Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Looking for a friendly chat? Step into the yellow square at the station on Wednesday
To promote social connection, the Week of the Chat initiative is launching in Haarlem on October 14, featuring a designated yellow zone at the train station where people can meet for casual conversati...
Investigation into dragon's blood in the gold buttons of the Palmwood Wreck?
Experts in Amsterdam are investigating 21-karat gold buttons recovered from the seventeenth-century Palmhoutwrak shipwreck to determine if they contain rare dragon blood resin. This research aims to r...
Ajax wins only 1 of 5 home games. That is not enough for a serious title contender
Ajax is currently underperforming in home matches, having won only one of their first five games at the Johan Cruijff Arena this season. The team is struggling with squad integration due to late arriv...
More litter on the streets? No, says waste expert, it just seems that way: 'We no longer remember how it used to be'
Expert Dirk Groot claims that the perception of increased street litter in Amsterdam is inaccurate despite common blame directed at deposit schemes. He argues that our memory of past cleanliness level...
Frustration reigns at Ajax after 1-1 draw against NEC: I don't know if we are title contenders
Ajax played to a disappointing 1-1 draw against NEC at the Johan Cruijff Arena, marking their fourth home match this season without a win. Both players and staff expressed frustration over the result,...
Ajax hardcore fans celebrate 50th anniversary with fireworks in Johan Cruyff Arena
The F-side, the hardcore fan group of Ajax, celebrated their 50th anniversary with fireworks and a large banner at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. During the event, former captain Dusan Tadic wa...
House squatted on Vinkenstraat following housing protest at Dam Square
Following a housing demonstration at Dam Square, squatters occupied a building on Vinkenstraat in Amsterdam to protest the city's housing shortage. While a separate group of activists clashed with pol...
"Manosphere is mega scary": men march against violence against women
Around two hundred men held a protest march in Amsterdam to advocate for women's safety and denounce violence against women. The organizers emphasized that men have a collective responsibility to addr...
Zjnoen, barki and even achenebbisj cause headaches at The Great Amsterdam Dictation: 'A dictation without discussion is no dictation'
Thirty-three participants gathered at the former Diamond Exchange in Amsterdam on Saturday to compete in the annual Great Amsterdam Dictation. Journalist and writer Robert Vuijsje took first place in ...
The embroidered softness of René Onclin's existence
Amsterdam-based artist René Onclin captures urban scenes and family photographs by transforming them into intricate embroidery. His work often seeks to add softness to reality, as seen in his current...
Call: who can help wheelchair user Martijn get to the Ajax match tonight?
A 52-year-old wheelchair-bound Ajax fan named Martijn is urgently looking for an adult volunteer to accompany him to tonight's football match against NEC at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Because of stadium...
Mandy's flower shop hopes to reopen in two weeks after devastating fire
Mandy's Bloemenshop in Amsterdam plans to reopen in two weeks after a fire caused by a short circuit destroyed their previous kiosk. The owners have secured permission to build a new shop and have rai...
No trains between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Hoofddorp due to power failure
A power failure has disrupted train traffic between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Hoofddorp, affecting intercity and sprinter services traveling via Schiphol Airport. ProRail is currently investigating the...
Multiple casualties in A2 accident near Breukelen, road towards Amsterdam closed until this evening
A serious accident on the A2 near Breukelen has resulted in multiple casualties and a major closure of the highway toward Amsterdam. Authorities are investigating reports of a potential wrong-way driv...
Metro service limited or suspended during Ajax match and concerts at Ziggo Dome and Afas Live
Track maintenance near Van der Madeweg is causing metro disruptions in Amsterdam until Tuesday, affecting lines 53 and 54. These transit issues coincide with major events at the Johan Cruijff Arena, Z...
Around two hundred men join 'Men's March' through Amsterdam city center: 'I want other men to hold me accountable for my mistakes'
Approximately two hundred men marched through Amsterdam on Saturday to protest against sexism and violence against women. While the organizer intended to encourage men to take responsibility for cultu...
Curaçaoan writer Frank Martinus Arion, who kept reminding the Netherlands of its colonial past, immortalized with a writer's stone in De Nieuwe Kerk
Curaçaoan writer Frank Martinus Arion has been honored with a dedicated stone at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. The memorial recognizes his significant role in keeping the Netherlands focused on its co...
Three stabbings at three different locations in the city
Three separate stabbing incidents occurred overnight across Amsterdam in the Centrum and Zuidoost districts. While one victim required hospitalization after being stabbed at Elizabeth Cady Stantonplei...
Council questions regarding aggressive resident at Startblok Elzenhagen
JA21 council member Sytze Rijpkema has demanded answers from the Amsterdam municipal executive following reports of an aggressive resident causing safety concerns at the Startblok Elzenhagen complex. ...
Housing, industry and nature: who gets the space along the North Sea Canal?
The Noordzeekanaal area is experiencing increasing pressure as industrial needs, new housing projects, and nature conservation compete for limited space. A new television series commemorates the canal...
Former Bijlmerbajes kitchen to become nightclub for 3000 visitors
A former prison kitchen at the Bijlmerbajes in Amsterdam is being transformed into a large-scale nightclub called Bajes, capable of hosting 3,000 visitors. The new venue is set to open during the Amst...
Schaatsen voor 65 cent, appels plukken en springkussens: de leukste uitjes met kinderen in de herfstvakantie
The autumn holiday in Amsterdam features a wide variety of activities for children, including film festivals, sports events, museum programs, and outdoor harvest celebrations. Families can participate...
Opinion: A man was masturbating on metro 53. Is Amsterdam doing enough to protect women in Zuidoost?
An incident of public indecency on Amsterdam's metro line 53 has sparked criticism regarding the safety of women traveling to the Zuidoost district at night. The upcoming cancellation of the direct ro...
Xplore students choose their own exam level, even if teachers have doubts: 'Our pass rate is lower, but we give every child a chance'
The Xplore secondary school in Amsterdam-Noord allows students to create their own curriculum and choose when to take their final exams, even if teachers have doubts. While the model offers significan...
'The worst part? That the whole street watched as they followed me and called me names': this is what everyday violence against queer people in Amsterdam looks like
Five queer residents of Amsterdam have shared personal testimonies describing a rising climate of hate, intimidation, and violence against the LGBTQ+ community. These individuals report that anti-quee...
The Bear has nothing on this: inside the kitchen of the award-winning Cradam
Café-Restaurant Amsterdam is celebrating its anniversary while managing a high-volume service that sees around six hundred reservations on weekend days. The kitchen staff maintains a fast-paced envir...
The year of young internet pioneers, bagels and coffee to go: was 1996 the year Amsterdam became a metropolis?
The year 1996 is highlighted as a transformative period for Amsterdam, marked by significant infrastructure projects like the Amsterdam Arena and the initial planning for the Noord/Zuidlijn. This era ...
A hidden suitcase in the attic revealed this Amsterdam woman's secret NSB past
The 1995 discovery of a hidden suitcase in an Amsterdam attic revealed the secret NSB past of local resident Willy Breurken. Researcher Merel Ligtelijn discovered that Breurken, who grew up in poverty...
Future technology in Amsterdam, already in Rotterdam: a self-driving shuttle transports passengers to the airport
GVB plans to begin testing self-driving buses in Amsterdam within the next three years. Similar autonomous transport technology is already being used in Rotterdam to shuttle passengers to the airport,...
I only remember bits and pieces of Amsterdam in 1996
Many prominent Amsterdam institutions, including the Johan Cruijff Arena and the Amsterdam Dance Event, are celebrating their thirtieth anniversary in 2024. This wave of milestones highlights 1996 as ...