Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Vater-Müller organ in Oude Kerk turns 300: I feel like king of the world when I play
The Vater-Müller organ at the Oude Kerk is celebrating its 300th anniversary with a weekend-long musical marathon. Organists and visitors alike praise the instrument for its unique, powerful, and hig...
Chantal Janzen pleased with first theater performance in ten years
Chantal Janzen has returned to the musical stage after ten years to star as Sally Bowles in the production of Cabaret. The actress celebrated her successful premiere in Amsterdam, where she was joined...
Man falls into IJ at NDSM wharf and is rescued by fire department
Emergency services successfully rescued a man who fell into the IJ river near the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam-Noord late this evening. The man was pulled to safety by firefighters and transported home by ...
Pro-Palestinian protester convicted of group insult, but receives no punishment
A pro-Palestinian protester was convicted of defaming Jewish people for making Holocaust-related remarks during an April demonstration. Although the court also found him guilty of insulting police off...
GVB expands service during ADE with night metro and more ferries
Public transport operator GVB is extending its metro and ferry services during the Amsterdam Dance Event to assist the large influx of visitors. These expanded operating hours, which include overnight...
In North, Ajax fans get haircuts like Jari Litmanen, and the Finn picks the best lookalike: ‘That’s a 2001 style. Modern, sleek. It’s quite a current hairstyle.’
Ajax fans in Amsterdam-Noord are participating in a free event to get haircuts inspired by the iconic styles of Jari Litmanen. The Finnish football legend is personally judging the participants to sel...
Private landlords are renting out fewer properties in the city: "A problem for students"
Private rental properties in Amsterdam have decreased by 18 percent in three years as landlords sell their units due to new rent control laws and increased taxation. While this shift favors buyers, it...
Seizure of 'Antifa server' at US request leads to questions and concerns
Dutch authorities have seized a server belonging to the Italian hosting provider Autistici/Inventati at the request of the United States. The U.S. government classifies the company as a terrorist enti...
Family of deceased Hajar (29): Missing loved one is devastating, the uncertainty has been hard
The family of 29-year-old Hajar has requested privacy following the discovery of her body at the Amsteldijk. Police believe the woman, who was last seen leaving the RAI in Amsterdam with an unidentifi...
From archive to current events: AT5's Ajax news is now also on Instagram
Broadcaster AT5 has launched a dedicated Instagram account to provide fans with both historical footage and current coverage of Ajax. The new platform features a mix of classic interviews and real-tim...
Rapper cancels concert one hour before start due to 'explicit images' at Melkweg's new club Annie
Christian rapper Hulvey canceled his sold-out concert at Amsterdam's Club Annie just one hour before showtime due to explicit decor he deemed inappropriate for his young fans. The artist is now search...
Rapper cancels concert an hour before showtime due to 'explicit footage' at Melkweg's new club Annie
Christian rapper Hulvey canceled a sold-out concert in Amsterdam one hour before showtime, citing inappropriate and explicit imagery inside the newly opened Club Annie venue. The artist, who has a you...
You couldn't find anyone more Amsterdam than actor and writer Maarten Spanjer (1952-2026)
Dutch actor and writer Maarten Spanjer has died at the age of 73. A lifelong Amsterdam native, Spanjer originally dreamed of becoming a professional footballer before finding success in the arts.
JARA seeks better connection with agencies: "Young people don't feel heard"
The Youth Advisory Body Amsterdam (JARA) hosted its first youth summit to improve communication between young people and municipal services, law enforcement, and political organizations. The initiativ...
Man falls 5 meters from escalator at Vijzelgracht metro station
A man was hospitalized after falling five meters from an escalator at Amsterdam's Vijzelgracht metro station late at night. The incident involved the man falling over a glass panel that broke, leading...
Amsterdam man (22) throws garden table and post into fire in Floradorp and receives 40 hours of community service
A 22-year-old Amsterdam resident received a community service order and jail time for participating in violent disturbances in the Floradorp neighborhood. The riots, which included arson and attacks o...
No plans for ADE yet? You can still get tickets for these 10 parties
The annual Amsterdam Dance Event takes place from October 21 to 25, offering a wide array of musical performances across various iconic city venues. Tickets are still available for ten selected events...
Water board warns: North Holland not well prepared for rising sea levels
Water board official Bea de Buisonjé warns that North Holland is ill-prepared for rising sea levels, noting that traditional technical solutions are no longer sufficient. Authorities are calling for ...
Screen time | Facebook film raises painful question: has anything changed at Meta?
Meta continues to face criticism regarding privacy concerns with its wearable technology and its influence on societal polarization. The release of the film The Social Reckoning, based on whistleblowe...
Our tips for the best free parties during Amsterdam Dance Event
The 30th edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event is approaching, offering a wide array of performances across the city. Attendees who missed out on sold-out tickets can still enjoy various free events, i...
Our tips for the best free parties during Amsterdam Dance Event
The 30th edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event offers numerous free performances across the city despite many main events selling out. Attendees can enjoy a diverse range of genres, including house, te...
30 years of ADE: how a small networking conference grew into the world's largest dance marathon
The Amsterdam Dance Event is celebrating its 30th anniversary, having grown from a small industry gathering into the world's largest dance festival. Over the past three decades, the event has helped t...
Jewish photographer Maria Austria captured Moluccan families in former Westerbork camp in 1952: ‘She recognized what those people were feeling’
In 1952, the Jewish Amsterdam-based photographer Maria Austria documented Moluccan families living in the former Westerbork camp. Her work is currently featured in an exhibition at the Herinneringscen...
Lotte Terwel came to New-West against the district committee's wishes. Now she must prove herself: 'In the Center, I sometimes had so little to do during meetings that I caught up on emails'
Lotte Terwel has assumed the position of chair for the Nieuw-West district in Amsterdam following a difficult and contentious appointment process. She is now tasked with addressing critical local chal...
Twelve women accuse festival organizer Omid Kahali of sexual misconduct: ‘His hands were everywhere, while I didn’t even know how I got there’
Twelve women have accused Omid Kahali, the former director of festival organization Sona, of sexual misconduct. Kahali recently stepped down from his position at the company, which is responsible for ...
VUmc to stay open until 2040, but will it make it? ‘Everyone knew one hospital at two locations doesn't work’
Although the VUmc hospital is officially slated to remain open until 2040, staff members remain highly skeptical of this timeline. Employees point to the ongoing logistical difficulties of operating a...
From the pawn shop to the terrazzo mosaic floor in the Rijksmuseum: Italian traces can be found all over Amsterdam
The Italian presence in Amsterdam has expanded rapidly in recent years, reflecting a long history of migration that began with medieval Lombard bankers. From historical clandestine churches and specia...
Dandy and contrarian Whistler cared little for anatomy in his portraits: harmony took precedence over reality
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is presenting a major retrospective on the British-American artist James McNeill Whistler, known for his nonconformist approach to traditional painting. The exhibition...
Exhibition reveals how the former owners of Huis Willet-Holthuysen were deeply involved in the slave trade
An exhibition at Museum Huis Willet-Holthuysen in Amsterdam explores how the residence's 18th-century owners profited from the colonial slave trade. The display details how the city's canal district s...
The first time I saw Cabaret, I thought writer Joe Masteroff was a visionary
This column discusses the film Spinoza and the musical Cabaret, both of which explore historical themes of freedom and social progress that remain relevant today. By reflecting on the fictionalized fr...