Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Hilary Duff returns to the Netherlands for a concert at the Ziggo Dome after twenty years
Hilary Duff will perform at the Ziggo Dome in the Netherlands as part of an expanded international tour, marking her return to the country after two decades. The singer will be supported by Rebecca Bl...
Minister pleased with massive residential towers near Arena: "Excellent accessible location"
Housing Minister Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan and Amsterdam officials have officially marked the construction start of Eleven Square, a major development near the Johan Cruijff Arena. The project will...
Damage to home in Nieuw-West after explosion
A home in the Sloten neighborhood of Amsterdam was damaged by a fire and a suspected explosion early this morning. No injuries were reported among the occupants, and police have opened an investigatio...
Balans takes legal action against the State over the problem of school absenteeism: "More appropriate education needed"
The parents' association Balans is taking the Dutch State to court, arguing that the government has failed to guarantee the right to education for children who are currently falling out of the school ...
Fire in wooden shed at Osdorp community center
A fire destroyed a wooden shed at a community center in Amsterdam-Osdorp on Tuesday evening. Firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze within thirty minutes, preventing it from spreading to the...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from September 25 to 27
Amsterdam residents and visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities from September 25 to 27, including professional polo matches, arts and crafts workshops, and community-focused Burendag celebratio...
What needs to change for girls and women to feel safer?
Participants gathered in Amsterdam for an Actie Aletta session to discuss strategies for combating sexual harassment and enhancing public safety for women. Government officials and young people explor...
Sports party for children at Cruyff Foundation open day: "Also for kids like me, in a wheelchair"
The Johan Cruyff Foundation hosted its 26th annual open day at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam, allowing over 1,300 children to try thirty different sports. The event focuses on inclusivity, ensuring...
North residents organize funeral procession to Stopera: We are the drain of Amsterdam
Residents of Amsterdam-Noord staged a protest march to the Stopera to demand increased funding, arguing that their district has been unfairly excluded from national investment programs granted to othe...
Police search water for possible evidence in fatal Amsterdam-East stabbing case
Police divers and specialized teams searched the waters of the Transvaalkade in Amsterdam-East, recovering several items, including a potential weapon, related to an April stabbing. A 38-year-old susp...
Looking for handymen: 5 fixer-uppers in Amsterdam that need a lot of work
This article features five renovation-heavy properties in Amsterdam that offer significant potential for buyers willing to undertake major construction work. The listings range from canal-side histori...
OM: Evidence against Clen V. for murder of woman in South home mounts
Prosecutors are building a case against Clen V. for the death of his 40-year-old wife, who was found in a bathtub in her Amsterdam-Zuid home in March. Evidence includes DNA matching V. found on the vi...
Man claiming tinnitus from MRI at UMC Utrecht loses court case
An Amsterdam man has lost a court case against UMC Utrecht in which he sought information and facility access to prove the hospital caused his tinnitus during an MRI scan. The court denied all his req...
Offices, homes, and nature: this is what 'Zuidas village' should look like
The City of Amsterdam is planning to transform the current ABN Amro office complex into a new, mixed-use neighborhood called Zuidas Village, which will integrate residential spaces, retail, and office...
Jesse from Amsterdam develops app that gets you from A to B while staying dry
Amsterdam developer Jesse Verbeek has launched a navigation app called Droog Over that uses KNMI weather data to help users plan routes that avoid rain. The application analyzes specific travel paths ...
Kilometer-long police chase ends at Prins Bernhardplein: driver arrested
A high-speed police chase starting in the Zaanstreek region concluded in Amsterdam when the driver crashed into several parked cars at Prins Bernhardplein. The suspect was arrested without any reporte...
Amsterdam Blue at the City Archives: from botched attempts to masterpieces
The Stadsarchief in Amsterdam is hosting an exhibition dedicated to 'Amsterdams Blauw' pottery, which was produced on the Overtoom. The exhibition, running from October 10 to November 1, showcases var...
Body found in the water at Postjeskade
A body was discovered in the water at Postjeskade in Amsterdam on the morning of the incident. Local police have initiated an investigation to determine the victim's identity and the circumstances sur...
Dazzling bike ride past new Amsterdam monuments
Between 2021 and 2025, Amsterdam added 88 new monuments to its cityscape. A recent cycling tour highlights 12 of these unique and significant buildings.
Heavy police presence in Wildemanbuurt over possible suspicious package
Police in Amsterdam's Wildemanbuurt discovered an improvised explosive device early this morning, which was safely detonated by the national bomb squad. An 18-year-old local resident has been arrested...
Thousands of parents affected by benefits scandal still waiting for municipal aid
Thousands of families affected by the Dutch benefits scandal are experiencing significant delays in receiving municipal support in cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Almere. While authorities ar...
Burning manure waste causes 'very heavy smoke odor' in Southeast and Diemen
A massive fire involving a pile of manure in Abcoude is causing strong, unpleasant odors to drift across parts of Amsterdam-Zuidoost and Diemen. Emergency crews are working to dismantle and extinguish...
Huge interest in 'crispy white' giant water lily flower at the Hortus
Hundreds of visitors flocked to the Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam to witness the evening blooming of a rare giant water lily. Staff at the botanical garden manually pollinate the hybrid plant, which i...
Amsterdam wants to pilot medication for crack users: "Government must grant permission"
Mayors of the four largest Dutch cities have requested government approval to use dexamphetamine as a medical treatment for crack cocaine addiction. Researchers aim to launch a pilot program in Amster...
In a cell with your neighbors: The resistance of Rapenburg
The Amsterdam-based program De Straten van Amsterdam recently profiled the Rapenburg neighborhood, highlighting its rich history and the lives of several long-term residents. Featured stories included...
No more ITA, just 'Stadsschouwburg' again: old name returns to the facade
The theater on Amsterdam's Leidseplein has officially returned to its original name, Stadsschouwburg, replacing the title ITA used since 2018. Management decided to restore the historic name after fin...
City government: Kwaku is intangible heritage, confident it will return in a new format
Amsterdam city officials are working with organizers to ensure the return of the Kwaku Summer Festival next year through a new, sustainable format. Acknowledging the event as essential intangible heri...
City council: Kwaku is intangible heritage, confident it will return in a new format
Amsterdam city officials are working to revive the Kwaku Summer Festival in a new, sustainable format after the organization ended the event in its current form earlier this year. The council recogniz...
Sound barrier on A10 West catches fire again
A sound barrier on the A10 near Amsterdam-West caught fire this afternoon for the third time this year. Emergency services successfully extinguished the flames, and repairs are scheduled to begin afte...
Public Prosecution Service demands 12-year prison sentence for former civil servant Jim B. for selling data from municipal systems
The Public Prosecution Service has requested a 12-year prison sentence for former Amsterdam civil servant Jim B. for selling sensitive municipal data to criminals. Prosecutors linked the leaked inform...