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.
Fewer ferries during Pride tomorrow: GVB unable to complete schedule
Due to a persistent shortage of qualified skippers, public transport operator GVB will reduce the number of ferries operating across the IJ in Amsterdam during Pride tomorrow. Passengers are advised t...
The city's waste problem remains enormous: "It is a huge dump here"
Amsterdam is struggling with persistent street waste issues, largely driven by people rummaging through trash cans for deposit bottles. While the city plans to roll out new, self-closing trash bins st...
GoVolta also wants to run trains on high-speed line to Paris
The Dutch train operator GoVolta plans to compete with Eurostar by launching a new high-speed rail service between Amsterdam and Paris. The company has informed the Authority for Consumers and Markets...
Two accidents on the North ring road cause heavy traffic
Two separate accidents near the Zeeburgertunnel have forced the closure of a section of the Amsterdam ring road, causing significant traffic delays. Authorities expect the disruption to continue until...
WorldPride Portrait: Raham was not safe in Iran, now organizes the first Iranian Pride boat here
After fleeing Iran due to the criminalization of homosexuality, queer activist Raham Rafiee relocated to Amsterdam to continue his advocacy. He supports the Iranian queer community and famously organi...
Shooting at drug den on Willem de Zwijgerlaan: bullet impact in kitchen unit
Mayor Halsema has ordered the three-month closure of a home on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Amsterdam after a shooting incident occurred at the property. The building, known for ongoing issues including d...
Not done partying after the Canal Parade? Here is where to find free street parties
Following the conclusion of the Canal Parade at 6:00 PM on August 1st, several free street and square parties will continue throughout the center of Amsterdam. Revelers can continue the celebrations a...
Shooting victim in Gerbrandypark is 59-year-old man, suspect flees on electric scooter
A 59-year-old man was wounded in a shooting at Gerbrandypark in Amsterdam yesterday afternoon. Police are currently searching for a suspect who was seen fleeing the scene on an electric scooter.
Senior Pride at Nieuwmarkt: “In my youth, Amsterdam was more tolerant than it is today”
Hundreds of seniors gathered at the Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam for the Senior Pride event to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and honor the older generation's contributions. The evening featured performances, inc...
Visible and invisible: how a massive security operation must keep one million WorldPride visitors safe
Authorities in Amsterdam are implementing a massive security operation to protect the million visitors expected at the upcoming WorldPride event. This heightened security, which includes monitoring a ...
Second suspect arrested after bag of cocaine found at Banneplein
Police have arrested a second suspect following the discovery of a bag containing cocaine near the Banneplein in Amsterdam-Noord. Authorities are currently searching for a third individual after initi...
It was supposed to take two days, but this new Amsterdam canal was filled within an hour
The final canal in the Amsterdam neighborhood of De Houthavens was successfully filled with water from the IJ. Although officials originally estimated the process would take two days, the canal filled...
Too cool, ethnic fetishes and the search for self: Glen Faria and Kiriko Mechanicus in De Zwoele Stad
The talkshow De Zwoele Stad features singer-songwriter Glen Faria and filmmaker Kiriko Mechanicus, discussing topics ranging from urban development to personal reinvention. The episode was recorded at...
Will mini-cars soon be allowed to take a shortcut through the IJ tunnel? If Volt has its way, yes
Political party Volt has proposed allowing mini-cars and scooters to use the IJtunnel during its upcoming year-long maintenance period. The proposal aims to alleviate traffic issues on the IJ ferries,...
Stabbing on Contactweg, victim taken to hospital
A stabbing incident occurred this afternoon at a business park on Contactweg in Amsterdam, resulting in one person being hospitalized. The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee is investigating the circumsta...
Fans continue to speculate about extra Madonna Pride performance, organizers deny
Madonna is scheduled to perform at the World Pride Music Festival in Amsterdam this Saturday. Despite rumors circulating online about additional appearances, local organizations have denied that the s...
Shared car collides with tram and crashes into a pole on Europaboulevard
A shared car collided with a tram on the Europaboulevard in Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon before hitting a pole. No injuries were reported, and authorities are currently investigating the cause of th...
From pigeons to Medusa: De Parade is back in town, "Most beautiful place on earth"
The theater festival De Parade has returned to Amsterdam's Martin Luther Kingpark, featuring performances by newcomer Geert Swaab and veteran Ellen ten Damme. The festival, which offers a variety of s...
From pigeons to Medusa: De Parade is back in town, "Most beautiful place on earth"
The theater festival De Parade has returned to the Martin Luther Kingpark in Amsterdam, featuring performances by newcomer Geert Swaab and veteran Ellen ten Damme. The festival runs until August 9th b...
Major festival shrinks site without notice while claiming to be ‘sold out’: how is that possible?
Attendees of the Milkshake Festival in Amsterdam's Westerpark noticed that the festival grounds were smaller than in previous years. Despite the event being sold out on Saturday, the reduction in size...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from July 31 to August 2
Amsterdam is hosting a variety of events from July 31 to August 2, headlined by the WorldPride celebrations including the Canal Parade and various street parties. Additionally, visitors can enjoy summ...
Sera performs Pride anthem Girls who like girls this weekend: 'I Googled whether we could walk down the street holding hands'
Singer Sera will perform her new single, 'Girls who like girls,' as the official anthem at the Pride Amsterdam main stage on the Dam this weekend. She highlighted the ongoing importance of the event b...
Heritage of the Week | Beautiful and pleasant: trees along the canals
Since the 17th century, trees have been planted along the canals of Amsterdam to enhance the city's appearance. In addition to their aesthetic value, these trees provide essential cooling for the urba...
Amsterdam designer Joost Grootens in the running to design new euro banknote
Amsterdam-based designer Joost Grootens has been selected as one of ten finalists to design the new series of euro banknotes. His proposed designs, which focus on humanizing European icons, are compet...
LIVE Conference League | Ajax hosts Vojvodina: comfortable margin for Amsterdammers after big win in Serbia
Ajax prepares to face FK Vojvodina in the second leg of the Conference League third qualifying round at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Having secured a 4-1 victory in the first leg in Serbia, the Amsterdam-...
This is how the car with explosives traveled from Germany to Nieuw-West
Following a cross-border pursuit, a vehicle involved in a German ATM robbery crashed in Amsterdam Nieuw-West yesterday containing explosives. The suspects fled the scene, prompting a police investigat...
Pride events at Homomonument can go ahead as residents lose court case
A judge has ruled that WorldPride events near the Homomonument in Amsterdam can proceed as scheduled, rejecting a plea from local residents to cancel them due to noise concerns. The court determined t...
30-year-old Amsterdam resident arrested for orchestrating multiple scams in Rotterdam region
A 30-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested on July 23 for allegedly orchestrating six scams in the Rotterdam area. The suspect is accused of coordinating these deceptive practices against victims i...
Madonna confirms performance at World Pride Music Festival Saturday night
Madonna has confirmed she will perform at the World Pride Music Festival at Afas Live in Amsterdam this Saturday. She will be joined by DJ Honey Dijon for her 'Club Confessions' show, a performance sh...
Fitz-Jim moves to Torino, Ajax receives around 3 million euros for the midfielder
Ajax midfielder Kian Fitz-Jim is set to join Italian club Torino after undergoing a medical examination today. The 23-year-old will sign a three-year contract, with an option for an additional season,...