psychiatric treatment after stabbing two cousins in Amsterdam in June 2025. While one of the incidents was classified as s...
Keep your hands off our texts: writers demonstrate at Meta's Dutch office against unlawful copying and distribution of texts
Journalists, writers, and translators protested at the Dutch headquarters of Meta on Tuesday to oppose the use of their copyrighted texts for training AI models. The participants demanded an end to un...
Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for murdering father in Gravestein apartment in Southeast
William P.O. was sentenced to ten years in prison for the premeditated murder of his father in an Amsterdam-Zuidoost apartment in March 2024. The court rejected his claim of self-defense after finding...
Video | First footage of historical film Spinoza in 17th-century Amsterdam
The first footage of the historical film Spinoza has been released, showcasing 17th-century Amsterdam. The movie, which is the final work of the late director Rudolf van den Berg, is scheduled to prem...
There is always room for a chat at neighbor Annemieke’s: 'You take care of each other'
Annemieke van der Graaf fosters community spirit in Amsterdam's Betondorp neighborhood through initiatives like an open garden, a plant library, and neighborhood benches. Her efforts aim to combat lon...
Sales of controversial Meta glasses under pressure: clubs demand ban in the Netherlands and threaten lawsuit
Advocacy groups are demanding that Meta stop selling its smart glasses in the Netherlands due to privacy violations and unauthorized filming. They have threatened a lawsuit in Amsterdam if the company...