Amsterdam News in English
Amsterdam news in English — daily headlines from Dutch local newspapers covering housing, transport, city politics, neighbourhoods, culture and events, for expats, international students and English-speaking residents.
Entire Netherlands on highest wildfire alert level
The wildfire risk level has been raised to the highest warning stage across the entire Netherlands, including the Amsterdam-Amstelland and Zaanstreek-Waterland regions. This nationwide alert goes into...
Court: Explanation on officers who viewed Lisa case information
The Amsterdam court has ordered the Public Prosecution Service to provide detailed information regarding the number of police officers who accessed investigation systems in the case of the murdered 17...
Murder suspect Lisa held longer for observation at Pieter Baan Center
Chris Jude, the 22-year-old suspect in the killing of 17-year-old Lisa, will remain at the Pieter Baan Centrum for an extended period of psychiatric observation. This decision was announced during a p...
Mascha has ME, but hardly anyone knows what it is: "In bed all day, it makes you desperate"
An exhibition at Treehouse on the NDSM-terrein in Amsterdam showcases the work of artists living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) to raise awareness about the chronic systemic disease. Participants...
Police release footage of man planting explosive at Haarlemmerstraat coffee shop
Police have released surveillance footage of a suspect who placed an explosive device at a coffeeshop on Haarlemmerstraat in Amsterdam last August. The blast caused significant damage to the building,...
Amsterdammers on the run in new season of Het Jachtseizoen: Most Wanted
The new season of the reality series 'Het Jachtseizoen: Most Wanted' features celebrities attempting to evade capture across the Netherlands. This season's participants include residents from Amsterda...
Toddler pools to reopen
Toddler pools in Amsterdam are reopening for the warm weather, offering a place for children to play in the water. These public pools provide an alternative for families who do not have gardens or pri...
17-year-old from Amsterdam arrested for bank scam targeting elderly
A 17-year-old from Amsterdam has been arrested for defrauding at least six elderly people using a sophisticated bank impersonation scam across several Dutch cities. The suspect allegedly stole bank ca...
Greenpeace activists storm world's largest meat company meeting
Greenpeace activists disrupted the annual shareholders' meeting of JBS, the world's largest meat processor, near Schiphol on Thursday. The protest caused attendees to flee the meeting room as activist...
Heritage of the Week | Wartime history in the soil of Zeeburgereiland
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an early 20th-century military shooting range on Zeeburgereiland. The investigation into these findings provides insight into the area's historical milita...
Queen Beatrix and Amsterdam reconciled after riots and conflict
The relationship between Queen Beatrix and the city of Amsterdam was historically characterized by tension and riots. However, a symbolic moment involving a kiss in the Jordaan neighborhood eventually...
Papa Koenders’ fight against the legacy of colonialism: May 4 and 5 portraits
The exhibition 'Op zoek naar Papa Koenders' at the OBA in Amsterdam honors Julius Gustaaf Arnout Koenders, a key figure in the struggle for Surinamese cultural identity and language recognition. Koend...
Mika Godts alerts top clubs with wonder goal, but how high could the transfer fee rise?
Ajax winger Mika Godts has drawn attention from major European clubs following a spectacular goal against NAC Breda, leading to speculation regarding his potential transfer fee. The article identifies...
Cameras effective after arson and attacks on first responders: "I can sleep again"
Residents in Amsterdam's Buikslotermeer neighborhood report a decrease in nightly disturbances following the installation of surveillance cameras at Breedveld. The measure was implemented after weeks ...
Will Amsterdam Pride become world heritage? Chances increased significantly today
The Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science has nominated Pride Amsterdam for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This move follows a recommendation from the Council for Culture, high...
Weekend guide: things to do in Amsterdam from May 1 to 3
The article highlights various activities taking place in Amsterdam from May 1 to May 3, such as visiting markets and exhibitions. It provides suggestions for entertainment during the weekend between ...
Suspect in distraction theft that cost Irene (80) her life released with ankle monitor
An Amsterdam court has ruled that a suspect in the violent death of 80-year-old Irene Winkel will be released with an electronic ankle monitor. Of the three individuals suspected of involvement in the...
'Five hundred additional hectares for industrial land'. Businesses north of the North Sea Canal want to grow
Entrepreneurs in the region north of the North Sea Canal are calling for 500 hectares of additional industrial land to match local housing growth. Economic Forum chairman Friso de Zeeuw emphasizes tha...
Portable toilet cleaner Roel can't believe his phone still works: I've been bombarded with calls
Roel, a worker who empties portable toilets, has become a viral sensation following a report on his enthusiastic work during the post-King's Day cleanup. He has been overwhelmed by media requests from...
Urgent camera surveillance for four streets in Weesp over public order fears
The deputy mayor has ordered urgent month-long camera surveillance across four streets in Weesp due to concerns over potential public order disturbances. While the specific cause for the measure has n...
Nearly 2,200 households in Amsterdam-Noord hit by power outage
Approximately 2,180 households in Amsterdam-Noord were left without power on Tuesday afternoon after a cable was damaged during excavation work. Grid operator Liander reported that the outage affected...
Will a European cobra ban finally happen? New EU firework rules in the works
The European Commission is developing new firework regulations aimed at restricting the trade of powerful explosives like 'cobras' often used in criminal attacks. This follows pressure from the Nether...
Halsema: Government should apologize to Moluccans
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on the Dutch government to apologize to Moluccan former soldiers and their families who were forced to relocate to the Netherlands in the 1950s. Speaking at a ...
Mayor Halsema calls on government to apologize to Moluccans
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on the Dutch government to formally apologize to the Moluccan community for their treatment following their arrival in the Netherlands 75 years ago. During com...
Smoke from 't Harde wildfire seen and smelled in Amsterdam
Smoke from a large wildfire at a military training ground in 't Harde has reached Amsterdam, carried by the wind. Local emergency services report receiving numerous calls from residents who can see an...
The Jewish betrayers turned in more than 100 Jews: "I want the public to think: what would I do?"
The theater production 'De Jodenverraadsters' tells the true story of two Jewish women who collaborated with Nazi occupiers during World War II to avoid death. Scheduled to perform at Het Amsterdams T...
André Hazes to bring new show to AFAS Live in November
Singer André Hazes announced on Instagram that he will perform a new show titled 'De Avond Van Je Leven' at AFAS Live on November 7. The artist expressed his excitement about returning to the stage a...
Stumbling stone for heroic civil servant
A stumbling stone is being placed to honor Lammert Wever, a civil servant who joined the resistance during World War II. Wever ultimately sacrificed his life for his involvement in the movement.
Must-watch: Amsterdammers without phones in Namibia? You’ll want to see this new reality show
The new reality television program 'Ticket to the Tribes' follows several well-known residents of Amsterdam as they exchange their modern urban lifestyles for life in Namibia. Participants must adapt ...
Many questions remain after King's Day stabbing at Olympic Stadium
Police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on the evening of King's Day. Authorities are currently appealing for witnesses and video footage to help...