Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Spot the differences: Amstel in 1860 and 2026
The Amstel locks in Amsterdam feature historic toll houses, one of which has been transformed into a hotel room. Additionally, the site of the former De Eendracht windmill was replaced in 1887 by the ...
Brasserie Lenny at the Chassé Hotel Residency is 'French with an Amsterdam twist'
Brasserie Lenny has opened inside the Chassé Hotel Residency on James Wattstraat, offering a French-inspired menu with a local Amsterdam twist. The restaurant is particularly noted for its scenic vie...
I sometimes didn't know where my father was for months at a time
The author shares a personal account of growing up with an addicted father who was frequently absent and eventually moved to the Philippines. The relationship remained distant until the father passed ...
School principal in Amsterdam-North hired daughter and son-in-law's companies for nearly one million euros
The director of a school in Amsterdam-Noord is under investigation for awarding nearly one million euros in contracts to businesses owned by her family members over three years. Questions remain regar...
Bijlmer plane crash commemorated 34 years later in Southeast
The 34th anniversary of the 1992 Bijlmer air disaster was commemorated today in the Zuidoost district of Amsterdam. Relatives, officials, and community members gathered to honor the 43 lives lost when...
Car ends up in canal in Amsterdam-Noord
A Canta microcar ended up in a canal in Amsterdam-Noord, leaving the driver unresponsive and requiring hospital treatment. Police are currently investigating the cause of the accident and have appeale...
Car lands in canal in Amsterdam-Noord, bystanders jump into the water
A driver was rescued from the Noordhollandsch Kanaal in Amsterdam-Noord after his Canta microcar plunged into the water this evening. Two bystanders jumped in to save the man, who was subsequently tra...
WV-HEDW players injured by slippery artificial turf: seniors refuse to play on main pitch
Senior football teams at WV-HEDW in Amsterdam are refusing to play on the club's new artificial grass main field due to severe safety concerns and recurring player injuries caused by the slippery surf...
Business owners frustrated by uneven paving on Reguliersbreestraat: ‘People fall regularly’
Business owners and residents in Amsterdam are reporting frequent accidents caused by uneven paving stones on the Reguliersbreestraat. Despite the high traffic and safety risks, local authorities and ...
The dress code varies by profession: executives in red, designers in black – and one woman in pink
About two hundred architects, developers, and officials met at the Oosterdok to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the architecture center Arcam. The event was marked by a distinct variety of profe...
Protest against factory farming in city center: "Stop the slaughter"
Hundreds of protesters marched through central Amsterdam today to demonstrate against the animal industry and demand better welfare rights. Organized by various groups including the Party for the Anim...
Vietnamese turquoise taxis to challenge Uber and Bolt in the Netherlands
Vietnamese taxi company Green SM is launching its electric vehicle service in the Netherlands to compete with established platforms like Uber and Bolt. The company plans to start its operations in Ams...
Petting zoo celebrates reopening: "We're starting fresh"
The children's farm in Amsterdam's Westerpark has officially reopened following a three-year renovation project to address significant hygiene and safety concerns. The site now features improved infra...
Kilos of cocaine sent in package to company in the North
Police in Amsterdam-Noord discovered several kilograms of cocaine inside a package shipped from Colombia to a local industrial business. No arrests have been made, and an investigation is currently un...
Amsterdam Marathon 2026: all road closures and accessibility at a glance
The 2026 TCS Amsterdam Marathon will take place on October 17 and 18, causing significant road closures and public transport adjustments throughout the city. Motorists are advised to avoid the area du...
Accident involving overturned truck on A9 near Amstelveen, driver taken to hospital
A truck overturned on the A9 near the Amstelveen Stadshart exit, leading to a multi-vehicle collision that left a car driver injured and hospitalized. The incident has caused a full closure of the A9 ...
Extensive damage from explosions at homes in Nieuw-West and Noord
Two explosive incidents caused significant property damage at residential buildings in the Amsterdam districts of Nieuw-West and Noord. Although both locations were cordoned off for investigation, aut...
Full trash container? A 'fill-level sensor' may sound the alarm in the future
The municipality of Amsterdam is testing fill-level sensors in waste containers to optimize collection routes and reduce overflow. A trial with glass containers has already shown that smarter monitori...
The Greenhouse | Here is how our energy system was overhauled before
Amsterdam is embarking on a significant expansion of its electrical infrastructure to accommodate a projected multi-fold increase in energy demand. The project involves upgrading existing substations,...
City Archives investigates colonial past of De Bazel: "Spider in the colonial web"
The Amsterdam City Archives is preparing a 2027 exhibition titled The Colonial World to investigate the history of the De Bazel building and its role in the Dutch Trading Society. By focusing on perso...
After Amsterdam's Bouillon, Weesp now has one too – but when can a restaurant actually call itself that?
A new restaurant called Bouillon d’Or has opened in Weesp, following the popularity of the Bouillon d’Amsterdam concept. The trend has sparked interest in defining what criteria a dining establish...
Animal shelter DOA celebrates 125th anniversary: We are here to stay
The Dierenopvangcentrum Amsterdam (DOA) is celebrating its 125th anniversary as the largest animal shelter in the Netherlands. Since its founding in 1901, the organization has evolved from a small res...
Amsterdam’s ‘fairy tale’ The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats for sale again for a fiver: ‘Children love the local slang’
Designers De Ru and Serano have released a new run of their successful Amsterdam-dialect version of the fairy tale The Wolf and the Seven Kids. Despite the pair facing severe health battles with cance...
Man injured after stabbing on Kloveniersburgwal, police searching for suspect
A man was hospitalized after a stabbing occurred on the Kloveniersburgwal in central Amsterdam on Saturday night. Local police are currently searching for a suspect, as the motive for the attack remai...
Ajax's F-side celebrates 50th anniversary with massive fireworks, flares and smoke bombs
Ajax supporters group F-side celebrated its 50th anniversary with large-scale fireworks displays at three locations across Amsterdam. The group, known for its long and controversial history in Dutch f...
32-year-old man arrested for involvement in fatal Amstelveenseweg shooting
A 32-year-old man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a fatal shooting that took place outside an Amsterdam bar early this morning. The 34-year-old victim died at the scene, and police be...
Suspect arrested for fatal shooting on Amstelveenseweg after raid in Amsterdam-West
Police have arrested a 32-year-old suspect in Amsterdam-West following the fatal shooting of a 34-year-old man on the Amstelveenseweg. Authorities are investigating whether the detained individual is ...
Homeless repeat offender sentenced to two years in facility for habitual criminals
A 36-year-old homeless man with a crack addiction has been sentenced to two years in a facility for repeat offenders following an assault at an Amsterdam supermarket. The court chose this measure to p...
No trains and no passengers, but what is happening at Central Station today?
Amsterdam Centraal Station closed completely today for extensive infrastructure upgrades intended to modernize the facility for future passenger growth. Work includes widening platforms and replacing ...
Shot Amsterdam man is ‘Kish’ Baboeram (34) from Southeast, likely killed after conflict with rival
Thirty-four-year-old Kish Baboeram was shot and killed outside an Amsterdam cafe in what police believe was a targeted attack. Authorities are currently searching for a slim, light-skinned male suspec...