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.
Amsterdam police sound alarm as WhatsApp ‘girls' houses’ attract thousands of strangers: ‘Anyone can watch’
Amsterdam police are warning about public WhatsApp channels known as 'meidenhuizen' where teenage girls share private photos and personal data. Youth officer Mahasin highlights the danger of thousands...
ATM bombings are making a comeback: Only a matter of time before there are casualties
Amsterdam has seen a resurgence in ATM bombings this year, with eight incidents reported after a year of no such crimes. Criminals are increasingly targeting sealbag deposit machines with powerful exp...
Larger area closed off during breeding season in Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes: 'Photographers are getting bolder every year'
Waternet has cordoned off a larger area of the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen during this breeding season to protect young wildlife from disturbances. The stricter measures were implemented in respons...
Schiphol uncertain about wait times after change in security approach
Schiphol Airport is uncertain whether long security queues will persist on Tuesday following significant delays experienced on Monday morning. A spokesperson stated that the airport cannot yet predict...
Adults should also read children's books more often, says Renske de Greef, who wrote her first children's book
Author Renske de Greef has published her first children's book, 'Pip en de waarheid over eenhoorns', which utilizes humor and fantasy to address real-life complexities. De Greef, who recently relocate...
Researchers find immediate signs of brain damage in blood after football headers
Amsterdam UMC and the KNVB conducted a study showing that heading a football results in temporary blood markers indicative of acute brain damage. The research found that the levels of these substances...
Researchers see signs of brain damage in blood after heading a ball
Research conducted by Amsterdam UMC and the KNVB has found that amateur football players show temporary blood markers indicating acute brain damage after heading a ball. The study observed that the co...
22 arrests at pro-Palestinian occupation of VU buildings
Police arrested 22 pro-Palestine protesters after they occupied two buildings at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam to demand the university sever ties with Israeli institutions. The occupation ended...
Man (30) kicked unconscious outside Central Station, police arrest four suspects
A 30-year-old man from Hoofddorp was kicked unconscious during an assault at Amsterdam's Stationsplein on Saturday night. Police arrested four suspects, including three minors, shortly after they fled...
Long lines at Schiphol security, airport deploys extra staff
Schiphol Airport is experiencing long security queues on Monday following a change in its security screening procedures. In response, the airport has deployed additional office staff to assist passeng...
In the Netherlands, you'd better have red in your club colors: On this day in 1964, DWS was the last club without red to become champions
On May 18, 1964, the Amsterdam football club DWS won the Dutch national title at the Olympic Stadium. They remain the last club without red in their team colors to be crowned champions in the Netherla...
Do you know someone who deserves a royal honor? Nominate them before July 1
Residents can nominate individuals for royal decorations by submitting proposals to the mayor before the July 1st deadline. The announcement provides information on the nomination process for those wh...
Groningen fans not welcome in Volendam for play-off match against Ajax
FC Groningen fans have been banned from attending their team's play-off match against Ajax in Volendam this Thursday following a decision by local authorities. The match was relocated from Amsterdam d...
Man under the influence causes havoc on Frederik Hendrikstraat
A 25-year-old driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs was arrested after crashing into several parked cars on Frederik Hendrikstraat in Amsterdam West. No injuries were reported, but the collis...
Jim starts petition after frustrating cycling holiday: "European rail network must improve"
Jim Odenhoven from Amsterdam is launching a European Citizens' Initiative to improve the European rail network following a frustrating cycling trip plagued by delays and booking complications. To have...
Embarrassed Ajax enters play-offs: ‘This is entirely our own fault’
Ajax has been forced into the play-offs following a disappointing performance that the team attributes to their own failures. Despite receiving a favorable result from rivals PSV, the Amsterdam club f...
Performance about manosphere on football pitch: "As a man, I'm not used to being vulnerable"
Theater makers Rory de Groot and Marjolein Frijling have created "PLAY // NO PLAY," an audio-performance featuring young soccer players from club SDW in Amsterdam West. The production explores modern ...
Ajax coach Óscar García calls it a disgrace that Heerenveen match was not suspended: ‘That shows no respect’
Ajax coach Óscar García criticized the decision to continue their match against SC Heerenveen despite heavy rainfall that left the pitch unplayable. He stated that the conditions were a disgrace and...
Commentary: Concerts and festivals are pricing themselves out of the market
Ticket sales for major events like Harry Styles' residency at the Johan Cruijff Arena and several summer festivals are seeing a decline compared to previous years. The trend suggests that high prices ...
Disappointing Ajax drop into Conference League play-offs after draw
Ajax was held to a 0-0 draw by sc Heerenveen, forcing the club into the Conference League play-offs after a disappointing season. The match was played under heavy rainfall, and the result means Ajax m...
Lining up for Baantjer's autograph: How De Cock made a busy Nieuw-Vennep police station cheer
The article discusses the regional connections of the iconic Dutch detective character De Cock and his creator, Appie Baantjer. Despite being synonymous with Amsterdam, the series also held significan...
Fight between Ajax and Feyenoord supporters along A28, car set on fire
Supporters of football clubs Ajax and Feyenoord clashed at a gas station along the A28 highway on Sunday afternoon, resulting in a car being set on fire. Police are currently investigating the inciden...
Time stands still in GVB tram depot attic: "We'll stay here until we kick the bucket"
Since 1967, the GVB model building club has met in the attic of a tram depot in Amsterdam South, where current and former employees maintain miniature versions of the city's trams and buildings. While...
Free sourdough starter, fatbike ban and more news from this week
This week's updates from Amsterdam highlight local news including a free sourdough starter giveaway and a new ban on fat bikes in the Vondelpark. The report provides a concise overview of recent commu...
Relegation temporarily avoided: United/DAVO celebrate draw against bottom-placed Vlug en Vaardig as if they won the championship
United/DAVO avoided direct relegation from the fourth class following a 3-3 draw against Vlug en Vaardig in their final league match of the season. To secure their position, the team coached by Serdal...
Gaasperdammertunnel partially closed after accident
The Gaasperdammertunnel in Amsterdam-Zuidoost was partially closed on Monday morning following a car accident that left one vehicle heavily damaged. Emergency services, including two ambulances, respo...
All the scenarios: How Ajax can still avoid the play-offs this afternoon
Ajax faces a decisive final matchday against Heerenveen, with multiple scenarios determining their European qualification status for next season. Depending on their own result and those of rivals FC T...
Funda gem: own a harbor crane in Amsterdam for 875,000 euros
A giant harbor crane on the KNSM-eiland in Amsterdam has been put up for sale on the housing platform Funda for 875,000 euros. The unique property offers a distinctive alternative to traditional resid...
Suspect in explosions at Polish supermarket in Beverwijk released. New development puts appeal on edge
A 31-year-old Amsterdam resident, previously sentenced to eight years for his involvement in explosions at Polish supermarkets, has been released from pretrial detention to await his appeal at home. T...
Crowds at Bijlmer Arena station after three concerts, including Harry Styles
Following three simultaneous concerts in Amsterdam, including a performance by Harry Styles, Station Bijlmer Arena experienced severe overcrowding and a brief temporary closure on Monday night. The st...