Amsterdam News in English
Daily Amsterdam news translated from Dutch local newspapers into English for expats, international students, and digital nomads.
Man who threatened Douwe Bob sentenced to ten months: 'Half of Amsterdam wants your head on a paving stone'
A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to ten months in prison, with three months suspended, for threatening Dutch singer Douwe Bob Posthuma. The court also imposed a restraining order after the threats...
Food authority closes restaurant on Javastraat due to rat infestation
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has closed a restaurant on Javastraat in Amsterdam after social media footage showed rats in food containers and kitchen equipment. In...
AT5 Podcast: Lieve (22) was abandoned as a baby and wants to know who her parents are
A new podcast titled 'De Vondeling' follows 22-year-old Lieve as she searches for her biological parents after being abandoned as a newborn in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood in 2003. The series revi...
Council chamber back in use after nine-month renovation
After a nine-month renovation costing over 4.5 million euros, the council chamber at Amsterdam's Stopera city hall has reopened with updated technology and a new layout. The redesigned space encourage...
Harsh life along a ragged Osdorperweg documented in book: ‘Anyone who wants to go back to the past is out of their mind’
Kees Schelling has authored a book documenting the historically harsh and simple life along the Osdorperweg in Amsterdam. While the work captures colorful memories of a bygone era, Schelling maintains...
Ajax spent €21.5 million on football agents last season
Ajax spent 21.5 million euros on football agents during the 2024-2025 season, the highest amount of any professional club in the Netherlands. This expenditure underscores the significant financial rol...
Armed robbery at jewelry store in Amsterdam
Three armed men robbed a jewelry store in Amsterdam-Osdorp on Tuesday morning, fleeing the scene on fatbikes with stolen goods. No injuries were reported, though the suspects caused significant damage...
Apartment in North uninhabitable after washing machine fire
A washing machine fire in an apartment on Lohuis street in Amsterdam's Buikslotermeer neighborhood caused significant damage on Sunday night, leaving the home uninhabitable. Neighbors were briefly eva...
Atmosphere at the Stopera live at 12:30 PM: new council chamber and farewell to 26 council members
Twenty-six members of the Amsterdam City Council are stepping down this afternoon during a ceremony that also marks the official opening of the newly renovated council chamber at the Stopera. The even...
Explosion in De Pijp: significant damage to front door on Talmastraat
An explosion occurred early this morning on Talmastraat in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood, causing significant damage to a building's entrance and several nearby parked vehicles. While the blast sha...
Fire in Southeast basement storage unit, one injured
One person was hospitalized following a fire in a basement storage unit at the Haag en Veld apartment complex in Amsterdam-Zuidoost early this morning. Four other residents were treated for smoke inha...
Osdorp Garden Centre leaves city to make way for housing
Tuincentrum Osdorp is set to move out of Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district to make way for a new residential neighborhood and retail space. The popular 66-year-old family business expects to relocate to...
Zeeburger Tunnel (A10) closed due to technical problems
The Zeeburgertunnel in Amsterdam is closed in the northern direction due to technical problems, causing traffic disruptions on the A10 motorway. Motorists traveling toward Zaanstad are advised to deto...
Entrepreneurs affected by fire find support in each other and receive help through crowdfunding
Hospitality entrepreneurs affected by a devastating fire at Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam-West are supporting each other while seeking financial aid through crowdfunding. The blaze destroyed two building...
Woman (30) struck hard on the head with object out of nowhere at Amstel Station
A 30-year-old woman was seriously injured after being struck on the head with an object near Amstel Station in Amsterdam early Sunday morning. The victim was attacked while cycling away from the stati...
Volkskrant illustrator Martyn F. Overweel (1971-2026) dies
Martyn F. Overweel, a longtime illustrator for the Dutch newspaper de Volkskrant, has passed away at the age of 54 after a short illness. Known for his provocative and humorous style that often featur...
Amsterdam set to continue with current coalition parties
Amsterdam is expected to continue its current governing coalition after the PRO party (GroenLinks-PvdA) expressed a preference for a renewed partnership with D66. Explorer Hendrik-Jan Biemond recommen...
Amsterdam set to continue with current coalition parties
The Amsterdam political alliance PRO, formed by GroenLinks and PvdA, has expressed a preference for continuing its current coalition with D66 following recent elections. Explorer Hendrik-Jan Biemond r...
New radar tower under construction at Schiphol Airport
Air Traffic Control Netherlands (LVNL) has begun construction on a new radar tower at Schiphol Airport. The facility is expected to be completed within a year and will replace the airport's current ou...
Sensational aerial photos of Amsterdam
This article presents a collection of sensational aerial photographs showcasing the city of Amsterdam from a high-altitude perspective. The images offer a unique and breathtaking look at the city's la...
Fewer new mini-cars in the city after city-wide parking permit scrapped
The number of new mini-cars in Amsterdam has significantly decreased following the removal of city-wide parking permits for these vehicles in September. Data shows monthly registrations dropped from o...
Man seriously injured in stabbing at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station
A man was seriously injured in a stabbing incident near Amsterdam Sloterdijk station on Heathrowstraat late yesterday evening. The victim is currently hospitalized and out of danger, but police have n...
Court grants second witness hearing in Ali B case
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has granted a request for additional witness hearings in the criminal trial of Ali B. The court will hear testimony from a production leader and the former manager of sin...
Waste collection during the holidays
The waste collection schedule will be adjusted during the holidays in April and May. Residents are encouraged to check the updated dates to find out when refuse will be collected in their area.
Ali B avoids press before start of third day of sexual assault trial
Rapper Ali B arrived at the Amsterdam court on Monday for the third and final day of his trial regarding two counts of assault and two counts of rape. Despite a large press presence, the artist manage...
Microcars not welcome on the ferry, extra checks
Authorities have announced that microcars are prohibited from using ferries and will be subject to increased inspections. Drivers are urged to comply with these regulations to avoid receiving fines.
Live | Ali B faces final day of appeal hearing
The final day of the substantive hearing in the appeal case against Dutch rapper Ali B is underway. This live blog provides real-time updates on the legal proceedings.
From marshy field to global airport: Schiphol marks exactly 100 years in Amsterdam's hands
Amsterdam is marking the 100th anniversary of acquiring Schiphol Airport from the Ministry of War on April 1, 1926. The airport transitioned from a muddy military field into a global aviation hub, wit...
Person injured in fight at asylum seekers' center in Southeast
A man was injured and hospitalized following a fight involving four people at an asylum seekers center on Hogehilweg in Amsterdam-Zuidoost. Emergency services responded to the scene after 9:30 PM, but...
Running in superhero outfits for children with kidney disease: over 30,000 euros raised
The Kidnie initiative organized a sponsored run in Amsterdam's De Bretten nature reserve, raising over 30,000 euros for research into curing children's kidney diseases. Participants, many dressed in s...