Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Another explosion in Osdorp, this time at a care facility
A healthcare facility in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam sustained damage after an explosion occurred early in the morning. Police are investigating the incident and have called on witnesses to p...
High rents drive away candidates: private sector homes stay online longer
Rental interest in the Netherlands has dropped significantly as rising prices and decreasing housing supply make finding a home more difficult. Landlords are increasingly selling their properties due ...
Fewer essay assignments at UvA due to AI fraud risks, sparking student union discontent
The University of Amsterdam is reducing essay assignments to combat the risk of AI-assisted cheating, a move that has drawn criticism from the student union ASVA. While educators are seeking alternati...
More than 76,000 rental homes have already disappeared from the market – landlords complain about affordable rent legislation
Since the introduction of the Affordable Rent Act in 2024, over 76,000 rental homes have been sold off by landlords across the Netherlands, tightening housing supply. Rental prices are simultaneously ...
One in ten houses sold in Amsterdam is a former rental property, landlords complain: 'The damage is enormous'
Approximately 9.1 percent of homes sold in Amsterdam were formerly rental properties as landlords exit the market following the introduction of new rental legislation and higher taxes. Across the Neth...
Faryel (39) and Maarten (39) met at Hervormd Lyceum West: 'We were known as that sappy couple'
Faryel Bhailal and Maarten Stoltz are a couple who first met while attending the Hervormd Lyceum West in Amsterdam. The pair gained a reputation at school for being inseparable and recently shared mem...
After breast cancer treatment, Parool journalist Lorianne van Gelder (41) joins Olympic Stadium run: I curse and sigh, mope and complain
After completing a year of treatment for breast cancer, journalist Lorianne van Gelder participated in the LoveLife Run at the Olympic Stadium. The event proved to be a challenging experience for the ...
Emergency camera surveillance at Botteskerksingel after two explosions
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has implemented emergency camera surveillance on the Botteskerksingel following two separate explosions at the same residential entrance within a month. Police are curren...
Alderman: Amsterdam city center entrepreneurs too dependent on tourism
Amsterdam alderman Melanie van der Horst has stated that businesses in the city center are overly reliant on tourism, making the local economy vulnerable to shifts in visitor spending. To address this...
Who gets priority in a crisis situation? Amsterdam practices with emergency support centers
Amsterdam has held emergency response exercises at two local centers to improve preparedness for long-term power outages. The drills highlighted the practical challenges of distributing limited aid an...
No power and no signal, but you need to call emergency services: what then?
The Amsterdam municipality conducted an emergency drill on Tuesday simulating a large-scale, long-term power outage to test local response capabilities. Mayor Femke Halsema attended the exercise, whic...
VVD wants smoke- and vape-free zones around schools
The Amsterdam VVD has proposed a ban on smoking and vaping within 50 meters of schools to combat rising youth nicotine addiction. The plan also includes stricter enforcement against illegal flavored v...
Mayor introduces emergency CCTV surveillance on Botteskerksingel
Emergency camera surveillance has been installed on the Botteskerksingel in Amsterdam following two explosions at the same residential portico within a two-week period. Although no one was injured in ...
Street Alliance Director on client freeze: Something is wrong if we can no longer handle requests for help
The Straatalliantie homeless office in Amsterdam has suspended new admissions until at least November 2 due to severe staffing shortages and an overwhelming rise in demand for support. City officials ...
Cinekid has grown into the world's largest children's film festival in forty years: 'Try watching something other than a Sinterklaas movie for once'
Over the past forty years, Cinekid has transformed from a local Amsterdam event into the world's largest children's film festival. Director Joanne Oldenbeuving plans to further develop the festival by...
Around 7,000 households in Amsterdam Nieuw-West hit by power outage
Around 7,000 households in Amsterdam Nieuw-West are experiencing a power outage that has affected several neighborhoods including Osdorp and Slotervaart. Grid operator Liander is working on the issue ...
Amsterdam city center relies more heavily on tourists than other cities, Van der Horst warns of economic risk
Amsterdam's retail and hospitality sectors rely heavily on tourism, leading to concerns from Deputy Mayor Van der Horst about economic vulnerability. The official warns that this focus on visitors ris...
Flower kiosk belonging to sisters Mandy and Kim destroyed by fire: My heart is weeping
Mandy's Bloemenshop, a 47-year-old family business on the Amstelveenseweg in Amsterdam, was destroyed by a fire caused by a short circuit in the cooling system. Sisters Kim and Mandy are devastated by...
At Flow Community you don't have to rush home after yoga: 'There is time for tea and a chat'
Sisters Ngudju and Mwanini Makangira have opened Flow Community in Amsterdam's Oud-West to provide a more personal alternative to standard yoga studios. The center emphasizes social connection by enco...
Tram derails after collision with van on Beethovenstraat: "Loud bang"
A tram derailed in Amsterdam this afternoon after colliding with a delivery van at the Beethovenstraat and Prinses Irenestraat intersection. The accident resulted in no serious injuries but caused sig...
Rijksmuseum makes space in Gallery of Honour for two Willem de Kooning paintings
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has added two paintings by Willem de Kooning to its Gallery of Honour alongside a new retrospective exhibition of his work. The showcase features over 120 pieces and highl...
Mandy's flower shop in Amsterdam-Zuid largely destroyed by fire: 'We are in shock'
A flower kiosk in Amsterdam-Zuid owned by Mandy was largely destroyed by a fire on Monday evening. Local residents have expressed shock and support for the business owner following the incident.
Collision in Amstelveen ends with bystander threatened by firearm
A collision between a car and a scooter in Amstelveen escalated when the two scooter occupants threatened a bystander with a firearm. Police have arrested a 24-year-old man from Amsterdam and an 18-ye...
Win tickets for Bryan Adams at the Ziggo Dome
Fans have the chance to win tickets to see Bryan Adams perform his new music and classic hits at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. Interested participants must submit their details and sign up for a newsle...
Aldi in Buitenveldert allowed to expand after all: ‘Sometimes you just have to make an exception’
The Aldi store in Bolestein has been granted permission to expand into a neighboring vacant building after the municipality reversed its previous refusal. This decision prevents the potential closure ...
Diemen refuses ATM due to fear of explosive attacks
The municipality of Diemen has cancelled plans for a new ATM at the Van Markenplantsoen due to security concerns regarding potential explosions. Despite an initial permit being granted, officials dete...
Woman confronts another woman and is assaulted by group in Buiksloterweg club
A woman was hospitalized after being beaten by a group of three to five people at a club on the Buiksloterweg in Amsterdam-Noord. The assault began after the victim approached another woman, leading t...
How to bring Greece to Amsterdam: Wesley from Grieksblauw shares his favorite Greek spots in the city
Wesley van Eijk shares his favorite spots to experience Greek culture within Amsterdam, ranging from authentic taverna-style dining to specialty markets. He emphasizes the importance of a relaxed, com...
Neighborhood police officer wanted for Nieuw-West: "We are experiencing a high workload"
The Amsterdam police are recruiting a new neighborhood officer for the Nieuw-West district to address staffing shortages and manage high-pressure, diverse urban environments. Candidates with an MBO 4 ...
Visitor to Gaasperdam property leaves each time with a small bag: police find hard drugs
Police in Amsterdam's Gaasperdam neighborhood arrested six people after discovering a drug production site following tips from concerned residents. Authorities seized 1.5 kilograms of hard drugs value...