Amsterdam News in English
Daily Amsterdam news translated from Dutch local newspapers into English for expats, international students, and digital nomads.
Paradiso tickets have never been as expensive as for this rock 'n' roll legend
Regulator's appeal fails to find lawyer for Taghi for now
The search for new defense lawyers for Ridouan Taghi in the Marengo trial appeal has yielded no results so far. Following a call for volunteers in December, the supervisory body for the legal professi...
Jordi Cruyff embraces former players at Ajax: Siem de Jong and Daniel de Ridder technical managers
Jordi Cruijff is advocating for former players Siem de Jong and Daniel de Ridder to take on prominent roles as technical managers at Ajax. Cruijff has expressed strong support for the two individuals ...
Living in a gym in Betondorp? This former school is now for sale (and no, you don't have to do gymnastics anymore)
A former school building from 1926, known as De Scheepskameel, is currently for sale in the Betondorp neighborhood of Amsterdam. This unique property allows residents to live in a historic space that ...
Fred Grim spoke with Jordi Cruijff, but not about the future: 'We do it weekly'
Ajax interim coach Fred Grim stated that his recent meeting with technical director Jordi Cruijff did not involve discussions about his future at the club. Grim expressed no concern regarding his job ...
Operation successful, patient dead – students have almost no housing alternatives
Ajax coach Grim remains hopeful for second place in Eredivisie
Ajax coach Fred Grim remains optimistic about securing second place in the Eredivisie despite a recent scoreless draw against PEC Zwolle. He believes the point gap is surmountable with several matches...
Construction wholesaler staff threatened with knife during robbery in Nieuw-West
Construction wholesaler in Osdorp robbed for the second time in a month
A construction wholesaler in Osdorp, Amsterdam, was robbed by a man with a knife on Monday morning, marking the second robbery at the location in a month. The suspect fled with cash from the register,...
No drinking water around Vondelkerk due to leak
At least 99 addresses near the Vondelkerk in Amsterdam are without drinking water following a pipe leak discovered on Wednesday. Waternet has provided bottled water to affected residents and expects r...
Museum of the Mind closes Amsterdam branch due to disappointing visitor numbers
The Museum van de Geest is closing its Amsterdam branch on the Amstel due to disappointing visitor numbers and a lack of financial surplus. Moving forward, the institution will operate exclusively fro...
Camiel Kesbeke, Pieter Valley and Bankzitters win at Best Social Awards
The 12th edition of The Best Social Awards took place on Thursday evening at Theater Amsterdam to celebrate top social media content creators. Notable winners included Camiel Kesbeke, Pieter Valley, a...
Remembering the cycling philosopher: Gerrie Knetemann would have turned 75
Friday marks the 75th birth anniversary of the late world champion cyclist Gerrie Knetemann. Known as the "cycling streetmaker," he was a celebrated sports icon and ambassador for the sport, recognize...
Five people taken to hospital after major house fire in Amsterdam
A large house fire on Herculesstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid overnight resulted in five people being hospitalized for smoke inhalation. The fire, which was preceded by a loud bang according to witnesses, le...
Five people taken to hospital after major house fire in Stadionbuurt
Pride and traveler culture on UNESCO heritage shortlist
The Dutch Council for Culture has shortlisted five heritage elements, including Pride and caravan culture, for potential nomination to UNESCO's international intangible heritage list. Education Minist...
Someone thought Philips HQ was here on the Amstel in 2002 – and took 18 people hostage
Sheher Khan, Denk lead candidate: ‘We bring the perspective of the outer neighborhoods to city hall’
Ex-Jong Ajax coach read about his successor before even reaching his car: this is his story
Former Jong Ajax coach Willem Weijs discusses his sudden departure from the club following Jordi Cruijff's appointment as technical director. Weijs reflects on the abrupt transition and the challenges...
Between Art and Voting with Tofik Dibi (Bij1) and Johan Dessing (FvD)
Amsterdam political candidates Tofik Dibi and Johan Dessing participated in the program 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' to create street art ahead of the municipal elections. Dibi left the session early after ...
Four major cities receive another €7 million to boost vaccination rates
Sting concert at Rijksmuseum: ‘Rembrandt’s Night Watch behind me – I never dared to dream of that’
Juvenile detention and behavioral measure demanded for teen who hung explosive on De Pizzabakkers door
100 hours community service for garbage truck driver in fatal accident involving American woman
A garbage truck driver has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service following a fatal accident in Amsterdam that killed 69-year-old Cindy Charles. The court ruled the driver was responsible fo...
14-year-old suspect hung explosive in bag on Pizzabakkers door: Approached via Snapchat
A 14-year-old boy has confessed in court to placing an explosive at a Pizzabakkers restaurant in Amsterdam after being recruited via Snapchat. The prosecution has requested a sentence of time already ...
Mainline Foundation, dedicated to drug users' welfare, to close after funding cut: ‘We are needed now more than ever’
Repatriation flight from Oman also on Saturday
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has arranged a third repatriation flight for stranded citizens, scheduled for this Saturday. In collaboration with Corendon, the flight will transport passengers ...
Council candidate Mertcan Dilber (19) misses the youth perspective in Beverwijk: 'I want to represent that voice'
Mertcan Dilber, a 19-year-old Artificial Intelligence student at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, is running for local council in Beverwijk representing the party Samen Lokaal Beverwijk. He aims to p...
It was lifeless, empty, and cynical from Godts, Ajax, and PEC: Was Ramadan to blame?
Mika Godts and Ajax delivered a lackluster performance during their Sunday match against PEC Zwolle. The article criticizes the lack of energy in the game and questions whether the observance of Ramad...
Rachid Kaddour of Pure & Honest Meat in Weesp: ‘Halal rules determine how meat ends up on the plate’
Rachid Kaddour, owner of Puur & Eerlijk Vlees in Weesp, explains how halal regulations dictate the production of meat products during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The article highlights the proc...