Amsterdam News in English
Daily Amsterdam news translated from Dutch local newspapers into English for expats, international students, and digital nomads.
Amsterdam's Ella van der Woude to score Charlie Kaufman film
Politics on the Amstel: Halsema shocks with controversial plan and Ramadan could influence elections
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema's controversial proposal to repatriate addicted homeless individuals has sparked debate among local political commentators. The discussion also addresses the potential in...
Bike path on Plantage Middenlaan blocked off with traffic signs for over four years: 'Shabby'
A bike path on Amsterdam's Plantage Middenlaan has remained closed for over four years, leading to frustration among local residents and cyclists. The path, originally blocked due to museum constructi...
Man (31) sentenced to 36 months for hitting another man with glass shards at Leidseplein
'Lick more and more often,' says Amsterdam artist Frank Bloem (47): 'Then everything will be fine'
Plenty of spring weather after an unsettled weekend
After an unsettled weekend of rain and wind, the Netherlands will experience mild and sunny spring weather starting March 1st. Temperatures are expected to reach between 13 and 17 degrees Celsius, whi...
Petition for Sesame Street film in the planetarium: ‘This film is in the DNA of Artis’
Rutger Groot Wassink defied eight years of right-wing cancel culture – including at the Dokwerker this week
Coffee with Farhad Fatemi (Het Elan): You don't have rights, you are given them
Farhad Fatemi, leader of the political party Het Elan, is campaigning for the Amsterdam municipal elections with a focus on poverty reduction and debt relief. His key proposals include increasing tour...
Cutting Schiphol in half would benefit the economy, Delft study finds
A study by research firm CE Delft suggests that the Dutch economy could benefit if Schiphol Airport were reduced to half its current size. The report, commissioned by the Social Council Schiphol and r...
Illustrator Marit Törnqvist reveals her mysterious world
Illustrator and author Marit Törnqvist shares insights into her creative process and personal inspirations from her studio in Amsterdam. Known for her collaborations with Astrid Lindgren, she discuss...
Research into painkiller use for post-COVID withdrawn
Researchers at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam have temporarily withdrawn a study investigating the use of a painkiller to treat long-term COVID symptoms. The decision was made due to concerns reg...
Hagen Quartet visits the Concertgebouw one last time this Friday: an emotional farewell
GVB adjusts route network and timetable
GVB is adjusting its public transport network and timetable in Amsterdam, which may lead to changes in routes for passengers. The article provides details on how these modifications will affect travel...
A9 closed this weekend, more traffic expected on A10
The A9 highway between Holendrecht and Badhoevedorp is closed in both directions this weekend for widening works, with travel delays of up to 30 minutes expected. Traffic is being diverted via the A10...
From mop to tattoo: Household Fair changes with the times
The Huishoudbeurs at RAI Amsterdam is attracting a younger demographic by incorporating social media trends like 'clean-fluencing' alongside traditional household product demonstrations. The nearly 80...
Bryan Adams to perform at Ziggo Dome on October 14
Canadian singer Bryan Adams is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on October 14. The concert is part of his 'Roll With The Punches' world tour and was announced by organizer MOJO on F...
Café Noorderlicht in Amsterdam-Noord makes hoped-for relaunch: 'Glad we were given the chance'
Body found in Amstel identified as missing Sophia (37)
The body of 37-year-old Sophia from The Hague was discovered in the Amstel river near the Halvemaansbrug in central Amsterdam on Wednesday. She had been missing since last Friday after being last seen...
19-year-old from Haarlem acquitted of train robbery, sentenced for threats and verbal abuse
A 19-year-old man from Haarlem has been acquitted of involvement in a violent robbery that occurred on a train between Nijmegen and Amsterdam last summer. The court ruled there was insufficient eviden...
The Housing Crisis Sightseeing Tour takes you past 'expensive yuppie flats and exploited rentals'
Protesters in Amsterdam will hold a "Wooncrisis City Sightseeing Tour" this Sunday to highlight the city's ongoing housing shortage and rising living costs. The event marks five years since the first ...
Volt lead candidate Juliet Broersen: ‘I think the city can be much more progressive’
Body found in the Amstel, police investigating
A body was discovered in the Amstel river near the Halvemaansbrug in Amsterdam early Monday evening. Police and forensic teams are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death and w...
Scooter rider seriously injured after collision with two trams at Koningsplein
A scooter driver was critically injured and required resuscitation after being trapped between two trams at Koningsplein in central Amsterdam on Monday afternoon. The victim was transported to the hos...
Tip: Sip, stomp, and swing in North during the Amsterdam Wine Festival
The Amsterdam Wine Festival is being held in Amsterdam Noord, featuring hundreds of wines from the Southern Hemisphere. The event allows visitors to celebrate the harvest season and enjoy a festive at...
Neighbors shocked after fatal crime against 81-year-old man: "Terrible, you wouldn't wish this on anyone"
Police are investigating the death of an 81-year-old man who was killed in his home in Amsterdam's Transvaalbuurt neighborhood. Local residents and acquaintances have expressed shock over the incident...
Parents surprised by voting passes for 16- and 17-year-olds, but it's not a mistake
Parents in Amsterdam were surprised to receive voting passes for their 16 and 17-year-old children, but city officials clarified that this is not a mistake. Following a 2021 council decision, minors a...
Separate bike bridge next to Amsterdamsebrug one step closer: ‘It’s already very crowded’
Amsterdam to get dedicated bicycle bridge to Zeeburgereiland
Amsterdam is planning to construct a dedicated bicycle bridge next to the existing Amsterdamsebrug to facilitate travel to Zeeburgereiland. The new bridge is intended to alleviate congestion, as curre...
Three years in prison for rape in bushes near Tolhuistuin
Rachid M., 46, has been sentenced to three years in prison for the violent rape and assault of a woman near the Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam-Noord. The victim was followed from the city center and attacke...