Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Six bedrooms and a view of Vondelpark: most expensive house in Amsterdam for sale
The most expensive home in Amsterdam, a villa on the Oranje Nassaulaan near Vondelpark, has been listed for sale at 20 million euros. The property features extensive living space, six bedrooms, and a ...
Escalated dispute over Van Gogh renovation resolved, museum to be refurbished
The Van Gogh Museum has reached an agreement with the Dutch government to resolve a funding dispute over a 104 million euro renovation project. Work on the museum is set to begin in the fall of 2028, ...
Van Gogh Museum to undergo major renovation in 2028: "Buildings in poor condition"
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is set to begin a major renovation in late 2028 after reaching a funding agreement with the Dutch government. The project aims to improve building safety and sustainab...
Uniqlo owner closes in on H&M and eyes Zara's throne
Fast Retailing, owner of Uniqlo, is aiming to surpass Inditex as the world's largest clothing retailer after reporting strong annual revenues. The company is actively expanding its European footprint,...
Pedestrian injured after collision with tram on Van Baerlestraat
A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a tram on Van Baerlestraat in Amsterdam this morning. The victim was transported to the hospital while conscious, and local police have launched an inves...
Arrival of East Bridge delayed again, municipality still short at least 170 million euros
The construction of the Oostbrug in Amsterdam faces further delays as the project currently faces a funding shortfall of at least 170 million euros. Technical complexities and rising costs have led to...
Just Eat Takeaway orders rise for first time in 4.5 years
Just Eat Takeaway has recorded its first rise in order volume in over four years following strategic investments by parent company Prosus. The firm reports growth in its user base and plans to continu...
Peter Jan Rens still welcome at Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala: 'Mistake made'
Presenter Peter Jan Rens was initially excluded from the Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala due to an alleged seating shortage, despite his status as a former winner. Following his public frustration, organi...
City hall vandalized by pro-Palestine protesters, windows smashed: ‘City has blood on its hands’
Activists from Palestine Action NL vandalized the Stopera city hall in Amsterdam with graffiti and slogans following the police-enforced dissolution of their demonstration. Mayor Femke Halsema condemn...
City district loses Westerpark wildlife crossing: "A bit strange"
A fauna passage in Amsterdam's Westerpark has gone missing, leaving local officials puzzled as to its whereabouts. City authorities are investigating the disappearance and suspect that a utility compa...
New in Amsterdam: friends Bas, Teun and Daan open bakery and coffee roastery KAF
Three friends named Bas, Teun, and Daan have opened KAF, a new bakery and coffee roastery located on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam's Jordaan district. The shop specializes in house-made sourdough, ar...
House prices exceed half a million, but buyers have more choice again
Dutch house prices reached an average of 503,000 euros in the third quarter, a slight increase amid a 24 percent rise in available housing supply. Despite more properties being on the market, sales re...
Sharp rise in homes for sale, but concerns over ‘mismatch’ and ‘shrinkflation’ in new construction
The Dutch housing market has seen a substantial increase in both existing and new-build home listings, offering buyers more negotiation room and choice. However, sales for new construction projects ar...
Amsterdam housing market cools down, but homes still frequently sell above asking price – especially in West and North
The Amsterdam housing market is cooling as buyers exercise more caution, leading to a decrease in the frequency and extent of overbidding. While 77 percent of homes still sell above the asking price, ...
Homes stay on the market longer: "Buyers are acting more cautiously"
Homes in Amsterdam are spending more time on the market as buyers become increasingly selective due to higher mortgage rates and shifting economic conditions. Although the supply of available properti...
Olivia Rodrigo saddened by attention to her love life
Olivia Rodrigo has criticized the invasive media attention regarding her romantic life, stating that she wishes to keep her relationships private. Meanwhile, the singer is enjoying career success and ...
Ramen Stopera vandalized and damaged after pro-Palestine demonstration
The Stopera city hall in Amsterdam was vandalized with red paint and suffered broken windows following a pro-Palestinian demonstration. Police were forced to end the protest after participants ignored...
Ramen Stopera vandalized and damaged after pro-Palestine demonstration
The Stopera building in Amsterdam was vandalized with red paint and suffered broken windows following a pro-Palestinian protest. Police ended the demonstration after participants defied orders to foll...
Bridge over the IJ delayed - and Amsterdam is still 170 million euros short
The Oostbrug project in Amsterdam is facing new delays and a financing shortfall of nearly 170 million euros. Rising construction costs and tensions with the national government over cruise ship polic...
Duivendrecht cycle routes do not feel much safer yet: "A year has already passed"
Nearly a year after launching an action plan to improve cyclist safety between Amsterdam and Duivendrecht, local residents report that many safety concerns, such as inadequate lighting and vegetation,...
Defense wants to be on TikTok, but its own ban is holding the armed forces back
The Dutch Ministry of Defence wants to use TikTok for recruitment and to combat misinformation, but remains restricted by a 2023 government ban over espionage concerns. Officials are currently evaluat...
Frits (74) and Floor (28): 'Amsterdam was much scarier in the eighties than it is now'
Frits, aged 74, and Floor, aged 28, discuss the evolving atmosphere of growing up and raising children in Amsterdam across different generations. The pair reflects on how the city has changed since th...
Rebecca (34) and her boyfriend found a new development in Noord via Instagram: ‘A few days later we heard the house was ours’
Rebecca Rövekamp and her partner successfully purchased a new apartment in Amsterdam-Noord after finding the project on Instagram. The couple had specifically sought to avoid properties in the Oost a...
Neven Foday (23) and Lamar (29) opened Berosu in De Pijp: one cuts hair, the other fits grills
Cousins Foday Suno and Lamar Ross have opened their new business, Berosu, in the De Pijp neighborhood of Amsterdam. The establishment offers professional haircuts and custom dental grills, with plans ...
Mayor Halsema: Seen with great horror how Hamas was supported
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema condemned pro-Palestinian protesters for displaying banners supporting Hamas and the October 7 attacks at a demonstration on the Dam. Authorities were unable to intervene...
Removed trampolines from Rivierenbuurt playground will not return
The Amsterdam city government has confirmed that trampolines removed from a Rivierenbuurt playground will not be reinstated due to legal and safety regulations. While local parents urged for their ret...
Kasper Dolberg's departure is a sporting and especially financial blow
Ajax forward Kasper Dolberg has suffered a torn cruciate ligament, ending his second period with the club. This injury represents a major financial and sporting setback for the Amsterdam team, which h...
Jewish community commemorates October 7 terror attacks: ‘What kind of world do we want to live in?’
Three years after the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks, the Jewish community in the Netherlands continues to experience significant insecurity. During a commemorative service at Amsterdam's Am...
Pro-Palestinian demonstration at Amsterdam City Hall disbanded
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Amsterdam on Wednesday to protest against Israel on the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks. The march was eventually disbanded by authoritie...
Police draw batons to hold back pro-Palestinian protesters
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central Amsterdam on Tuesday evening, leading to a tense standoff with police at Waterlooplein. Officers drew their batons to prevent the group from proce...