Amsterdam News in English
Amsterdam news in English — daily headlines from Dutch local newspapers covering housing, transport, city politics, neighbourhoods, culture and events, for expats, international students and English-speaking residents.
The sad side of spring: dozens of orphaned chicks brought to bird hospital
The Bird Hospital in Haarlem is experiencing an influx of orphaned ducklings whose mothers have frequently been killed by traffic or other animals. Staff are raising the ducklings with minimal human c...
What changes in public transport starting today
Amsterdam's transport operator GVB has launched a new timetable, which includes the discontinuation of tram line 3 and the extension of line 25 to Muiderpoortstation. Several bus routes are also being...
New bins still stay open sometimes – but less often
The city of Amsterdam is testing a new self-closing trash can design intended to prevent litter caused by people searching for deposit bottles. While early observations on the Damrak show the new bins...
De Krommert was filled in long ago: its original course is still clearly visible
The Amsterdam waterway De Krommert, once a vital link between the Kostverlorenvaart and Admiralengracht, remains a visible part of the city's landscape despite being filled in decades ago. The area re...
Animals thrown off by daylight saving time: "Pigs are making a huge racket"
The transition to daylight saving time is causing behavioral disruptions in animals such as deer, chickens, and pigs, who rely heavily on consistent routines and light cycles. Caregivers at locations ...
Hay fever in Amsterdam, Brad Pitt spotted and more news this week
This week's news highlights from Amsterdam include practical tips for managing hay fever symptoms and a reported visit by actor Brad Pitt. The article provides a collection of stories intended to info...
Amsterdam family on Buying Blind: will they succeed in finding a home for them?
Residents of Amsterdam participate in the television show 'Kopen Zonder Kijken' to find a home in the city's challenging housing market. The article highlights the relatable struggle of searching for ...
Body found in water at Mauritskade, identity unknown
Police discovered an unidentified body in the water at the Mauritskade in Amsterdam East on Tuesday afternoon. Divers and water police were deployed to assist in the recovery, which was completed by 4...
Three days in jail and community service for machete stabbing
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to three days in prison and 120 hours of community service for a May 2024 machete attack in Amsterdam-Zuidoost that injured two people. The court cited the defenda...
Advice from my 9-year-old teacher: ‘Don’t voice everything that’s going wrong. It only makes it worse’
Dutch performer and single mother Lottie Hellingman shares life advice from her nine-year-old daughter, who suggested that dwelling on negative situations can make them worse. Hellingman, originally f...
Vacant bowling alley at Buikslotermeerplein to become youth center: "Safe space for everyone"
A long-vacant bowling alley at Buikslotermeerplein in Amsterdam-Noord will be transformed into a youth center designed by local teenagers to create a safe community space. The project, led by a commun...
Writer Erik Nieuwenhuis delves into the lives of Amsterdam tram line 1 passengers
Amsterdam writer Erik Nieuwenhuis has published a novel titled "Lijn 1," which explores the fictional lives of passengers and staff on the city's tram line 1. Drawing from thirty years of observation,...
Former councilor Imane Nadif joins board of Progressive Netherlands
Imane Nadif, the former GroenLinks faction leader in Amsterdam, has joined the national board of the new political party Progressief Nederland. The party is a result of the merger between GroenLinks a...
Former councilor Imane Nadif joins board of 'Progressive Netherlands'
Former Amsterdam city council member and GroenLinks faction leader Imane Nadif has joined the national board of the newly established political party Progressief Nederland. The party, formed from a me...
Unemployed professional footballer allowed to evict tenants from his home in North
A Dutch court has ruled that an unemployed professional footballer can evict tenants from his apartment in Amsterdam-Noord so he and his family can move back in. The judge determined that the owner ha...
After 124 years, tram line 3 makes its final run today
After 124 years of service, Amsterdam's historic tram line 3 is making its final journey today before being discontinued in a major GVB timetable overhaul. The decision to cut the east-west connection...
Lackluster Netherlands secure narrow win over weakened Norway in friendly, all eyes on debutant Kees Smit
The Dutch national football team secured a narrow 2-1 victory against Norway in a friendly match held at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Despite the win, the team's performance was criticized as lackluster, ...
Dutch fans pay tribute to Johan Cruyff in 14th minute of match against Norway
Dutch national team supporters paid tribute to football legend Johan Cruijff during the 14th minute of an exhibition match against Norway. Fans at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam stood for a minu...
Joint call to politicians: Have the courage to be radically present in neighborhoods
Social and business leaders in Amsterdam have warned that the growing disconnect in vulnerable neighborhoods acts as a 'ticking time bomb' threatening social stability. They urge political and corpora...
Municipality cuts funding for Weekend Academie Foundation due to criminal investigation
The Amsterdam municipality has suspended subsidies to the Stichting Weekend Academie following a FIOD raid and an investigation by the Public Prosecution Service. The probe focuses on allegations that...
Fred’s Coffee is new in Amsterdam: ‘We sell attention, the coffee is extra’
Fred's coffee has recently opened in Amsterdam-West near De Hallen, offering a space that prioritizes personal attention and connection. The coffee shop aims to provide a welcoming atmosphere where cu...
At least 44,000 Amsterdammers married to someone of the same sex
A CBS study reveals that Amsterdam has the highest number of same-sex marriages in the Netherlands, with at least 44,000 residents married to a partner of the same sex. The city is preparing to celebr...
Sean Steur (18) scores first Eredivisie goal in De Klassieker; a season of significant North Holland goals
Eighteen-year-old Sean Steur scored his first Eredivisie goal for Ajax against Feyenoord last Sunday during De Klassieker. The milestone is highlighted as one of several significant goals in North Hol...
Politics on the Amstel: Does Progressive Netherlands really want to form a coalition in Amsterdam without D66?
Zita Pels, leader of the Progressief Nederland party in Amsterdam, is exploring a potential coalition with the VVD and Partij voor de Dieren, which would exclude D66 from the city executive. Local jou...
Fecal bacteria in drinking water in East, boil-water advisory for 120 addresses
Waternet has issued a boil water advisory for 120 addresses in Amsterdam East after E. coli bacteria were discovered during maintenance work on Blasiusstraat and Camperstraat. Residents are advised to...
Youth Protection files police report after shared client file screenshots
The Amsterdam branch of Youth Protection has filed a police report against an employee for sharing screenshots of a client's confidential file on social media. The employee's contract was terminated f...
Police seize docked dog: serious jaw injuries to another dog after biting incident
Police in Amsterdam confiscated a pitbull after it severely injured another dog's jaw during an incident at Van Oldenbarneveldplein. The pitbull, which had illegal cropped ears and was wearing a shock...
Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen to host European Hockey Championships for men and women
The Netherlands has been chosen to host the 2029 European Hockey Championships for both men and women at the Wagener Stadion in Amstelveen. The venue is scheduled to undergo significant renovations, i...
IJburg home closed for three months after discovery of cannabis farm
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has closed a residence in the IJburg neighborhood for three months following the discovery of a professional cannabis plantation containing 605 plants. Police found the i...
David runs 2,000 km to Rome in 60 days: Giving back after brother's difficult time
David from Amsterdam is embarking on a 60-day, 2,000-kilometer run to Rome to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House. The initiative is a tribute to the support his family received during his broth...