Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Soft Serve Day! 7 places to get a delicious soft serve ice cream in Amsterdam
In celebration of National Soft Ice Cream Day on Wednesday, August 19, various locations in Amsterdam are highlighted for their soft-serve ice cream offerings. Residents are encouraged to treat themse...
20 crisis housing units planned for people with confused behavior
Housing corporation Ymere is establishing twenty 'time-out' homes in Amsterdam to provide temporary shelter and intensive support for individuals exhibiting confused or problematic behavior. This init...
Ajax pubs angry at Ziggo for not broadcasting match: "I'm already paying a fortune"
Owners of Ajax-themed cafes in Amsterdam and Haarlem are upset with Ziggo Sport for not securing the broadcast rights to the upcoming Ajax match against FC Sion. Because the game will only be availabl...
Building squatted on Reguliersgracht, but squatters leave after talking to police
A group of approximately twenty squatters briefly occupied a vacant building on the Reguliersgracht in Amsterdam. Following a discussion with police officers, the group agreed to leave the property vo...
JA21 staffer Maarten Brante dies after falling into water at Prins Hendrikkade
Maarten Brante, a political staffer for the JA21 party, has died at age 48 following a fatal accident on the Prins Hendrikkade in Amsterdam. He fell into the water in the early hours of August 13 and ...
JA21 staffer Maarten Brante dies after falling into the water at Prins Hendrikkade
Maarten Brante, a Ja21 staff member, podcast host, and photographer, has died at age 48 following a fatal accident in Amsterdam. He fell into the water at the Prins Hendrikkade on August 13 and passed...
This is aphasia, a non-congenital brain injury: ‘Caused by damage to language areas in the brain’
A man in an Amsterdam-Zuidoost nursing center is suffering from aphasia, a communication disorder caused by brain damage such as a stroke or infarction. Researcher Rimke Groenewold explains that aphas...
Unknown man 'Lucky' was a regular at Amsterdam soup shop: "We had a bond"
Police are seeking to identify an anonymous man known as 'Lucky' who has been hospitalized for three years following a medical emergency that left him with aphasia. The man, a frequent visitor to a so...
Medical error costs Amsterdam UMC dearly: patient receives highest category compensation
Amsterdam UMC has been ordered to pay the highest category of compensation after failing to inform a patient of a positive hepatitis C diagnosis for 26 years. By the time the patient discovered the in...
11 pre-vocational students incorrectly placed in secondary school lottery, OSVO apologizes
Eleven VMBO students in Amsterdam were incorrectly placed during the secondary school matching process due to a technical error in the lottery algorithm. The organization OSVO has apologized for the m...
A10 West closed weekend of August 21 to 24
The A10 West inner ring road will be closed from August 21 to August 24 between the De Nieuwe Meer junction and the S107 Slotervaart ramp. Motorists are advised to follow the indicated detours during ...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from August 21 to 23
This article highlights various free activities and events available in Amsterdam from Friday, August 21, to Sunday, August 23. The guide aims to help residents and visitors plan their weekend schedul...
International youth hockey tournament no longer in Sloten due to sprinkler ban
The World Hockey Youth Tournament has been relocated from Amsterdam to Houten due to a water sprinkling ban, which prevents the proper maintenance of artificial water-based hockey fields. The ban, imp...
Michiel de Ruijter tunnel closed temporarily due to operating system failure
The Michiel de Ruijter tunnel in Amsterdam has been closed in the eastbound direction due to a malfunctioning control system component. Repairs are underway, though it remains unclear when the tunnel ...
Identity unknown for three years, police now receive 140 tips about ‘Lucky’
The Amsterdam cold case team has received 140 tips following the release of images identifying an unknown man known as 'Lucky'. The individual's identity has remained a mystery for three years, and au...
From antique street to tourist hotspot, the character of Spiegelgracht is changing
The Spiegelgracht and Nieuwe Spiegelstraat in Amsterdam are undergoing a shift in character as traditional antique shops and galleries are increasingly replaced by eateries catering to tourists. While...
Ajax match not on TV: fans must watch away game against Sion via stream
The Ajax Conference League play-off away match against FC Sion will not be broadcast on television. Fans wishing to watch the game must purchase a stream.
Ajax signs defender Torrents (19) from FC Barcelona
Ajax has signed 19-year-old Spanish defender Jofre Torrents from FC Barcelona on a four-year contract. Technical director Jordi Cruijff praised Torrents' development and noted that the player chose th...
Ajax signs 19-year-old defender from FC Barcelona: A very talented player
Ajax has signed 19-year-old defender Jofre Torrents from FC Barcelona. The player has committed to the Amsterdam-based club with a contract running until mid-2030.
Hartjesdag on the Zeedijk: "This is the best party"
Hartjesdag, a historic celebration known as the 'carnival of Amsterdam,' returned to the Zeedijk for the 28th time on the third Monday of August. Participants dressed in cross-gender attire to celebra...
Abraham (29) from Amsterdam missing since last weekend
29-year-old Abraham has been reported missing since Saturday evening after last being seen at 10:00 PM. Police are currently conducting a search near the Koenenkade marina in Amsterdam, where his shoe...
Body found in search for missing 29-year-old man
A body was discovered in the water at Koenenkade in Amsterdam during the search for a missing 29-year-old man. While official identification is pending, the police believe it is likely the missing ind...
H- and K-buurt in Zuidoost designated security risk area due to firearm concerns
Starting Thursday, parts of the H-buurt and K-buurt in Amsterdam Zuidoost have been designated as high-risk security areas following 18 firearm-related incidents since June. Police are authorized to c...
Man who ended up in hospital unable to identify himself for 3 years, police release footage
Dutch police are seeking the public's help to identify a man who has been unable to communicate his name or background since suffering a stroke in May 2023. Although he was known as 'Lucky' to a Buddh...
Share your opinion: plans for cleaner air
Amsterdam is currently seeking public input on its new plans to improve air quality for the 2027-2030 period. Residents are encouraged to share their feedback to help develop effective solutions for a...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from August 17 to 20
The agenda for Amsterdam is well-filled between August 17 and August 20, offering various activities such as canal cruises, musicals, and theater performances. These events provide entertainment optio...
Cyclist injured in collision with car on Meer en Vaart
A cyclist was injured following a collision with a car on Meer en Vaart in the Osdorp area of Amsterdam this afternoon. The victim was transported to the hospital with undisclosed injuries, while the ...
Eurostar competitor can travel to Amsterdam from 2030
Virgin Trains has received authorization from the British rail regulator ORR to operate up to twenty daily round trips between London, Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam starting in 2030. This decision ai...
Nieuwendijk entrepreneurs must apply for permit following 'signals of criminal activity in shops'
The Amsterdam municipality is introducing a mandatory permit system for businesses on the Nieuwendijk to combat suspected criminal activities such as money laundering and drug trafficking. This requir...
Security risk area in part of Southeast
A safety risk zone will be in effect for one week in a part of Amsterdam-Zuidoost starting on Thursday, August 20. This measure allows authorities to perform additional security checks in the designat...