Amsterdam News in English
Daily Amsterdam news translated from Dutch local newspapers into English for expats, international students, and digital nomads.
Domino's considers bodycams for delivery drivers after dozens of 'pizza robbery' reports
Domino's is considering equipping its delivery drivers in Amsterdam with bodycams following a significant increase in 'pizza robberies' in the city's Zuidoost district. Police have arrested six minors...
Labor Inspectorate finds nine illegal workers in BBQ restaurant raid
The Dutch Labor Inspection discovered nine illegal workers during a raid at a barbecue restaurant in Amsterdam-West last Thursday. More than half of the fourteen staff members lacked valid work permit...
Amsterdam house prices fall faster than national average, but overbidding remains the norm
House prices in Amsterdam fell by 5.8% in the first quarter of 2026, a sharper decline than the 2.7% drop seen nationally across the Netherlands. This trend is driven by an increase in supply as inves...
How a prophetic photo became street art thanks to Kamp Seedorf
Artist collective Kamp Seedorf has transformed an iconic 1980s photograph of Frank Rijkaard and Patrick Kluivert into street art. The original image was captured by photographer Pim Ras and highlights...
Princess Amalia brunches with Mayor Femke Halsema
Princess Amalia traveled to Amsterdam for a meeting with Mayor Femke Halsema at the mayor's invitation. The visit began with a brunch before the princess continued her busy schedule in the city.
New suspects arrested for fatal Amsterdam shooting
Amsterdam police have arrested two additional suspects, aged 25 and 36, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred last month at Koningin Wilhelminaplein. These arrests follow the previous dete...
Man dies after falling into water in Bos en Lommer
A man died on Wednesday night after falling into the Erasmusgracht in Amsterdam's Bos en Lommer neighborhood. Emergency services pulled the individual from the water shortly before 11:00 PM, but he wa...
Amsterdam man (59) suspected of stealing shop employee's phone in Utrecht
A 59-year-old man from Amsterdam is suspected of stealing a mobile phone from a retail worker in Utrecht. The suspect is currently being investigated for the theft of the employee's device.
Severely injured Bert Kops would never wrestle again, but shortly after became champion
Amsterdam-born wrestler Bert Kops Jr. overcame a life-threatening car accident at age 19 that doctors predicted would end his athletic career. Defying medical expectations, he returned to training and...
St. Antonius Hospital seeks MS patients who received stem cell therapy abroad
St. Antonius Hospital and Amsterdam UMC are looking for MS patients who traveled abroad to receive stem cell therapy in recent years. Estimates suggest hundreds of individuals have sought this treatme...
Study into MS patients who received stem cell therapy abroad
Amsterdam UMC and St. Antonius Hospital are launching a study targeting MS patients who traveled abroad for stem cell therapy in recent years. Researchers aim to gather data from the hundreds of indiv...
Heavy traffic on A9 due to accident in Amstelveen
An accident on the A9 motorway near Amstelveen has caused traffic delays of nearly an hour for commuters traveling from Schiphol toward Utrecht. Authorities are currently diverting traffic via the A10...
Long traffic jam on A9 after truck accident: delays reach one hour
A truck accident on the A9 highway between Badhoevedorp and Amstelveen has caused significant traffic delays of up to an hour. Heavy congestion is also reported on several other major routes in the re...
Overtoomsesluis bridge diversion
The Overtoomsesluis bridge will be closed to cars, trucks, and trams from April 24 to May 4 due to scheduled maintenance work. Diversions will be in place for all affected traffic during this period.
Amsterdam East: Cannot rule out drug bus staying at OLVG after all
The drug user bus located at the OLVG hospital in Amsterdam East may remain at its current site past June 30th because no alternative location has been found yet. Although the facility has helped redu...
Woman (27) forced into prostitution, prosecutors demand 4 years for suspects
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded four-year prison sentences for a man and a woman accused of forcing a 27-year-old woman into prostitution in Amsterdam-Zuidoost for over a year. The victim ...
Simon Sprietsma (60) has been the designer of the city center for 35 years
Architect Simon Sprietsma was honored with a symposium at the Zuiderkerk for his 35-year career designing iconic public spaces in Amsterdam, including the Dam and Leidseplein. Since 1991, Sprietsma ha...
Officials expect Schiphol noise rules can proceed
Officials at the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management expect that new noise reduction regulations for Schiphol Airport can still be implemented. Despite a recent Council of State ruli...
Mathias (12) had his poem for airmen shot down in the war ready in an instant: ‘With freedom you can enjoy your life’
Twelve-year-old Mathias wrote a poem for the annual commemoration at the Vliegermonument located in the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen. The ceremony honors English airmen who were killed when their tr...
Pizza delivery drivers in Amsterdam targeted in wave of robberies: six minors arrested
Police in Amsterdam have arrested six minors in connection with a surge of robberies targeting pizza delivery couriers in the Amsterdam-Zuidoost district. Authorities issued a warning regarding this e...
New hobby unlocked: 3 Amsterdam cafes where you can craft
Amsterdam is seeing a rise in art cafes where patrons can engage in creative activities like ceramic painting, clay work, and linocutting while enjoying coffee. This new trend offers a social space fo...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (April 17, 18 and 19)
This article highlights various weekend activities taking place in Amsterdam from April 17 to 19. Featured events include local markets, dancing at coffee bars, and professional photography sessions f...
Waternet plagued by fake message about bacteria: 'Control room receiving many calls'
A fake WhatsApp message warning of a dangerous bacteria in Amsterdam's drinking water has triggered a surge of calls to Waternet's emergency center. Waternet confirmed that the drinking water is safe ...
PRO Amsterdam wants measures against Israel but opposes boycott referendum
A majority in the Amsterdam city council has likely blocked a referendum on an Israel boycott after the PRO Amsterdam party followed a committee's advice that the proposal exceeds municipal authority....
Mandatory psychiatric treatment with conditions for man (33) who stabbed woman to death in Amsterdam
A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to involuntary psychiatric treatment (TBS) with conditions for the fatal stabbing of a woman in Amsterdam-West in February 2025. The court ruled that the man was i...
Discover Spaarnwoude Park to highlight green buffer: 'We want to show people that Spaarnwoude is more than just Snowworld and festivals'
Businesses in Spaarnwoude Park are organizing a discovery day on April 19 and a new culinary event in October to showcase the area's diverse recreational offerings. The initiative aims to inform the p...
Elderly woman acquitted of killing husband after prosecution sought 9.5-year sentence
A 75-year-old woman has been acquitted of killing her husband in their Amsterdam home in 2020 due to a lack of evidence. While prosecutors sought a nine-year sentence, the court ruled that the victim'...
Roman D. deliberately stabbed Dam Square victims in the back to avoid looking them in the eye
Roman D., a suspect in a March 2023 stabbing near Amsterdam's Dam square, reportedly told prison staff he targeted victims in the back to punish European taxpayers for funding the war in Ukraine. The ...
We are collecting your garden tiles for free again
Residents of Amsterdam and Weesp who replace garden tiles with greenery can have their old tiles collected for free by the Tegelservice. The initiative aims to promote urban greening by encouraging pe...
Students go viral with self-designed deposit bin: Haven't received a grade yet
Four Amsterdam students have gone viral with a custom-designed trash can that features a separate compartment for deposit-return bottles to prevent scavengers from breaking open bins. Although the cit...