Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Politics on the Amstel: PRO gaslights the city council and the 'little train' is back in council
The podcast Politiek aan de Amstel discusses recent political tensions in the Amsterdam city council, including controversy surrounding the party PRO and the performance of mayor Femke Halsema. Journa...
Solange's favorites: This is by far my favorite café in Amsterdam
Solange Former, an editor at indebuurt Amsterdam, shares her personal favorite local spots in the city. In this article, she reveals her top cafe recommendation among her preferred locations in Amster...
Juvenile detention for 17-year-old who supplied bag of cobras for attempted bombing of De Pizzabakkers
A 17-year-old boy has been sentenced to 200 days of youth detention, mostly suspended, for his involvement in an attempted explosion at a De Pizzabakkers restaurant in Amsterdam. The teenager provided...
Ajax lets unlucky Branco van den Boomen (30) leave for free
Ajax midfielder Branco van den Boomen is leaving the club on a free transfer to join the French side Angers. The 30-year-old player will continue his career in France after his departure from the Amst...
Marc-André ter Stegen to Ajax after eleven years at FC Barcelona, loan deal almost complete
Marc-André ter Stegen is set to join Ajax on a loan deal from FC Barcelona. The 34-year-old German goalkeeper is moving to the Amsterdam-based club following eleven years in Spain.
Residents robbed in their home on Oostenburg, police investigating
A home invasion occurred at a residence on Willem Parelstraat in Amsterdam early this morning while the occupants were present. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived, and authorities are cu...
Stringband Leadbeaters releases debut album and sees smiling faces everywhere: 'Stay independent and true to yourself'
The five-piece string band Leadbeaters recently performed at a neighborhood event in Amsterdam-Watergraafsmeer. The group is currently focused on the release of their debut album while maintaining the...
A4 near Leimuiden remains closed due to malfunction, long traffic jams expected Friday morning on A4 between The Hague and Amsterdam
The A44 motorway between Sassenheim and Leimuiden remains closed on Friday morning due to a traffic signal malfunction. This closure has caused significant traffic congestion on the A4 between The Hag...
Outgoing director Ted Brandsen honored with Silver Medal at Dutch National Ballet gala
After 23 years of service, Ted Brandsen has stepped down as director of the Dutch National Ballet. He was honored with an Amsterdam Silver Medal by Mayor Femke Halsema during a gala event for his sign...
Public Prosecution Service halts investigation into falling block that broke Sabine's neck: "Slap in the face"
The Public Prosecution Service has halted the investigation into an incident where a woman broke her neck after being struck by a falling piece of foam furniture in Amsterdam. Despite police and detec...
A1 towards Amsterdam closed for most of the summer, at least half an hour of extra travel time
Rijkswaterstaat will perform major maintenance on the A1 highway towards Amsterdam between the Eemnes and Muiderberg interchanges from July 3 to August 17. Motorists should anticipate travel delays of...
Bruno Mars celebrates the 'beautiful women' of Amsterdam during show at ArenA
Bruno Mars has kicked off a series of four concerts at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. The singer entertained the audience while performing for his fans in the Dutch capital.
Ministry of Defence invests tens of millions in drone company and takes golden share option for the first time
The Dutch Ministry of Defence is investing tens of millions of euros into Intelic, an Amsterdam-based company specializing in drone control software. As part of this deal, the ministry will secure a '...
Debate over chaos in city districts ends in a fizzle: officials installed after all
Following recent political controversy regarding the appointment of district administrators in Amsterdam-Nieuw-West and Amsterdam-Zuidoost, the proposed PRO candidates have been officially installed. ...
Debate over chaos in city districts ends in a fizzle: administrators installed after all
The Amsterdam city council held an emergency debate following political unrest regarding the appointment of new district administrators in Nieuw-West and Zuidoost. Despite initial opposition and rejec...
Thirty million euro subsidy for Oost neighborhood heating network: "Decisive turning point"
The residents' initiative MeerEnergie has received a 30 million euro government subsidy to develop a neighborhood heating network in Amsterdam's Middenmeer district. Although the project aims to conne...
Tax authority opens support center in Southeast
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration is opening a new support center in the Zuidoost district of Amsterdam next Wednesday. Located at the Stadsloket on Anton de Komplein, the facility will provide...
Study: more euthanasia reports due to changing society
Research from Radboudumc, UMC Utrecht, and Amsterdam UMC indicates that the rise in euthanasia requests is driven by shifting societal views on death. Additional factors contributing to this trend inc...
New borough executive board members
The Amsterdam city council has officially appointed new executive board members for the city's districts. The announcement outlines the individuals selected to serve in these administrative roles.
Car blocks elevator at Vijzelgracht garage: "Maybe it came up by itself"
A car blocked an elevator lift at the Vijzelgracht parking garage in Amsterdam from Tuesday evening to Wednesday afternoon. While residents suspected the driver of improper use, the owner claimed the ...
Love Amsterdam? Sing along! Artists perform tribute to the capital at the Concertgebouw
On July 18 and 19, artists will perform a musical tribute to Amsterdam at the Concertgebouw. The event features traditional city-themed music and encourages the audience to sing along.
Gaza flotilla activists to file complaint for sexual violence
Seven Dutch participants of the Global Summit Flotilla are filing criminal charges against Israeli soldiers for alleged sexual violence, torture, and abuse. Assisted by an Amsterdam law firm, the acti...
District politicians have little influence: is the system still working?
District committee members in Amsterdam are expressing frustration over their lack of real decision-making power, as their current role is limited to providing non-binding advice to the central city c...
Special summer youth camp for children who are not going on vacation
Tennisclub WOC is organizing a free summer youth camp for children from low-income families as part of its 'Play 4 Love' impact program. The organizers are currently working to identify and reach fami...
Le petit déjeuner: 3 French breakfasts in Amsterdam
This article highlights three French-style breakfast spots in Amsterdam where visitors can enjoy traditional pastries like croissants and pain au chocolat. The guide aims to provide a Parisian dining ...
How did the red ruffed lemur escape from Artis?
A red ruffed lemur escaped from the Artis zoo in Amsterdam last Friday, likely due to reduced supervision caused by extreme heat. The animal was safely retrieved from a tree by emergency services and ...
From canal party to global symbol: 30 years of Canal Parade
Pride Amsterdam celebrates the 30th anniversary of the iconic Canal Parade this year. An exhibition titled 'Liefde op de Grachten' at the Grachtenmuseum marks this milestone by documenting the event's...
Last artwork by the late Wim T. Schippers unveiled at Stedelijk Museum
The final artwork by the late Wim T. Schippers, titled 'Wim is weg 1942-2026 (unfinished)', was unveiled at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam on Wednesday. Schippers donated the piece to the museum be...
Final artwork by Wim T. Schippers unveiled at Stedelijk Museum
The final artwork by the late artist Wim T. Schippers, titled 'Wim is weg 1942-2026 (unfinished)', was unveiled at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam on Wednesday. The piece was donated to the museum b...
Car flips onto its side and is totaled in collision with city bus
A car was totaled and landed on its side after colliding with a public bus on the IJdoornlaan in Amsterdam-Noord late yesterday afternoon. The driver was examined by ambulance personnel at the scene b...