Amsterdam News in English

Remembering the cycling philosopher: Gerrie Knetemann would have turned 75

Friday marks the 75th birth anniversary of the late world champion cyclist Gerrie Knetemann. Known as the "cycling streetmaker," he was a celebrated sports icon and ambassador for the sport, recognize...

Five people taken to hospital after major house fire in Amsterdam

A large house fire on Herculesstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid overnight resulted in five people being hospitalized for smoke inhalation. The fire, which was preceded by a loud bang according to witnesses, le...

Five people taken to hospital after major house fire in Stadionbuurt

Pride and traveler culture on UNESCO heritage shortlist

The Dutch Council for Culture has shortlisted five heritage elements, including Pride and caravan culture, for potential nomination to UNESCO's international intangible heritage list. Education Minist...

Someone thought Philips HQ was here on the Amstel in 2002 – and took 18 people hostage

Sheher Khan, Denk lead candidate: ‘We bring the perspective of the outer neighborhoods to city hall’

Ex-Jong Ajax coach read about his successor before even reaching his car: this is his story

Former Jong Ajax coach Willem Weijs discusses his sudden departure from the club following Jordi Cruijff's appointment as technical director. Weijs reflects on the abrupt transition and the challenges...

Between Art and Voting with Tofik Dibi (Bij1) and Johan Dessing (FvD)

Amsterdam political candidates Tofik Dibi and Johan Dessing participated in the program 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' to create street art ahead of the municipal elections. Dibi left the session early after ...

Four major cities receive another €7 million to boost vaccination rates

Sting concert at Rijksmuseum: ‘Rembrandt’s Night Watch behind me – I never dared to dream of that’

Juvenile detention and behavioral measure demanded for teen who hung explosive on De Pizzabakkers door

100 hours community service for garbage truck driver in fatal accident involving American woman

A garbage truck driver has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service following a fatal accident in Amsterdam that killed 69-year-old Cindy Charles. The court ruled the driver was responsible fo...

14-year-old suspect hung explosive in bag on Pizzabakkers door: Approached via Snapchat

A 14-year-old boy has confessed in court to placing an explosive at a Pizzabakkers restaurant in Amsterdam after being recruited via Snapchat. The prosecution has requested a sentence of time already ...

Mainline Foundation, dedicated to drug users' welfare, to close after funding cut: ‘We are needed now more than ever’

Repatriation flight from Oman also on Saturday

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has arranged a third repatriation flight for stranded citizens, scheduled for this Saturday. In collaboration with Corendon, the flight will transport passengers ...

Council candidate Mertcan Dilber (19) misses the youth perspective in Beverwijk: 'I want to represent that voice'

Mertcan Dilber, a 19-year-old Artificial Intelligence student at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, is running for local council in Beverwijk representing the party Samen Lokaal Beverwijk. He aims to p...

It was lifeless, empty, and cynical from Godts, Ajax, and PEC: Was Ramadan to blame?

Mika Godts and Ajax delivered a lackluster performance during their Sunday match against PEC Zwolle. The article criticizes the lack of energy in the game and questions whether the observance of Ramad...

Rachid Kaddour of Pure & Honest Meat in Weesp: ‘Halal rules determine how meat ends up on the plate’

Rachid Kaddour, owner of Puur & Eerlijk Vlees in Weesp, explains how halal regulations dictate the production of meat products during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The article highlights the proc...

Concertgebouw Orchestra Review: Brilliant solos are the icing on the cake for Prokofiev

Change= director gets 150 hours community service and suspended sentence for ‘gigantic’ tax return backlog

Amsterdam Red Light District business owners: Do not implement coffeeshop ban for foreigners

Entrepreneurs and residents in Amsterdam's Red Light District have urged the city council not to implement a ban on foreign tourists in coffeeshops. They warn that the proposed measure would lead to a...

Students invite elderly for iftar: Great to make seniors happy

Students from the Islamic primary school Elif in Amsterdam-Zuid invited local elderly residents to join them for an iftar meal to break the Ramadan fast. The initiative, now in its second year, serves...

Heintje Hoekssteeg to be closed at night after years-long campaign: ‘Surprised it worked’

The new Dame aan de Kade is an accessible neighborhood bar with a chef from Michelin-starred restaurants

City air getting cleaner, yet quality still comparable to passive smoking 4 cigarettes a day

Air quality in Amsterdam has improved significantly since 2010, yet current pollution levels are still equivalent to smoking four cigarettes a day. The city aims to achieve zero-emission mobility by 2...

Entrance to apartment complex in Amsterdam-West destroyed by explosion

Heritage of the Week | Post-65 architects in Amsterdam

The 'Heritage of the Week' feature highlights Post 65 architecture located in Amsterdam. This recognition focuses on architectural designs and heritage preservation within the city.

Siem de Jong and Daniel de Ridder return to Ajax as technical managers

Former players Siem de Jong and Daniel de Ridder have returned to Ajax to serve as technical managers. They will work alongside Technical Director Jordi Cruijff in their new roles at the club.

Explosion destroys apartment complex entrance at Witte de Withplein in De Baarsjes

An explosion caused significant damage to the entrance of an apartment complex on Witte de Withplein in Amsterdam early this morning. No injuries were reported, though the blast shattered windows and ...

XR glues doors of multiple Amsterdam high schools shut

Extinction Rebellion glued shut the doors and chained the gates of approximately 35 high schools in Amsterdam to protest against the climate crisis and educational policies. The group left messages ca...