Amsterdam News in English
Daily Amsterdam news translated from Dutch local newspapers into English for expats, international students, and digital nomads.
Hélenè (50) regularly feels unsafe in her neighborhood: "Women walk the streets with all kinds of protection"
Residents in the Amsterdam-Osdorp neighborhood are expressing growing concerns over safety due to persistent issues such as harassment, drug-related nuisance, and inadequate street lighting. Despite r...
Code yellow for the west of the country due to dense fog
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for dense fog across the Netherlands, excluding Limburg, on Saturday morning. The warning covers the western provinces and was expanded to include most of the...
Mystery: why is this large area on the edge of the Jordaan undeveloped?
The article investigates why the Appeltjesmarkt, a large open square located near Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood, remains undeveloped despite the high demand for space in the city. Situated between ...
Fish return to brand-new Artis aquarium after more than five years
After a five-year, 50 million euro renovation, the historic 1882 aquarium at Artis Zoo in Amsterdam is preparing to reopen with new fish arrivals, including a spotted smooth-hound shark from Emmen. Th...
LIVE Eredivisie | Struggling Ajax visit FC Groningen, who have lost six in a row
Ajax faces FC Groningen in an away match as they compete for second place in the Eredivisie standings. Despite drawing their last four games, Ajax remains in contention, while Groningen attempts to br...
Classic Paloma Blanca could be more authentically Moroccan and more precise (7-)
Taxi driver caught at Schiphol after working weeks without a rest day
The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) caught an Uber taxi driver at Schiphol Airport who had been working seven days a week for several consecutive weeks. This violation of mandatory ...
Juliet Broersen (Volt) doesn't want to join coalition at any cost: "We need sufficient weight"
Juliet Broersen, Volt's lead candidate in Amsterdam, stated that the party will only join a governing coalition if they have enough political weight to ensure a more progressive agenda for the city. S...
Minister: Officers did not view Lisa murder case file, 'I don't want to give that impression'
Justice Minister David van Weel clarified that 1,700 police officers accessed general police reporting systems rather than the specific criminal case file regarding the murder of Lisa from Abcoude. Th...
Between Art and Choice with Anke Bakker (Party for the Animals) and Rogier Havelaar (CDA)
Amsterdam party leaders Anke Bakker and Rogier Havelaar participated in the 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' program at the STRAAT Museum to translate their political ideals into street art. The show is part of...
Jamil (58) and Sylvia (58) moved to Weesp but returned to the Indische Buurt: ‘I remember very well when it started to feel wrong’
KLM further postpones resumption of flights to Dubai
KLM has further postponed the resumption of its flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until Tuesday. The airline cited the ongoing conflict in Iran as the reason for the continued suspension of these M...
Gaasperdam police station moves to Duivendrecht, 'serious concerns' from PvdA
The PvdA party has expressed serious concerns regarding the relocation of the Gaasperdam police station in Amsterdam Zuidoost to Duivendrecht. Council members worry that losing a local police presence...
Robbers brandished guns in wholesaler and shot at fleeing employee; sole suspect denies charges
Employees at a consumer electronics wholesaler in Haarlemmermeer were assaulted and one was shot during an armed robbery in August 2024. A 4.5-year prison sentence has been demanded for a 43-year-old ...
Amsterdam teacher Piet de Boer improved the lives of ‘imbeciles’
Long queues for Harry Styles pop-up store in Amsterdam: ‘I don’t even know her name, but it’s so much fun’
Massive queue on Looiersgracht for Harry Styles pop-up store
Hundreds of fans gathered on the Looiersgracht in Amsterdam for the opening of a Harry Styles pop-up store celebrating his new album release. The store sells exclusive merchandise and CDs and will rem...
Huge line in central Amsterdam for Harry Styles pop-up store
Hundreds of fans gathered at a pop-up store in Amsterdam's Looiersgracht to purchase merchandise and music following the release of Harry Styles' new album. The store's opening precedes the singer's t...
Girls get priority over boys on five football pitches
The city of Amsterdam has introduced priority signs for girls at five local soccer pitches to encourage them to be more active in spaces typically dominated by boys. Specific days have been designated...
How the ghost of Óscar García looms over Fred Grim, fueled by Jordi Cruijff's words
Ajax coach Fred Grim aims to maintain pressure on league rivals Feyenoord while dealing with the legacy and influence of youth coach Óscar García. The situation has been intensified by recent public...
Study: Significant inequality between women and men remains in the city
The 2025 Emancipation Monitor reveals that women in Amsterdam continue to face significant inequalities compared to men, including lower economic independence and higher rates of street harassment. De...
In Amsterdam, women are more highly educated than men but less economically independent
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood to Paradiso in September
The Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood will perform a concert at Paradiso in Amsterdam on Monday, September 7. The event marks the artist's upcoming visit to the Netherlands.
Rapper Yukkie B. (1969-2026) was a fixture in the Amsterdam rap scene for years
Roadworks in Linnaeusstraat cause bicycle traffic jams: ‘You know problems will arise’
Politics on the Amstel: The roast of Zita Pels (GroenLinks) and VVD overtakes FvD on the right
Journalists from major media outlets discuss the upcoming municipal elections in Amsterdam and key political debates in the latest episode of the 'Politiek aan de Amstel' podcast. The discussion highl...
These new Amsterdammers vote for the first time: "It is safe here"
An information session was held at neighborhood center Boost in Amsterdam to encourage newcomers with refugee backgrounds to participate in upcoming elections. The initiative aims to overcome barriers...
Benefit scandal parent not allowed to auction statue in ministry garden
Emirates resumes daily flights from Dubai to Schiphol starting Saturday
Emirates will resume daily flights from Dubai to dozens of destinations, including Schiphol Airport, starting this Saturday. The service was previously suspended due to regional tensions in the Middle...
