Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Former council member Don Ceder (ChristenUnie) named best MP in The Hague
Don Ceder, a member of the ChristenUnie party, has been named the most effective member of the Dutch House of Representatives for the second consecutive year by the National Political Index. Previousl...
Former council member Don Ceder (ChristenUnie) named best MP in The Hague
ChristenUnie member Don Ceder has been named the most effective member of the House of Representatives for the second consecutive year by the National Political Index. A former Amsterdam city councilo...
New Wave to play two more concerts at Ziggo Dome
The hip-hop collective New Wave has announced two upcoming concerts, titled New Wave All Stars, scheduled for April 20 and 21, 2027, at the Ziggo Dome. This event marks the group's return to the Amste...
Michelangelo's Men exhibition in Haarlem nominated for public award
The exhibition 'De mannen van Michelangelo' at the Teylers Museum in Haarlem has been nominated for the Museumtijdschrift Tentoonstellingsprijs. The public can vote until September 13, with the winner...
Double role for tournament director at World Rowing Championships: I also feel tension for my sons
Tournament director and former Olympic champion Nico Rienks is balancing his organizational duties with the personal pressure of watching his two sons compete in the World Rowing Championships at the ...
This Amsterdam canal disappeared forever beneath the Spuistraat
The Spuistraat in Amsterdam was originally a canal known as the Nieuwezijds Achterburgwal. This canal served as a crucial component of the city's historical defensive structure.
Major fire at home on Rietwijkerstraat
A fire broke out in an apartment on the Rietwijkerstraat in Amsterdam's Schinkelbuurt neighborhood this morning. Emergency services are on the scene, though the cause of the fire and information regar...
Amsterdamse Bos ready for World Cup hockey and possible royal visit
The Amsterdamse Bos currently hosts the Hockey World Cup, featuring top-tier men's and women's teams at the Wagener Stadium. In addition to the hockey tournament, the latest broadcast of NH Sport high...
Rowing World Championships kick off at the Bosbaan: 'We are really going for gold'
The World Rowing Championships are taking place at the Bosbaan in Amsterdam from August 24 to 30, with approximately 40,000 visitors expected to attend. Dutch rowers are aiming for gold on home soil w...
Thousands of students start a new life in the city: "Exciting, but I'm mainly looking forward to it"
Approximately 4,600 first-year students have begun the academic year at the University of Amsterdam with the traditional Intreeweek orientation event. New board chair Vinod Subramaniam used the occasi...
Schiphol security staff begin strikes: first walkouts on Tuesday and Wednesday
Security staff at Schiphol Airport are launching a series of short work stoppages on Tuesday and Wednesday to protest against high workload levels. The planned actions consist of fifteen-minute strike...
Van Houweningenstraat in West cordoned off due to suspicious package, EOD deployed
Police in Amsterdam cordoned off a portion of the Van Houweningenstraat on Wednesday afternoon after discovering a suspicious package during an arrest. The Explosives Ordnance Disposal unit (EOD) was ...
Amsterdam calls on students: Guys, speak up!
The city of Amsterdam is launching a campaign encouraging students to speak up when they witness sexually inappropriate comments or jokes. The initiative aims to promote a safer environment by empower...
Narrowing of Weesperstraat about to start: one lane per direction and 30 km/h
Starting August 31, Amsterdam will begin a two-month trial to narrow the Weesperstraat to one lane per direction. Additionally, the maximum speed limit will be reduced to 30 km/h starting September 14...
Passenger comes to the Netherlands and will perform at AFAS Live next March
British singer-songwriter Passenger will perform at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on March 21. The concert is part of a tour promoting his new album, Wild Love.
Lots of talent at South East Jazz Festival: "The Netherlands can draw inspiration from this"
The second edition of the South East Jazz Festival is taking place in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, showcasing a diverse range of musical styles and local talent. Attendees and organizers highlight the event as...
Amsterdam students know what to do with your old and broken devices
Students in Amsterdam are collecting old and broken electronic devices from August 31 to September 23. Residents can register their items online to have them picked up by the students.
Man (35) hits two women with a stick in front of Albert Heijn: over 6 months in prison
A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to over six months in prison for assaulting two women with a stick outside an Albert Heijn supermarket in January. The court considered the man's reduced accountab...
Amsterdammer Milolaathetlukken makes Lowlands debut: "I'm living my dream"
Amsterdam-based rapper Milolaathetlukken performed at the Lowlands festival in the Netherlands for the first time in his career. The artist expressed deep emotion and fulfillment, describing the exper...
Out-of-control fire destroys apartment in Staatsliedenbuurt
A large fire broke out in an apartment on the third floor of a building on Tweede Nassaustraat in Amsterdam early this morning. Emergency services extinguished the blaze within twenty minutes and evac...
Cheers! 6 cocktail bars in Amsterdam-West
This article highlights six cocktail bars located in Amsterdam-West, suggesting that cocktails are a suitable choice for any occasion. It encourages readers to explore the local cocktail scene in this...
Overcrowded trains to Dutch Grand Prix • Mayor reflects on 6 years of F1
The final day of the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort has begun, with crowds gathering early at train stations in Haarlem and Amsterdam. Mayor David Moolenburgh reflected on the event's six-year history ...
Sleeping outdoors will soon no longer be a punishable offense, but these residents are unhappy about it
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema plans to officially decriminalize sleeping outdoors, arguing that fining homeless individuals is ineffective. Local residents in the Plantagebuurt have launched a petitio...
Amsterdam empties out for Lowlands: those staying home can find solace at 'Nolands'
Many Amsterdam residents have left the city this weekend to attend the Lowlands festival in Biddinghuizen, resulting in a noticeably quieter atmosphere. Local businesses and venues are catering to tho...
Deal done: Croatian Josip Sutalo (26) leaves Ajax for Lazio
Croatian defender Josip Sutalo is leaving Ajax to join the Italian club Lazio on a one-year loan deal. Lazio holds an option to make the transfer permanent following the conclusion of the loan period.
Life-threatening police chase through West and Nieuw-West, runner narrowly escapes being hit
Police arrested four individuals in Amsterdam this morning following a dangerous high-speed car chase through the West and Nieuw-West districts. The pursuit, which began after a suspicious taxi failed...
Long queues at Central Station for final Dutch Grand Prix: "Busy, but fun"
Hundreds of Formula 1 fans faced long queues at Amsterdam Central Station as they headed to Zandvoort for the final Dutch Grand Prix weekend. Despite wait times reaching up to an hour, fans maintained...
Across North Holland: famous graves at Zorgvlied and a young farmer
Reporter Michel Gijselhart explores various stories across the province of North Holland, including a visit to the historic Zorgvlied cemetery where many famous Dutch figures are buried. Additionally,...
CCTV installed around Leeuwendalersweg following incident elsewhere in the city
The mayor of Amsterdam has implemented camera surveillance around the Leeuwendalersweg for at least one month due to threats against a resident. These threats are linked to a violent incident elsewher...
Day 2 Dutch Grand Prix - Zandvoort fills with tens of thousands of race fans
The second day of the Dutch Grand Prix is underway, featuring a sprint race and qualifying sessions at the Zandvoort circuit. Tens of thousands of fans are traveling to the event, with the national ra...