Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
She could 'tease and prod': this is what made Sonja Barend so unique
Dutch television icon Sonja Barend has passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneering talk show host. Former colleagues and industry peers praised her for her intelligence, shar...
Strong Ajax wins 'training match' at Heracles Almelo in Eredivisie
Ajax secured a 0-3 victory over Heracles Almelo in an Eredivisie match that highlighted a significant gap in strength between the two sides. Following a disappointing performance last week, the Amster...
Ajax can smile again after much-needed win over Heracles
Ajax secured a crucial victory over Heracles Almelo with goals from Mika Godts and Steven Berghuis. The win earns the Amsterdam-based club three important points in their pursuit of a European footbal...
Ajax keeps Champions League in sight: Tomiyasu red card only blemish in big win over Heracles
Ajax secured a 0-3 victory against Heracles in Almelo, rebounding from a previous loss to FC Twente to remain in contention for the Champions League. While the win was decisive, the match was slightly...
Current business park to feature 8,000 high-rise homes in the future
The Amsterdam City Council is reviewing plans to transform the Holterbergweg industrial area in Zuidoost into a high-rise district featuring up to 8,000 new homes and expanded business space. The deve...
Blauw-Wit korfball coach calls for Amsterdam cooperation after relegation
The Amsterdam korfball club Blauw-Wit has been relegated from the Korfbal League following a 20-18 loss to Deetos, ending their streak at the highest level since 2005. Coach Dennis Doves responded by ...
Little for young people to do on asylum boat, but now they can play sports here
A new sports container has opened on the MS Galaxy asylum boat in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied to provide recreational activities for its 1,500 residents. The initiative aims to improve living co...
Ajax start Gloukh and Itakura against Heracles Almelo
Ajax will feature Oscar Gloukh and Ko Itakura in the starting lineup for their away match against Heracles Almelo. This marks Gloukh's first start under coach Óscar García, while Itakura returns to ...
Traffic jams in South and on several highways due to closure of A10 South and A10 East
Major traffic congestion has hit Amsterdam and surrounding highways following the closure of the A10 South and A10 East for the Zuidasdok project. Drivers are facing significant delays in local neighb...
Highly charged match for Anthony Correia: Telstar visits FC Utrecht
Telstar is set to play an away match against FC Utrecht at the Galgenwaard stadium, featuring the return of Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp to the starting lineup. Later today, Ajax will conclude the ma...
Kwebbelkop frustrated by Biro ban on ferry, seeks exception for North residents like himself
YouTuber Kwebbelkop has petitioned the Amsterdam city council to reconsider the enforcement of a ban on microcars like the Biro on city ferries. He argues the ban would increase travel time from Amste...
Lottie Hellingman: When you're young you want to be old, and vice versa
Lottie Hellingman is a multi-talented Dutch performer and single mother who reflects on the shifting perspectives of youth and aging. Originally from Middenbeemster, she currently resides in Amsterdam...
Line 25 tram derails in Amsterdam-East, multiple lines diverted
A line 25 tram derailed near Muiderpoortstation in Amsterdam-East around noon, causing no injuries but leading to significant transport disruptions. Tram lines 7, 14, 19, and 25 are currently diverted...
Explosion at restaurant in Geuzenveld
An explosion occurred at a restaurant on Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan in Amsterdam's Slotermeer neighborhood around 1:00 AM. The blast caused damage to the building and a small fire, but no injuries were...
Robert Vinkenborg reconstructs war history of friend from Hoorn: Hidden past, hidden love
Robert Vinkenborg's new book explores the wartime history of a 19-year-old boy in Amsterdam who fell in love with a Jewish woman in hiding during WWII. The narrative, based on personal letters, follow...
Kostverloren garden association welcomes nature but must make way for encroaching city
Tuinvereniging Kostverloren, located along the Amstel river near Amsterdam, promotes biodiversity through pesticide-free gardening and the cultivation of native plant species. While the area serves as...
Former Ajax player Perr Schuurs opens up about dark thoughts during nightmare recovery: 'I hoped I wouldn't wake up anymore'
Former Ajax defender Perr Schuurs has opened up about the severe mental health struggles and dark thoughts he experienced during a grueling two-and-a-half-year rehabilitation from a serious injury. Th...
Mystery: why is there a giant statue of a leg here in East?
A giant statue of a leg located on Polderweg in Amsterdam-Oost has sparked curiosity among local residents and commuters. The massive artwork is a visible landmark for those traveling near Muiderpoort...
World's largest gasoline port has more gasoline than the Netherlands needs despite oil crisis
Amsterdam remains the world's largest gasoline port and currently holds more fuel than the Netherlands requires, despite the ongoing global oil crisis. While gasoline supplies remain stable and contin...
LIVE Eredivisie | Ajax visit struggling Heracles, do Amsterdammers keep Champions League in sight?
Ajax travels to Almelo to face bottom-ranked Heracles in an Eredivisie match, aiming to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive after a recent loss to FC Twente. The match is critical fo...
KLM plane forced to return to Schiphol after hitting a heron
A KLM flight heading to Nice was forced to return to Schiphol Airport on Friday afternoon after colliding with a heron shortly after takeoff. It is suspected that the bird may have been sucked into th...
Theo has been eating blue cheese and pear salads for five years for an artwork in his living room
An Amsterdam resident named Theo has spent the last five years building a large pyramid sculpture in his living room using over 800 empty salad containers. He eats the same blue cheese and pear salad ...
Psychiatric treatment for man who hit coffeeshop worker 18 times with bicycle kickstand
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for attacking two coffeeshop employees on Amsterdam's Kloveniersburgwal with a bicycle kickstand. The court ruled the inci...
Two injured after collision between motorcycle and fatbike in Southeast
Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries following a collision between a motorcycle and a fatbike on the Karspeldreef in Amsterdam-Zuidoost around 6:00 PM. Emergency services, including a tr...
Will there be a referendum on a boycott of Israel? Parties look ahead
The Amsterdam city council is debating whether to hold a referendum on boycotting Israel, despite an independent committee's advice that foreign policy falls outside municipal jurisdiction. While part...
Things to do in Amsterdam in April
The city of Amsterdam offers a variety of activities and events throughout the month of April, culminating in the King's Day celebrations at the end of the month. Residents and visitors can enjoy nume...
Prosecutors suspect arrested partner of murdering Amsterdam ABN Amro employee (40)
A 39-year-old man is suspected of murdering his partner, an ABN Amro employee whose body was found in their Amsterdam home two weeks ago. While the suspect remains in custody, the victim's family is s...
Basements flooded after pipe burst in Zaanstraat, boil water advisory for 88 addresses
A pipe burst during construction work in Amsterdam's Spaarndammerbuurt caused flooding in four basements and triggered a boil-water advisory for 88 nearby addresses. Waternet issued the advisory for r...
Atlas once stood on the Royal Palace, now in a restorer's backyard
The iconic bronze statue of Atlas is undergoing extensive restoration in Antwerp after over 360 years atop the Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam. Restorer Derk Biront is cleaning the statue to r...
Victims lured, assaulted and filmed at apartment building in Zuidoost, 16-year-old boy arrested
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a series of violent incidents at a flat in Amsterdam Zuidoost where victims were lured, assaulted, and filmed. The attacks took place in the bicy...