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.
Overbos convincingly wins championship. Hoofddorp side promoted to fourth division
Trainer Jordi Schel successfully led Overbos to the fourth-class championship and promotion following a dominant 10-0 away victory against ZSGOWMS. The team established control early in the match, sco...
Liberation festivals, Sumit's favorites, cow watching and more news from the past week
This article explores the history and architectural features of the Torensluis bridge, explaining its unusual width and the large square marked on the ground. It is featured as part of a weekly news r...
1896 building permit insufficient: city center roof terrace must be removed
A homeowner in Amsterdam's city center must remove a roof terrace and external staircase by June 2026 or face a 10,000 euro fine. A judge rejected the owner's claim that a building permit from 1896 au...
Wietske and Ben form a band, but also work in construction and journalism: 'Musicians should take a stand against low rates'
Members of the band Jacht, who reside in Amsterdam and Haarlem, discuss the financial challenges of balancing their music careers with professional work in construction and journalism. They argue that...
Follow the journey of drinking water with the Duin en Dorst podwalk: Waternet releases free interactive walk
Waternet has released a new interactive podwalk titled "Duin en Dorst," which guides walkers through the three-month journey of drinking water. The free audio tour provides educational insights into t...
It feels strange to be finished before the play-offs, but Bloemendaal accepts it and ends with a dinner
Bloemendaal concluded their field hockey season with a 1-1 draw against Pinoké in the Amsterdamse Bos. While Pinoké has moved on to the play-offs, Bloemendaal's season came to an end, which the team...
Harry Styles fans volunteer in exchange for tickets
Approximately 200 Harry Styles fans are volunteering for the Salvation Army in Amsterdam in exchange for tickets to the singer's upcoming record-breaking concert series at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Thr...
Spanish passenger on KLM flight tests negative for hantavirus
A Spanish passenger and a flight attendant from Haarlem have both tested negative for the hantavirus after a Dutch woman died from the virus on a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam. While the speci...
Why doesn't Amsterdam have a queer museum? These initiators are asking the same question
The Queer Museum Foundation is advocating for the establishment of a permanent queer museum in Amsterdam to preserve and showcase the city's LGBTQ+ history. While an initial exhibition is set to open ...
VOC Amsterdam defeats SEW in nerve-wracking handball final to claim national title
VOC Amsterdam has claimed the Dutch women's handball national title after a narrow 28-27 victory over SEW in a tense final held in Geleen. This victory marks the eighth championship in the club's hist...
Judge definitively axes house festival: "This is the death blow for us"
A Dutch judge has upheld the cancellation of the "Music On" house festival in Amsterdam after the municipality revoked its permit just one hour before the event was set to begin. The decision followed...
Was wearing an Amsterdam Bandidos vest illegal? Suspended sentence demanded for Beverwijk man after two acquittals
An Amsterdam court is deliberating whether a 47-year-old man from Beverwijk committed a crime by wearing a Bandidos motorcycle club vest in June 2020. Despite two previous acquittals, prosecutors are ...
New Dutch citizens finding work faster and more often: "I can now contribute"
Data from the CBS shows that refugees with residence permits in the Netherlands are finding employment significantly faster than a decade ago, with 13% working within three months. Local initiatives a...
Woman rescues man from water at Stenen Hoofd, police hail heroic act
A 55-year-old woman is being hailed as a hero after jumping into the IJ river at Stenen Hoofd in Amsterdam to rescue a man from the water. She kept the man afloat until emergency services arrived, aft...
Sold-out house festival organizer sues Amsterdam over cancellation
The organizers of the sold-out Music On Festival have filed a lawsuit against the municipality of Amsterdam in a final attempt to prevent the event's cancellation. A spokesperson stated that this lega...
No sign of hanta panic in IJmuiden and Amsterdam cruise ports: 'Learned a lot during the pandemic'
Despite a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, port authorities in Amsterdam and IJmuiden report no signs of panic. Officials state that preparedness protocols developed during the COVID-19 pandemic ...
Ajax player Mokio chooses DR Congo national team over Belgium
Eighteen-year-old Ajax midfielder Jorthy Mokio has announced his decision to represent the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the international level instead of Belgium. The young player shared the n...
Explosions and smoke visible from afar during major fire in Amsterdam
A large fire broke out early in the morning at a metal recycling facility in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied. The blaze involved a large pile of scrap metal, causing audible explosions and heavy smo...
Heavy smoke from major fires at recycling plants in Amsterdam port area and Swalmen
A large fire involving a significant amount of scrap metal has broken out at a recycling company in the Westelijk Havengebied of Amsterdam. Emergency services are on-site at Kwadrantweg to manage the ...
Ajax beat AZ, but league title goes to PSV
Ajax's women's football team defeated AZ 3-1 on Friday, but PSV secured the Eredivisie league title after their victory against ADO Den Haag. Despite the win, Ajax can no longer overtake PSV in the st...
The most beautiful houseboat in the Netherlands is on the Nieuwe Prinsengracht
Houseboat Caatje 5, located on the Nieuwe Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, has been named Houseboat of the Year 2025. For the first time in the competition's history, all nominated vessels were based in Am...
Columnist, activist and opinion maker Karin Spaink dies at 68
Karin Spaink, a renowned Dutch columnist and activist, has passed away at the age of 68 after choosing euthanasia following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis and cancer. Over her thirty-year caree...
No short goal kicks like Ajax preaches, just run until you drop: Henk Spaan on tactics at the European top
Henk Spaan discusses the tactical differences between top European football clubs and the style practiced by Ajax, emphasizing physical effort over short goal kicks. In his weekly column, he provides ...
GPs and patients affected by data center fire: "Major impact"
A fire at a data center in Almere has disrupted services for general practitioners and patients, specifically affecting those using the Bricks Huisarts portal in the Amsterdam region. The outage has f...
Weghorst and Wijndal available for Ajax against FC Utrecht
Wout Weghorst and Owen Wijndal have recovered from injuries and are available for Ajax's match against FC Utrecht this Sunday. Although Davy Klaassen has returned to team training, the midfielder is n...
Court halts Laan van Vlaanderen traffic closure: road to remain open for now
A judge has overturned peak-hour traffic restrictions on Laan van Vlaanderen in Amsterdam, ruling that the city council's decision lacked sufficient justification and a proper balance of interests. Co...
Everyone is for sale at Ajax: Jordi Cruyff puts at least fifteen players in the shop window, from star assets to deadwood
Ajax technical director Jordi Cruijff is planning a major squad overhaul by making at least fifteen players available for transfer. Every player in the selection is considered to be for sale as the cl...
Incidents involving drunk passengers on the rise, alcohol may be restricted before and during flights
The Dutch aviation sector is considering restrictions on alcohol consumption before and during flights due to a significant increase in incidents involving aggressive and unruly passengers. Airlines, ...
Children of Jewish-Surinamese resistance fighter Julius Wolff unveil stumbling stone in Amsterdam
A stumbling stone was unveiled in Amsterdam to honor Julius Wolff, a Jewish-Surinamese resistance fighter who sheltered refugees during World War II. Wolff's surviving children attended the emotional ...
Handing in old clothes in Amsterdam: this is what happens to them
Following King's Day, residents in Amsterdam can dispose of unsold or old clothing at local collection points instead of selling them through online platforms. This article outlines the process and wh...