Amsterdam News in English
Daily Amsterdam news translated from Dutch local newspapers into English for expats, international students, and digital nomads.
Chansonnier Dave (81) has lived in France for 60 years, but is returning to Carré: ‘The eighties were a terrible time’
At 81 years old, Dutch-born singer Dave is set to return to Amsterdam’s Carré theater for a performance in 2025, following the unexpected success of his previous shows. The veteran chansonnier, who...
Political cooperation between Muslim and Jew leads to widely supported dialogue plan: ‘Investing in peacetime’
Amsterdam city councilors Sheher Khan and Itay Garmy, a Muslim and a Jew from opposing political parties, have received unanimous support for their "Bekend maakt bemind 2.0" plan to foster structural ...
Woman threatened, assaulted and robbed of her car in Amsterdam-Noord
A woman from Almere was threatened, assaulted, and carjacked in Amsterdam-North following an undisclosed incident that began on the Achtersteven. Although the victim did not require hospitalization, t...
Amsterdam can ban fatbikes in specific areas
The Amsterdam City Council has approved a measure allowing the ban of fatbikes in specific areas where they cause safety issues or public nuisance. A pilot program starting later this year will implem...
Woman robbed of car at gunpoint in Amsterdam North
A woman was carjacked at gunpoint on Noorderbreedte in Amsterdam-Noord around 8:30 PM. Although police launched a search for the suspect and the stolen vehicle, no arrests have been made and the inves...
Is the boil-water advisory in two streets a cause for concern?
Waternet has issued a boiling water advisory for several addresses in Amsterdam after bacteria were detected during routine daily quality inspections. Experts state that these measures are strictly pr...
Three local parties want to break through in Amsterdam: can they take on the established order?
Three local parties—De Stem van Amsterdam, Hart voor Amsterdam, and Namens Amsterdammers—are campaigning to challenge the established political order in Amsterdam's upcoming municipal elections. T...
"Everyone was a fan" of chess icon Jan Timman, who has died at 74
Dutch chess legend Jan Timman, famously known as "The Best of the West," passed away in Arnhem on Wednesday at the age of 74. A nine-time national champion, Timman reached the world number two ranking...
Garbage truck driver had 27-second view of woman before fatal accident on Passeerdersgracht
Prosecutors in Amsterdam stated that a garbage truck driver had 27 seconds of visibility before fatally striking 69-year-old Cindy Charles on the Passeerdersgracht in October 2024. The driver is accus...
A coffee with Grethe van Geffen (Namens Amsterdammers): "People feel let down"
Grethe van Geffen, leader of the local party Namens Amsterdammers, is campaigning for the municipal elections with proposals to reduce bureaucracy and improve community facilities in areas like IJburg...
Fecal bacteria in Amsterdam drinking water: boil water advisory for 81 households
Waternet has issued a boil water advisory for 81 households in Amsterdam-West after enterococci bacteria were detected in the drinking water during construction work. A similar advisory for E. coli in...
Widower at trial for fatal garbage truck accident: I can forgive the driver
Dutch prosecutors have demanded 240 hours of community service and a one-year driving ban for a garbage truck driver who fatally struck a 69-year-old American woman in Amsterdam in October 2024. The p...
Fat bike ban to proceed as PvdA and GroenLinks change course
The Amsterdam city council coalition parties GroenLinks and PvdA have decided to support a proposal granting the municipality the authority to ban fatbikes in busy urban areas. While specific location...
Quartet behind Skatecafé opens Noorderpark Café, where things are a bit more laid-back
The four founders of Amsterdam's Skatecafé have taken over the Noorderpark Café in Amsterdam-Noord, transforming it into a relaxed, family-friendly neighborhood destination. The new owners plan to o...
Ricky’s wife was run over by a garbage truck: ‘I wrote the driver: if you want my forgiveness, I forgive you’
Cindy Charles, a 69-year-old American woman, was killed in October 2024 after being struck by a garbage truck driving against traffic in Amsterdam. The driver appeared in court on Thursday, where the ...
Parool journalist Stefan Raatgever (44) focuses on the period after coming out in new book: ‘The doubts don’t stop once you come out’
Journalist Stefan Raatgever has released a sequel to his debut novel, focusing on the protagonist's life and challenges in Amsterdam after coming out. The book, *De jongen die de tijd wilde stopzetten...
Boy (17) arrested after 400 weapons found in home
A 17-year-old boy was arrested in Amsterdam after police discovered approximately 400 illegal weapons, including pepper spray, brass knuckles, and tasers, inside a residence. The investigation was tri...
Chess Grandmaster Jan Timman dies at 74
Renowned Dutch chess grandmaster Jan Timman has died at the age of 74 following a long illness, according to the Royal Dutch Chess Federation (KNSB). During the 1980s and 1990s, Timman was one of the ...
Heritage of the Week | 18th-century cellar dwelling
Archaeologists discovered the remains of an 18th-century basement dwelling within a building on the Noordermarkt. Beneath this structure, they also uncovered a floor dating back to the 17th century.
Man stabbed in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, police searching for suspect
Two men, aged 51 and 55, were injured and subsequently arrested following a stabbing incident on Anna Blamansingel in Amsterdam-Zuidoost on Wednesday night. While one victim was hospitalized in consci...
February Strike commemoration: 'Stand in solidarity with the hard-hit Jewish people'
The 1941 February Strike will be commemorated on Wednesday, February 25, to honor the historic act of resistance against the persecution of the Jewish people during World War II. The event serves as a...
When Lil’ Kleine sees hooded men with weapons at his door, he makes a run for it: ‘I was covered in blood’
Dutch rapper Lil’ Kleine was targeted in a violent robbery at his home along an Amsterdam canal by armed men in hoodies. According to recently released footage, the artist fought back against the as...
Fishmonger at wits' end: stall area plagued by rats but health services say little can be done
Renger Debens, owner of the "De Nieuwe Vangst" fish stall in Amsterdam, is struggling with a severe rat infestation that is causing the ground to sink and damaging his stall's structure. While local h...
'The Other Side of Amsterdam' is the name of the show – but which side is that?
The television program "De andere kant van Amsterdam" recently highlighted the devastating New Year's Eve fire at the historic Vondelkerk and the subsequent plans for its restoration. Architect André...
Ricky Fishman's wife was run over by a garbage truck: ‘I wrote the driver: if you want my forgiveness, I forgive you’
Ricky Fishman traveled to Amsterdam for the trial of a garbage truck driver who fatally struck his wife, Cindy Charles, in October 2024. The driver faces charges of reckless driving after turning agai...
Dozens of flights at Schiphol cancelled as a precaution due to winter weather
Airlines have preemptively cancelled approximately 100 flights at Schiphol Airport due to expected winter weather conditions. These cancellations primarily affect European destinations and were made a...
Patrick Kluivert and Jordi Cruijff open Cruyff Court in neighborhood where he grew up
Former football star Patrick Kluivert, joined by Ajax technical director Jordi Cruijff, officially opened a new Cruyff Court in the Amsterdam-Noord neighborhood where he grew up. Kluivert expressed pr...
Halsema lashes out at British police over claim about shared information on Maccabi fans
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has criticized the West Midlands Police for falsely claiming that their decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match was based on intelligence provided...
Council members react to polls: "The campaign has begun!"
A recent poll for the Amsterdam municipal elections shows PvdA and GroenLinks competing for the lead, while the VVD faces a decline and local parties struggle to secure seats. City council members rea...
Coffee with Erik Bobeldijk (1 World 1 Future): "Not living at the expense of our children and grandchildren"
Erik Bobeldijk, a former SP councilor, has launched the new political party "1 Wereld 1 Toekomst" to contest the upcoming municipal elections in Amsterdam. The party focuses on addressing global issue...