Amsterdam News in English
Daily Amsterdam news translated from Dutch local newspapers into English for expats, international students, and digital nomads.
Lottie Hellingman: When you're young you want to be old, and vice versa
Lottie Hellingman is a multi-talented Dutch performer and single mother who reflects on the shifting perspectives of youth and aging. Originally from Middenbeemster, she currently resides in Amsterdam...
Line 25 tram derails in Amsterdam-East, multiple lines diverted
A line 25 tram derailed near Muiderpoortstation in Amsterdam-East around noon, causing no injuries but leading to significant transport disruptions. Tram lines 7, 14, 19, and 25 are currently diverted...
Explosion at restaurant in Geuzenveld
An explosion occurred at a restaurant on Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan in Amsterdam's Slotermeer neighborhood around 1:00 AM. The blast caused damage to the building and a small fire, but no injuries were...
Robert Vinkenborg reconstructs war history of friend from Hoorn: Hidden past, hidden love
Robert Vinkenborg's new book explores the wartime history of a 19-year-old boy in Amsterdam who fell in love with a Jewish woman in hiding during WWII. The narrative, based on personal letters, follow...
Kostverloren garden association welcomes nature but must make way for encroaching city
Tuinvereniging Kostverloren, located along the Amstel river near Amsterdam, promotes biodiversity through pesticide-free gardening and the cultivation of native plant species. While the area serves as...
Former Ajax player Perr Schuurs opens up about dark thoughts during nightmare recovery: 'I hoped I wouldn't wake up anymore'
Former Ajax defender Perr Schuurs has opened up about the severe mental health struggles and dark thoughts he experienced during a grueling two-and-a-half-year rehabilitation from a serious injury. Th...
Mystery: why is there a giant statue of a leg here in East?
A giant statue of a leg located on Polderweg in Amsterdam-Oost has sparked curiosity among local residents and commuters. The massive artwork is a visible landmark for those traveling near Muiderpoort...
World's largest gasoline port has more gasoline than the Netherlands needs despite oil crisis
Amsterdam remains the world's largest gasoline port and currently holds more fuel than the Netherlands requires, despite the ongoing global oil crisis. While gasoline supplies remain stable and contin...
LIVE Eredivisie | Ajax visit struggling Heracles, do Amsterdammers keep Champions League in sight?
Ajax travels to Almelo to face bottom-ranked Heracles in an Eredivisie match, aiming to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive after a recent loss to FC Twente. The match is critical fo...
KLM plane forced to return to Schiphol after hitting a heron
A KLM flight heading to Nice was forced to return to Schiphol Airport on Friday afternoon after colliding with a heron shortly after takeoff. It is suspected that the bird may have been sucked into th...
Theo has been eating blue cheese and pear salads for five years for an artwork in his living room
An Amsterdam resident named Theo has spent the last five years building a large pyramid sculpture in his living room using over 800 empty salad containers. He eats the same blue cheese and pear salad ...
Psychiatric treatment for man who hit coffeeshop worker 18 times with bicycle kickstand
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for attacking two coffeeshop employees on Amsterdam's Kloveniersburgwal with a bicycle kickstand. The court ruled the inci...
Two injured after collision between motorcycle and fatbike in Southeast
Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries following a collision between a motorcycle and a fatbike on the Karspeldreef in Amsterdam-Zuidoost around 6:00 PM. Emergency services, including a tr...
Will there be a referendum on a boycott of Israel? Parties look ahead
The Amsterdam city council is debating whether to hold a referendum on boycotting Israel, despite an independent committee's advice that foreign policy falls outside municipal jurisdiction. While part...
Things to do in Amsterdam in April
The city of Amsterdam offers a variety of activities and events throughout the month of April, culminating in the King's Day celebrations at the end of the month. Residents and visitors can enjoy nume...
Prosecutors suspect arrested partner of murdering Amsterdam ABN Amro employee (40)
A 39-year-old man is suspected of murdering his partner, an ABN Amro employee whose body was found in their Amsterdam home two weeks ago. While the suspect remains in custody, the victim's family is s...
Basements flooded after pipe burst in Zaanstraat, boil water advisory for 88 addresses
A pipe burst during construction work in Amsterdam's Spaarndammerbuurt caused flooding in four basements and triggered a boil-water advisory for 88 nearby addresses. Waternet issued the advisory for r...
Atlas once stood on the Royal Palace, now in a restorer's backyard
The iconic bronze statue of Atlas is undergoing extensive restoration in Antwerp after over 360 years atop the Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam. Restorer Derk Biront is cleaning the statue to r...
Victims lured, assaulted and filmed at apartment building in Zuidoost, 16-year-old boy arrested
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a series of violent incidents at a flat in Amsterdam Zuidoost where victims were lured, assaulted, and filmed. The attacks took place in the bicy...
Cello lost in the war returns to Amsterdam: musician commemorated on May 4 at the Concertgebouw
The cello belonging to Pál Hermann, a Jewish musician murdered during World War II, has been recovered and returned to Amsterdam after being missing for many years. The instrument will be played at t...
The price of failure: the sporting and financial cost to Ajax of missing out on European football
Ajax faces the possibility of missing out on European football for the first time in over sixty years due to poor form and league standings. Journalist Johan Inan analyzes the significant sporting and...
Politics on the Amstel: Coalition negotiations for show and questionable arguments on Israel referendum
The podcast Politiek aan de Amstel discusses potential voter deception regarding coalition negotiations between political parties PRO and D66 in Amsterdam. The episode also critiques the referendum co...
Thirty Seconds to Mars to perform at AFAS Live next year
The American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, led by brothers Jared and Shannon Leto, will perform at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on April 25, 2027. Concert organizer MOJO announced the event as part of t...
Attention road users: N247 closed for two weeks, major disruption expected
The N247 road between 't Schouw and the A10 intersection will be closed for two weeks starting April 12 for essential asphalt replacement. Authorities expect significant traffic disruption and advise ...
‘Penises out!’: Tesla Amsterdam intervenes after notorious party, but it’s not that simple
A court has ruled that Tesla's Amsterdam branch cannot summarily dismiss an employee who shouted an inappropriate phrase during a group photo at a company event. While the judge acknowledged the behav...
Johan Cruyff namesakes get free ArenA tour
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Johan Cruijff ArenA, namesakes of Johan Cruijff can receive a free stadium tour in Amsterdam on April 25. The event, held on Cruijff's birthday, includes photo...
Large section of Amsterdam ring road closed in both directions this weekend
Major sections of the A10 and A4 motorways in Amsterdam will be closed in both directions from Friday evening until Monday morning for the Zuidasdok expansion project. The construction will also halt ...
It’s not allowed, but cyclists flock to railway tracks and narrow bridge: "Fun challenge"
Cyclists in Amsterdam are illegally using a narrow tram bridge near the Amsterdamse Bos as a shortcut while a nearby bridge is replaced. Despite warning signs and the risk of fines, many users continu...
Amsterdam has relatively the fewest electric cars
According to CBS data, Amsterdam has the lowest relative number of electric vehicles per 1,000 residents among Dutch cities, despite having the highest absolute total of 40,000 cars. The city maintain...
Fire destroys elderly couple's car: "I can put on a brave face, but that's not me"
Arsonists destroyed several vehicles over Easter weekend in Amsterdam East, including the car an elderly couple relied on for medical transport. Police confirmed that both vehicle and scooter fires we...