Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Drama school De Trap won't have to close: over 130,000 euros raised
Theaterschool De Trap in Amsterdam has successfully raised over €131,000 through a crowdfunding campaign, preventing the 40-year-old institution from permanent closure. The funds will be used to set...
'Discover Spaarnwoude Park' showcases recreation area in all its glory: from art collections to model trains and paddleboarding
The 'Ontdek Spaarnwoude Park' event celebrated the start of the recreation season in the green space situated between Amsterdam, Hoofddorp, and Velsen-Zuid. Various local businesses, clubs, and organi...
Journalist and radio producer Jan Donkers dies at 82
Former journalist and radio presenter Jan Donkers has passed away in Amsterdam at the age of 82. Throughout his decades-long career, he was a pioneering music critic, author, and American expert who w...
Possible shots fired during dispute on Rhoneweg
Police arrested a suspect following reports of a possible shooting during an argument on the Rhoneweg in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Monday morning. No injuries were reported, and authorities are currentl...
Weekly tips: things to do in Amsterdam from April 20 to 24
This article offers activity recommendations for Amsterdam during the week of April 20th to 24th, ahead of the King's Day celebrations. It highlights the favorable weather forecast as an incentive for...
Explosion at home on Leeuw van Vlaanderenstraat in West
An explosion occurred early this morning at a residence on Leeuw van Vlaanderenstraat in Amsterdam's Kolenkitbuurt district. The street has a history of multiple explosions, leading to previous securi...
Hamerkwartier residents concerned about new district: 'You see the heart of North slipping away'
Residents of the Hamerkwartier in Amsterdam-Noord held a manifestation to express concerns over plans to build 6,000 new homes and high-rise towers reaching up to 130 meters. Locals and small business...
For their new exhibition 'Relics', Darwin, Sinke & Van Tongeren turned dinosaur fossils into artworks: 'I've learned I'm not a welder'
The new exhibition 'Relics' at the Art Zoo Museum in Amsterdam features dinosaur fossils transformed into artworks by Haarlem-based artists Jaap Sinke and Ferry van Tongeren. The artists used speciali...
Frans Banninck Cocq Medal for director of Dutch National Ballet
Rachel Beaujean, director of the Dutch National Ballet, was awarded the Frans Banninck Cocqpenning on Sunday for her years of dedication to the company. The honor was presented by Amsterdam's deputy m...
Bloemendaal not yet safe after defeat against Amsterdam. ‘We’re just going to go for it’
Bloemendaal suffered a 0-2 defeat against Amsterdam in the nineteenth round of the competition, marking their eighth loss of the season. With three matches remaining, coach André Morees' team sits ei...
Magnet fishers pull old grenade from water near Stopera
Magnet fishers discovered a likely World War II-era grenade in the Zwanenburgwal near the Stopera in Amsterdam. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team is currently on-site to secure the device, an...
Fire at house in Geuzenveld, cannabis plantation possible cause
A fire broke out at a home in the Geuzenveld neighborhood of Amsterdam on Saturday evening, potentially caused by an illegal cannabis plantation. Police arrested a man for involvement in the incident,...
Body found in water at Lijnbaansgracht
A body was discovered on Monday morning in the water of the Lijnbaansgracht canal in Amsterdam. Police divers recovered the victim near Weteringstraat, and an investigation is currently underway to de...
Police helicopter flying over city for hours supports high-value transport
A police helicopter was deployed in Amsterdam on Sunday morning to provide security for a high-value transport traveling across several districts. Residents reported the activity starting around 6:30 ...
Back then: This is what the Rokin looked like in the 1930s
This article presents historical imagery of the Rokin in Amsterdam as it appeared during the 1930s. It reflects on a quieter era for the street before it became a major hub for thousands of modern tou...
Skinnybikes with thin tires to bypass fat bike rules in Vondelpark: "New hype"
Cyclists in Amsterdam are turning to "skinnybikes" to bypass a new ban on fatbikes in Vondelpark starting May 11, which only permits bicycles with tires thinner than seven centimeters. Retailers repor...
Woman stabbed at home in Czaar Peterbuurt
A woman was seriously injured in a stabbing on Blankenstraat in Amsterdam's Czaar Peterbuurt on Saturday night. She was found bleeding heavily outside a residence and transported to the hospital while...
AMVJ ruins title party: Zwanenburg forced to regroup
Zwanenburg's championship celebrations were cut short following a 3-5 home defeat against relegation-threatened AMVJ. Despite extensive preparations for a victory party, the home team was left disappo...
Velsen disappoints with draw against HBOK and still lives between hope and fear
Velsen settled for a draw against HBOK, leaving the team unable to close the gap on the league's title candidates. Despite maintaining an unbeaten streak for several months, the club remains in a prec...
Woman's five parking fines scrapped over official's unclear email
A judge has overturned five parking fines issued to an Amsterdam resident after finding the city's permit approval email was misleading. The court ruled that the message 'your application has been app...
Americans in hours-long queues at Schiphol due to glitch: ‘Terrible!’
A technical malfunction in digital self-service kiosks at Schiphol Airport caused significant delays for non-European travelers on Saturday morning. Passengers, including many Americans, faced hours-l...
Deaf Foundation marks 50th anniversary: "Here I can communicate comfortably in my own language"
The Stichting Welzijn Doven Amsterdam (SWDA) celebrated its 50th anniversary this weekend at its community center on the Stadhouderskade. Founded in 1976 to unify various deaf associations, the organi...
Amsterdam: possible easing of rent rules poorly thought out
Amsterdam housing alderman Zita Pels has criticized potential national government plans to relax rent regulations, calling the move ill-conceived. Pels warns that easing these rules would allow rental...
More than 20 yellow signs on the Skinny Bridge: isn't there a better way?
Amsterdam residents and local politicians are criticizing the placement of 23 yellow warning signs on the iconic Magere Brug, which notify cyclists of bike removals for May 5th concert preparations. C...
'Super-complainers' file 25,000 reports about Schiphol, most complaints about notorious ‘Jumbo Jet’
A small group of 102 "frequent complainers" accounted for nearly half of the 386,730 noise complaints regarding Schiphol Airport last year. The Boeing 747-400, or "Jumbo Jet," was the specific aircraf...
Jordi Cruijff leans toward Spanish coach: Who is the best fit for Ajax?
Technical director Jordi Cruijff is reportedly favoring a Spanish manager to take over as the next head coach of Ajax. The club is currently searching for a candidate capable of addressing its recent ...
Tickets for anniversary edition of Dam to Dam Run quickly sold out
Tickets for the 40th anniversary edition of the Dam tot Damloop sold out in just over an hour on Saturday morning. The 16.1-kilometer race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 20.
Woman (45) killed in Amsterdam home, victim's partner arrested
A 45-year-old woman was found dead in her Amsterdam home on Friday evening, and police suspect a crime has been committed. Her 46-year-old partner has since been arrested in connection with the death.
One dead after accident at Droogbak railway bridge
A person died following a single-vehicle accident on Droogbak street in Amsterdam early Tuesday morning. Despite resuscitation efforts by emergency services and a trauma team, the victim passed away a...
Mystery: did you know about this secret church at the Begijnhof?
The Begijnhof in Amsterdam is well-known for its peaceful atmosphere and the English Reformed Church, but it also contains a second, lesser-known secret church. This hidden place of worship is located...