Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Now 'an inhuman place', soon a vibrant transport hub for Haarlem and the region
The city of Haarlem is constructing a new public transport hub, Haarlem Spaarnepoort, to improve regional connectivity for the southern Schalkwijk district. In addition to the transport hub, the proje...
Girl injured in collision with tram at Belgiëplein
A young teenage girl was injured this afternoon after being struck by a tram while crossing the tracks at Belgiëplein in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. She was transported to the hospital with a head injury w...
A homeless man joins the St Matthew Passion. Lottie Hellingman: ‘He is smiling. He seems to belong here’
Lottie Hellingman recounts her first experience attending a St Matthew Passion performance for children at the Muziekgebouw aan het IJ in Amsterdam. The event is characterized by its inclusive atmosph...
Police: Body in water at Veemkade is 37-year-old man who jumped from ferry
The body of a 37-year-old man was recovered from the IJ river along the Veemkade in Amsterdam on Friday morning, two days after he jumped from a ferry. Police, who conducted an extensive search follow...
Three grandfathers in and from Haarlem, IJmuiden, Santpoort, Velsen and Leiden: ‘There is a lot of abandonment in this book’
Author Frank Oudman has written a book about his family history, focusing on the lives of three grandfathers. The narrative covers their experiences across several Dutch locations, including Haarlem a...
YouTuber Rouand YT's account taken offline after link to shooting that killed innocent boys
The YouTube account of Rouand YT has been taken offline following his connection to a fatal shooting in Amsterdam on New Year's Day. The action was taken after it was revealed he recorded a video earl...
YouTube channel of streamer who prank-called fatal shooting suspect taken offline
The YouTube channel Rouand YT has gone offline after the creator admitted to making a prank call to a man suspected of fatally shooting two Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam on New Year's Day. Shortly aft...
Police find body in nature reserve, suspect foul play: "Crime scene in the forest"
Police have discovered a body in the De Bretten nature area in Amsterdam-Sloterdijk and suspect a crime was committed. Forensic teams investigated a tent at the scene, which reportedly belonged to som...
Mystery: what do these barriers near Sarphatipark mean just before King's Day?
In the days leading up to King's Day, markings and cordoned-off areas have appeared around Sarphatipark in Amsterdam as residents claim spots for the traditional flea market. These markings, ranging f...
Halsema closes Slotervaart youth center for six months after multiple explosions
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the closure of a youth center in Slotervaart for six months following two explosions in April. The decision aims to restore public safety and allow for a poli...
CCTV surveillance at Breedveld after arson, vandalism, and attacks on emergency workers
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the installation of camera surveillance at Breedveld in Amsterdam Noord following persistent nuisance and violence from local youths. Since late March, the ar...
Mayor Halsema on King's Day: Record number of enforcement officers in the city
Amsterdam Mayor Halsema has announced a record deployment of 250 enforcement officers for King's Day to manage overcrowding and curb illegal alcohol and drug use. The city will enforce stricter regula...
Ajax Women 'eager to shine' in the Klassieker this Sunday
The Ajax Women are set to face Feyenoord in 'de Klassieker' this Sunday at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, with approximately 11,000 fans expected to attend. Under new coach Anouk Bruil, the tea...
Amsterdam students start their own business: ‘We emailed almost every shoemaker in the city’
Students at the Hogeschool van Amsterdam are launching diverse startups, including sustainable sorbet and specialized insoles, as part of their Entrepreneurship minor. The program focuses on practical...
Meta removes Instagram accounts of queer organizations: "You feel vulnerable"
Meta has permanently removed the Instagram accounts of several queer organizations and clubs, including Amsterdam's Club Church, without providing a clear explanation. Co-owner Richard Keldoulis expre...
Arrests in North Holland for ATM bombings in Germany and Switzerland
Nine Dutch men have been arrested for allegedly carrying out ten ATM bombings in Germany and Switzerland between mid-2023 and late 2023. Police conducted searches across fifteen locations, including A...
Maurits' King's Day favorites: ‘The place to celebrate doesn’t matter much, as long as you’re with friends’
Maurits will be working for indebuurt Amsterdam during this year's King's Day, marking a change from his previous routine of starting the day late after King's Night. He emphasizes that the specific l...
Who at Ajax was responsible for releasing the new AZ striker? Offices will stay quiet, Henk Spaan expects
Columnist Henk Spaan questions who at Ajax was responsible for the departure of a striker now playing for AZ. In his weekly column, Spaan also provides performance ratings for several football players...
Minister announces fatbike crackdown: minimum age, exclusion zones and mandatory helmets
Dutch Infrastructure Minister Vincent Karremans has announced national measures to regulate fatbikes, including a minimum age requirement, a mandatory helmet rule for those under 18, and legal grounds...
Óscar García won't have Davy Klaassen back for crucial clash with NAC: 'We know a lot is at stake'
Ajax midfielder Davy Klaassen will miss the upcoming match against NAC Breda as he remains unfit, according to manager scar Garca. However, the team welcomes back Youri Regeer, who has returned to t...
Royal honor for director is recognition of tireless dedication, says Pride
Lucien Spee-Castillo Ruiz, the director of Pride Amsterdam, received a royal decoration on Friday in recognition of his dedicated efforts for the organization. The event's founders, who nominated him,...
Rotterdam once again has the most royal honors, decrease in Amsterdam
Rotterdam recorded the highest number of royal decorations in the Netherlands this year, with sixty residents receiving honors during the annual 'lintjesregen'. While Rotterdam's numbers increased com...
23-year-old man shot on Admiraal de Ruijterweg
A 23-year-old man was shot on the Admiraal de Ruijterweg in Amsterdam West following an argument on Saturday afternoon. The victim was transported to the hospital by car and remained conscious, while ...
Boy on fatbike hospitalized after collision in South district
A boy on a fatbike was injured and taken to the hospital following a collision with a car on Parnassusweg in Amsterdam-Zuid on Friday afternoon. Emergency services, including a mobile medical team, pr...
Entrepreneur Melis loses case: Judge rules Juliet Broersen (Volt) was allowed to make statements
A court ruled that Amsterdam Volt leader Juliet Broersen was within her rights to compare real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis to Andrew Tate during a council debate. The judge emphasized the importa...
Entrepreneur Melis loses case: Juliet Broersen (Volt) was allowed to make statements, judge rules
A court ruled that Amsterdam Volt leader Juliet Broersen was within her rights to compare real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis to Andrew Tate during a council debate. The judge found the remarks prot...
Royal honors: an award for extraordinary people
Mayor Halsema awarded 38 Royal decorations to residents of Amsterdam and Weesp during the annual ceremony at the Concertgebouw. These honors recognize individuals for their long-term volunteer work an...
Royal honors for Lucien Spee, Dolly Bellefleur and 36 other Amsterdammers
Mayor Halsema presented royal decorations to 38 Amsterdam residents at the Concertgebouw for their significant contributions to society and the city. Notable honorees include Pride director Lucien Spe...
Private holiday rentals shift from Amsterdam to the region, North Holland coastal towns gain popularity
A provincial study shows that private holiday rentals in North Holland are shifting from Amsterdam to surrounding regions due to stricter regulations in the capital. While Amsterdam's rental market st...
Judge: 28 years in prison for assassination of Krommenie murder suspect
The North Holland District Court has sentenced 45-year-old Salim B. in absentia to 28 years in prison for orchestrating the 2015 liquidation of Amsterdam criminal Eaneas Lomp in Krommenie. B. was also...