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.
Professor: Silent protest during two minutes of silence no grounds for arrest
Legal experts are questioning the lawfulness of the 13 arrests made during the National Remembrance Day ceremony at Amsterdam's Dam Square, specifically targeting nine silent protesters. Professor Jon...
Tour boat passengers rescue driver from car in water
Passengers on a canal boat rescued a driver after their car plunged into the Herengracht canal in Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon. The driver managed to escape the vehicle unharmed before being pulled ...
Heavy smoke from fire in former HvA building near Amstel Station
A fire broke out on the first floor of the vacant Leeuwenburg building near Amsterdam's Amstel Station on Monday afternoon. Although the fire was small and quickly extinguished with no injuries report...
IJ-tunnel closed in both directions due to camera system problem
The IJ-tunnel in Amsterdam has been closed in both directions since 12:20 PM due to a technical failure in the camera system that prevents traffic control from monitoring the tunnel safely. Technician...
The Foundling Podcast: Detective visit brings Lieve closer to family
In the podcast 'De Vondeling,' Lieve works with family detective Els Leijs to trace her biological parents using DNA databases like MyHeritage and Ancestry. New test results confirm Lieve's Moroccan h...
Albert Heijn starts bodycam pilot to tackle aggression and threats
Albert Heijn is launching a pilot program where employees in several stores in Amsterdam and Rotterdam will wear bodycams. The initiative aims to address the rising levels of aggression and threatenin...
Concert on the Amstel, festivals and soup: what to do on Liberation Day
Amsterdam celebrates Liberation Day with a variety of music festivals, communal "Freedom Soup" meals, and cultural activities across several city districts. Key highlights include the arrival of the P...
A look inside on Dam Square: how the Royal Palace survived WWII (and how to see it for yourself)
The Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam is highlighting its history and survival during the Second World War. Visitors are invited to explore the building and learn about the stories hidden behind...
Cycling to a war-torn country: Herre and Jantien head to Ukraine for charity
Amsterdam residents Herre de Vries and Jantien Meijer are embarking on a 2,000-kilometer charity bike ride from Amsterdam to Lviv, Ukraine, starting June 13. Through their 'Ukraine Solidarity Cycle' i...
Artist creates 'painting' of hole in Kinkerbuurt: 'Shows the incompetence'
An artist in Amsterdam's Kinkerbuurt neighborhood has turned a hole in a construction fence into a "painting" to protest a vacant lot that has remained empty for 15 years. The artistic intervention hi...
Most Remembrance Day protesters released
Nine protesters, including activist Frank van der Linde, have been released after being arrested during the Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam Square in Amsterdam. Three other individuals remain in custo...
Birds trapped in nets at Rijksmuseum: 'Sad and stressful'
Several birds have become trapped in protective netting placed around trees near the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam to prevent nesting before upcoming construction work. While the museum states that the net...
The Netherlands observes two minutes of silence for war victims
People across the Netherlands observed two minutes of silence on Monday evening to honor victims of World War II and subsequent conflicts. The national ceremony took place on Dam Square in Amsterdam, ...
Trash on every corner at Herman Hellingplantsoen, residents blame themselves
Residents of the Geuzenveld neighborhood in Amsterdam report significant waste accumulation around the Herman Hellingplantsoen, attributing the problem to local behavior rather than municipal failure....
Passenger finds poison dart frogs in Schiphol Airport toilet: ‘We rarely see this’
Customs officials at Schiphol Airport discovered six tree poison frogs abandoned in a departure hall toilet after a passenger reported a sighting. The animals were likely intended for smuggling abroad...
LIVE: Watch the Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam Square and the Remembrance Concert in Haarlem
NH will broadcast the National Remembrance Day ceremony live from Dam Square in Amsterdam tonight at 19:50, followed by a remembrance concert in Haarlem. The event occurs amid reports of vandalism at ...
From Bevrijdingspop to the Paardenmarkt: experience Liberation Day from your couch with NH
NH is providing comprehensive coverage of Liberation Day celebrations throughout the province, including the major Bevrijdingspop festival in Haarlem featuring artists like DI-RECT and S10. To prevent...
Amsterdam football club ensures murdered Jewish players are never forgotten
Amsterdam football club WV-HEDW honors 262 Jewish members murdered during World War II with a prominent memorial plaque at their sports complex. The club's historical committee works to preserve the p...
Halsema calls for attention to women in wartime
During a speech on May 4th, Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema honored the significant contributions of women during wartime, describing them as essential figures on the front lines and in the resistance. ...
Six endangered poison dart frogs found in toilet at Schiphol departure hall
Customs officers at Schiphol Airport discovered six endangered poison dart frogs abandoned in a toilet trash can near the departure hall security check. Authorities suspect a traveler attempted to smu...
Man hit brother with car in Haarlem. Amsterdam man (29) sentenced for attempted aggravated assault and possession of nitrous oxide
A 29-year-old man from Amsterdam was sentenced to five months in prison for intentionally hitting his brother's scooter with a car on the Houtplein in Haarlem in November 2023. The court convicted him...
City council postpones decision on Israel boycott referendum by one month
The Amsterdam city council has postponed its vote on whether to hold a referendum regarding a boycott of Israel until June 10th. The delay allows major political parties more time to consider alternat...
City council decision on Israel boycott referendum postponed by a month
The Amsterdam City Council has postponed its decision on whether to hold a referendum regarding a boycott of Israel until June 10th. The delay allows major political parties more time to discuss imple...
Free children's exhibition at city hall
A free exhibition at the city hall features eight artworks created by children, showcasing how young residents view their city. The display offers a colorful perspective on Amsterdam through the eyes ...
Police seek three suspects for defacing National Monument
Police are searching for three suspects who defaced the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam with a red substance early Thursday morning. Cleaning crews have been working for hours to remove t...
You don't do this, especially not now, not today
The National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam was defaced with red paint on the morning of Remembrance Day. Local residents expressed shock and condemnation, calling the act disrespectful to surviv...
Operation Vault: 45,000 valuables moved through city under heavy guard
On Sunday, April 19, the Stadsbank van Lening moved 45,000 valuables between three locations under heavy security during a large-scale operation. The transport, named 'Operatie Kluis,' transformed the...
Mayor Halsema on defacing of Dam Square monument: ‘This is not a protest, but vandalism’
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema condemned the vandalism of the National Monument on Dam Square after it was defaced with red paint and the word "genocide" shortly before Remembrance Day. Halsema describ...
House and cabinet angry over defacement of National Monument
Dutch cabinet members and parliamentarians expressed outrage after the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam was defaced on Remembrance Day. State Secretary Eric van der Burg condemned the act ...
Weekly tips: things to do in Amsterdam from May 4 to May 8
From May 4 to May 8, Amsterdam hosts various events for Remembrance Day, including a silent march from Museumplein to Dam Square. The program features the national two-minute silence at 8:00 PM and op...