Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Volunteers fish for waste after King's Day: 'A drop in the bucket'
Following King's Day celebrations, approximately 160 volunteers with the organization Plastic Whale used 20 boats to remove several thousand liters of trash from Amsterdam's canals. The initiative aim...
Shocking footage of brawl at Amsterdam Central on King's Day: man remains motionless
During King's Day celebrations, a violent altercation occurred at Amsterdam Central Station, leaving a man motionless on the platform after he was struck and hit his head. Footage of the incident has ...
Why hasn't this gone viral yet? Joeri’s videos are works of art
Joeri Veul, a 30-year-old from Amsterdam, transitioned from BMX racing to creating artistic cookbooks and stop-motion videos after suffering a brain hemorrhage. His detailed production process involve...
Driver plunges microcar into Leidsegracht, escapes unharmed
A microcar driver was rescued unharmed after driving into the Leidsegracht canal in Amsterdam on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services, including divers, attended the scene to assist the driver and ...
Peregrine falcon chicks in Rijksmuseum bell tower after years
Two peregrine falcon chicks hatched in the clock tower of Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum on Friday, marking the first successful birth at the site since 2022. The species, which was once nearly extinct in th...
These foosball pros gave Amsterdammers a hard time at the flea market
During the King's Day celebrations in Amsterdam's Watergraafsmeer district, professional table football players challenged visitors at the local free market. The annual event featured various musical ...
Schiphol and KLM take extra measures after winter weather problems
Schiphol Airport and KLM are implementing additional measures to better prepare for snow and frost following an evaluation of major flight disruptions caused by winter weather earlier this year. The c...
Video: How Amsterdam celebrated King's Day 2026
Amsterdam celebrated King's Day 2026 with orange decorations and crowded streets throughout the city. The festivities featured traditional flea markets with a variety of creative acts and stalls for v...
Liberation Day 2026: things to do in Amsterdam
Amsterdam will celebrate Liberation Day on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with a variety of events including festivals and freedom meals. These activities provide residents and visitors multiple ways to commem...
Jurian has a mushroom lab in a basement: They are very special little creatures
Microbiologist Jurian Wijnheijmer has established a mushroom laboratory in an Amsterdam basement to cultivate various species and share knowledge about fungi. The facility supplies fresh mushrooms to ...
Court sentences Timothy B. to 17 years for killing and mutilating mother
A Dutch court has sentenced 32-year-old Timothy B. to 17 years in prison for the murder and mutilation of his mother in Landsmeer. Following a dispute over alleged childhood abuse, the defendant shot ...
City of Amsterdam: King's Day quieter than last year
King's Day in Amsterdam was quieter and less crowded than the previous year, according to the city municipality. Mayor Femke Halsema's safety measures are credited with ensuring a more orderly celebra...
Erykah Badu surprises with unannounced King's Day performance in Westerpark
Neo-soul singer Erykah Badu delivered a surprise performance at Amsterdam's Westerpark during King's Day celebrations. She appeared during a DJ set by producer The Alchemist outside the nightclub Radi...
Empty chairs tell the story of the Jewish Lyceum during the war
An exhibition commemorates the lives of Jewish teenagers who were expelled from the Joods Lyceum during World War II. Through the use of empty chairs, the display illustrates the stories of students w...
Amsterdam has already collected 3,540 cubic meters of waste after King's Day
Cleaning workers in Amsterdam have collected 3,540 cubic meters of waste following King's Day celebrations, a slight increase compared to the previous year. To restore cleanliness to the capital, the ...
The Foundling Podcast: DNA breakthrough in Lieve's search
Lieve, a foundling, achieved a breakthrough in the search for her biological family after a DNA test confirmed her Moroccan heritage and provided a match with a distant relative. Assisted by a private...
Summer weather on the way: Friday warmer than 20 degrees
Summer-like weather is expected in the Netherlands this week, with temperatures in Amsterdam reaching approximately 23 degrees on Friday. Warm, dry air from Germany will drive the temperature increase...
A gift from the City of Amsterdam: free swimming tickets (act fast)
The municipality of Amsterdam is offering free tickets to residents for the seasonal reopening of outdoor swimming pools. These complimentary tickets are available for a limited time as the city prepa...
Still plenty of music on the streets of Amsterdam, though police sometimes intervene: "They ruined the vibes"
Despite a municipal ban on amplified street music, numerous parties took place across Amsterdam's Jordaan and Negen Straatjes areas. Police were forced to intervene and shut down several events, speci...
Two injured in stabbing after festival at Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam
Two people were injured and one suspect was arrested following a stabbing incident at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on King's Day. The attack occurred around 8:50 PM shortly after a music festival ...
Ajax's Mika Godts credits Gerald Vanenburg and laughs at market value: '75 million? Yeah, fine!'
Ajax player Mika Godts credited Gerald Vanenburg for the technique used in his recent goal against NAC Breda, which drew comparisons to an iconic strike by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Godts explained that del...
King's Day in Amsterdam passing without major incidents so far
King's Day celebrations in Amsterdam are currently proceeding without major incidents, according to local police. Authorities report that crowd levels are comparable to a typical busy night out, descr...
From flea markets to running: how the region celebrated King's Day
King's Day was celebrated across the region with various activities, ranging from flea markets in Aalsmeer and Badhoevedorp to a running event in Loosdrecht. The atmosphere was described as festive an...
Building squatted on busy Prinsengracht, police proceed to immediate eviction
On King's Day, a group of 20 to 30 squatters occupied a building on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, displaying banners with anti-capitalist messages. Police caught the group in the act and immediately...
Bystanders rescue drowning person from Realengracht on Western Islands
Two bystanders rescued a man from drowning after he fell into the Realengracht in Amsterdam on Wednesday afternoon. The man was transported to the hospital in a hypothermic state, and authorities are ...
From free smiles to hungry royalty at the flea market: 'I want to do something positive'
King's Day festivities in Amsterdam's Sarphatipark and Vondelpark featured traditional flea markets and interactive games for visitors. Participants celebrated the national holiday with unique activit...
Fewer trains on high-speed line between Schiphol and Rotterdam due to defective train
Train services on the high-speed line between Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam Centraal are reduced on Monday afternoon due to a defective train. The disruption is impacting travel on this major transpo...
LIVE: Hundreds of thousands celebrate King's Day in Amsterdam
Hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors have gathered in Amsterdam to celebrate King's Day, filling the city with orange festivities. Reporters are documenting the celebrations across several ...
King's Day in Amsterdam off to a cheerful and sunny start (photos!)
King's Day celebrations in Amsterdam have started with sunny weather and a festive atmosphere. Large crowds have taken to the streets under clear blue skies to celebrate the national holiday.
Koninklijke HFC signs former AZ player; defender returns to second division after knee injury
Koninklijke HFC has signed 25-year-old defender Fons Gemmel from Swift for the upcoming season. The former AZ player returns to the Second Division after recovering from a serious knee injury.