Amsterdam News in English
Daily Amsterdam news translated from Dutch local newspapers into English for expats, international students, and digital nomads.
Kesbeke supports pregnant women in conflict zones with pickles for Doctors Without Borders
Zita Pels (GroenLinks): You don't have to take this from your landlord
Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels has launched a new hotline to help residents identify and contest unfairly high rents, modeled after a successful initiative in Rotterdam. The project targets negligent la...
Tofik Dibi (BIJ1) wants more fireworks in the council: It’s okay for things to get heated
Tofik Dibi, the leader of the BIJ1 party, is campaigning for the Amsterdam city council elections with a focus on police reform and tackling high living costs. He advocates for mandatory drug testing ...
Fugitive with 1,078 days left to serve tracked down and arrested
A 63-year-old fugitive was arrested by the Special Interventions Service (DSI) in Amsterdam after failing to return to prison to serve the remaining 1,078 days of his sentence. The man, previously con...
From Tel Aviv to Ajax: Jordi Cruyff likes working with his own people
Jordi Cruijff has brought a team of trusted Spanish colleagues to assist him in his role at Ajax in Amsterdam. These associates, who previously worked with him in Israel, China, and Ecuador, help form...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (March 13, 14, and 15)
Amsterdam features various weekend activities for March 13-15, including an animation film festival and a market at Museumplein. Additionally, the city offers unique entertainment such as a dance nigh...
I Amsterdam letters to boost election turnout in Zuidoost
The "I Amsterdam" logo has been installed in the Zuidoost district to encourage higher voter turnout for the upcoming municipal and district elections. Mayor Femke Halsema hopes the initiative will ad...
Middle-income earners squeezed in Amsterdam rental market
Middle-income earners in Amsterdam are increasingly struggling in the rental market due to rising prices and a declining supply of private rental properties. A biennial housing report by the city indi...
More social housing in Amsterdam, affordable housing remains scarce
Amsterdam added approximately 12,000 new homes over the past two years to increase its housing supply. Despite this growth, affordable housing remains scarce and difficult for many residents to find i...
🍸 Everyone’s drinking EsMas: 10 spots for a delicious espresso martini in Amsterdam
International Espresso Martini Day is celebrated on March 15th, highlighting the enduring popularity of the coffee-based cocktail. The article provides a guide to ten locations in Amsterdam where peop...
5 tips to help Amsterdam's birds through the breeding season
Urban ecologist Els Corporaal is providing five tips to assist birds in Amsterdam during the upcoming breeding season. These recommendations aim to support local bird populations as they begin nesting...
Illegal gambling leads to closure of cafe on Bos en Lommerweg
Mayor Halsema has ordered the immediate six-month closure of a cafe on Bos en Lommerweg in Amsterdam West following a police raid that uncovered illegal sports betting. During the operation, officers ...
Up to half an hour extra travel time around Amsterdam: A10 South to A10 West closed all weekend
New rules for commercial waste: bins only on street at fixed times
Starting July 1, businesses in Amsterdam will be required to place their waste containers on the street only during specific times. This new regulation aims to keep the city's streets cleaner and ensu...
Judge overturns flight cap, residents happy anyway: ‘Fortunately, we don’t live in a banana republic’
The Dutch Council of State ruled against a government-imposed flight cap at Schiphol Airport, stating that a maximum number of flights cannot be set in this manner. Despite the ruling, resident groups...
Vattenfall finally puts large electric boiler for district heating into operation
Pants, kettle or chair broken? Have it repaired or do it yourself
Amsterdam offers numerous initiatives and creative makers to help residents repair items like clothing and appliances instead of throwing them away. The city aims to reduce waste, as nearly half of wh...
New in Haarlem: Gewoon Samen Home Neighborhood
The city of Haarlem is launching the 'Gewoon Samen Thuisbuurt' initiative to help residents live independently at home for as long as possible through community support and tailored housing. The proje...
Only 1 in 5 people vote in the Bijlmer: "Even if you vote, everything stays the same"
Voter turnout in Amsterdam's Bijlmer-Centrum remains the lowest in the city, with only 22% of eligible residents participating in the 2022 municipal elections. While some residents express cynicism ab...
More reports of child abuse by suspect substitute Joannes B. (66)
Police have received additional reports concerning 66-year-old substitute childcare worker Joannes B., who is suspected of child abuse and creating child pornography at a Partou daycare in Amsterdam. ...
Council of State overturns proposal to limit Schiphol flights
The Dutch Council of State has annulled a government proposal to reduce the number of flights at Schiphol Airport, ruling that the plan was insufficiently justified. The court stated it was not convin...
Explosion in Amsterdam doorway, second time this week
An explosive went off at a residential entrance on Van Gentstraat in Amsterdam-West early Wednesday morning, marking the second attack at this location in one week. While no one was injured, the blast...
How Enschede's fat bike ban, taking effect today, could serve as a model for Amsterdam
Injured man found in car in Diemen, suspected stabbing victim
A man suspected of being a stabbing victim was found injured in a car in Diemen on Tuesday night and taken to the hospital. Police have cordoned off the Boven Rijkersloot area for investigation, but n...
Fears of increased drug nuisance following closure of Mainline Foundation
Stichting Mainline is closing down after the Dutch government withdrew its national funding, ending years of harm reduction work and health research for drug users. Experts warn that the loss of these...
Abuse suspect Joannes B. discovered by four-eyes principle: 'Extra eyes of great importance'
Joannes B., a 66-year-old childcare worker, is on trial for the alleged abuse of a toddler at a Partou daycare center, an incident discovered through the 'four-eyes principle.' The suspect is also acc...
The 5 best chess spots in Amsterdam according to blitz champion Eline Roebers
Large differences in cancer drug prices, KWF calls for more transparency
KWF and the Netherlands Cancer Institute report that hospitals pay significantly different prices for the same cancer medications, with variations up to 2,800 euros per treatment. The organizations ar...
Neighborhood opposes waste boat in the Singel: ‘This is UNESCO World Heritage!’
