Amsterdam News in English

Body found in Amstel identified as missing Sophia (37)

The body of 37-year-old Sophia from The Hague was discovered in the Amstel river near the Halvemaansbrug in central Amsterdam on Wednesday. She had been missing since last Friday after being last seen...

19-year-old from Haarlem acquitted of train robbery, sentenced for threats and verbal abuse

A 19-year-old man from Haarlem has been acquitted of involvement in a violent robbery that occurred on a train between Nijmegen and Amsterdam last summer. The court ruled there was insufficient eviden...

The Housing Crisis Sightseeing Tour takes you past 'expensive yuppie flats and exploited rentals'

Protesters in Amsterdam will hold a "Wooncrisis City Sightseeing Tour" this Sunday to highlight the city's ongoing housing shortage and rising living costs. The event marks five years since the first ...

Volt lead candidate Juliet Broersen: ‘I think the city can be much more progressive’

Body found in the Amstel, police investigating

A body was discovered in the Amstel river near the Halvemaansbrug in Amsterdam early Monday evening. Police and forensic teams are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death and w...

Scooter rider seriously injured after collision with two trams at Koningsplein

A scooter driver was critically injured and required resuscitation after being trapped between two trams at Koningsplein in central Amsterdam on Monday afternoon. The victim was transported to the hos...

Tip: Sip, stomp, and swing in North during the Amsterdam Wine Festival

The Amsterdam Wine Festival is being held in Amsterdam Noord, featuring hundreds of wines from the Southern Hemisphere. The event allows visitors to celebrate the harvest season and enjoy a festive at...

Neighbors shocked after fatal crime against 81-year-old man: "Terrible, you wouldn't wish this on anyone"

Police are investigating the death of an 81-year-old man who was killed in his home in Amsterdam's Transvaalbuurt neighborhood. Local residents and acquaintances have expressed shock over the incident...

Parents surprised by voting passes for 16- and 17-year-olds, but it's not a mistake

Parents in Amsterdam were surprised to receive voting passes for their 16 and 17-year-old children, but city officials clarified that this is not a mistake. Following a 2021 council decision, minors a...

Separate bike bridge next to Amsterdamsebrug one step closer: ‘It’s already very crowded’

Amsterdam to get dedicated bicycle bridge to Zeeburgereiland

Amsterdam is planning to construct a dedicated bicycle bridge next to the existing Amsterdamsebrug to facilitate travel to Zeeburgereiland. The new bridge is intended to alleviate congestion, as curre...

Three years in prison for rape in bushes near Tolhuistuin

Rachid M., 46, has been sentenced to three years in prison for the violent rape and assault of a woman near the Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam-Noord. The victim was followed from the city center and attacke...

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A coffee with Wessel Meijer (Party for Affordable Living): Self-reliance is the greatest gift

Wessel Meijer, leader of the Party for Affordable Living, outlined his party's platform for the Amsterdam municipal elections, which includes abolishing district committees and promoting self-sufficie...

Tackling social tenants who own a home 'complex', priority given to those with two homes

Housing corporations in Amsterdam are prioritizing enforcement against social housing tenants who own multiple properties, following the eviction of a tenant who was renting out two owned homes. Housi...

Tackling social housing tenants who own property 'complex', priority on those with two homes

Housing associations are prioritizing enforcement against social housing tenants who own multiple properties, particularly those using them for profit. Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels noted that while ow...

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Dick Schreuder and Ajax seem a perfect match, but is he really on Jordi Cruyff's radar?

NEC coach Dick Schreuder is being strongly linked to a potential managerial role at Ajax. The article explores whether technical director Jordi Cruijff is seriously considering Schreuder and if he wou...

Urban farming and sustainable eating increasingly popular (and how you can join in)

Urban farming and sustainable food initiatives are gaining popularity in Amsterdam as ways to contribute to a more sustainable city. The article highlights various local projects and provides tips for...

Duncan Laurence to perform two shows at Carré: 'Long-cherished wish'

Singer-songwriter Duncan Laurence is scheduled to perform two shows at the Royal Theater Carré in Amsterdam on September 19 and 20. During these concerts, he will debut new music and share personal s...

The Collection | The Lepers of Lazarus

The story of Lazarus, the patron saint of lepers, teaches that wealth should be shared with those in need. In contrast, the regents of the Leper House historically disagreed with this principle, creat...

Police chase from Amsterdam ends in Haarlem

Police initiated a high-speed pursuit of a Mercedes on Wednesday evening starting in Amsterdam. The chase continued along the N200 highway and concluded in Haarlem.

Driver without valid license and under the influence arrested

A driver was arrested in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied on Tuesday after being caught driving under the influence of cannabis with a license that had been expired for ten years. Police also discove...

Old fox Snoop Dogg has the most fun at the Melkweg

Nearly two years of construction on Linnaeusstraat begins: A journey with obstacles

Extensive roadworks have begun on the Linnaeusstraat in Amsterdam, with the project expected to improve safety and greenery until its completion in late 2027. The renovation involves replacing tram tr...

February Strike commemoration: speakers draw links to the present

Amsterdam's Deputy Mayor Rutger Groot Wassink addressed attendees at the 85th commemoration of the 1941 February Strike at the Dokwerker monument. During the event, he drew parallels between historica...

Food bank in East faces homelessness: ‘A month ago we heard the building will be demolished’

Robert Anthony (1938-2026), of the iconic Brothers Grimm, was a colorful character and Amsterdam legend

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Mara goes crazy meeting Snoop Dogg in person: This is just a dream

American rapper Snoop Dogg visited Amsterdam to open a new coffeeshop and perform two sold-out shows at the Melkweg venue. Hundreds of fans gathered in the city center to catch a glimpse of the star, ...