Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
How the expat debate went: ‘You are just as much an Amsterdammer as we are!’
Even Betondorp cannot escape housing market madness: 3 million euro home
A former school building in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Betondorp is for sale for nearly 3 million euros, reflecting the extreme price increases in the city's housing market. The 327-square-meter pr...
Neapolitan Fred’s Coffee stands in contrast to the many sleek beige coffee shops
How to keep Amsterdam attractive for ordinary people with average incomes? What political parties want to do
Motorcyclist crashes on A10 after police chase
A female motorcyclist was hospitalized after crashing on the A10 East highway during a police pursuit on Wednesday evening. Officers initiated the chase near Duivendrecht following several traffic vio...
Party for the Animals wants to end mass tourism in the city: "At a certain point you're done talking and it's time for action"
The Party for the Animals (PvdD) staged a protest outside the Booking.com headquarters in Amsterdam to call for an end to mass tourism and its environmental impacts. Ahead of the municipal elections, ...
Sofyan Mbarki (PvdA): We must not take the city's success for granted
Sofyan Mbarki, the PvdA lead candidate for Amsterdam, emphasizes the importance of addressing discrimination, overtourism, and inequality to maintain the city's long-term success. His proposals includ...
‘You used to eat noodles, now you eat burrata on sourdough’: three students on their money worries
Police leadership admits mistakes in investigation into ‘peeping’ officers
The Dutch police leadership has admitted to making communication errors during an internal investigation into officers who inappropriately accessed systems in the 'Lisa case.' As a result, several int...
DPG Media tightens security after incident at Amsterdam headquarters
DPG Media is increasing security at its facilities following an incident where a man caused damage and unrest at its Amsterdam headquarters last week. The suspect has been arrested and remains in poli...
Amsterdam gains a new city museum on Monday – and everything is tiny: ‘You can look at it for hours’
Marengo trial appeal enters new phase with 108th hearing of crown witness
Stranded Dutch nationals from Oman land at Schiphol via Egypt
A group of stranded Dutch travelers returned to the Netherlands on a Transavia flight from Hurghada, Egypt, which landed at Schiphol Airport shortly after 5:30 PM. The exact number of returning citize...
Partou regrets actions: ‘Parents informed too late about childcare abuse’
Singer Jill Scott to perform at AFAS Live in October
American singer Jill Scott is scheduled to perform at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on October 10. The concert will feature songs from her new album titled "To whom this may concern."
Resident of Zuidoost asylum shelter stabbed and taken to hospital
A resident of an asylum seeker shelter in Amsterdam Zuidoost was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a conflict with another resident on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred at the ...
Daycare center where abuse occurred orders broad investigation into incident
Childcare provider Partou has launched an independent investigation following the arrest of a temporary worker suspected of attempting to abuse a two-year-old girl. The inquiry will evaluate internal ...
Who is Oscar Garcia, the new Ajax manager? A close friend of Jordi Cruijff and a man struck by great personal tragedy
Oscar Garcia, a 52-year-old Catalan, has been appointed as the new head coach of Ajax's first team. He was promoted by technical director Jordi Cruijff with the specific goal of securing qualification...
Mega solar farm near Schiphol back in operation late June after glare issues, 230,000 new panels on the way
The solar park De Groene Energie Corridor (DGEC) near Schiphol Airport is expected to return to full operation by the end of June. This follows the installation of 230,000 new solar panels, which is s...
Quality mark to combat retail uniformity: 'Lots of monoculture, the tourist formula'
Entrepreneur Bonne Reijn has launched the 'Zegel van Amsterdam', a quality label designed to combat retail monoculture by supporting authentic and culturally significant local shops. The initiative ai...
Jordi Cruijff wants Ajax to challenge for the title immediately: "I am more about the short term"
Jordi Cruijff has been officially appointed as the technical director of Ajax, signing a contract until 2028 and emphasizing his goal to immediately compete for the league title. During his presentati...
New Ajax coach still haunted in Spain by four words from Van Gaal: ‘You have no rhythm!’
Óscar García has been appointed as the first Spanish head coach of Ajax, making him the first Spaniard to lead the club. The 52-year-old reflects on the influence of his former mentors, Johan Cruijf...
In 1994, the city government wanted to abolish Amsterdam
On July 13, 1994, the city government of Amsterdam made the historic decision to dissolve the municipality. Although it has since faded from public memory, the move was a significant event in the city...
Marengo court holds off in Taghi lawyer issue
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has postponed a decision regarding the legal representation of Ridouan Taghi during the resumption of the Marengo trial. Taghi has been without a lawyer for nearly a year...
Part-time car dealer Lars Huijer (32) plays among millionaires at World Baseball Classic: ‘It doesn’t matter how much you earn’
Lars Huijer, a 32-year-old pitcher for the Amsterdam Pirates and part-time car dealer, is competing against elite professionals at the World Baseball Classic. Despite nearly retiring three years ago a...
Thousands of homes, no North/South line: the results of Haarlemmermeer's coalition plans
The political coalition in Haarlemmermeer has largely fulfilled its promises from four years ago, including the construction of 3,000 new homes and improvements to local parking. However, despite thes...
Swimming lessons for one euro in Amsterdam: What you need to know if you have a Stadspas
Starting in September, Amsterdam residents with a Stadspas can attend swimming lessons for only one euro per session. The initiative by the municipality aims to improve water safety in the canal-fille...
How Frisians helped 100 young Amsterdam footballers survive the Hunger Winter
Electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre to perform ADE opening act
French electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre will perform the opening act at the Amsterdam Dance Event in AFAS Live this autumn. As the event's guest of honor, he will also participate in a keyno...
