Amsterdam News in English
Daily Amsterdam news translated from Dutch local newspapers into English for expats, international students, and digital nomads.
Exceptionally warm February day draws crowds of Amsterdammers outside: ‘We used to call this flip-flop weather’
Fertilizer plant ICL faces 10 times higher penalty for next violation
Quarter of children and young people not attending school have mental health issues
The number of students staying home from school in Amsterdam increased last year, with 821 registered cases often linked to psychological issues like anxiety and depression. Alderman Mbarki highlighte...
New City Archives exhibition for more diverse representation: "Half of Amsterdammers menstruate"
The Amsterdam City Archives has launched a new exhibition titled "Claim Your Space" to improve diversity and representation within the city's historical records. The collection features nine personal ...
Number of Amsterdam children missing school long-term rose again last year
Ajax punished for fireworks against FC Groningen: F-side empty during next home match
Ajax has been penalized with a closure of the F-Side stand for their upcoming match against Sparta on March 14 following a fireworks incident during a game against FC Groningen. The club accepted the ...
Port businesses can still dispose of cardboard despite collector quitting
Entrepreneurs in the Amsterdam port area can still dispose of their cardboard despite the recent closure of the popular Veldman Recycling collection point on Strandweg. The facility had previously ser...
Why more and more children are not going to school and how we are tackling it
The number of children not attending school rose to 821 during the last academic year. Authorities have investigated the causes for this increase and are now implementing measures to address the issue...
Vondelpark now also a nuisance area after significant increase in incidents
Amsterdam has expanded its designated nuisance and dealer enforcement zone to include Vondelpark and surrounding streets following a rise in incidents involving intimidation and drug trafficking. This...
Van der Heijden family writes their own book about a gnome: 'Everyone in class wanted to read it!'
The Van der Heijden family has written a book titled "Kabouter Pierewied," inspired by their frequent walks in the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen. The creative project has been well-received by local ...
Election liveblog: which debates are coming up?
Amsterdam is preparing for municipal elections on March 18 with a series of debates scheduled to address topics such as housing, transportation, and the local economy. Current polling indicates a clos...
ICL to face significantly higher fines for future violations
Fertilizer factory ICL faces a tenfold increase in potential fines, rising to 1.25 million euros, if it exceeds future emission standards in the Amsterdam area. The environmental agency implemented th...
Festivals ban techno DJs following misconduct allegations
Several techno DJs have been barred from major Dutch music festivals, including Verknipt, DGTL, Awakenings, and Dominator, following allegations of sexual misconduct. Organizers confirmed the decision...
85 years after the February Strike: What the underground Parool wrote about the start of mass protests against Jewish persecution
City and Film Fund aim to bring European counterpart to the Oscars to Amsterdam
Last chance: free lead check for your garden
Homeowners with private gardens can request a free soil check to test for lead until May 2026. This initiative is designed to help residents ensure the safety of their garden environment at no cost.
Linnaeusstraat dates back to 1308
The Linneausstraat is scheduled to undergo a major renovation to improve its infrastructure. The historic street has a long legacy, with origins dating back to 1308.
Dutch Safety Board investigates KLM collision at Schiphol
The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) and Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (LVNL) have initiated investigations following a collision between two KLM aircraft at Schiphol Airport. Both organizations are con...
Survey on IJtunnel closure: Potential hour of extra travel time during rush hour
Amsterdam has launched a survey to prepare motorists for the IJtunnel's year-long closure starting in summer 2027, which could add up to an hour of travel time during peak hours. The municipality is s...
NH Helps: who will help William get his 'therapy garden' back in order?
William Jansen, a stroke survivor living in Amsterdam, is seeking volunteers via the 'NH Helpt' initiative to help restore his overgrown 'therapy garden.' Due to mobility and speech issues, he require...
Nine months juvenile detention after Heemskerk explosion; teen also guilty of home robbery in Zuidoostbeemster
A 19-year-old man from Amsterdam has been sentenced to nine months of youth detention by the Haarlem district court. He was convicted for his involvement in an explosion in Heemskerk and a violent hom...
8 nature playgrounds in Amsterdam where kids can let off steam
Snoop Dogg could have sold out the Melkweg 70 times (!) – why did he choose this stage?
Free lead testing in Amsterdam gardens: ‘Residents were shocked by the results’
International vote could be decisive in Amsterdam elections
Mega-talent Yara Akkerman (16) signs with top club Amsterdam: ‘It was an extremely difficult choice’
Sixteen-year-old sports talent Yara Akkerman has signed a contract with the top-tier club Amsterdam, departing from the Hague region this coming summer. She noted that the decision was difficult but u...
Violinist Isabelle Faust performs Kurtág’s Kafka Fragments as Muziekgebouw artist-in-residence
TikTokers cycling through Amsterdam: ‘We don’t intentionally cycle faster to hit a tourist’
Suspect in Beverwijk hostage-taking, assault, and extortion released as flight risk recedes
A 27-year-old man from Amsterdam, suspected of hostage-taking, assault, and extortion in Beverwijk, will be released from pre-trial detention this Friday. The North Holland District Court ruled that t...
Nanning Hagendoorn (76) has been building aquariums for 53 years, the last 11 in the IJmuiden port area
Nanning Hagendoorn, 76, has been building aquariums for 53 years and is currently based in the IJmuiden port area. After a long career that included running shops in Amsterdam and Haarlem, he is now c...