Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Explosion at house in IJburg
An explosion occurred at a residence on Theo Frenkelhof in IJburg, Amsterdam, causing significant damage to the building's exterior. Police are investigating the incident and have secured surveillance...
Pick up free compost for your garden or balcony
On Saturday, March 28th, residents of Amsterdam and Weesp can pick up free compost for their gardens or balconies. This initiative provides local citizens with resources to support the maintenance of ...
Van Gaal to continue advising new Ajax leadership
Louis van Gaal will continue to serve as an advisor for Ajax following discussions with the club's new supervisory board. The agreement was confirmed after a meeting with board chairman Lesley Bamberg...
Day against racism needed more than ever: We are normalizing what is not normal
Participants in an annual demonstration against racism and fascism gathered in Amsterdam to express concern over recent municipal election results. Organizers emphasized that the march is more urgent ...
D66 defends occasional detention of asylum-seeking children
The Dutch political party D66 has defended the government's decision to detain asylum-seeking families with children arriving at Schiphol Airport who have a low chance of obtaining residency. Under th...
Talks between scout Biemond and party leaders begin
Scout Hendrik Jan Biemond has begun exploratory talks with leaders from twelve political parties to discuss potential coalitions following the Amsterdam municipal elections. The meetings, spanning two...
Talks between scout Biemond and party leaders begin
Scout Hendrik Jan Biemond has begun exploratory talks with leaders from twelve political parties to determine a new governing coalition following the municipal elections in Amsterdam. The two-day proc...
Prosecutors demand 9.5 years for woman (75) for killing partner
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 9.5-year prison sentence for a 75-year-old woman accused of killing her 77-year-old partner in Amsterdam in January 2020. The suspect allegedly stra...
Youths arrested at Heemstede synagogue to appear in court today
Two young individuals from Amsterdam who were arrested last week near a synagogue in Heemstede are being arraigned today. The suspects were taken into custody following suspicious behavior in the vici...
How Oscar Garcia and Jordi Cruijff went from Total Football ideals to reactive reality in one day
Interim coach Óscar García's goal of leading Ajax to a victory using their traditional 'total football' style fell short during a 1-1 draw against Feyenoord. The match highlighted the team's current...
Arrests at Feyenoord-Ajax match, majority for discrimination
Police arrested 24 individuals during the Feyenoord vs. Ajax match at De Kuip stadium last Sunday. The arrests included 16 cases of discriminatory chanting, alongside charges for assault, vandalism, a...
Hannah Mae to perform at AFAS Live next March
Singer Hannah Mae has announced a solo performance at AFAS Live in Amsterdam, scheduled for March 27, 2027. The Dutch artist shared the news on Monday morning regarding the upcoming concert.
ATM blast at cash deposit machine in South
A cash deposit machine at a supermarket on the Sloterkade in Amsterdam-Zuid was destroyed in an explosion early Wednesday morning. Police and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) are investigating th...
Code yellow in North Holland due to locally dense fog
The KNMI issued a code yellow weather warning for North Holland on Monday morning due to dense local fog. The foggy conditions are expected to impact visibility and potentially cause delays for traffi...
People like Fatima are looking for a kidney, but a shortage of non-Western donors makes it difficult
A shortage of organ and blood donors with non-Western backgrounds in the Netherlands is creating longer waiting lists and fewer successful matches for patients from those communities. The initiative D...
Iranians protest on Dam Square against the Iranian regime, the crown prince, and bombs
Iranian protesters gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam on Sunday afternoon to demonstrate against the Iranian regime, the crown prince, and military intervention. The demonstrators expressed oppositio...
Dozens protest for Iran at US consulate on Museumplein: We don't want your war
Dozens of protesters gathered at the US Consulate on Museumplein and at Dam Square in Amsterdam to demonstrate against US and Israeli military involvement in the Middle East. Participants called for a...
Grannies of Amsterdam gets third season
The reality series De Grannies van Amsterdam has been renewed for a third season, which is scheduled to premiere on NPO Start later this year. Cast members Joanita, Tonneke, Mug, and Lorraine announce...
Injury to Ajax defender Tomiyasu not as bad as feared
Ajax defender Takehiro Tomiyasu's injury sustained during the match against Feyenoord is less severe than initially feared. Manager Óscar García expects Tomiyasu to be available for the Japanese nat...
Feyenoord and Ajax draw in De Kuip
Feyenoord and Ajax played to a 1-1 draw during their match at the De Kuip stadium. The game ended without a winner as both teams managed to score one goal each.
Feyenoord maintain five-point lead over Ajax after late penalty in lackluster Klassieker
The 201st edition of the Klassieker between Ajax and Feyenoord ended in a 1-1 draw. This result allows Feyenoord to maintain a five-point lead over Ajax in the league standings.
LIVE Eredivisie | Moder equalizes for Feyenoord against Ajax from penalty after clumsy Fitz-Jim foul
Feyenoord and Ajax are currently tied 1-1 during the final stages of their Eredivisie match at De Kuip. Jakub Moder scored the equalizer for Feyenoord from a penalty kick following a foul by Ajax play...
ESPN apologizes after showing commercial break during Feyenoord-Ajax
Sports broadcaster ESPN has apologized for airing an accidental commercial break during the high-profile Eredivisie match between Feyenoord and Ajax. The network stated that the incident was the resul...
LIVE Eredivisie | Steur puts Ajax ahead in De Klassieker at De Kuip, Sterling replaced by Sauer
During the second half of the Eredivisie match known as 'De Klassieker,' 18-year-old talent Sean Steur scored to give Ajax a 1-0 lead at De Kuip. The match continues as Ajax maintains their advantage ...
LIVE Eredivisie | Second half underway at De Kuip, Ueda heads just wide
The second half of the Dutch Eredivisie match between Feyenoord and Ajax, known as 'De Klassieker,' is underway at the Kuip stadium. The first half remained relatively quiet with few scoring opportuni...
Hundreds protest in central Amsterdam against war in Iran
Between 200 and 300 people gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam on Sunday to protest against the ongoing conflict in Iran. The demonstration was organized by the International Foundation for Iranian Wo...
LIVE Eredivisie | Feyenoord nearly take the lead after ten minutes, Mokio heads ball off the line
The 201st edition of the Klassieker between Feyenoord and Ajax has begun in the Dutch Eredivisie. Following a festive send-off for the Ajax team bus, the match saw an early scoring attempt by Feyenoor...
Special find in construction skip leads to exhibition on wartime Jewish students
History teacher Cees Koole discovered WWII-era school records in a construction container at Amsterdam's Spinoza Lyceum, detailing the forced departure of 39 Jewish students. His research into their f...
Ajax women return to top three after victory at NAC Breda
The Ajax women's football team has returned to the top three of the Eredivisie following a 3-2 victory over NAC Breda. The Amsterdam-based club secured the win during a catch-up match held in Etten-Le...
LIVE Eredivisie | Kalou, Guidetti and Bijlow support Feyenoord in Klassieker, Weghorst starts as striker for Ajax
Former Feyenoord players Justin Bijlow, Bonaventure Kalou, and John Guidetti are attending 'De Klassieker' at De Kuip to support their team against rivals Ajax. Ajax fans cheered their team's bus on t...