Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Thrift shopper Francis discovers 'Eric Clapton's trousers' in Oud-Zuid
In the latest episode of 'Kringlopen met Francis,' presenter Francis Broekhuijsen visits a luxury second-hand menswear shop in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid, where he discovers a pair of trousers formerly owned ...
Mystery: do you know what these two statues on the Rijksmuseum facade mean?
This article highlights two less prominent statues located on the facade of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. It invites readers to solve the mystery of who these specific figures represent among the muse...
A GVB bus in Albania or Cuba: why you see Amsterdam’s cast-offs all over the world
Former Amsterdam city buses are being repurposed in countries worldwide, such as Albania and Cuba, as the city works toward a fully zero-emission fleet by 2028. These retired diesel vehicles are sold ...
How powerful is the Ajax hard core?
An investigation by AT5 reveals the significant influence of Ajax's hard-core supporter group, the F-side, which has led to security lapses and intimidation at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Stewards report...
Residents bewildered after fences installed on Borneokade jetty: "This is so incredibly stupid"
The Amsterdam municipality has installed fences on a popular jetty at Borneokade to curb swimming access following a Council of State ruling to reduce nuisance for nearby houseboat owners. While local...
Housing Alderman Van Weyenberg: New coalition must provide more funding or adjust ambitions
Amsterdam's Housing Alderman Steven van Weyenberg has warned that the city's depleted housing fund requires the incoming coalition to either increase municipal funding or adjust housing targets. He em...
New train between Amsterdam and Paris, journey via Ghent takes seven hours
A new train connection between Amsterdam and Paris has been launched, offering a journey time of approximately seven hours. The service travels via Ghent rather than Brussels and includes stops at nin...
Geesterduin residents speak out against building plans: ‘It will be just like Amsterdam’s Zuidas’
Residents in Castricum expressed significant opposition to the Geesterduin 2.0 development, which consists of a new shopping center and 215 housing units. During a packed council meeting, critics comp...
Second-hand bookstore in Kinkerbuurt faces closure due to steep rent hike
The second-hand bookstore Sterre der Zee in Amsterdam's Kinkerbuurt faces closure after the death of its owner and a proposed tripling of the rent by the landlord, Stadgenoot. A group of volunteers is...
'Replica' of Golden Coach drives through the Jordaan: "Nice that there's a dachshund on it"
Artist Riny Assink paraded his hand-built replica of the Golden Coach through Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood to honor the area's historical connection to the original royal carriage. The replica, wh...
Cooling off in Amsterdam: where to swim in hot weather
As summer temperatures rise, Amsterdam offers various locations for residents and visitors to cool off by swimming. The city features several outdoor pools and official swimming spots designated for p...
Number of tourist overnight stays rises again to 23.7 million
Amsterdam recorded a new high of 23.7 million tourist overnight stays in 2025, surpassing the city's self-imposed cap of 20 million. Although the growth rate is slowing, the municipality anticipates n...
Number of tourist overnight stays increases again to 23.7 million
Tourist overnight stays in Amsterdam reached a record 23.7 million in 2025, exceeding the city's self-imposed limit of 20 million. Residents have initiated a lawsuit against the municipality for faili...
Central Station renovation in full swing: second worn-out railway bridge replaced
ProRail has successfully installed the second of five replacement railway bridges at Amsterdam Central Station, marking a key milestone in the station's large-scale renovation. The original structures...
Singer Kehlani coming to Ziggo Dome in December
American singer Kehlani is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on December 6. The concert announcement was made by promoter MOJO on Friday as part of the singer's visit to the Netherla...
Labor Inspectorate closes two souvenir shops for repeated violations
The Dutch Labor Inspection has closed two souvenir shops in Amsterdam's city center for one month after the owner repeatedly failed to track employee working hours. Despite previous fines totaling 21,...
Emergency ordinance in Zandvoort all weekend: 'Immediate action against nuisance'
The municipality of Zandvoort has implemented an emergency ordinance for the weekend to allow police to act immediately against public disturbances following a series of violent incidents. The measure...
Cheap train connection to Paris announced: ‘Expect this to go through the roof’
Starting late this year, Dutch company GoVolta will launch a new daily train service from Amsterdam to Paris via Brabant. Tickets for the route will be available starting at 19 euros.
Police treat falling foam block as accident
Police have concluded that a large foam block falling from a window onto a pedestrian on the Bloemgracht was an accident and have closed the investigation. An elderly woman was hospitalized with injur...
Telstar pitch worst in Eredivisie, AZ also scores poorly
A ranking by players' union VVCS reveals that Eredivisie captains rated Telstar's pitch as the worst in the league last season, while AZ also scored poorly in 16th place. PSV earned the highest rating...
Bee colony visits university: "Incredible, you wouldn't believe it!"
A large swarm of bees briefly settled in the courtyard of the University of Amsterdam's Bushuis building on Kloveniersburgwal yesterday. Observed by university staff, the bee colony stayed for several...
DSI operation on Singel follows report of threat with a firearm
A large-scale police operation involving the Special Interventions Service (DSI) took place on the Singel in Amsterdam following reports of a domestic threat involving a firearm. A 58-year-old man was...
Museum of the Mind opens location in the Vleeshal from October for at least one year
The Museum of the Mind is returning its art collection from its closed Amsterdam branch to Haarlem, with a new exhibition scheduled to open in the Vleeshal this October. The 'outsider art' display wil...
Gracie Abrams to perform three shows at Ziggo Dome next year
Singer Gracie Abrams will perform three concerts at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on May 7, 8, and 10 next year. The announcement was made by concert organizer MOJO on Thursday.
Major police operation on Muntplein, area cordoned off
Police cordoned off a large area around Muntplein in central Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon following reports of possible criminal activity in a residence on the Singel. Specialized units, including t...
Snack vending machines at tram stops under discussion: "Encourages unhealthy choices"
Residents in Amsterdam's IJburg neighborhood have launched petitions against new snack machines at tram stops, arguing they encourage unhealthy eating habits among youth. While city officials and some...
Snack machines at tram stops debated: "Encourages unhealthy choices"
Residents in Amsterdam's IJburg neighborhood have launched petitions against new snack vending machines at tram stops, arguing they promote unhealthy eating habits for children. While city officials a...
Trial road closure for events in ArenA area on June 1
Amsterdam will test a new traffic management approach in the ArenA area on June 1st to improve accessibility and liveability during major events. This trial aims to evaluate specific measures for orga...
Water main burst during construction: three million liters of water on the street in North
A major water main break in Amsterdam-Noord caused three million liters of water to flood the streets during construction work. Waternet reported that the leak left nearby residents without water, and...
Part of Zandvoort declared security risk zone after beach unrest and violence
Authorities have designated parts of Zandvoort as a security risk area following violent incidents and public disorder during the busy Pentecost weekend. The measure allows police to conduct preventiv...