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.
19-year-old man receives community service and juvenile detention for assaulting Tamara Elbaz
A 19-year-old man has received a sentence of juvenile detention and community service for orchestrating an assault on Tamara Elbaz at her Amsterdam home in 2024. Despite several participants being con...
Fighter Tyjani Beztati eyes UFC debut after successful transition to MMA
Former kickboxing world champion Tyjani Beztati has successfully transitioned to MMA, winning his first three fights after leaving Glory. He now aims to earn a UFC contract by competing in the Contend...
Call for entries: may we feature your home?
The editorial team at indebuurt Amsterdam is looking for local residents to feature in their interior design series, Binnenkijken bij. Interested homeowners or renters are invited to share their uniqu...
The Inner Ring is finished after 10 years: 7 kilometers of cycling pleasure
The Binnenring in Amsterdam has been completed after ten years of renovations, resulting in a seven-kilometer cycling route. The project prioritizes cyclists, creating a greener and safer environment ...
Heritage of the Week | A totally new world: Liga Nieuw Beelden
Atelier Volten is currently hosting an exhibition dedicated to the Liga Nieuw Beelden, a historical association where architects, artists, and designers collaborated. This exhibition aims to shed ligh...
Liveblog: Finance alderman presents budget
Amsterdam Finance Alderman Hendrik Jan Biemond has presented the city's budget for the coming year, highlighting an ambitious plan to reduce the workforce by 2,500 positions. The proposal has received...
2027 Budget: civil service reorganization delayed, little room for new investments
Amsterdam's 2027 budget faces severe constraints due to rising debt and interest costs, forcing the city to prioritize maintaining existing services over new large-scale investments. A planned civil s...
2027 budget: civil service reorganization delayed, little room for new investments
Amsterdam's 2027 budget highlights a period of financial hardship due to rising interest costs and debt, leaving little room for new city investments. The local government is focusing on basic mainten...
Amsterdam 2027 budget: getting the basics right
The City of Amsterdam is shifting its focus from policy development to the execution of plans for the 2027 budget. The funds saved through this administrative shift will be directly invested back into...
Statue in Kolenkit neighborhood aims to break down stereotypes about Muslim women
A new statue in Amsterdam's Kolenkit neighborhood depicts a Muslim woman breaking free from marble to challenge societal stereotypes. Created by local women, the artwork is part of the Vrouwen van Wes...
Confusion over new Oud Osdorp signs: I've lived in Geuzenveld for 70 years
New signs designating an area as Oud Osdorp have sparked confusion and complaints among Geuzenveld residents regarding neighborhood boundaries and identity. While the village council requested the sig...
Halsema: Fining homeless people in doorways remains possible if outdoor sleeping ban is scrapped
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema states that while the city plans to scrap the general ban on outdoor sleeping, homeless individuals could still be fined for nuisance behavior in doorways under different...
Operation Fur: Council backs alderman in fight against slumlords, but criticizes results
Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels has launched an ambitious initiative to inspect 20,000 rental properties, aiming to curb high costs and slumlord behavior. While the city council supports the goal, member...
Operation Fur: Council backs alderman in fight against slumlords, but criticizes results
Amsterdam alderman Zita Pels has committed to auditing 20,000 homes to tackle housing exploitation, though council members are skeptical about the plan's feasibility due to budget cuts and past enforc...
Suspension for nitrous oxide and victim of violent robbery: Ajax signing Bissouma has a turbulent past
Ajax has signed experienced midfielder Yves Bissouma, who arrives with a record of 202 Premier League appearances. His transfer follows a turbulent career marked by disciplinary suspensions, legal iss...
Special unit called to incident in Rivierenbuurt, shots possibly heard
Police and the Special Intervention Service (DSI) were deployed to the Trompenburgstraat in Amsterdam's Rivierenbuurt following reports of loud noises and possible gunfire. While witnesses suggested t...
Municipality unreachable by phone due to outage, problems at city offices as well
The Amsterdam municipality is facing a widespread technical outage that has disabled their telephone lines and limited service capabilities at city offices. A global system failure is responsible for ...
Police find weapons cache and foot of suspect in Osdorp explosion debris
Prosecutors have revealed that a weapons cache and equipment for bank robberies were discovered in the debris of a massive basement explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp. The two suspects, Yassine B. and Nawf...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from September 18 to 20
From September 18 to 20, Amsterdam hosts a variety of events including the final TAPT Festival, classical music performances at Amstelveld, and the Dam tot Damloop running race. Residents can also enj...
Mayors in letter to cabinet: medicine for crack addicts is needed
The mayors of four major Dutch cities have sent a joint letter to the cabinet requesting urgent support to tackle the escalating crisis of homelessness and crack addiction. They are seeking authorizat...
Mayors in letter to cabinet: medicine for crack addicts is needed
The mayors of four major Dutch cities have appealed to the national cabinet for funding and permission to research medical treatments for crack addiction. They argue that rising numbers of homeless an...
COA wants to extend asylum seeker boat in Western Docklands, alderman doubtful
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers has requested an extension for the emergency shelter ship MS Galaxy in Amsterdam. City officials remain hesitant to grant this fifth extension du...
COA wants to extend asylum seeker boat in Westelijk Havengebied again, alderman hesitant
The COA has requested a fifth extension for the MS Galaxy asylum seeker ship in Amsterdam, which was originally intended as a temporary emergency shelter. Alderman Zita Pels is evaluating the request ...
Ajax signs midfielder Yves Bissouma: ‘He knows what it takes at the highest level’
Ajax has signed experienced Malian midfielder Yves Bissouma on a contract running through the end of the season. The 30-year-old former Tottenham Hotspur player joins the club to provide versatility a...
Overtoomsesluis bridge closed to cars and trams for 7 months starting today
The Overtoomsesluis bridge in Amsterdam-West is closing to cars and trams for seven months starting today to facilitate essential repairs and transport a large bridge component for the A10 project. Wh...
Major fire at supermarket in West, residents of surrounding homes evacuated
A major fire erupted at a supermarket on Hoofdweg in Amsterdam-West, prompting the evacuation of nearby homes. Emergency services have brought the fire under control, but the cause remains unknown and...
Prinsjesdag 2026: what the Budget Memorandum means for Amsterdam
The 2026 Dutch budget offers Amsterdam increased funding for housing construction and innovation but faces criticism from city officials for insufficient investment in climate, mental healthcare, and ...
Prinsjesdag 2026: what the Budget Memorandum means for Amsterdam
The Dutch government’s 2026 budget introduces increased near-term funding for municipalities but signals future budget cuts, impacting Amsterdam's long-term financial planning. While the city welcom...
Person injured in stabbing in Nieuw-West, follow-up to possible shooting
One person was hospitalized following a stabbing incident on the Leibnizstraat in Amsterdam Nieuw-West that may have been preceded by a shooting. Police have arrested two suspects and are currently se...
Three months after devastating explosion, wreckage in Remijden remains confronting for residents
Three months after a powerful explosion rocked an apartment complex in Osdorp, the site remains in a damaged state that continues to distress local residents. While authorities are working on repairs ...