Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Boy on fatbike hospitalized after collision in South district
A boy on a fatbike was injured and taken to the hospital following a collision with a car on Parnassusweg in Amsterdam-Zuid on Friday afternoon. Emergency services, including a mobile medical team, pr...
Entrepreneur Melis loses case: Judge rules Juliet Broersen (Volt) was allowed to make statements
A court ruled that Amsterdam Volt leader Juliet Broersen was within her rights to compare real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis to Andrew Tate during a council debate. The judge emphasized the importa...
Entrepreneur Melis loses case: Juliet Broersen (Volt) was allowed to make statements, judge rules
A court ruled that Amsterdam Volt leader Juliet Broersen was within her rights to compare real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis to Andrew Tate during a council debate. The judge found the remarks prot...
Royal honors: an award for extraordinary people
Mayor Halsema awarded 38 Royal decorations to residents of Amsterdam and Weesp during the annual ceremony at the Concertgebouw. These honors recognize individuals for their long-term volunteer work an...
Royal honors for Lucien Spee, Dolly Bellefleur and 36 other Amsterdammers
Mayor Halsema presented royal decorations to 38 Amsterdam residents at the Concertgebouw for their significant contributions to society and the city. Notable honorees include Pride director Lucien Spe...
Private holiday rentals shift from Amsterdam to the region, North Holland coastal towns gain popularity
A provincial study shows that private holiday rentals in North Holland are shifting from Amsterdam to surrounding regions due to stricter regulations in the capital. While Amsterdam's rental market st...
Judge: 28 years in prison for assassination of Krommenie murder suspect
The North Holland District Court has sentenced 45-year-old Salim B. in absentia to 28 years in prison for orchestrating the 2015 liquidation of Amsterdam criminal Eaneas Lomp in Krommenie. B. was also...
Kasper Dolberg returned to Ajax for a new start, but Jordi Cruijff is now pushing for an early exit
Eight months after his €10 million return to Ajax, striker Kasper Dolberg faces an uncertain future as club official Jordi Cruijff reportedly considers an early exit. The 28-year-old has struggled t...
Apply for a new passport on time and avoid long waits
Residents of Amsterdam and Weesp are advised to renew their passports and ID cards early, as more than 120,000 documents will expire this year. Applying in advance will help avoid long waiting times f...
Amsterdam student corps board members can receive grants again
Board members of the Amsterdam student society A.S.C./A.V.S.V. are once again eligible for scholarships after being sanctioned for misogynistic behavior. Amsterdam's major higher education institution...
Hundreds of pills and two weapons in Marnixstraat home, premises closed
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the three-month closure of a residence on Marnixstraat after police discovered a significant cache of drugs, weapons, and cash. One resident was arrested foll...
Body found in water near Veemkade
A body was discovered in the water along the Veemkade at the IJ in Amsterdam on Friday morning. Police are currently investigating the victim's identity and cause of death, while considering a possibl...
17-year-old boy arrested for explosion at Amsterdam Zuidas office
A 17-year-old boy from Uithoorn has been arrested for his suspected involvement in a March 16 explosion at the Atrium building in Amsterdam's Zuidas district. Police are currently investigating whethe...
Grow your own vegetables? Apply for a free garden kit now
Residents can request a free vegetable garden kit to start growing their own produce on balconies, terraces, or in small gardens. The initiative aims to help people create mini-vegetable gardens even ...
What's happening in the Amsterdam Forest?
The public is invited to help identify and record as many species of plants, animals, and fungi as possible in the Amsterdamse Bos. This initiative aims to document the forest's biodiversity within a ...
Not everyone in the Jordaan is looking forward to King's Day: My cafe is closing, my heart is breaking
Residents and business owners in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood express mixed feelings about the upcoming King's Day celebrations, with some opting to close their doors due to overwhelming crowds. T...
Serious concerns for missing 47-year-old man
Police are urgently searching for 47-year-old Hursit, who was last seen on Wednesday morning at Lou Jansenplein in Amsterdam's Slotermeer neighborhood. Authorities and his family have expressed seriou...
Police hindered by disaster tourists at Bos en Lommerweg accident
Amsterdam police reported being obstructed by onlookers and "disaster tourists" while investigating a car accident on Bos en Lommerweg on Tuesday. Bystanders hampered the investigation by filming the ...
Houseboat residents on King's Day: ‘If we don’t keep an eye out, they pee through the letterbox and in our plants’
Houseboat residents in Amsterdam must remain vigilant during King's Day to prevent revelers from using their homes as public toilets. Residents describe incidents of people urinating on doors, through...
Alderman wants deposit company to pay for new trash cans
Amsterdam Alderman Hester van Buren is requesting that deposit return organization Verpact pay ‐8 million for 8,000 new trash cans designed to reduce litter caused by people searching for deposit bo...
Grand dinner with King and foreign diplomats at Royal Palace Amsterdam tonight
King Willem-Alexander is hosting an annual dinner for the diplomatic corps tonight at the Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam. The event aims to strengthen international relations and features a t...
Melkweg cancels German DJ Avaion performance following abuse allegations
The Melkweg venue in Amsterdam has canceled a scheduled performance by German DJ Avaion following allegations of abuse made by his former partner. The show, which was set to take place this coming Wed...
Restaurant reopens after rat infestation, but owner puts business up for sale: Done with this place
A restaurant on Javastraat in Amsterdam has reopened after being shut down by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) due to a rat infestation. Despite the reopening, the owner has...
Rolex robbery victim who rammed robbers sentenced to 40 hours community service
A 32-year-old driver who chased and collided with two armed robbers on a motor scooter after being robbed of his Rolex has been sentenced to 40 hours of community service. The court acquitted him of a...
Rosalía takes Ziggo Dome to the confessional via ballet, opera, and reggaeton
Spanish singer Rosalía performed a highly anticipated concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam to showcase her critically acclaimed album LUX. The stage production brought the music to life with a uniq...
Modified trash can reduces litter
A pilot program using modified trash cans has successfully reduced street litter. The initiative aims to improve public cleanliness through more effective waste disposal solutions.
Truck crashes on A10 and lands on guardrail, driver seriously injured
A truck driver was seriously injured after a collision with a car on the A10 highway led to the vehicle landing on a guardrail near the city center exit. Emergency services rescued the driver and a pa...
Buy orange tompouces at these 5 Amsterdam bakeries
To celebrate King Willem-Alexander's birthday, several bakeries across Amsterdam are offering traditional orange tompouces. The article highlights five specific locations in the city where residents c...
YouTuber finally admits making prank call to suspect who shot boys
The YouTuber Rouand YT has admitted to making a prank call to a man suspected of fatally shooting two innocent Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam's Piet Wiedijkpark on New Year's Day. Initially denying inv...
Schiphol gives airlines discount due to high fuel prices
Schiphol Airport is offering airlines discounts on landing, parking, and terminal fees to help mitigate the impact of high kerosene prices. This move aims to provide financial relief to carriers strug...