Amsterdam News in English
Daily Amsterdam news translated from Dutch local newspapers into English for expats, international students, and digital nomads.
17 and 19-year-old arrested after armed robbery in Pieter de Hoochstraat
Police arrested a 17-year-old and a 19-year-old following an armed street robbery in Amsterdam's Museumkwartier on Tuesday evening. The victim was uninjured after being forced to hand over personal it...
Substation to be built on site of WWII monument in Houtrakpolder
A new electricity station, A9 Zuid, will be constructed on the border of the Port of Amsterdam in the Houtrakpolder area. The project requires the relocation of the Lancaster monument, a memorial comm...
Passenger assaults conductor on Hoorn-Amsterdam train
On Thursday afternoon, an NS train conductor was threatened with a knife by a passenger on a train traveling between Castricum and Uitgeest. The conductor had isolated the man after he behaved aggress...
What does mysterious tattoo on 17th-century painting mean? "This is our Da Vinci Code"
Experts gathered at the Vrij Paleis in Amsterdam to discuss a mysterious tattoo discovered on a 17th-century painting from the Amsterdam Museum. Art historians and tattoo experts suggest the mark may ...
Schiphol's 15% noise reduction goal not yet met
Initial estimates indicate that the goal of reducing severe noise nuisance around Schiphol Airport by 15% has not yet been met, according to the Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management. ...
Former Ajax player Danny Hoesen (35) opens up about girlfriend's death: 'It was pure pain'
Former Ajax player Danny Hoesen has spoken publicly for the first time about the tragic loss of his partner, who died by suicide in 2024. In a podcast for management agency SEG, the former professiona...
Halsema says baton pilot for law enforcement was not based on incorrect figures after all
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has clarified that a trial granting batons to enforcement officers was not based on incorrect violence figures, despite a previous admission of a data error. While a regi...
Detours for some, joy for others: Vondelpark cyclists react to fat bike ban
Starting May 11, Amsterdam will ban fatbikes with tires wider than seven centimeters from the Vondelpark to improve safety. Cyclists violating the ban face fines of up to 115 euros following an initia...
Rat control has become a 'huge challenge'; how exterminators work
New Dutch regulations introduced in 2023 have shifted the focus of pest control from chemical poisoning to prevention and management, creating significant challenges for exterminators. This transition...
Referendum on Amsterdam boycott of Israel not possible, commission rules
An advisory commission has ruled that a proposed referendum for an Amsterdam boycott of Israel is inadmissible because foreign policy lies outside the city council's legal powers. While the citizen in...
Referendum on Amsterdam boycott of Israel not possible, committee rules
An advisory commission has ruled that a requested referendum on an Amsterdam boycott of Israel is inadmissible because foreign policy falls outside the legal jurisdiction of the city council. The prop...
Meet the new intern at indebuurt Amsterdam
Maurits Koomen, a 24-year-old journalism student at the Vrije Universiteit, has started an internship at indebuurt Amsterdam that will last until the end of June. He is joining the team to gain practi...
Lunch at Zuidas and into the nightlife: Amalia officially introduced to Amsterdam this month
Princess Amalia will undertake an official two-day working visit to Amsterdam on April 16 and 17 to formally familiarize herself with the capital. Although she already lives and studies there, the vis...
Aruba Public Prosecutor's Office transfers Natalee Holloway case file to the Netherlands
The Aruba Public Prosecution Service has transferred the investigative file regarding Natalee Holloway's disappearance to the Amsterdam Public Prosecution Service. This transfer follows a criminal com...
Jazz conquers Amsterdam: a new sound in the city
During the 1930s, jazz music emerged as a popular new sound in Amsterdam, becoming increasingly common in the city's cafes and music halls. This cultural shift occurred even as political tensions were...
City pass holders get discount on energy-efficient refrigerators or washing machines
Amsterdam City Pass holders are now eligible for discounts on energy-efficient refrigerators and washing machines. The initiative aims to help low-income residents reduce their electricity bills by re...
Heemskerk supermarket stabbing suspect has been severely disturbed for years: ‘I couldn’t control myself,’ he tells judge about stabbing two random victims
A 44-year-old man from Amsterdam appeared before a court in Haarlem for stabbing two random women at a supermarket in Heemskerk on November 11, 2024. The suspect testified that he had felt for years t...
Ajax coach Óscar García has four injury doubts for FC Twente clash
Ajax coach Óscar García faces uncertainty regarding the availability of players Davy Klaassen, Kian Fitz-Jim, and Takehiro Tomiyasu for the upcoming home match against FC Twente. However, there is o...
It’s not a reproach, but a conclusion. I hope Koeman also draws that conclusion after Ecuador
The author describes a playful soccer encounter with a young boy at the AVV Swift fields on the Olympiaplein in Amsterdam. The piece serves as a commentary on Ronald Koeman and the Dutch national team...
Son Mieux to return to Ziggo Dome in early 2027: 'Can't believe it'
The Dutch band Son Mieux has announced a return to the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam for a concert on January 22, 2027. This performance follows their previous two-show run at the same venue in 2025.
Hooray! A brand new Kruidvat in Oud-West (saves a sprint to Kinkerstraat)
A new Kruidvat store has opened in the Helmersbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam's Oud-West district. The new location provides local residents with more convenient access to products, eliminating the ne...
Neighborhood not surprised by rats in restaurant: "Gross, but very Amsterdam"
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) closed a restaurant in Amsterdam-Oost after social media footage revealed a rat infestation in the kitchen. While local residents expr...
Architect Van Bergen on Bergen building plans: Add quality, not just bricks
Architect Michael van Bergen, winner of the 2025 Amsterdam prize for best housing project, shared his insights on housing developments in his hometown of Bergen. He emphasized that construction projec...
Amsterdam bans fatbikes in Vondelpark from May 11
Amsterdam will ban fatbikes in the Vondelpark starting May 11, marking the city's first such restricted area. After a two-week grace period to allow riders to adjust, the municipality will begin enfor...
No more cutting off, wheelies, and close passes: Amsterdam's Vondelpark to ban fatbikes
Amsterdam's Vondelpark will become the city's first area to implement a total ban on fatbikes starting May 11. The measure aims to address dangerous riding behaviors such as wheelies and close passing...
Fatbikes banned in Vondelpark from May 11
Starting May 11, fatbikes with tires wider than seven centimeters will be prohibited from entering Amsterdam's Vondelpark to improve safety and reduce nuisance. Following an initial two-week warning p...
Residents of Kromme Mijdrechtstraat terrified after another shooting; suspected revenge for mild sentence in Eric Sekiza killing
Residents of the Kromme Mijdrechtstraat in Amsterdam are in fear following a shooting on Sunday, marking the third such incident at the same residence in four years. Some locals suggest the attack was...
Michael (50) from Bergen lost everything, but now wins Zuiderkerk Prize: ‘This feels like recognition’
Architect Michael van Bergen has been awarded the Zuiderkerkprijs 2025 for designing the best residential building in Amsterdam. After moving to the city following significant personal setbacks, Van B...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (April 3 to 5)
Amsterdam offers a variety of activities for the weekend of April 3rd through 5th, including local markets, DJ sets, and spring blossom viewing. The city provides options for both those seeking a rela...
Record number of hospitality businesses forced to close immediately due to pests
A record number of catering establishments in the Netherlands were forced to close due to pest infestations during the first quarter of 2026. Inspectors expressed concern after a video of rats in an A...