Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Ajax fan buses pelted by FC Groningen supporters, riot police intervene
Ajax supporter and player buses were pelted with objects by FC Groningen fans following a match, leading to an intervention by riot police. At least one arrest was made as a confrontation broke out be...
Zita Pels (GroenLinks) wants to tackle slumlords: "I’m done being nice"
GroenLinks leader Zita Pels has announced plans to crack down on predatory landlords in Amsterdam to combat high housing costs and market exploitation. Reflecting on her term as alderwoman, she also e...
Ajax suffer fourth Eredivisie defeat at FC Groningen
Ajax suffered their fourth Eredivisie defeat of the season after losing 3-1 to FC Groningen on Saturday. The result ended a six-match losing streak for the home side while marking a significant loss f...
Ajax suffers another blow in battle for second place, pressure on coach Fred Grim mounts
Ajax suffered a 3-1 defeat against FC Groningen, damaging their chances of securing second place in the league. The loss has increased pressure on coach Fred Grim as rival club Feyenoord looks to exte...
Herculesstraat residents on explosion and fire: 'The blast was so loud the front door ended up in the living room'
Serbian woman (20) and baby found in good health
A 20-year-old Serbian woman and her baby, who were reported missing yesterday morning, have been found in good health. The police confirmed their safety, and local news outlets have since removed the ...
Serbian woman (20) and baby missing since yesterday, last seen in Bos en Lommer
Police are searching for 20-year-old Sakira and her ten-month-old baby, who went missing on March 6 after being last seen in the Bos en Lommer neighborhood of Amsterdam. The woman was visiting family ...
Wrinkles and varicose veins make Patty and Yvonne animations eerily realistic
Amsterdam-based animation duo Patty Stenger and Yvonne Kroese are premiering their new short film, 'Vleestomaat', at the Kaboom Animation Festival. The project uses realistic 3D collages based on phot...
Striker Weghorst starts again for Ajax against Groningen
Wout Weghorst will start as Ajax's striker in their away match against FC Groningen, keeping Kasper Dolberg on the bench. Steven Berghuis also returns to the starting lineup for the first time after r...
Iranians on Dam Square call for Dutch government action
Hundreds of Iranian protesters gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam to urge the Dutch government to take more action for the Iranian people. The demonstrators are calling for support amidst ongoing con...
🔴 Traditionally tough away match for Ajax • AZ face dominant PSV later tonight
Ajax faces a challenging away match against FC Groningen today, seeking revenge after losing the league title at the same venue last season. Later this evening, AZ will travel to Eindhoven to take on ...
Iranians back on Dam Square for march to US consulate
Hundreds of Iranians gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam today for a demonstration and a march toward the U.S. consulate at Museumplein. This marks the second time in a week that such a manifestation ...
Corendon repatriation flight from Oman postponed for safety reasons
A Corendon repatriation flight from Muscat, Oman, to Amsterdam scheduled for Saturday afternoon has been postponed due to security concerns. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the delay, ...
D66 member from Buitenveldert is happy: They are against the erotic center again, that works out well
Residents of the Buitenveldert neighborhood in Amsterdam are welcoming political party D66's decision to remove a proposed erotic center from its election program. The project, intended to reduce crow...
Huge flock of starlings over Stadionbuurt: Car, bike, house, everything is covered in shit
A large flock of starlings is causing significant bird dropping issues for residents in the Stadionbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam South. While some locals are frustrated by the mess on their vehicles...
Hansje’s favorites: ‘The very best King’s Day party is here in Oud-West’
Hansje Lathouwers, a 38-year-old resident of Amsterdam, shares her favorite local spots and experiences living on the Ten Katemarkt. She particularly recommends the King's Day celebrations in the Oud-...
Repatriation flight from Oman also arrives at Schiphol
A KLM repatriation flight carrying 281 passengers from Muscat, Oman, landed at Schiphol Airport at approximately 8:15 AM. The group included 263 Dutch nationals who were stranded in the Middle East du...
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56 Dutch nationals on repatriation flight from Egypt, 281 people from Oman [update]
A TUI repatriation flight carrying 56 Dutch travelers from Israel and the West Bank landed at Schiphol Airport early Saturday morning. The operation, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, wa...
56 Dutch nationals on board repatriation flight from Egypt
A TUI repatriation flight carrying 56 Dutch citizens from Israel and the West Bank arrived at Schiphol Airport early Saturday morning. The mission, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was ...
Hélenè (50) regularly feels unsafe in her neighborhood: "Women walk the streets with all kinds of protection"
Residents in the Amsterdam-Osdorp neighborhood are expressing growing concerns over safety due to persistent issues such as harassment, drug-related nuisance, and inadequate street lighting. Despite r...
Code yellow for the west of the country due to dense fog
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for dense fog across the Netherlands, excluding Limburg, on Saturday morning. The warning covers the western provinces and was expanded to include most of the...
Mystery: why is this large area on the edge of the Jordaan undeveloped?
The article investigates why the Appeltjesmarkt, a large open square located near Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood, remains undeveloped despite the high demand for space in the city. Situated between ...
Fish return to brand-new Artis aquarium after more than five years
After a five-year, 50 million euro renovation, the historic 1882 aquarium at Artis Zoo in Amsterdam is preparing to reopen with new fish arrivals, including a spotted smooth-hound shark from Emmen. Th...
LIVE Eredivisie | Struggling Ajax visit FC Groningen, who have lost six in a row
Ajax faces FC Groningen in an away match as they compete for second place in the Eredivisie standings. Despite drawing their last four games, Ajax remains in contention, while Groningen attempts to br...
Classic Paloma Blanca could be more authentically Moroccan and more precise (7-)
Taxi driver caught at Schiphol after working weeks without a rest day
The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) caught an Uber taxi driver at Schiphol Airport who had been working seven days a week for several consecutive weeks. This violation of mandatory ...
Juliet Broersen (Volt) doesn't want to join coalition at any cost: "We need sufficient weight"
Juliet Broersen, Volt's lead candidate in Amsterdam, stated that the party will only join a governing coalition if they have enough political weight to ensure a more progressive agenda for the city. S...
Minister: Officers did not view Lisa murder case file, 'I don't want to give that impression'
Justice Minister David van Weel clarified that 1,700 police officers accessed general police reporting systems rather than the specific criminal case file regarding the murder of Lisa from Abcoude. Th...
Between Art and Choice with Anke Bakker (Party for the Animals) and Rogier Havelaar (CDA)
Amsterdam party leaders Anke Bakker and Rogier Havelaar participated in the 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' program at the STRAAT Museum to translate their political ideals into street art. The show is part of...
