Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Duo blows up ATM in Nieuw-West hotel
Two suspects used explosives to target an ATM inside a hotel in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district early Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported, although the building sustained damage and the suspect...
New Ajax coach Oscar Garcia candid ahead of baptism of fire: 'After Mariona's death I can handle anything'
Oscar Garcia has taken over as the interim manager of Ajax, aiming to lead the club to Champions League qualification starting with an upcoming match against Sparta. In an open interview, he discussed...
Resident injured in fire in De Pijp, home uninhabitable
A resident was hospitalized for smoke inhalation following an apartment fire in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood shortly after midnight. The blaze rendered the home uninhabitable and forced neighbors ...
From the Red Light District to Henk Sneevlietweg: The city in miniature at new Miniature Museum
Amsterdam has opened a new Miniature Museum in the former Diamond Museum building near Museumplein, featuring detailed and interactive replicas of iconic city landmarks. The museum focuses on historic...
From De Wallen to Henk Sneevlietweg: The city in miniature at new Miniature Museum
A new Miniature Museum has opened in Amsterdam, featuring detailed and interactive models of iconic city locations like the Red Light District and Vondelpark. Located in the former Diamond Museum near...
The future US president found the Amsterdam school board narrow-minded
Jennifer (35) and Anthony (14): 'I am proud my mother is running in the elections'
Van Gogh Museum acquires work that served as inspiration
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has acquired a painting by French artist Virginie Demont-Breton. The artwork served as a significant inspiration for Vincent van Gogh, who created his own interpretati...
Volt starts day with morning rave: People are being pushed out of the city
The political party Volt organized a morning rave in Amsterdam's Houthavens to campaign for the upcoming municipal elections and highlight the city's housing crisis. Lead candidate Juliet Broersen use...
Initiative to fill vacant office floors with tiny houses
Thomas van Leeuwen has proposed an initiative to build tiny houses on vacant office floors in Amsterdam to help address the housing shortage. The project aims to utilize 600,000 square meters of empty...
Sytze Rijpkema (Ja21) wants bridges over the IJ at the expense of art and culture: The cheese slicer method
Ja21 lead candidate Sytze Rijpkema proposes constructing two bridges over the IJ river in Amsterdam by reallocating funds from the city's arts and culture budget. Rijpkema suggests a broad reduction i...
A creative solution for the housing shortage: tiny houses in vacant offices
Controversial solar farm near Schiphol to get 230,000 new panels
230,000 new glare-resistant solar panels are being installed at a solar park near Schiphol Airport to replace previous ones that blinded landing pilots. The 14-million-euro replacement project is fund...
From terror threats to hostage situations, DSI responds to violence: ‘They are fast and heavily armed’
Police seek specific witness to double murder of two Syrian teenagers
Amsterdam police have released images of a specific witness related to the fatal shooting of two Syrian teenagers in Piet Wiedijkpark on January 1. Although a 25-year-old suspect is already in custody...
Fuel prices soaring, but it’s not as bad here: I come here specifically
Fuel prices in Amsterdam and surrounding areas have risen to between 2.10 and 2.45 euros per liter following increased geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Many motorists are traveling to cheaper...
Between Art and Choice: party leaders create political street art
Political party leaders in Amsterdam are participating in a project called 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' at the STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam-Noord. The participants create street art to represent their politic...
From rooftop extensions to vertical parks: these buildings are in the running for the Architecture Prize
New neighbor in North: Dirk opens second supermarket and hands out coffee and cookies
Supermarket chain Dirk van den Broek has opened its second location in Amsterdam-Noord, following an extensive advertising campaign across the district. To celebrate the opening, the new store offered...
Amsterdam working on right to make mistakes without immediate fines
Dead and mutilated python found near trash, police find 14 snakes in Zuidoost home
Police discovered a dead, mutilated python in a trash container in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, leading to the discovery of 14 live snakes in a nearby home. The live snakes and several rats were found in poor ...
Amstel Station reopened after report of man with firearm
Police cleared and reopened Amstel station in Amsterdam-Oost following reports of a man with a firearm. An arrest team apprehended a suspect who was found not to be carrying a weapon, though the incid...
Football volunteer through and through
Harti has been a dedicated daily volunteer at the AVV/Spartaan football club for 16 years. Driven by his passion, he remains tireless and committed to his work for the organization.
One injured in two-car collision on N201 near Schiphol-Rijk
Two cars collided on the N201 near Schiphol-Rijk on Thursday afternoon. One person was injured in the accident.
ING office in Amsterdam East vandalized and splattered with red paint for fourth time
Argument that killed 64-year-old in Amsterdam-Zuidoost was over a bottle of liqueur
Argument over bottle of dropshot likely fatal for 64-year-old Glenn
A 64-year-old man died in mid-December following a fatal assault over a bottle of liquor at an assisted living facility in Amsterdam-Zuidoost. While suspect Bryan C. claims he acted in self-defense du...
Research shows increase in social cohesion due to city reporters: "It really has an impact on the neighborhood"
Research by the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences shows that volunteer city reporters significantly improve social cohesion and community engagement by filming neighborhood stories. The initiat...
Ballet and opera do draw crowds: 'A bit stupid of Timothée Chalamet'
Timothée Chalamet recently claimed that opera and ballet are no longer popular, but the Dutch National Opera & Ballet has challenged this view. The organization reports strong attendance figures, sho...
