Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Dispute at apartment building in the Bijlmer: two men arrested with firearms
Two men were arrested in the Bijlmer area after police received reports of an armed confrontation at an apartment complex. Officers recovered two loaded firearms, one found on a suspect and another di...
Regional transport workers to strike one day a week until Christmas
Regional transport workers in the Netherlands are planning weekly strikes until Christmas to push for better working conditions, including lower work pressure and improved pay. Municipal city transpor...
Olympic Stadium garage reopens after fire, no major impact on marathon
The parking garage beneath the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam has reopened following a fire that caused significant damage to the local Topsport Amsterdam offices. Organizers of the upcoming TCS Amsterd...
This won't be a hit piece on people in the Zuidas, I say on the way to the Green Business Club Zuidas anniversary
The Green Business Club Zuidas recently celebrated its fifteenth anniversary of promoting sustainability efforts within the Zuidas business district in Amsterdam. While the organization has made signi...
Raving on a train or dancing in a church: 8 unique ADE locations in Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Dance Event will feature eight unique, unconventional venues ranging from a moving train and an arcade hall to historic churches and a five-star hotel kitchen. These diverse locations of...
Belgian strike affects train passengers to and from the Netherlands
A 24-hour rail strike in Belgium is causing significant travel disruptions, including canceled train services to and from the Netherlands and approximately 140 flight cancellations at Brussels Airport...
Ajax and Barcelona honor Johan Cruyff with Legacy Match at the Johan Cruyff Arena
Ajax and Barcelona will play a tribute match in the Johan Cruijff Arena on November 15, 2026, to honor Johan Cruijff ten years after his passing. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Johan Cruyff ...
Most questions from Amsterdammers to the Legal Counter are about tenancy law
Tenancy law is the primary reason residents of Amsterdam seek assistance from the Juridisch Loket, accounting for nearly 20 percent of all inquiries. Tenants frequently struggle with maintenance issue...
Maartje Mulder’s (30) Amsterdam: ‘A friend had the Lunchroom Wilhelmina logo tattooed on her ankle as a tribute’
Amsterdam resident Maartje Mulder shares her favorite city spots and personal history as part of a retrospective on the year 1996. The military professional and startup employee reflects on local stap...
DI-RECT honors deceased family members on new album: 'This is how we keep them alive'
The Dutch band DI-RECT honors deceased family members on their new album, I: Keep The Fire On, using music as a way to process personal grief. The record serves as the first chapter of a planned trilo...
Pieter (64) could no longer afford high rent and ended up on the street: I was just surviving
After suffering a series of financial setbacks, 64-year-old Pieter Willems lost his home and was forced to live on the streets. He is now joining a protest in Amsterdam to raise awareness about the wo...
Visit the 'Pre-ADE Market', do yoga at the Thomas Church or go to a lunch concert at the Concertgebouw: what to do in Amsterdam this week
Amsterdam is hosting a wide variety of events this week, including theatrical performances, art exhibitions, and the 40th edition of the Cinekid film festival. Residents can also participate in neighb...
Young people in Startblok Elzenhagen feel unsafe due to aggressive co-resident
Residents at the Startblok Elzenhagen housing complex in Amsterdam are feeling unsafe due to an aggressive neighbor who has reportedly threatened and intimidated other occupants. While the complex's c...
Local residents alarmed by thick smoke and stench from fire at Olympic Stadium
A fire beneath the historic Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam caused significant smoke and odor, prompting a late-night response from emergency services. Although firefighters confirmed no harmful substanc...
The Men's March reminds me of cavemen standing in bear skins in front of their cave
The Mannenmars, organized by Wild and Sacred Men, is scheduled for October 10 in Amsterdam to promote a cultural shift in male behavior toward protecting women. However, the event has sparked debate b...
Amsterdam schools take Purple Friday more seriously due to decline in LGBTQ+ acceptance: ‘We feel the need even more strongly’
A record 3,130 schools across the Netherlands are observing Purple Friday to support LGBTQ inclusion amid a recent, concerning decline in student acceptance rates. Amsterdam schools remain committed t...
Metropolis Lyceum in Amsterdam-Noord is a festive sequence of spaces, classrooms and study areas
The newly completed Metropolis Lyceum in Amsterdam-Noord integrates various secondary education levels into a single, interconnected building. Centered around a functional atrium and auditorium, the s...
Willem de Haan (81) documented the lives of Jewish Concertgebouw Orchestra musicians: Conductor Mengelberg had nothing to do with them being placed on a protected list
Emeritus professor Willem de Haan has begun documenting the lives of seventeen Jewish musicians who performed with the Concertgebouworkest during the Second World War. His research aims to honor those...
How Josje (30) handles Purple Friday as a teacher in East: 'I never ask if they accept gay people. I ask them which day I should propose to my girlfriend'
Recent studies show declining LGBTQ+ acceptance among secondary school students, prompting teachers like Josje de Zwart to address the issue on Purple Friday. By integrating personal narratives and in...
From forbidden profession to established guild: this triangular building on the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal housed the Brokers' Guild for centuries
The Amsterdam Brokers Guild, originally faced with legal prohibitions in the 15th century, evolved into a well-established organization that commissioned its own historic headquarters on the Nieuwezij...
City to grow to 1.08 million residents by 2050, with fewer families and a rapidly aging population
Amsterdam is projected to reach 1.08 million residents by 2050, driven primarily by international migration. However, the city faces challenges from a rapidly aging population and a housing market tha...
In pictures | What the stars are wearing at the Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala in Amsterdam
The Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala, a major Dutch television awards event, is taking place in Amsterdam. The article highlights the fashion choices of the celebrities attending the ceremony.
Cabinet wants prison sentences for Hamas support, but Dam Square banner is officially not punishable. How does that work?
Protesters in Amsterdam were seen displaying a banner in support of Hamas, yet the Public Prosecution Service determined that their actions were not legally punishable. In response, the Dutch cabinet ...
Major fire in Olympic Stadium parking garage
A large fire broke out in the parking garage of the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam early this morning, prompting a massive emergency response. Authorities are advising local residents to keep windows an...
Live | Stars arrive on blue carpet for Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala
The Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala is being held tonight at the Koninklijk Theater Carre in Amsterdam to honor outstanding Dutch television programs. The ceremony, featuring nominees such as Kassa and De...
Many fire trucks called to fire in Olympic Stadium parking garage
A large fire broke out in the parking garage beneath the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam-Zuid, triggering a massive emergency response. Firefighters are currently struggling to access a blaze located in ...
Bizarre fly infestation in North senior apartments: "It's driving me crazy"
Seniors living in an apartment building in Amsterdam-Noord are struggling with a severe infestation of grass flies that prevents them from using their balconies. The housing corporation Eigen Haard is...
End to intake freeze at Levvel, youths with severe issues can once again be admitted in Amsterdam
Care organization Levvel has ended its intake freeze for Amsterdam youth following successful negotiations to secure more beds for those in need of severe residential care. While access has been resto...
Politicians in Southeast oppose higher tourist tax: "This is annexed territory"
Politicians in Amsterdam Zuidoost sought an exemption from the city's planned tourist tax hike, arguing that their district does not face the same tourism-related issues as the city center. The propos...
Politicians in Southeast oppose higher tourist tax: "This is annexed territory"
Local politicians in Amsterdam Zuidoost have unsuccessfully requested an exemption from the city's planned increase in tourist tax, arguing that their district does not face the same tourism-related i...