Amsterdam News in English
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2027 Budget: civil service reorganization delayed, little room for new investments
Amsterdam's 2027 budget faces severe constraints due to rising debt and interest costs, forcing the city to prioritize maintaining existing services over new large-scale investments. A planned civil s...
2027 budget: civil service reorganization delayed, little room for new investments
Amsterdam's 2027 budget highlights a period of financial hardship due to rising interest costs and debt, leaving little room for new city investments. The local government is focusing on basic mainten...
Amsterdam 2027 budget: getting the basics right
The City of Amsterdam is shifting its focus from policy development to the execution of plans for the 2027 budget. The funds saved through this administrative shift will be directly invested back into...
Statue in Kolenkit neighborhood aims to break down stereotypes about Muslim women
A new statue in Amsterdam's Kolenkit neighborhood depicts a Muslim woman breaking free from marble to challenge societal stereotypes. Created by local women, the artwork is part of the Vrouwen van Wes...
Confusion over new Oud Osdorp signs: I've lived in Geuzenveld for 70 years
New signs designating an area as Oud Osdorp have sparked confusion and complaints among Geuzenveld residents regarding neighborhood boundaries and identity. While the village council requested the sig...
Halsema: Fining homeless people in doorways remains possible if outdoor sleeping ban is scrapped
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema states that while the city plans to scrap the general ban on outdoor sleeping, homeless individuals could still be fined for nuisance behavior in doorways under different...
Operation Fur: Council backs alderman in fight against slumlords, but criticizes results
Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels has launched an ambitious initiative to inspect 20,000 rental properties, aiming to curb high costs and slumlord behavior. While the city council supports the goal, member...
Operation Fur: Council backs alderman in fight against slumlords, but criticizes results
Amsterdam alderman Zita Pels has committed to auditing 20,000 homes to tackle housing exploitation, though council members are skeptical about the plan's feasibility due to budget cuts and past enforc...
Suspension for nitrous oxide and victim of violent robbery: Ajax signing Bissouma has a turbulent past
Ajax has signed experienced midfielder Yves Bissouma, who arrives with a record of 202 Premier League appearances. His transfer follows a turbulent career marked by disciplinary suspensions, legal iss...
Special unit called to incident in Rivierenbuurt, shots possibly heard
Police and the Special Intervention Service (DSI) were deployed to the Trompenburgstraat in Amsterdam's Rivierenbuurt following reports of loud noises and possible gunfire. While witnesses suggested t...
Municipality unreachable by phone due to outage, problems at city offices as well
The Amsterdam municipality is facing a widespread technical outage that has disabled their telephone lines and limited service capabilities at city offices. A global system failure is responsible for ...
Police find weapons cache and foot of suspect in Osdorp explosion debris
Prosecutors have revealed that a weapons cache and equipment for bank robberies were discovered in the debris of a massive basement explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp. The two suspects, Yassine B. and Nawf...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from September 18 to 20
From September 18 to 20, Amsterdam hosts a variety of events including the final TAPT Festival, classical music performances at Amstelveld, and the Dam tot Damloop running race. Residents can also enj...
Mayors in letter to cabinet: medicine for crack addicts is needed
The mayors of four major Dutch cities have sent a joint letter to the cabinet requesting urgent support to tackle the escalating crisis of homelessness and crack addiction. They are seeking authorizat...
Mayors in letter to cabinet: medicine for crack addicts is needed
The mayors of four major Dutch cities have appealed to the national cabinet for funding and permission to research medical treatments for crack addiction. They argue that rising numbers of homeless an...
COA wants to extend asylum seeker boat in Western Docklands, alderman doubtful
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers has requested an extension for the emergency shelter ship MS Galaxy in Amsterdam. City officials remain hesitant to grant this fifth extension du...
COA wants to extend asylum seeker boat in Westelijk Havengebied again, alderman hesitant
The COA has requested a fifth extension for the MS Galaxy asylum seeker ship in Amsterdam, which was originally intended as a temporary emergency shelter. Alderman Zita Pels is evaluating the request ...
Ajax signs midfielder Yves Bissouma: ‘He knows what it takes at the highest level’
Ajax has signed experienced Malian midfielder Yves Bissouma on a contract running through the end of the season. The 30-year-old former Tottenham Hotspur player joins the club to provide versatility a...
Overtoomsesluis bridge closed to cars and trams for 7 months starting today
The Overtoomsesluis bridge in Amsterdam-West is closing to cars and trams for seven months starting today to facilitate essential repairs and transport a large bridge component for the A10 project. Wh...
Major fire at supermarket in West, residents of surrounding homes evacuated
A major fire erupted at a supermarket on Hoofdweg in Amsterdam-West, prompting the evacuation of nearby homes. Emergency services have brought the fire under control, but the cause remains unknown and...
Prinsjesdag 2026: what the Budget Memorandum means for Amsterdam
The 2026 Dutch budget offers Amsterdam increased funding for housing construction and innovation but faces criticism from city officials for insufficient investment in climate, mental healthcare, and ...
Prinsjesdag 2026: what the Budget Memorandum means for Amsterdam
The Dutch government’s 2026 budget introduces increased near-term funding for municipalities but signals future budget cuts, impacting Amsterdam's long-term financial planning. While the city welcom...
Person injured in stabbing in Nieuw-West, follow-up to possible shooting
One person was hospitalized following a stabbing incident on the Leibnizstraat in Amsterdam Nieuw-West that may have been preceded by a shooting. Police have arrested two suspects and are currently se...
Three months after devastating explosion, wreckage in Remijden remains confronting for residents
Three months after a powerful explosion rocked an apartment complex in Osdorp, the site remains in a damaged state that continues to distress local residents. While authorities are working on repairs ...
Why is there frequent nuisance on Tussen Meer? "Attractive to young people from outside Osdorp"
Mayor Femke Halsema has identified Tussen Meer in Osdorp as a priority location due to persistent noise complaints caused by an influx of young visitors from outside the neighborhood. The city is resp...
Ajax looks for points in rescheduled match against Willem II
Ajax defeated Willem II 5-1 in a rescheduled Eredivisie match at the Johan Cruijff Arena on Tuesday. The victory moves Ajax to fourth place in the league standings, narrowing the gap to the leaders to...
Willem II fans to receive free hamburgers from Ajax supporters tonight
Ajax supporters are handing out free hamburgers to visiting Willem II fans at the Johan Cruijff Arena to protest the lack of diverse catering options for away spectators. The supporters' club hopes th...
Suspect TikTokker released after stabbing at Central Station, claims self-defense
Angelo B., an online content creator known as Superhuman Unchained, has been released from police custody while remaining a suspect in a stabbing incident at Amsterdam Central Station. His legal team ...
Back to the 80s: 9 vintage photos of Amsterdam
The Amsterdam City Archives has unveiled a series of nine vintage photographs providing a visual tour of the city during the 1980s. The images feature familiar landmarks and streets, capturing the uni...
Suspended for laughing gas, yellow after 14 seconds and over 200 Premier League games: Ajax target Yves Bissouma has a wealth of experience
Ajax has acquired experienced midfielder Yves Bissouma, who brings over 200 Premier League appearances to the Amsterdam club. His arrival follows a career defined by both technical skill and significa...