Amsterdam News in English
Daily Amsterdam news translated from Dutch local newspapers into English for expats, international students, and digital nomads.
Elections are coming: have you received your voting pass?
Municipal council and district committee elections, including the administrative committee for Weesp, are scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th. Residents are encouraged to verify receipt of their votin...
Deep red on stock markets, AEX plunges well below 1,000 points
European stock markets experienced significant declines on Tuesday, with the Amsterdam AEX index falling well below the 1000-point mark. Investors are concerned that rising energy prices linked to the...
13-year-old boy dragged off fatbike and robbed in Diemen
Alderman: Consequences of prolonged elevator failures 'unacceptable' but landlords responsible
Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels has labeled long-term elevator malfunctions in apartment buildings as unacceptable after a resident missed chemotherapy due to a broken lift. While the city maintains that...
European gas price rises another 16 percent due to Middle East unrest
European gas prices rose by 16 percent on Tuesday morning, reaching over 51 euros per megawatt-hour at the Amsterdam gas exchange. The price surge is attributed to ongoing geopolitical unrest in the M...
Street robbers steal €150,000 watch in central Amsterdam, police release CCTV footage
Turkish mosques postpone prayer on election night: Don't choose between faith and civic duty
To accommodate municipal elections falling during Ramadan, Turkish mosques in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands are delaying their night prayer by one hour. This initiative aims to allow congregant...
Turkish mosques postpone prayer on election night: "Don't choose between faith and civic duty"
Several Turkish mosques in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands are delaying their night prayers by one hour on election night to allow worshippers to vote before polls close. This initiative aims to ...
From the world's best bar in Mexico to the Stadhouderskade: ‘What Amsterdam lacks is service’
Angelo Delsen, SP leader: ‘If I didn’t know GroenLinks was lying, I would have voted for them’
What is the value of the district committee? Opinions are divided
Americans have become fearful, observes Ian Kenny of the John Adams Institute
Election debate focuses on affordable housing: ‘Students can earn an extra 1000 euros this way’
Eye Filmmuseum director steps down after 'implemented restructuring'
Bregtje van der Haak is stepping down as director of the Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam following a restructuring process driven by financial challenges and job cuts. The museum's board has appointed Joh...
Eye Filmmuseum director steps down after restructuring
Bregtje van der Haak is stepping down as director of the Eye Filmmuseum following a restructuring process triggered by significant financial difficulties and job cuts. Both the museum's board and Van ...
Attention tourists: temporary bike path on Dam Square
The municipality of Amsterdam has begun replacing loose paving stones and their foundations on Dam Square, resulting in narrowed roads and a temporary bicycle path through the pedestrian zone. Traffic...
New center for domestic violence and child abuse: "Truly important"
A new center for domestic violence and child abuse called Filomena has opened in Amsterdam West to provide specialized support for victims, families, and perpetrators. The facility, which is co-locate...
All voting passes should have been delivered by now
Amsterdam residents who have not received or have lost their voting passes for the March 18 municipal elections can now apply for a replacement. Requests must be submitted by March 13 via the municipa...
All polling cards should have been delivered by now
Amsterdam residents who have not received their voting passes for the upcoming municipal elections on March 18th can now request replacements from the municipality. Applications for a new pass must be...
Wu-Tang rappers back in Amsterdam: "What was that one coffeeshop called, De Dampkring?"
Wu-Tang Clan members Ghostface Killah and Street Life held a signing session at the Concerto record store in Amsterdam ahead of their performance at the Ziggo Dome. During the visit, the rappers share...
Wu-Tang rappers are back in Amsterdam: "What was that one coffeeshop called, De Dampkring?"
Members of the Wu-Tang Clan, including Ghostface Killah and Street Life, held a signing session at the Concerto record store in Amsterdam ahead of their concert at the Ziggo Dome. The rappers met with...
Passive, sloppy and Mika Godts as Amin Younes: was PEC away really Ajax's worst game this season?
Ajax's scoreless draw against PEC Zwolle has been criticized by fans as one of the team's worst performances of the season. Supporters expressed their frustration with the lackluster play during the m...
Ajax beat NAC Breda in friendly match
Ajax defeated NAC Breda 5-2 in a friendly football match held at sportpark De Toekomst in Amsterdam. The goals for Ajax were scored by Don-Angelo Konadu, Steven Berghuis, Don O'Niel, and Jinairo Johns...
Coffee with Paul de Jong (Liberal Collective Amsterdam): Individual freedom is highly valued
Paul de Jong, leader of the Liberaal Collectief Amsterdam, outlines his party's goals for the upcoming municipal elections, which include building 7,500 new homes annually and professionalizing the ro...
Man kicked into the water at Oosterdokskade
A man was kicked into the water at the Oosterdokskade in Amsterdam on Wednesday afternoon by a group of three suspects who fled the scene. The victim managed to climb out of the water himself and file...
Almere councilors shocked by sex crime allegations against former colleague
Former Almere city councilor Jan B. is under investigation for allegedly molesting two children, aged 2 and 13. The 66-year-old suspect is accused of abusing one of the children while working as a sub...
Childcare abuse suspect worked as freelance care professional
Childcare sexual offense suspect was 50PLUS council member in Almere, formerly SP
A 66-year-old man suspected of indecently touching two children at a childcare facility has been identified as a former city council member for the 50PLUS and SP parties in Almere. The suspect served ...
Election van tours Amsterdam ahead of elections
An election cart is touring Amsterdam to engage with residents and answer questions ahead of the municipal elections on March 18. Organizers aim to increase voter turnout by explaining the local impac...
