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.
Utrechtsestraat will not become one-way after all: speed bumps, crosswalk, and possible speed camera to make street safer
The city has decided against implementing one-way traffic on the Utrechtsestraat following research that suggested alternative safety measures. Instead, authorities plan to install speed bumps, a new ...
Rasja (55) and Ghislaine (26): ‘I was already working behind the counter in your dental practices when I was sixteen’
Rasja and her daughter Ghislaine discuss how Ghislaine grew up working in the family dental practice in Amsterdam. By starting at the front desk at age sixteen, Ghislaine gained enough experience to f...
Screen ban in UvA lectures aims to improve learning, but temptation remains under the desk
The University of Amsterdam has implemented a laptop ban for interdisciplinary social science lectures to improve student focus. This policy seeks to reduce classroom distractions, though student reac...
Amsterdam network GasTerug warns as energy prices rise again: The urgency is greater than ever
The Amsterdam-based network GasTerug is calling on residents to reduce their energy consumption as gas prices rise again. They suggest that setting thermostats to 18 degrees is an essential and urgent...
Retrospective of revolutionary Matisse: "He kept reinventing himself"
The H'ART Museum in Amsterdam is hosting a comprehensive retrospective of Henri Matisse, featuring 37 works from the Centre Pompidou. The exhibition explores the artist's constant stylistic reinventio...
Public Prosecution Service demands 80 hours of community service for pro-Palestinian protester for trivializing the Holocaust
Prosecutors have requested an 80-hour community service sentence for a man who made antisemitic comments during a pro-Palestinian protest in Amsterdam. The suspect is accused of trivializing the Holoc...
Huge 17th-century VOC ship Batavia sails through Amsterdam in 2026: "Wonderful"
A 17th-century VOC ship reconstruction named the Batavia passed through Amsterdam on a pontoon following a two-week renovation at the NDSM wharf. The massive 56-meter vessel is now en route to Lelysta...
Empty crutches left at Ruk en Pluk after break-in on Linnaeusstraat: "Come with a parachute"
Extensive construction on the Linnaeusstraat in Amsterdam is severely limiting customer access to local businesses, causing a sharp decline in revenue for shop owners. Business operators are seeking m...
Four arrests in Louis Couperusstraat for German ATM bombing, home full of explosive material
Four individuals were arrested in Amsterdam after police discovered explosive materials and a large amount of cash inside a residence on Louis Couperusstraat. The investigation is linked to a criminal...
Collision of two planes at Schiphol D-pier caused by inattention in the control tower
A collision between two KLM Boeing 737s at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol was attributed to communication errors in the traffic control tower. While no one was injured, both aircraft sustained significant...
SteDoCo goalkeeper hasn't conceded in 450 minutes: 'Nice, pizza from the coach'
Goalkeeper Abdel El Ouazzane has achieved a 450-minute clean sheet streak for his club SteDoCo during the current fourth division season. The Amsterdam native, who previously played for clubs like AZ ...
Butterflies are struggling, so Amsterdam is working on a butterfly highway: ‘We need to connect green spaces’
To combat declining butterfly populations caused by climate change and pesticide use, organizers in Amsterdam are creating a butterfly highway. The project aims to establish a network of interconnecte...
'Tattookiller' Brian P. agrees to nearly 4-year sentence demand for arms and drug trafficking
Brian P., known as 'Tattookiller,' has agreed to a proposed prison sentence of three years and eight months for charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession. The Amsterdam court...
Nikki (37) missing for over two weeks, possibly in Amsterdam
Thirty-seven-year-old Nikki from Helmond has been missing for over two weeks, with police suspecting she may be in Amsterdam. Authorities have released a physical description and are urging anyone wit...
Amsterdam allocates 17 million euros for renovated city shipyards, still 6 million short
Amsterdam is consolidating its waste management sites to improve sustainability and efficiency, but the project faces a 6 million euro budget gap despite a recent 17 million euro funding injection. Ri...
Is the city doing enough about the waste crisis? Opposition already critical of new trash cans
Amsterdam's city council is debating the effectiveness of new trash bins designed to address the city's ongoing waste crisis. While local officials argue these bins are part of a broader strategy, opp...
Is the city doing enough about the waste crisis? Opposition already critical of new trash cans
Amsterdam's city council is debating the effectiveness of new, specialized trash bins as part of a wider strategy to combat the city's waste crisis. While the local government maintains that the bins ...
Mold and excessive rent: Amsterdam landlord must repay over 15,000 euros
An Amsterdam landlord has been ordered to refund over 15,000 euros to tenants after a court found they were significantly overcharged and provided a property with maintenance defects like mold. The co...
Space found for 300 Amsterdam businesses on the city's congested power grid
Grid operator Liander has managed to connect 305 businesses in Amsterdam by expanding substation capacity and introducing flexible energy contracts to manage peak demand. Despite these efforts, hundre...
These 16 Amsterdam restaurants with play areas are ideal for small children
A list of sixteen restaurants and cafes in Amsterdam has been highlighted for their family-friendly atmosphere and dedicated play areas. These venues are specifically recommended for parents who want ...
Eighteen kilos of cocaine found in crew member's carry-on after flight from Mexico to Schiphol
Customs officers at Schiphol Airport intercepted eighteen kilograms of cocaine found in the carry-on luggage of a crew member arriving from Mexico. The narcotics have been destroyed, and a specialized...
Cornald Maas is new jury chair of Annie M.G. Schmidt Prize
Cornald Maas has been named the new jury chairman for the Annie M.G. Schmidtprijs, an annual award honoring the best Dutch theater song. The announcement comes as the organization prepares for its upc...
Buffet van Odette on the Prinsengracht celebrates 25th anniversary: People often ask why we only have one restaurant
Buffet van Odette, a popular family-run restaurant located on the Prinsengracht, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Founder Odette Rigterink credits the establishment's enduring success to its signa...
Truck comes to a halt just before office building after collision with van
A truck and a delivery van collided on the Nieuw-Zeelandweg in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied this morning, causing significant property damage including a downed lamppost. Fortunately, no injuries...
October 2026: what to do in Amsterdam this month
Amsterdam is hosting an extensive calendar of events throughout October 2026, ranging from cultural festivals and film showcases to major athletic competitions like the TCS Amsterdam Marathon. Key hig...
Signal CEO receives honorary doctorate from VU: "Challenges the power of big tech"
Meredith Whittaker, president of the Signal Foundation, will receive an honorary doctorate from Amsterdam's Vrije Universiteit on November 19, 2026. The university is honoring her for her advocacy reg...
Fuel leaked into water possibly by navy vessel at NDSM wharf
Fuel has leaked into the water at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam, prompting an investigation by local police and the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee. The spill is suspected to originate from the docked na...
Amsterdam scraps neighborhood budgets: residents can no longer vote on local funding
The City of Amsterdam is ending its neighborhood budget program, which allowed residents to vote on local improvement projects, due to limited resources and difficulties in reaching a broader demograp...
PowNews camera crew attacked by man with a knife in Amsterdam
A PowNews camera crew reporting on homelessness and drug use in an Amsterdam park was attacked by a man who threatened their security officer with a knife. Mayor Femke Halsema has condemned the incide...
Spectacular transport across the IJ: VOC reconstruction Batavia leaves Amsterdam in steel support structure
The VOC ship reconstruction Batavia was transported to Amsterdam in September to undergo critical repairs for rot at a shipyard. It has been fitted with a steel support structure to ensure it can be s...