Amsterdam News in English
Daily Amsterdam news translated from Dutch local newspapers into English for expats, international students, and digital nomads.
Mayor Halsema reshuffles top management after absenteeism crisis: ‘Organization is reaching its limits’
Come see the renovated council chamber during the open day on April 4
An open day will be held on April 4th to showcase the renovated council chamber to the public. Visitors will have the opportunity to see where the city council debates and makes decisions regarding th...
Prosecutors demand 15 months in prison for man who threatened singer Douwe Bob: ‘I let myself go’
New cultural venue with 1,000-capacity hip-hop hall in the heart of Amsterdamse Poort in Zuidoost
Lawyers: Promes admits stabbing family member
Former professional footballer Quincy Promes has admitted to stabbing a distant relative with a pocket knife during a party in Abcoude. His defense attorney revealed this admission during a preliminar...
Four young people behind Jewish-Islamic Share the Dove win international youth prize
Prosecutors seek 15 months in prison for threatening singer Douwe Bob
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 15-month prison sentence against a 39-year-old man for threatening singer Douwe Bob. The threats were made after the singer withdrew from a performa...
Over 100 tips on explosions at Zuidas and Jewish school in Amsterdam
Dutch police have received more than 100 tips regarding two explosions in Amsterdam that occurred at the Zuidas district and a Jewish school. A significant number of these tips provide information abo...
Hours-long police investigation after death in Amsterdam-East apartment building
Forensic police conducted a lengthy investigation at an apartment building on Wibautstraat in Amsterdam-Oost following the death of an unidentified person. Emergency services responded to a resuscitat...
Live blog: Municipal, district and administrative committee elections
This liveblog provides updates on the municipal and district committee elections in Amsterdam. It includes data on voter turnout and official election results.
Sand excavations and canals in the Haarlem region were needed for construction in Amsterdam
Historical sand excavations and canals in the Haarlem region provided necessary building materials for the expansion of Amsterdam. Former Haarlem mayor Johan Gijssen van Blanckeroort is remembered tod...
Voting in an old sawmill or a church: These unique Amsterdam polling stations you don't want to miss
For the municipal elections on March 18, 2026, voters in Amsterdam will have the opportunity to cast their ballots at unique polling stations, including churches, museums, and old sawmills. This initi...
Cyclists injured in collision on Willemsparkweg
Two cyclists were hospitalized with injuries following a collision on the Willemsparkweg in Amsterdam on yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred around 4:45 PM when a racing cyclist collided with a...
Civil servants to strike again in mid-April
Dutch state civil servants are scheduled to hold a nationwide strike on Tuesday, April 14, due to an ongoing dispute regarding their collective labor agreement. The industrial action follows previous ...
Leaders of small and incumbent parties debate: Very exciting to participate
Sixteen party leaders from both established and smaller local parties participated in a pre-election debate at De Balie to discuss key municipal issues. Topics included the proposed erotic center, a p...
Election Blog: 16 party leaders face off in De Balie: "Very exciting"
Candidates for the Amsterdam municipal elections took part in final debates and campaign activities ahead of the vote on March 18. Current polling shows a close race between the PvdA, GroenLinks, and ...
New technology tested at Schiphol: Wi-Fi signals detect people even behind walls
Remove, repair, and replace: Amsterdam bridges no longer repaired on-site
Heineken thwarted Greek microbrewery for years; now only the amount of the damages claim remains – 43 or 195 million
'We want people to drop in all day': brasserie Chez Van Rijn serves bistro classics
Kaboom Animation Festival puts women in the spotlight: ‘Every country has its own animation queen’
Police: Two suspects on fatbikes involved in Zuidas explosion
Police are searching for two suspects involved in an explosion at the Atrium office building in Amsterdam's Zuidas district on Sunday night. Authorities reported that the individuals arrived at the sc...
VVD campaign event mostly drinks: 'We are going to fulfill election promises: free beer'
The VVD party held its final campaign events in Amsterdam at locations like the Heinekenhoek and Leidseplein, prioritizing a social gathering to reach voters. Lead candidate Daan Wijnants used the occ...
Free home batteries for 500 households in Zuidoost and Diemen for research into relieving congested power grid
Dublin artists thrive thanks to basic income, is that something for Amsterdam?
Voting for district committees on Wednesday too, but what do they do?
Amsterdam residents are voting for both the city council and district committees this Wednesday, though many are unfamiliar with the committees' roles as intermediaries between the public and city gov...
Voting for district committees on Wednesday too, but what do they do?
Amsterdam residents will vote this Wednesday for both the city council and district committees, which serve as a link between local neighborhoods and the municipal government. These committees provide...
Rogier Havelaar (CDA) wants to solve the waste problem: "I've been out with the cleaners a lot"
CDA lead candidate Rogier Havelaar discusses his plans to address Amsterdam's waste management issues by reinstating fixed collection routes and improving employment conditions for workers. He also ad...
Letschert discusses safety concerns with student rabbi
Minister Rianne Letschert met with student rabbi Yanki Jacobs and Jewish students on Monday to discuss growing safety concerns. The conversation specifically addressed the well-being of Jewish student...
Police release footage of two suspects in Jewish school attack
Police have released footage of two suspects involved in an attack near a Jewish school on Zeelandstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid. The incident occurred during the night between Friday and Saturday.