Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Thousands gather at Amsterdam's Dam Square: "Against war in Gaza, but support Ukraine with weapons"
Thousands of protesters gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam to demonstrate against rising militarization and the government's foreign policy. The event drew diverse participants, including those calli...
Family of shot Marcel (61) responds to his death: ‘Cozy Friday afternoon ended in tragedy’
A 61-year-old prison guard named Marcel was fatally shot on Friday at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam following an altercation with a suspect identified as Amin D. His family has released a statement expr...
Prime Minister Jetten escorted away by security at D66 congress
D66 politician Rob Jetten was escorted off stage by security during a party congress in Amsterdam after pro-Palestine protesters disrupted his speech. The demonstrators, who also gathered outside the ...
Thousands of people gather at Dam Square for 'Stop the War Fever' protest
Thousands of protesters gathered at the Dam in Amsterdam to demonstrate against rising militarization and the government's perceived focus on war preparations. The event, supported by various activist...
Large fire in apartment in Geuzenveld
A fire erupted this afternoon in a sixth-floor apartment on Nicolaas Ruychaverstraat in Amsterdam's Geuzenveld neighborhood. Firefighters extinguished the blaze within thirty minutes, though ventilati...
Large fire in apartment building on Nicolaas Ruychaverstraat in Nieuw-West
A fire broke out at an apartment building on Nicolaas Ruychaverstraat in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district shortly after 1:00 PM. Emergency crews are currently on the scene battling flames that are visi...
Employee who misbehaves at protest rarely fired: 'Bar is set high'
Employers in the Netherlands face significant legal challenges when attempting to fire staff for misconduct committed during private time, such as at demonstrations. Experts state that dismissal is on...
National peace protest at Dam Square: I do not want to send my children to the front
Thousands of demonstrators gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam to protest against militarization, potential conscription, and the emphasis on military solutions to the conflict in Ukraine. While organ...
Man in custody for deadly shooting in Amsterdam-Noord is 37-year-old Amin D
A 37-year-old man named Amin D. has been arrested for the fatal shooting of 61-year-old Marcel at an Amsterdam-Noord cafe last Friday. The altercation reportedly began after the victim asked the suspe...
Amsterdam then and now: the site of the shop that inspired the expression ‘Winkel van Sinkel’
The Winkel van Sinkel, established in Amsterdam in 1822 by Anton Sinkel, was the city's first department store and introduced modern concepts like fixed prices and large display windows. Although the ...
Piet has been waiting 62 years for news about his missing brother: will he get closure?
The recent exhumation of unidentified remains on Texel has given new hope to two individuals seeking closure for brothers who went missing at sea decades ago. By providing DNA samples, they hope to fi...
Zeeburgereiland gas station shooter (32) sentenced to 18 months in prison
A 32-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment for shooting a victim at an Amsterdam gas station in October 2025. The court noted that the defendant was lik...
Many young people fishing: "In the predator fishing world, we are known as Zanderdam"
Fishing is seeing a significant rise in popularity among young people in Amsterdam, with the local angling association recording thousands of new members. The city has even gained the nickname Zanderd...
How do we get young people into the AEX? ‘Don’t leave investing to old men’
Young adults in the Netherlands are increasingly interested in investing, with participation among 18- to 34-year-olds rising significantly over the past two years. The Amsterdam stock exchange is now...
Summary: Greatly strengthened Futsal Amsterdam records hard-fought win over HV Hoorn
Futsal Amsterdam secured a 6-3 victory over HV Hoorn in their Eredivisie futsal clash at Sporthal Elzenhagen. Led by a hat-trick from Mohammed Hazzat, the win keeps Amsterdam undefeated and maintains ...
Nephew shot dead at NDSM wharf, Marcel: "I know it's true, but I can't believe it"
Marcel Blijd, a dedicated prison worker, was fatally shot on a terrace at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam-Noord following an argument reportedly sparked by a loose dog. Police have taken a suspect into cu...
Lieuwe van Gogh painting irreparably damaged in failed robbery
A painting by Lieuwe van Gogh was irreparably damaged during a failed theft attempt at the Rebirth in Shelter exhibition in Amsterdam on Thursday. Security personnel caught the perpetrator after he at...
Video: NDSM wharf shooter throws gun into water, leashes dog and waits for police
Newly released footage shows a suspect acting erratically and disposing of a firearm in the water following a shooting at Amsterdam's NDSM wharf. The man was eventually arrested by police, who also re...
NH commemorates 150 years of the North Sea Canal
The North Sea Canal is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a new three-part documentary series from NH that explores the waterway's historical impact and future development. The series features per...
Man beaten into hospital on Reguliersdwarsstraat
A man was hospitalized early this morning following an assault on Reguliersdwarsstraat in central Amsterdam. Although initial reports suggested a stabbing, authorities confirmed no such weapon was use...
Street littered with broken glass after explosion at De Pijp coffeeshop
An explosion occurred at a coffeeshop on the Eerste van der Helststraat in Amsterdam during the night, shattering windows and covering the street in glass. No injuries were reported, and police are cu...
Police investigate youths from Southeast who proudly showed weapons to German YouTuber
Amsterdam police have launched an investigation after a video featuring masked youths brandishing firearms in the city's Southeast district appeared on YouTube. Mayor Femke Halsema described the foota...
Police investigate youths from Southeast who proudly showed weapons to German YouTuber
Amsterdam police are investigating a viral YouTube video that shows masked youths in the Zuidoost district brandishing firearms. Mayor Femke Halsema has condemned the behavior as concerning and confir...
Braid lesson for your daughter: Faizi brings girl dads together in Amsterdam
Faizi Nazir has started an initiative in Amsterdam called Papa’s & Pony’s, which teaches fathers how to braid their daughters' hair while providing a space for open discussions about parenting. Th...
Majority of Dutch parliament on drug nuisance by homeless: adjust mental health care funding
A coalition of Dutch political parties is advocating for a reform of mental health care funding to better support homeless individuals struggling with drug addiction. Lawmakers argue that the current ...
Large majority of Dutch parliament on homeless drug nuisance: adjust mental healthcare funding
A majority of the Dutch parliament supports reforming mental healthcare financing to provide better care for homeless individuals with complex addiction issues. Lawmakers aim to address gaps in the cu...
Study on the effect of violent social media content on youth criminal behavior
Professor Evelien Hoeben is investigating how violent social media content influences youth criminal behavior, a topic brought to light by a fatal shooting in Amsterdam's Piet Wiedijkpark. Her researc...
Nïama and Najib Amhali open new beauty salon, under the watchful eye of The Real Housewives
Nïama and Najib Amhali have officially opened their new luxury beauty salon, Le Boudoir, in Amsterdam-Zuid. The launch event was filmed for the reality show The Real Housewives of Amsterdam and celeb...
What we know about deadly Amsterdam shooting: ‘Suspect was in prison where victim worked’
Marcel Blijd, a prison official at the Zaanstad Judicial Complex, was fatally shot while at a terrace on Amsterdam's NDSM wharf. Police have arrested a suspect who reportedly served time in the prison...
Alderman sees problems with trash bins due to can collectors, but wants to keep deposit scheme
Amsterdam Alderman Lian Heinhuis acknowledges that the current deposit scheme for cans is causing litter and bin damage, but she opposes ending the program prematurely. To address the issue, the city ...