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.
Parents commemorate drowned son Raymi (14), two years after his death
The parents of 14-year-old Raymi held a memorial in Durgerdam, Amsterdam, two years after he drowned in the Buiten-IJ while on vacation. Following investigations into communication issues that hampere...
Suspect in murder of wife on Madurastraat called police himself
Antonio L. confessed to killing his wife, Ilenia Panzolini, at their home in Amsterdam's Indische Buurt in April after calling the police himself. During a preliminary hearing, prosecutors questioned ...
Trial of female urinals during Pride
During the Pride canal parade, a trial will be conducted using special urinals designed for women. These facilities allow women to urinate while in a slightly squatting position.
Ajax signs striker Tolu Arokodare on loan with an option to buy
Ajax has reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign striker Tolu Arokodare on a one-season loan. The deal includes an option for the Amsterdam club to purchase the 25-year-old player pe...
CCTV installed on Henri Dunantstraat in Slotervaart following house explosion
Mayor Halsema has implemented emergency camera surveillance for one month in the Henri Dunantstraat area of Slotervaart following a recent house explosion. The measure aims to address local unrest and...
Is Madonna coming to WorldPride Amsterdam? Here are all the clues so far
Fans are speculating that Madonna may perform at WorldPride in Amsterdam after noticing several potential clues. While nothing has been officially confirmed by organizers, the rumors have been circula...
These men were persecuted because they were attracted to the same sex
During the eighteenth century, hundreds of homosexual men were persecuted and sentenced to death across the Netherlands. These historical legal actions against gay men also took place within the city ...
Concrete blocks placed at Javaplein for this afternoon's Pride party
The municipality of Amsterdam has placed concrete barriers at Javaplein ahead of the Pride Oost festivities taking place today. Although officials declined to confirm a link to specific security conce...
17-year-old boy shot in Slotermeer, taken to hospital with severe leg injury
A 17-year-old boy was shot and sustained severe leg injuries in the Slotermeer neighborhood of Amsterdam during the night. Police are currently investigating the incident and seeking witnesses, as no ...
Their family arrived 75 years ago, now there is an exhibition about Moluccan Amsterdammers
The outdoor exhibition 'Samangat! Moluks in Amsterdam' opened on July 30 at the Kop van Java to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the arrival of Moluccan families in the Netherlands. Featuring 31 po...
Hundreds gather at Homomonument to commemorate Berlin attack
Hundreds of people gathered at the Homomonument in Amsterdam to commemorate the victims of the attack that occurred during a Pride event in Berlin. Mayor Femke Halsema and other speakers addressed the...
Amsterdam underworld and conviviality with Elisabeth Grijzenhout and Roy Dames in De Zwoele Stad
The talk show 'De Zwoele Stad' features conversations about Amsterdam's culture, heat, and local life at the Bijlmerplein. Featured guests include documentary filmmaker Roy Dames, who discusses the ci...
Chinook helicopters fly over and guard of honor during funeral of fallen soldier
Two Dutch Chinook helicopters performed a flypast during the funeral of 34-year-old soldier Robert Verveer at Zorgvlied cemetery. Verveer, a member of the 12th Ranger Battalion, tragically died last w...
Safer Spaces to offer WorldPride visitors help with discrimination: "100 reports already this weekend"
Following a significant rise in reports of discrimination during WorldPride, over 44 'Safer Spaces' are opening in Amsterdam to provide immediate support to the queer community. These locations, many ...
Frank de Jonge becomes new director of Amsterdam-Amstelland Safety Region
Frank de Jonge has been appointed as the new director of the Veiligheidsregio Amsterdam-Amstelland, starting October 1. He will lead the organization alongside fire chief Steven van de Looij, overseei...
Ajax opponent Vojvodina appoints new coach shortly before return leg: Very difficult time to step in
Vojvodina has appointed Marko Savic as their new head coach ahead of their upcoming Conference League return match against Ajax. The 42-year-old Serbian replaces Miroslav Tanjga and will lead the team...
Designer Joost on the eternal fame of a banknote: It was truly a puzzle
Amsterdam-based designer Joost Grootens has been shortlisted to design the new euro banknote. He stated that while the project offers little financial gain, he is motivated by the prestige associated ...
9 ways to be well-prepared for the 2026 Canal Parade
The Canal Parade is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Attendees are encouraged to prepare by following specific guidelines regarding boat regulations and public conduct to ensure a ...
Sunny news: this will be the weather during the Canal Parade in Amsterdam
The weather forecast for the Canal Parade in Amsterdam on Saturday, August 1st, predicts sunny conditions with temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius. According to the KNMI, there is a low chance of r...
Where will you be standing? This is the route of the Amsterdam Canal Parade 2026
The Canal Parade is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, traveling through the historic center of Amsterdam. The annual event, which is part of the Canal Pride celebrations, attracts h...
Police operation in Amsterdam Nieuw-West: masked officers and helicopter circling
A large-scale police operation involving masked special intervention units and a helicopter is underway in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam. Emergency services have escalated the situation to a GR...
Major police operation in Osdorp: crashed BMW linked to explosives found at German ATM bombing
A major police operation is underway in Amsterdam-Osdorp after a car suspected of being involved in a recent ATM bombing in Germany crashed following a police chase. Authorities have evacuated nearby ...
Weesp station to be renovated due to growing number of passengers
ProRail is set to renovate station Weesp starting in August to accommodate an expected increase in daily passenger numbers from 20,000 to 30,000. The project includes reconfiguring platforms and repla...
NS to run extra trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Zandvoort during Formula 1
The Dutch national railway, NS, is operating extra trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Zandvoort from August 21 to 23 to accommodate an expected 50,000 Formula 1 fans. Additionally, the national tra...
Get on the dance floor at the WorldPride street and square parties (and celebrate love)
Amsterdam will host vibrant street and square parties on July 31 and August 1 to celebrate WorldPride. The festivities will transform the city center into a large celebration of love.
Future asylum seeker center building squatted in Diemen
A future asylum seeker center in Diemen, intended for use by 2027, has been occupied by squatters. The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) and the property owner have initiated le...
‘You should be seen’: this is the story behind the Zeedijk Pride Stride
Iris Dicks launched the Zeedijk Pride Stride to encourage individuals to embrace their identities after witnessing her partner withdraw during their transition. The initiative features a red carpet in...
Grandstand for ten thousand people rises on the Prinsengracht: "But I have the best spot"
Construction has begun on a large grandstand along the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, designed to accommodate 10,000 spectators for the upcoming WorldPride Canal Parade. While the construction work has c...
Suspected explosive found in second-floor apartment on Henri Dunantstraat in Staalmanbuurt
A fire broke out at an apartment building on Henri Dunantstraat in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district this evening, with police suspecting the incident was caused by an explosive. No injuries were report...
Police swarm Jan van Galenstraat after shooting report but find no victims
Police in Amsterdam were deployed in large numbers to the Jan van Galenstraat following reports of a shooting on Tuesday evening. Upon arrival, authorities found no victims or evidence of a crime and ...