Amsterdam News in English

Drost driving belt factory became successful thanks to the rise of Haarlem as an industrial city

The former Drost drive belt factory in Haarlem, once a key supplier for the city's industrial rise, has been preserved and transformed into the Oerkap restaurant and city beach. After serving as a tan...

City awakens under a blanket of mist

Amsterdam is currently experiencing dense fog, prompting the KNMI to issue a code yellow weather warning for the region. Conditions are expected to improve by 10:00 AM as the sun breaks through, but d...

Vegan hotspots, living in an old gym and Gerard and Johan have been together for 62 years

This week's collection of stories from Amsterdam highlights local vegan hotspots and a unique home converted from a former gymnasium. The compilation also features a couple celebrating 62 years togeth...

International Women's Day: Feminist March in Amsterdam, Halsema organizes conference

Amsterdam is celebrating International Women's Day with several events, including a Feminist March from Dam Square to Museumplein and a 'Women Unite' conference at the Carré Theatre hosted by Mayor H...

Robert of iconic duo Gebroeders Grimm dies after life full of glitter

Robert Anthony, one half of the iconic Amsterdam duo Gebroeders Grimm, has passed away at the age of 87. Alongside his husband Thom, the Pride ambassadors spent 25 years as flamboyant hosts at over a ...

Major maintenance at Schiphol causes weeks of disruption again. Why is it allowed?

Sharp DVVA ends unbeaten run of sluggish Hoofddorp: 'Maybe a bit of underestimation'

Hoofddorp suffered its first defeat of 2026 after losing 1-2 to Amsterdam-based side DVVA, ending a six-game unbeaten streak. The visitors outperformed the home team in sharpness, bringing an end to H...

After another poor performance, Jordi Cruijff must answer whether interim coach Fred Grim can stay at Ajax

Following a 3-1 defeat against Groningen, pressure is mounting on Ajax interim coach Fred Grim. New technical director Jordi Cruijff must now decide on Grim's future as he begins his official duties o...

Pro-Palestinian meeting with UN rapporteur, counter-protest at entrance

Approximately 400 people attended a pro-Palestinian meeting featuring UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese at the Dominicuskerk in Amsterdam. The event was met by a small group of pro-Israel counter-demon...

Food bank in East must close: If this shuts, I won't make ends meet

Stichting Tweede Kans, a food bank and thrift store in Amsterdam-Oost, faces closure as its current building is scheduled for demolition in three months. The foundation is struggling to find an afford...

What usually takes months done in 24 hours: how KLM organized rapid repatriation flights from the Gulf region

KLM successfully organized rapid repatriation flights to bring back hundreds of stranded travelers from the Gulf region to Schiphol airport. The complex logistics, which usually take months to arrange...

Ajax fan buses pelted by FC Groningen supporters, riot police intervene

Ajax supporter and player buses were pelted with objects by FC Groningen fans following a match, leading to an intervention by riot police. At least one arrest was made as a confrontation broke out be...

Zita Pels (GroenLinks) wants to tackle slumlords: "I’m done being nice"

GroenLinks leader Zita Pels has announced plans to crack down on predatory landlords in Amsterdam to combat high housing costs and market exploitation. Reflecting on her term as alderwoman, she also e...

Ajax suffer fourth Eredivisie defeat at FC Groningen

Ajax suffered their fourth Eredivisie defeat of the season after losing 3-1 to FC Groningen on Saturday. The result ended a six-match losing streak for the home side while marking a significant loss f...

Ajax suffers another blow in battle for second place, pressure on coach Fred Grim mounts

Ajax suffered a 3-1 defeat against FC Groningen, damaging their chances of securing second place in the league. The loss has increased pressure on coach Fred Grim as rival club Feyenoord looks to exte...

Herculesstraat residents on explosion and fire: 'The blast was so loud the front door ended up in the living room'

Serbian woman (20) and baby found in good health

A 20-year-old Serbian woman and her baby, who were reported missing yesterday morning, have been found in good health. The police confirmed their safety, and local news outlets have since removed the ...

Serbian woman (20) and baby missing since yesterday, last seen in Bos en Lommer

Police are searching for 20-year-old Sakira and her ten-month-old baby, who went missing on March 6 after being last seen in the Bos en Lommer neighborhood of Amsterdam. The woman was visiting family ...

Wrinkles and varicose veins make Patty and Yvonne animations eerily realistic

Amsterdam-based animation duo Patty Stenger and Yvonne Kroese are premiering their new short film, 'Vleestomaat', at the Kaboom Animation Festival. The project uses realistic 3D collages based on phot...

Striker Weghorst starts again for Ajax against Groningen

Wout Weghorst will start as Ajax's striker in their away match against FC Groningen, keeping Kasper Dolberg on the bench. Steven Berghuis also returns to the starting lineup for the first time after r...

Iranians on Dam Square call for Dutch government action

Hundreds of Iranian protesters gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam to urge the Dutch government to take more action for the Iranian people. The demonstrators are calling for support amidst ongoing con...

🔴 Traditionally tough away match for Ajax • AZ face dominant PSV later tonight

Ajax faces a challenging away match against FC Groningen today, seeking revenge after losing the league title at the same venue last season. Later this evening, AZ will travel to Eindhoven to take on ...

Iranians back on Dam Square for march to US consulate

Hundreds of Iranians gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam today for a demonstration and a march toward the U.S. consulate at Museumplein. This marks the second time in a week that such a manifestation ...

Corendon repatriation flight from Oman postponed for safety reasons

A Corendon repatriation flight from Muscat, Oman, to Amsterdam scheduled for Saturday afternoon has been postponed due to security concerns. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the delay, ...

D66 member from Buitenveldert is happy: They are against the erotic center again, that works out well

Residents of the Buitenveldert neighborhood in Amsterdam are welcoming political party D66's decision to remove a proposed erotic center from its election program. The project, intended to reduce crow...

Huge flock of starlings over Stadionbuurt: Car, bike, house, everything is covered in shit

A large flock of starlings is causing significant bird dropping issues for residents in the Stadionbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam South. While some locals are frustrated by the mess on their vehicles...

Hansje’s favorites: ‘The very best King’s Day party is here in Oud-West’

Hansje Lathouwers, a 38-year-old resident of Amsterdam, shares her favorite local spots and experiences living on the Ten Katemarkt. She particularly recommends the King's Day celebrations in the Oud-...

Repatriation flight from Oman also arrives at Schiphol

A KLM repatriation flight carrying 281 passengers from Muscat, Oman, landed at Schiphol Airport at approximately 8:15 AM. The group included 263 Dutch nationals who were stranded in the Middle East du...

56 Dutch nationals on repatriation flight from Egypt, 281 people from Oman [update]

A TUI repatriation flight carrying 56 Dutch travelers from Israel and the West Bank landed at Schiphol Airport early Saturday morning. The operation, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, wa...

56 Dutch nationals on board repatriation flight from Egypt

A TUI repatriation flight carrying 56 Dutch citizens from Israel and the West Bank arrived at Schiphol Airport early Saturday morning. The mission, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was ...