Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
A Family, starring Carice van Houten, portrays the dynamics of a family falling apart
Directors Mees Peijnenburg and Muriel d’Ansembourg presented their respective films, "A Family" and "Truly Naked," at the Berlin Film Festival. Peijnenburg’s drama, starring Carice van Houten, exp...
Young children can play freely at Papote in De Baarsjes (and parents eat well)
Sophia de Rosnay has opened Papote, a soft play café in Amsterdam’s De Baarsjes neighborhood designed to provide a welcoming space for both parents and young children. Inspired by London’s café ...
Jewelry store targeted in overnight burglary in Deventer, two 18-year-olds from Amsterdam arrested
Two 18-year-old men from Amsterdam were arrested following a burglary at a Lucardi jewelry store in Deventer early Tuesday morning. The suspects caused significant damage to the shop on Lange Bisschop...
Information sessions on living with brain injury in Haarlem, Amsterdam, Krommenie and Obdam
The organization Hersenz is hosting a series of information sessions focused on coping with brain injuries and their long-term consequences. These meetings are scheduled to take place in several Dutch...
Tax bills are on the way
Tax assessments are being issued once again, with updated information regarding changes for the current year. The provided details explain what has changed and outline the various methods available fo...
800 temporary student housing units in Zuidas extended by one year
800 temporary student housing units on Antonio Vivaldistraat in Amsterdam's Zuidas district will remain available for an additional academic year. This extension ensures that the accommodations stay a...
David Hielkema: Disappointed D66 voters seem to be returning to GroenLinks and PvdA
Recent polling by Het Parool and AT5 shows a tight three-way race between Amsterdam's current coalition parties ahead of the March 18 municipal elections. D66 is no longer projected to be the largest ...
A coffee with Daniël van Duijn (LEF): We want a rave island near Pampus
Daniël van Duijn, leader of the LEF party, is campaigning for the Amsterdam municipal elections with a platform focused on youth interests and unconventional urban projects. His key proposals include...
Housing market, waste and safety play major role for municipal election panel members
A survey of over 2,100 Amsterdam residents reveals that the housing shortage, waste management, and public safety are the primary concerns for voters ahead of the upcoming municipal elections. While 9...
Boekhandel De Duif in North also offers meetups for knitting enthusiasts
Bibi Scholten van Aschat opened De Duif, a community-focused bookstore in Amsterdam-Noord, which has become a local hub since its launch in December. Funded partly through crowdfunding, the shop offer...
He received a 10 from Mara Grimm, but where does Choux chef Merijn van Berlo like to eat?
Merijn van Berlo, the acclaimed chef of Amsterdam restaurant Choux, has shared his personal list of favorite dining spots and specific dishes across the city. His recommendations range from casual sta...
Danh Vo is a collector, scavenger and tinkerer – the Stedelijk now displays his montages of historical fragments
The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam is hosting an exhibition by Vietnamese-Danish artist Danh Vo, titled πνεῦμα (Ἔλισσα), which features assemblages of historical and personal artifacts. T...
A coffee with Patrick van Bronswijk (The Voice of Amsterdam): I'm really not doing it for fun
Patrick van Bronswijk, the lead candidate for the new party "De Stem van Amsterdam," is running in the city's municipal elections to address urgent concerns regarding safety, waste management, and exc...
'Sinatra' returns to Concertgebouw after nearly 50 years: "You can't tell the difference"
Frank Sinatra impersonator "Frank in Person" will perform with nearly 100 student musicians at Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw on February 28, marking nearly 50 years since the original artist appeared at...
Coffee with Kok Chan (NLPlan): "I see no Asian council members to represent the community"
Kok Chan, leader of the NLPlan party, is campaigning for the Amsterdam city council to address a lack of representation for the Chinese and Asian communities. His primary platform is a "youth master p...
Car drives off bridge into water, driver hospitalized
A driver was hospitalized after crashing through a bridge railing on the N200 near Halfweg and landing in the water around 4:00 AM. The driver managed to escape the vehicle and swim to shore, where a ...
No injuries in major fire involving five cars next to Uithoorn apartment building
Five parked cars were destroyed in a fire near an apartment building in Uithoorn early Sunday morning. No injuries were reported, and emergency services confirmed that residents were not in danger dur...
First Dates bartender Jeremy Zijlstra’s (46) Amsterdam: ‘There is always something new to discover’
Jeremy Zijlstra, a 46-year-old bartender known for the television show *First Dates*, shares his favorite locations and personal history across various neighborhoods in his hometown of Amsterdam. He h...
At Franzen, Mara Grimm deeply regrets not ordering the côte de boeuf (8)
Chef Jesse Franzen has opened a new "casual chic" restaurant called Franzen in Amsterdam’s Oud-Zuid neighborhood, specializing in classic French cuisine and high-quality grilled meats. Reviewer Mara...
This trash can – designed for deposit hunters – aims to keep the streets clean
The Amsterdam municipality is testing a new waste bin design featuring magnetic, self-closing doors to allow "deposit hunters" to easily search for recyclable bottles without damaging the containers. ...
Schiphol expects more travelers, pre-pandemic numbers in sight
Schiphol Airport expects passenger numbers to continue growing this year, nearing levels seen before the pandemic. The airport projects that between 68 million and 72 million travelers will pass throu...
Alderman postpones final decision on cruise ships: Bridges come first
Amsterdam Alderman Hester van Buren has postponed a final decision on banning sea cruises from the city, prioritizing the construction of bridges over the IJ over the current location of the Passenger...
Criticism of fat bike ban plans: Certain group of young people being sidelined
Amsterdam city council members from the GroenLinks and PvdA parties have criticized a proposed ban on fatbikes in crowded areas like the Vondelpark, citing concerns over the potential stigmatization o...
A coffee with Chris de Ploeg (De Vonk): 'Amsterdam is becoming unaffordable for more and more people'
Chris de Ploeg, the lead candidate for the political party De Vonk, outlined his party's platform for the Amsterdam municipal elections, focusing on making the city more affordable for low-income resi...
Politics on the Amstel: Campaign derails during AT5 recordings and Halsema makes podcast debut
In the latest episode of the "Politiek aan de Amstel" podcast, journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De Telegraaf discuss the effectiveness of boycotting the Forum voor Democratie party and the closur...
After a century, Gudde family quits herring trade: 'Rejected six times for a larger stall'
After four generations and nearly a century in the trade, the Gudde family is closing their Amsterdam herring stall as 69-year-old Lucien Gudde retires. The business will not be passed down to his son...
Snoop Dogg to perform at the Melkweg in two weeks
American rapper Snoop Dogg will perform an intimate concert at the Melkweg in Amsterdam on February 26th, returning to the 1,250-capacity venue for the first time in 14 years. The artist is currently ...
A walk past 10 iconic Ajax locations in Amsterdam
This article outlines a walking tour of iconic locations in Amsterdam that have played a central role in the history of the football club AFC Ajax. It highlights significant sites such as Café Oost-I...
Hendrik Groen steps out of anonymity and writes Book Week gift
Author Peter de Smet, known by the pseudonym Hendrik Groen, has stepped out of anonymity to write the gift book *Piaggio* for the 91st Boekenweek, taking place from March 11 to 22. Journalist Doortje ...
Officials: Ending sea cruises could jeopardize funding for bridge over the IJ
Amsterdam officials have warned that banning sea cruises by 2035 and canceling a new terminal could jeopardize state funding for major projects, including bridges over the IJ and new housing developme...