Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Nigel H. acquitted of providing weapon used to kill rapper Bigidagoe
Memorial on Amstelveld for Maxime (22) killed in skiing accident
A memorial site has been established at Amstelveld in Amsterdam for 22-year-old Maxime Chervet, who died in an avalanche during a skiing trip in Switzerland. Chervet, a local resident and football pla...
These students say goodbye to the Amsterdam Maritime School: ‘It feels strange to study at a dying program’
Taxi pilot to improve traffic flow in ArenA area during events
The city of Amsterdam is launching a pilot program with ride-hailing services Uber and Bolt to improve traffic flow in the ArenA area after major events. The trial aims to manage high congestion level...
Lisa's family: 'very painful' that 1,700 officers viewed file
The family of 17-year-old murder victim Lisa expressed deep distress after learning that approximately 1,700 police employees accessed her case file without authorization. Lisa was killed in August wh...
Dangerous substance dumped in Nieuw-West waste container, police seek witnesses
Police are investigating the illegal dumping of jerrycans containing a dangerous substance in a waste container in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. The hazard was discovered when smoke and liquid leaked from a g...
1,700 police officers snooped through file of murdered Lisa from Abcoude
Justice Minister David van Weel informed the Dutch Parliament that approximately 1,700 police officers accessed the investigation file of a murder victim from Abcoude without a clear functional necess...
British boy band Five brings comeback tour to Ziggo Dome
British boyband Five will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on July 10 as part of their comeback tour. This concert marks the first time in 25 years that all five original members will perform to...
Man acquitted of complicity in death of rapper Bigidagoe
A 26-year-old man has been acquitted of complicity in the fatal shooting of rapper Bigidagoe near Amsterdam Sloterdijk station due to insufficient evidence. The court ruled that police identification ...
For left-wing IJburg residents, ideals outweigh practical problems
Residents of the IJburg neighborhood in Amsterdam discuss their continued support for GroenLinks ahead of the municipal elections, prioritizing ideological goals like social equality. Despite facing c...
Director Eddy Terstall comes to Haarlem: ask him anything about his latest film ’Land van Johan’
Director Eddy Terstall will visit Pathé Haarlem on Saturday, March 7, to participate in a Q&A session about his new film 'Land van Johan.' Audience members attending the 1:30 PM screening will have t...
Splinter Chabot premieres book in theater: 'Not a glorified drinks party'
Splinter Chabot premiered his third novel, Twee Prinsen, at the Internationaal Theater Amsterdam on Monday evening. The event was styled as a theatrical premiere featuring music and dance rather than ...
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Elections are coming: have you received your voting pass?
Municipal council and district committee elections, including the administrative committee for Weesp, are scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th. Residents are encouraged to verify receipt of their votin...
Deep red on stock markets, AEX plunges well below 1,000 points
European stock markets experienced significant declines on Tuesday, with the Amsterdam AEX index falling well below the 1000-point mark. Investors are concerned that rising energy prices linked to the...
13-year-old boy dragged off fatbike and robbed in Diemen
Alderman: Consequences of prolonged elevator failures 'unacceptable' but landlords responsible
Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels has labeled long-term elevator malfunctions in apartment buildings as unacceptable after a resident missed chemotherapy due to a broken lift. While the city maintains that...
European gas price rises another 16 percent due to Middle East unrest
European gas prices rose by 16 percent on Tuesday morning, reaching over 51 euros per megawatt-hour at the Amsterdam gas exchange. The price surge is attributed to ongoing geopolitical unrest in the M...
Street robbers steal €150,000 watch in central Amsterdam, police release CCTV footage
Turkish mosques postpone prayer on election night: Don't choose between faith and civic duty
To accommodate municipal elections falling during Ramadan, Turkish mosques in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands are delaying their night prayer by one hour. This initiative aims to allow congregant...
Turkish mosques postpone prayer on election night: "Don't choose between faith and civic duty"
Several Turkish mosques in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands are delaying their night prayers by one hour on election night to allow worshippers to vote before polls close. This initiative aims to ...
From the world's best bar in Mexico to the Stadhouderskade: ‘What Amsterdam lacks is service’
Angelo Delsen, SP leader: ‘If I didn’t know GroenLinks was lying, I would have voted for them’
What is the value of the district committee? Opinions are divided
Americans have become fearful, observes Ian Kenny of the John Adams Institute
Election debate focuses on affordable housing: ‘Students can earn an extra 1000 euros this way’
Eye Filmmuseum director steps down after 'implemented restructuring'
Bregtje van der Haak is stepping down as director of the Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam following a restructuring process driven by financial challenges and job cuts. The museum's board has appointed Joh...
Eye Filmmuseum director steps down after restructuring
Bregtje van der Haak is stepping down as director of the Eye Filmmuseum following a restructuring process triggered by significant financial difficulties and job cuts. Both the museum's board and Van ...
Attention tourists: temporary bike path on Dam Square
The municipality of Amsterdam has begun replacing loose paving stones and their foundations on Dam Square, resulting in narrowed roads and a temporary bicycle path through the pedestrian zone. Traffic...
New center for domestic violence and child abuse: "Truly important"
A new center for domestic violence and child abuse called Filomena has opened in Amsterdam West to provide specialized support for victims, families, and perpetrators. The facility, which is co-locate...