Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
A10 South completely closed this weekend: what you need to know (and how to avoid the misery)
The A10 Zuid highway in Amsterdam will be completely closed this weekend, causing significant traffic disruptions for those traveling through the area. Motorists are advised to plan their trips carefu...
American investor makes billion-dollar bid for record label behind Taylor Swift
American billionaire Bill Ackman's investment firm, Pershing Square Holdings, has launched a multi-billion dollar takeover bid for Universal Music Group. The record label represents major global artis...
In an Easter weekend full of sports, Mart Smeets sees a team of ‘troubled minds’: ‘Unwatchable’
Mart Smeets reflects on his childhood memories of attending a football tournament held near the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. He discusses how sports and the Easter holiday became intertwined for him ...
Major damage after ATM bombing at five-star hotel in Amsterdam
An ATM bombing occurred on Tuesday morning at the Pestana Amsterdam Riverside hotel in Amsterdam-Zuid, causing significant damage to the building. The perpetrators targeted an ATM located inside the f...
Major fire in De Pijp home, extensive damage
A significant fire broke out this morning in an older residential building on Eerste Van der Helststraat in Amsterdam's De Pijp district. The blaze spread rapidly due to the wooden structure, causing ...
A10 South closed and no trains to and from Amsterdam Zuid station from April 10 to 13
The A10 Zuid highway will be closed and train services to and from Amsterdam Zuid station will be suspended from Friday evening, April 10, until Monday morning, April 13. These closures are expected t...
38 children in ER every year for swallowing batteries
Research from the Amsterdam UMC reveals that at least 38 children are admitted to emergency rooms annually in the Netherlands after swallowing batteries. Experts warn that these incidents can lead to ...
Podcast The Foundling: Masa and Eva found a baby: "It was a very sad cry"
The new podcast 'De Vondeling' follows 22-year-old Lieve as she searches for her biological parents after being abandoned as a newborn in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood in 2003. Accompanied by maker...
ATM blast at Amsteldijk hotel, bomb squad on site
An ATM bombing occurred at a hotel on the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam South around 5:00 AM. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD) and forensic investigators are currently examining the scene, whic...
Nassaukade resident finds explosive in house: 'not an Easter egg, but a hand grenade'
A resident clearing a house on the Nassaukade in Amsterdam discovered a hand grenade on Easter Monday, prompting an emergency response from police and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service. The obje...
Tourists pack city center at Easter: Half-hour wait for a sandwich and an hour for fries
During the Easter weekend, Amsterdam's city center saw massive crowds and long queues at popular social media food spots, with some tourists waiting over an hour for fries. Meanwhile, many visitors to...
Soesja wrote a book about mourning her drowned brother Sam: "Talk about it, it helps"
Soesja van Grondelle has authored a book titled "Sam, ik neem je altijd mee" detailing her grief after her brother Sam drowned in Amsterdam's IJ river in October 2023. Through her writing and social m...
Bryan Wilderom secures vital late win for DSOV against ZSGOWMS after impressive solo past three men. 'Opted for risk'
DSOV secured a crucial 2-1 victory against fellow relegation candidate ZSGOWMS to keep their hopes of staying in the second class alive. The match was decided in the 84th minute by Bryan Wilderom, who...
Dozens of spots already claimed for King's Day: "Bizarre, but in a week you'll be too late"
Three weeks before King's Day, dozens of spots on Amsterdam's Apollolaan have already been reserved with chalk and tape for the traditional flea market. Residents and visitors are securing locations e...
Dozens of disappointed visitors in Amsterdamse Bos: The blossoms are gone
Visitors to the Bloesempark in the Amsterdamse Bos were disappointed this Easter weekend to find that the cherry blossoms had already fallen off. The site recently faced criticism from local politicia...
Explosion at business premises in Slotervaart, apartments evacuated
An explosive device detonated at a business premises on Henri Dunantstraat in Amsterdam's Slotervaart neighborhood late last night, causing a small fire but no injuries. Residents of the apartments ab...
Amsterdam weekly tips: what to do from April 6 to 10
This article lists a variety of recommended events and activities taking place in Amsterdam from April 6 to April 10. It highlights the city's vibrant atmosphere and the numerous engaging things to do...
Living on 11 square meters for 100,000 euros: It’s not your own home, it’s just a tiny room
An 11-square-meter room in Amsterdam's De Baarsjes neighborhood is being offered for sale for nearly €100,000, requiring a cash purchase as mortgages are not available for such shared units. Amsterd...
Group of youths throw eggs, bicycles and stones at firefighters in North
A group of at least five youths attacked firefighters with eggs, bicycles, and stones after setting fire to several waste containers in Amsterdam-Noord. Despite the deployment of police dogs and a hel...
Three men stabbed during fight on Kloveniersburgwal
Three men were hospitalized after being stabbed during a fight involving six or seven people on the Kloveniersburgwal in central Amsterdam. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, responded...
Stage diva Fien de la Mar failed to fill her own theater, but Wim Sonneveld did
The De La Mar Theater in Amsterdam has a storied history, originating as a failed venture for actress Fien de la Mar before being revived by the popularity of cabaretier Wim Sonneveld. After falling i...
Steven Berghuis defends Ajax squad after latest setback: ‘There is no common thread’
Ajax midfielder Steven Berghuis defended his teammates following a 1-2 defeat against FC Twente, a result that leaves the club in fifth place in the Eredivisie. Berghuis acknowledged the team's ongoin...
Michaela felt no support from school management when a student spat in her coffee: ‘Young teachers need intensive guidance’
Michaela, a biology teacher from Haarlem, nearly left the profession after a student spat in her coffee and she felt unsupported by her school's leadership in Amsterdam. The incident underscores the c...
City film commission receives five applications daily: "We are more expensive than other cities"
The Amsterdam Film Commission manages approximately five daily requests, overseeing about 80 film and series productions annually while striving to minimize disruption for residents. Although filming ...
Hammer blow in Arena: Ajax lose to FC Twente and drop to fifth place
Ajax suffered a 1-2 home defeat against FC Twente at the Johan Cruijff Arena, moving them down to fifth place in the standings. The loss, featuring a winning goal by Bart van Rooij, further distances ...
Judge recuses himself from VU unlawful detention case because he is also a lecturer
A Dutch court rejected a judge's request to withdraw from a case involving two pro-Palestinian protesters accused of detaining a board member at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The judge, who is als...
Car catches fire in Venserpolder
A car caught fire on Berthold Brechtstraat in the Venserpolder neighborhood of Amsterdam-Zuidoost on Friday evening. The fire department quickly extinguished the blaze, though the vehicle is likely a ...
Blauw-Wit keep sights on another Korfbal League season
Amsterdam-based korfball club Blauw-Wit secured a 20-22 victory against local rivals AW.DTV in the play-down semifinals, moving closer to maintaining their spot in the Korfbal League. Star player Thij...
Ajax starts Edvardsen against FC Twente, captain Klaassen missing
Oliver Edvardsen will start for Ajax in their home match against FC Twente as the team deals with several absences. Key players including captain Davy Klaassen, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kian Fitz-Jim, and Y...
Jim (23) is carillonneur at Plein '40-'45 and also takes requests
Jim, a 23-year-old carillonneur, is one of four young musicians performing on the freedom carillon at Plein '40-'45 in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. The district government decided to hire young talent follow...