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.
Police now believe shooting that killed two Syrian boys was random
Police and prosecutors believe the fatal shooting of two Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam's Piet Wiedijkpark on New Year's Day was likely a random act of violence. A 25-year-old suspect remains in custod...
Police search for weapon used to shoot Syrian teenagers: ‘Difficult searching in the ditches’
Spring rush for birdwatchers: first godwits return
The first black-tailed godwits of the season have returned to the Netherlands from Africa, gathering at the Landje van Geijsel in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel. This flooded habitat attracts numerous birdwa...
Police search for missing Sophia (37) last seen at Amstel Station
Dutch police are searching for 37-year-old Sophia, who has been missing since Friday, February 20. She was last seen leaving the Amstelstation in Amsterdam, and authorities are calling on the public t...
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Ajax reports profit for first half of season thanks to transfers
Amsterdam football club Ajax reported a net profit of 16.4 million euros for the first half of the 2025-2026 season, primarily driven by outgoing player transfers. This performance marks a significant...
Ajax reports first-half profit thanks to transfers
Ajax recorded a net profit of 16.4 million euros during the first half of the 2025-2026 season, primarily driven by revenue from outgoing player transfers. This financial result represents a significa...
Arrest after stabbing at Sloterdijk asylum center
A man was hospitalized following a stabbing at an asylum shelter on Kabelweg in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied early this morning. Police arrested a suspect at the scene shortly after emergency ser...
Paid parking coming to Gein: residents must apply for parking permits
Paid parking will be introduced in the Gein neighborhood of Amsterdam-Zuidoost in approximately six weeks, ending its status as one of the city's last free parking areas. Residents and business owners...
Fire in bike shop Kinkerstraat
A fire broke out in a bicycle shop on Kinkerstraat in Amsterdam late last night. Emergency services responded around 12:50 AM, leading to a temporary closure of the street while the fire was extinguis...
The new city artist doesn't draw, but uses an ancient technique
Mirre Yayla Séur has been named Amsterdam's new city artist, opting to use the traditional craft of glass painting instead of conventional drawing on paper. Her work will focus on capturing the city'...
Free things to do this spring break: Best tips and outings with kids in Amsterdam
Patrick Kluivert opens Cruyff Court in his old neighborhood: ‘When I was young we didn't have such a nice pitch’
Crack use on the rise in Amsterdam, as in other European cities: what can we learn?
City of Amsterdam wants to make menstrual issues in the workplace open for discussion
Man fires shots into air during argument at Frederiksplein, two arrested
Two men were arrested after one fired a gun into the air during an argument at Frederiksplein in Amsterdam around 10:30 PM. No injuries were reported, and police recovered a firearm from one of the su...
Shot fired during dispute at Frederiksplein
Hopeful collectors contact Amsterdam museum after discovery of authentic Rembrandt etchings
Experts at the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam have seen a surge in collectors seeking authentication for prints after 35 genuine Rembrandt etchings were discovered in Zutphen. While the inherited...
Klöpping: Amsterdam claims promises are legally worthless
The municipality of Amsterdam argued in court that promises made to residents carry no legal weight in a lawsuit regarding mass tourism. This defense follows a legal challenge by the foundation "Amste...
Streets need to be dug up much less often thanks to new method (but it won't be rolled out further)
Do you often drive through the IJ tunnel? Fill in this questionnaire
Starting in the summer of 2027, the IJ-tunnel in Amsterdam will be closed to all traffic for at least one year. Authorities are asking regular users to complete a questionnaire to help them prepare fo...
Borrow free litter pickers and hoops for National Cleanup Day
National Cleanup Day is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, and encourages residents to help clean up the city. To facilitate this, participants can borrow free trash pickers and waste rings.
Dutch Olympians arrive at Schiphol
Dutch Olympic winter athletes arrived at Schiphol Airport on Monday afternoon following their return from Milan. A crowd of over one hundred people gathered at the Amsterdam airport to welcome the tea...
Coffee with William Clairbois (Party for Development): "We started as cavemen"
William Clairbois, the leader of the Partij voor Ontwikkeling, is seeking a seat in the Amsterdam city council with a platform focused on human progress and self-development. His party proposes polici...
Tofik Dibi, lead candidate for Bij1: ‘I was the ‘brave Moroccan gay man’ until I spoke out about Gaza’
Boil water advisory lifted for part of Kastelenstraat in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert
Canadian rock band Rush to perform at Ziggo Dome in early 2027
The Canadian rock band Rush is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on February 23, 2027. Ticket sales for the concert in the Netherlands will begin this Friday.
Amsterdam man (39) arrested after threat with possible firearm in Velsen-Noord
A 39-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested following a threat involving a possible firearm in Velsen-Noord. Police are currently investigating the incident and have called for witnesses to come for...
Figures on violence against enforcement officers were incorrect, baton trial had flawed basis
The Amsterdam municipality has admitted that data regarding violence against city wardens was significantly overestimated due to a reporting error that misclassified non-applicable incidents as physic...
Plans for one-way traffic on Utrechtsestraat, but not everyone is convinced
The Amsterdam municipality is considering making the Utrechtsestraat a one-way street to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion. While some residents support the initiative, the local neighborho...