Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Third edition of Porn Film Festival Amsterdam: ‘Porn is so much more than a 10-minute jerk-off video’
Maarten Paes is tenth Ajax goalkeeper in five years: how did the revolving door in goal come about?
Maarten Paes has become the tenth goalkeeper to play for Ajax in the last five years, highlighting a period of significant instability for the position at the club. The Dutch team has struggled to dev...
A coffee with Peter van der Helm (Libertarian Party): Amsterdam now only a city for the rich
Peter van der Helm, leader of the Libertarian Party in Amsterdam, advocates for drastic cuts to the city's civil service and a significant reduction in regulations and taxes. Drawing inspiration from ...
No trains to and from Amsterdam Zuid this weekend
There will be no train traffic to and from Amsterdam Zuid station on Saturday, February 28, and Sunday, March 1, due to renovation work. ProRail stated that the closure is necessary for the ongoing re...
Amsterdam allocates half a million euros to Kyiv
The city of Amsterdam has allocated €500,000 to assist the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, in restoring its energy infrastructure. This financial support is intended to help repair and maintain the city's ...
Prosecutors demand 15 years and psychiatric treatment on appeal for killing sex worker
The Public Prosecution Service has requested a 15-year prison sentence and mandatory psychiatric treatment for 37-year-old Sander K. in an appeal case. K. is accused of raping and killing 34-year-old ...
Tram 26 test runs to new IJburg islands begin
The GVB has started test runs for the extension of tram line 26 to the new islands of IJburg, including Centrumeiland and Strandeiland. The testing checks infrastructure like overhead lines and cleara...
Police now believe shooting that killed two Syrian boys was random
Police and prosecutors believe the fatal shooting of two Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam's Piet Wiedijkpark on New Year's Day was likely a random act of violence. A 25-year-old suspect remains in custod...
Police search for weapon used to shoot Syrian teenagers: ‘Difficult searching in the ditches’
Spring rush for birdwatchers: first godwits return
The first black-tailed godwits of the season have returned to the Netherlands from Africa, gathering at the Landje van Geijsel in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel. This flooded habitat attracts numerous birdwa...
Police search for missing Sophia (37) last seen at Amstel Station
Dutch police are searching for 37-year-old Sophia, who has been missing since Friday, February 20. She was last seen leaving the Amstelstation in Amsterdam, and authorities are calling on the public t...
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Ajax reports profit for first half of season thanks to transfers
Amsterdam football club Ajax reported a net profit of 16.4 million euros for the first half of the 2025-2026 season, primarily driven by outgoing player transfers. This performance marks a significant...
Ajax reports first-half profit thanks to transfers
Ajax recorded a net profit of 16.4 million euros during the first half of the 2025-2026 season, primarily driven by revenue from outgoing player transfers. This financial result represents a significa...
Arrest after stabbing at Sloterdijk asylum center
A man was hospitalized following a stabbing at an asylum shelter on Kabelweg in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied early this morning. Police arrested a suspect at the scene shortly after emergency ser...
Paid parking coming to Gein: residents must apply for parking permits
Paid parking will be introduced in the Gein neighborhood of Amsterdam-Zuidoost in approximately six weeks, ending its status as one of the city's last free parking areas. Residents and business owners...
Fire in bike shop Kinkerstraat
A fire broke out in a bicycle shop on Kinkerstraat in Amsterdam late last night. Emergency services responded around 12:50 AM, leading to a temporary closure of the street while the fire was extinguis...
The new city artist doesn't draw, but uses an ancient technique
Mirre Yayla Séur has been named Amsterdam's new city artist, opting to use the traditional craft of glass painting instead of conventional drawing on paper. Her work will focus on capturing the city'...
Free things to do this spring break: Best tips and outings with kids in Amsterdam
Patrick Kluivert opens Cruyff Court in his old neighborhood: ‘When I was young we didn't have such a nice pitch’
Crack use on the rise in Amsterdam, as in other European cities: what can we learn?
City of Amsterdam wants to make menstrual issues in the workplace open for discussion
Man fires shots into air during argument at Frederiksplein, two arrested
Two men were arrested after one fired a gun into the air during an argument at Frederiksplein in Amsterdam around 10:30 PM. No injuries were reported, and police recovered a firearm from one of the su...
Shot fired during dispute at Frederiksplein
Hopeful collectors contact Amsterdam museum after discovery of authentic Rembrandt etchings
Experts at the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam have seen a surge in collectors seeking authentication for prints after 35 genuine Rembrandt etchings were discovered in Zutphen. While the inherited...
Klöpping: Amsterdam claims promises are legally worthless
The municipality of Amsterdam argued in court that promises made to residents carry no legal weight in a lawsuit regarding mass tourism. This defense follows a legal challenge by the foundation "Amste...
Streets need to be dug up much less often thanks to new method (but it won't be rolled out further)
Do you often drive through the IJ tunnel? Fill in this questionnaire
Starting in the summer of 2027, the IJ-tunnel in Amsterdam will be closed to all traffic for at least one year. Authorities are asking regular users to complete a questionnaire to help them prepare fo...
Borrow free litter pickers and hoops for National Cleanup Day
National Cleanup Day is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, and encourages residents to help clean up the city. To facilitate this, participants can borrow free trash pickers and waste rings.
Dutch Olympians arrive at Schiphol
Dutch Olympic winter athletes arrived at Schiphol Airport on Monday afternoon following their return from Milan. A crowd of over one hundred people gathered at the Amsterdam airport to welcome the tea...