Amsterdam News in English
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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...
Politics on the Amstel: Remembrance Day deserves a broader debate and time for full-time council members?
Journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De Telegraaf discussed the recent defacing of the National Monument on Dam Square and Mayor Halsema's security measures. The podcast "Politiek aan de Amstel" also...
Eight years in prison sought for influencer suspected of drug trafficking and money laundering
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded an eight-year prison sentence for a 39-year-old Amsterdam man suspected of money laundering and large-scale cocaine trafficking. The investigation began aft...
'I just want to work and earn my own money': work-study program offers new opportunities
The Amsterdamwerkt! program provides Amsterdam residents with step-by-step guidance and work-study opportunities to secure paid employment. By focusing on sectors that match individual skills, the ini...
Haarlem KLM flight attendant escapes with a scare, tests negative for hantavirus
A KLM flight attendant from Haarlem has tested negative for hantavirus after potential exposure to a Dutch woman who died from the virus in South Africa. The attendant was one of five people identifie...
Heavily secured transport full of valuables from Municipal Pawnshop
On Sunday, April 19, a heavily secured transport moved 45,000 valuable items from the Stadsbank van Lening's Bijlmerplein branch in Amsterdam to other locations. The operation, which involved police e...
Amsterdam man arrested in Belgium for Admiraal de Ruijterweg shooting
A 37-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested in Belgium for a shooting on the Admiraal de Ruijterweg in Amsterdam-West that occurred on April 24. The victim, a 23-year-old man, was injured durin...
No evidence on GVB tapes to prosecute Maccabi fans: "Can hardly believe it"
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) announced that recovered GVB surveillance tapes provide no evidence to prosecute Maccabi Tel Aviv fans for the alleged assault of a woman at an Amsterdam metr...
From EHL exit to missing the playoffs: Why did it go wrong for record champions Bloemendaal this season? 'Incredibly gutting. These are the best games of the year'
Bloemendaal, the joint record champion of the Netherlands alongside Amsterdam, has missed the field hockey playoffs for the first time since 2016. This disappointing season marks the end of their purs...
Handball finale far from home: SEW, VOC and Aalsmeer can clinch titles in Limburg
The women's handball teams SEW and VOC Amsterdam will compete for the Dutch national title this weekend in Geleen, Limburg. Simultaneously, the Aalsmeer men's team is participating in the Super Handba...
Fewer sprinters between Schiphol and Amsterdam Sloterdijk due to repair work
Fewer sprinter trains are operating between Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam Sloterdijk on Friday morning. The service reduction is due to ongoing repair work on the tracks.
VU disconnects systems after hack, potential impact on education
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has disconnected its systems from the Canvas educational software following a cyberattack by the hacker group ShinyHunters. The hack targeted several Dutch universities on...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from May 8 to 10
Following the Dutch national holidays on May 4th and 5th, Amsterdam offers various activities for the weekend of May 8-10. Residents and visitors can explore local art markets or attend theater shows ...
Crowds at Buiksloterweg due to roadworks: "Waiting for two ferries isn't that bad"
Travelers to Amsterdam-Noord face delays at the Buiksloterweg ferry terminal due to maintenance work on the quay that will last until May 22nd. The construction of a new anti-slip layer has reduced th...
Flight attendant possibly infected with hantavirus in Amsterdam UMC: No reason for panic
A KLM flight attendant has been admitted to the Amsterdam UMC in isolation after showing symptoms of the hantavirus, following contact with an infected passenger from the cruise ship Hondius. Medical ...
Tonight live on NH: Willem Arondéus Lecture on freedom by Jip van den Toorn
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn will deliver the annual Willem Arondéus lecture on freedom tonight at the Grote of St. Bavokerk in Haarlem. The event, which is broadcast live by NH, honors the legacy of...
No more check-ins at municipal bike parking from June
Starting June 1, Amsterdam will eliminate the check-in requirement at municipal bicycle parking facilities, allowing cyclists to park for free for up to seven days. The initiative aims to reduce stree...
Sometimes Danielle Kliwon wants to strangle him, sometimes she wants to hug him: Ajax's ten-sided die
The article explores the inconsistent performances of Ajax player Anton Gaaei, comparing his impact on the pitch to a ten-sided die that evokes mixed emotions. Despite his unpredictable nature, the au...
Over fifty shows at Jazz in the Red Light District
The 13th edition of the Red Light Jazz Festival will take place in Amsterdam's city center from June 5 to 7. The event features over fifty performances by national and international artists across var...
Nine violent incidents in two months at De Oeverlanden cruising spot
Police have received nine reports of anti-gay violence over the past two months at De Oeverlanden, a known cruising spot in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Victims have been subjected to verbal abuse, spitting,...
Flight attendant tested after mild symptoms, second evacuation plane arrives at Schiphol
A hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius has resulted in three deaths, including a Dutch couple. Evacuation flights have begun arriving at Schiphol Airport, where health officials are...
Court finds Ali B guilty of raping Ellen ten Damme
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has found 44-year-old Ali B guilty of raping Ellen ten Damme. The conviction pertains to an incident that occurred in a hotel in Morocco.
Court acquits Ali B of sexual assault of Jill Helena
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has acquitted Ali B of the 2018 assault of singer Jill Helena due to a lack of supporting evidence. The ruling follows a similar request for acquittal by the Public Prose...
Court finds Ali B guilty of raping woman at writing camp
The Court of Appeal in Amsterdam has found Ali B guilty of raping a woman during a songwriting camp in Heiloo in 2018. The court ruled that there is sufficient legal and convincing evidence to support...
Heritage of the Week | NSB Bookstore De Driehoek/Het Bolwerk (1936-1945)
Propaganda material from a former NSB bookstore was recently discovered during renovations at Kalverstraat 3-5. The historical items, dating from 1936 to 1945, have been transferred to the NIOD Instit...
KLM flight attendant in isolation with suspected hantavirus infection
A KLM flight attendant from Haarlem is currently being held in isolation at Amsterdam UMC due to a suspected hantavirus infection. The Dutch Ministry of Health confirmed the situation following initia...
Major alert over ammonia leak at Diemen company, residents report stinging eyes
Emergency services responded to a large-scale ammonia leak at a company in Diemen after local residents reported symptoms such as stinging eyes and coughing. The situation has since been stabilized by...
Longer free bicycle parking in municipal facilities from June 1, 2026
Starting June 1, 2026, Amsterdam will deactivate the access gates in its municipal bicycle parking garages to simplify use. From that date, bicycles can be parked for free for a maximum of seven days.
What punishment awaits monument vandals and Remembrance Day disruptors? This fact works in their favor
During the National Remembrance Day on Dam Square in Amsterdam, activists defaced the National Monument and disrupted the two-minute silence to protest the war in Gaza. A total of thirteen people were...
Three lanes closed on A1 due to oil spill, major delays towards Amsterdam
Traffic on the A1 motorway towards Amsterdam is experiencing significant delays of up to 35 minutes due to an oil spill between Muiden and the Diemen junction. Three lanes have been closed while a spe...