Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Brain disorder aphasia has major impact: "Can never talk to him again"
Aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain injury, remains relatively unknown in the Netherlands despite affecting an estimated 30,000 people. The article highlights the profound personal and social...
Neighbors of Netflix office have suffered from renovations for months
Residents living near the Netflix office in Amsterdam are suffering from six months of ongoing noise and parking disruptions due to extensive renovations. Despite complaints to Netflix and local autho...
Halsema on gun violence in Southeast: Neighborhood must break culture of silence
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has designated parts of the Zuidoost district as a high-risk security zone following a surge in firearm-related incidents this summer. She is urging local residents, pare...
Four-year prison sentence and psychiatric treatment demanded for fatal stabbing of landlord over rent dispute
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a four-year prison sentence and compulsory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for a 31-year-old woman who stabbed her 77-year-old landlord to death in Amsterdam la...
Talpa to compensate Ajax fans who bought paid stream following technical issues
Talpa's streaming platform, Kijk.nl, experienced significant technical failures during the Ajax versus FC Sion Conference League match, preventing many paid users from watching the first twenty minute...
Talpa compensates all users of Ajax livestream match
Talpa is refunding all users who purchased a livestream for the Ajax versus FC Sion Conference League playoff match after technical issues prevented some viewers from accessing the feed on the KIJK pl...
VOC heads into new handball season without Daleman: "Coach violates agreement"
Handball club VOC prepares for the new season under new head coach Tom Zwarthoed with the goal of defending their national title. However, player Roos Daleman has retired from the sport, citing a brea...
Number of cycling accidents up by 20 percent: most occurring at Elandsgracht intersection
The number of bicycle accidents in Amsterdam has increased by 20 percent compared to 2019, with electric bikes playing a significant role in the rise. The intersection of Elandsgracht and Marnixstraat...
Politics on the Amstel: emergency debate on Oostbrug cost explosion and VVD finally shows its teeth
Following the summer recess, the Amsterdam city council held an urgent debate regarding the undisclosed cost increases for the Oostbrug project. The discussion featured scrutiny of Alderman Melanie va...
Police investigate six missing persons cases after hundreds of tips on identity of 'Lucky'
Police in Amsterdam are investigating six potential identities for a man nicknamed 'Lucky,' who has been unable to communicate since suffering a stroke in 2023. Over 500 tips were received after autho...
New in Amsterdam: Selma (25) brings her favorite Swedish Saturday tradition to Amsterdam
Selma Larsson has opened Sockergris, a shop specializing in Swedish candy, located on the Herenstraat in Amsterdam. The 25-year-old entrepreneur transitioned from a corporate job to launch the store, ...
Controversial rap act Kneecap to play three concerts in the Netherlands this autumn
The Northern Irish hip-hop group Kneecap has announced three concert dates in the Netherlands for this November. The band is scheduled to perform in Groningen, Tilburg, and Amsterdam.
Flevopark community center largely destroyed by fire
A community center in Flevopark, Amsterdam, was largely destroyed by a fire that broke out late last night. Due to the difficulty of reaching the source of the blaze, firefighters allowed the building...
165 days of juvenile detention for explosion at Atrium in Zuidas
A 17-year-old boy has been sentenced to 165 days of juvenile detention, with 122 days suspended, for detonating an explosive at the Atrium office building in Amsterdam's Zuidas district on March 16. T...
Ann (31) missing, last seen in Amsterdam
Ann, a 31-year-old woman from Alphen aan den Rijn, has been missing since Saturday, August 15. She was last seen in Amsterdam, and the police have requested the public's assistance in locating her.
Heritage of the Week | Remarkable paintings at Huis Rosenthal
Huis Rosenthal, located at Herengracht 500, will be open to the public for the first time during Amsterdam's Open Monumentendag. Visitors are invited to view the building's unique interior during the ...
Preventive stop-and-frisk measures start today in Zuidoost: "I'm afraid to go out at night"
Starting today, parts of Amsterdam Zuidoost, including the H-buurt, K-buurt, and Nelson Mandelapark, have been designated as high-risk security areas following a surge in gun-related violence. Mayor F...
Middenmeer sports clubs launch safety trial: No one cycles alone in the dark
Sports clubs at Sportpark Middenmeer in Amsterdam are launching a pilot program this autumn to improve member safety when traveling to and from the club after dark. The initiative, which includes the ...
Why didn't the alderman disclose the Oostbrug cost explosion sooner? Council demands answers today
Amsterdam City Councillor Melanie van der Horst faces a parliamentary debate regarding her failure to inform the council about a significant cost increase for the Oostbrug project before the recent el...
Great concern among residents about new housing facility in Amsterdam Sloten
Residents of Sloten and Nieuw-Sloten in Amsterdam are protesting the city's plan to open a residential facility for forty people with mental health or addiction issues by late 2026. Concerns regarding...
16-year-old girl arrested for jewelry store robbery in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
A 16-year-old girl has been arrested following an armed robbery at a jewelry store in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Tuesday morning. Three other suspects remain at large, and police are currently investigat...
Robin de Bood (60), former district chairman of Geuzenveld-Slotermeer, has died
Robin de Bood, a former district chairman of Geuzenveld-Slotermeer and executive at the organization PerMens, has passed away at the age of 60 due to a long-term illness. De Bood served in local polit...
Will the identity of 'Lucky' finally be revealed? Police investigate link to missing Canadian
Police are investigating a tip regarding the identity of a man known as 'Lucky,' who has been living in an Amsterdam nursing home for three years without a known identity. The investigation follows on...
Why are all those army helicopters flying over the city?
Military helicopters, including Chinooks, are currently flying over Amsterdam as part of the 'Medic Falcon' training exercise. The exercise, which aims to prepare personnel for military operations, is...
500 bullets in the facades: how a strike in Amsterdam got completely out of hand
In the summer of 1911, a strike by boat workers and sailors in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Kattenburg escalated into violent unrest. The workers were protesting to demand higher wages and improved f...
Body found in water near the Riekermolen
Police have discovered a body in the water near the Riekermolen at the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, though the identity of the victim and the ...
Squatter of Zwanenburg school building responds to neighborhood unrest: "I am not a pedophile"
A squatter who occupied a former school building in Zwanenburg has denied rumors suggesting he is a danger to children at the neighboring primary school. While local parents and residents have express...
21-year-old man arrested after attempted burglary at Spaarndam fire station
A 21-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested for attempting to burglarize a fire station in Spaarndam after DNA evidence was found at the scene. This incident is part of a significant nationwide increa...
Water board around Amsterdam further expands sprinkling ban
The Amstel, Gooi and Vecht water board is extending its irrigation ban to include the use of groundwater due to persistent drought conditions. This measure follows a previous restriction on using surf...
Explosion at jeweler in Buikslotermeerplein, police investigate ATM blast
A jewelry store at the Buikslotermeerplein in Amsterdam-Noord was hit by an explosion early this morning, causing significant damage to the building and surrounding businesses. Police are currently in...