Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
NS to run extra trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Zandvoort during Formula 1
The Dutch national railway, NS, is operating extra trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Zandvoort from August 21 to 23 to accommodate an expected 50,000 Formula 1 fans. Additionally, the national tra...
Get on the dance floor at the WorldPride street and square parties (and celebrate love)
Amsterdam will host vibrant street and square parties on July 31 and August 1 to celebrate WorldPride. The festivities will transform the city center into a large celebration of love.
Future asylum seeker center building squatted in Diemen
A future asylum seeker center in Diemen, intended for use by 2027, has been occupied by squatters. The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) and the property owner have initiated le...
‘You should be seen’: this is the story behind the Zeedijk Pride Stride
Iris Dicks launched the Zeedijk Pride Stride to encourage individuals to embrace their identities after witnessing her partner withdraw during their transition. The initiative features a red carpet in...
Grandstand for ten thousand people rises on the Prinsengracht: "But I have the best spot"
Construction has begun on a large grandstand along the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, designed to accommodate 10,000 spectators for the upcoming WorldPride Canal Parade. While the construction work has c...
Suspected explosive found in second-floor apartment on Henri Dunantstraat in Staalmanbuurt
A fire broke out at an apartment building on Henri Dunantstraat in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district this evening, with police suspecting the incident was caused by an explosive. No injuries were report...
Police swarm Jan van Galenstraat after shooting report but find no victims
Police in Amsterdam were deployed in large numbers to the Jan van Galenstraat following reports of a shooting on Tuesday evening. Upon arrival, authorities found no victims or evidence of a crime and ...
Top scorer in Belgium and persona non grata at Wolves: who is Tolu Arokodare, Ajax's targeted new striker?
Ajax is reportedly close to signing Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare from Wolverhampton Wanderers to strengthen their attacking line. The arrival of Arokodare is intended to create competition with fel...
Singer Tyla to perform concert at AFAS Live in October
Singer Tyla will perform a concert at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on October 13. The show is part of a world tour supporting her second studio album, A*POP, which was recently released.
Amsterdam Bite: Maison Champenoise's pâté en croûte is a hit in Amsterdam
The Amsterdamse Hap column features the French pâté en croûte from Maison Champenoise, a traditional meat pie from the Champagne region. This delicacy has become a popular culinary item among the d...
Dozens of reports of discrimination during first weekend of Pride Amsterdam
During the opening weekend of WorldPride in Amsterdam, over seventy reports of discrimination were filed with the RITA Community foundation. Many victims were harassed while traveling to and from even...
WorldPride Portrait: Ahmad grew up as a stateless refugee and now dances all over the world
Ahmad Joudeh, a former stateless refugee born to Syrian and Palestinian parents, pursued his dream of becoming a professional dancer after arriving in the Netherlands a decade ago with the help of the...
Prince Bernhard sells all his real estate and other business interests
Prince Bernhard of Orange is selling all of his real estate holdings and business interests, including hundreds of properties in Amsterdam, to his business partners. The Prince stated that he intends ...
Attempted burglary at Badhoevedorp fire station, sixth in just over a week
A fire station in Badhoevedorp was the target of an attempted burglary overnight, marking the sixth such incident at fire stations across Noord-Holland in just over a week. Police are investigating th...
After otter, catfish spotted near nature islands along A10: "They can grow up to 2.5 meters"
Ecologists have observed an otter and a catfish near five floating nature islands designed to connect wildlife habitats around Zeeburgereiland in Amsterdam. These sightings suggest that the new ecolog...
Many bridges in North Holland need maintenance, 'most are outdated'
Rijkswaterstaat reports that many bridges in the province of Noord-Holland are aging and will require maintenance or replacement in the coming years. While officials confirm the structures are current...
Bag of cocaine found on Banneplein, suspect arrested and two men fled
Police arrested one suspect after discovering a bag of cocaine near a residence at Banneplein in Amsterdam, while two other men fled the scene. Authorities are currently investigating the property for...
Milkshake director Samallo steps down after 15 years: "I found festivals boring and not inclusive, here there is color"
Milkshake Festival director Marieke Samallo is stepping down after fifteen years, marking the end of an era for the inclusive dance festival held in Amsterdam's Westerpark. Samallo founded the event t...
Ajax secures narrow victory over Burnley between European matches after making swift changes
Ajax secured a 2-1 friendly victory against Burnley while rotating their squad between Conference League qualifiers against FK Vojvodina. New signings Marcos Leonardo and Caio Henrique made their debu...
Halsema: Extra measures at Amsterdam Pride if necessary following Berlin attack
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema announced that additional security measures will be implemented at Pride Amsterdam if necessary following a recent attack in Berlin. The decision aims to ensure the safet...
Then in Amsterdam: everything about the lesser-known sister of the Westergasfabriek
While the Westergasfabriek is well-known to locals, the former Zuidergasfabriek in the Amstelkwartier remains a less famous industrial site in Amsterdam. A prominent tower still stands today as a remi...
Newly graduated artists exhibit at Ron Mandos gallery: "This is bizarre"
Galerie Ron Mandos in Amsterdam is hosting the 'Best of Graduates 2026' exhibition, featuring works from 26 newly graduated artists from across the Netherlands. The event aims to provide a professiona...
Residents evacuated in middle of the night after explosive found at Nieuw-West toy store
Residents of an apartment building in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district were evacuated early in the morning after an explosive was discovered at a local toy store. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Servic...
Haarlemmerbuurt fed up with nuisance: "Even drinks are being snatched from people on terraces"
Residents and business owners in the Haarlemmerbuurt area of Amsterdam are reporting increased nuisance from homeless individuals, including intimidation, theft, and harassment. While the municipality...
Motorist causes huge disturbance in Nieuw-West and is banned from driving
A driver in the Nieuw-West district of Amsterdam was prohibited from continuing their journey after police measured their car producing 90 decibels, exceeding the legal limit of 81. The vehicle will r...
Johan Cruijff Arena tests automatic payment for drinks and snacks
Ajax supporters can participate in a pilot program at the Johan Cruijff Arena that allows them to purchase food and drinks through automated payments using AI and tracking technology. The system enabl...
62-jarige man maakt afspraak voor seks met '15-jarig meisje': 140 uur taakstraf
A 62-year-old man was sentenced to 140 hours of community service for arranging a sexual encounter with a person he believed to be a 15-year-old girl. Although the individual was actually an adult set...
Illegal prostitution in Diemen home causes neighborhood nuisance
The mayor of Diemen has closed a residence in the Holland Park neighborhood due to illegal prostitution and reports of nuisance. Local authorities are actively working with the police to combat human ...
LIVE: The Pride Walk in Amsterdam
The Pride Walk, a protest for queer inclusion and solidarity, is taking place today in Amsterdam. Participants gathered at Dam Square at 11:00 AM before marching towards Vondelpark, which has been ren...
Aisha fled Uganda, but the IND does not believe she is a lesbian
Aisha, a Ugandan refugee who fled strict anti-gay laws in her home country, is challenging the Dutch immigration service's denial of her asylum claim regarding her sexual orientation. She addressed at...