Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
State visit at Dam Square? No, it’s Kinderbeestfeest (and a Thai delegation)
A police-escorted convoy at Dam Square in Amsterdam caused initial confusion on Wednesday, appearing to be a state visit but actually serving the Kinderbeestfeest charity event. Shortly after, a Thai ...
Woman (35) arrested for terrorism after returning from Syria
A 35-year-old woman from Geleen was arrested at Schiphol Airport on Wednesday upon her return from Syria. She is suspected of preparing and promoting terrorism for ISIS after traveling to the region i...
Another minor boy arrested for explosion at Zuidas office building
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for his suspected involvement in preparing a March explosion at the Atrium office building in Amsterdam's Zuidas district. This arrest is part of a broader investig...
Merel Westrik and Martin Melchers make new nature documentary: 'We both love nature so much'
Presenter Merel Westrik and ecologist Martin Melchers have released a new nature documentary showcasing Amsterdam's nocturnal wildlife after eleven years of filming. The project features elusive anima...
Ruth Jacott at tenth anniversary of Pride at the Beach
Singer Ruth Jacott will perform at the tenth anniversary of Pride at the Beach in Zandvoort at the end of July. The event is part of this year's World Pride Amsterdam program and is expected to attrac...
Game time! You can play for hours at these board game cafes in Amsterdam
The article highlights several board game cafes in Amsterdam where visitors can enjoy classic games like Monopoly and Rummikub alongside drinks. It promotes these venues as ideal spots for social and ...
Mandatory permits for all tourist businesses in city center
The City of Amsterdam is permanently implementing a permit requirement for tourist shops in the city center to combat criminal activity and screen business owners. The initiative follows a successful ...
Protest against 'political silence' over Kanye West performance in the Netherlands
Protesters gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam to demonstrate against the government's refusal to block an upcoming performance by Kanye West in the Netherlands. Despite the rapper's history of antise...
What Oranje fans, experts and opponents expect from the Netherlands at the World Cup
Fans, experts, and international visitors in Amsterdam shared their predictions for the Netherlands' performance in the upcoming World Cup. While international supporters express skepticism regarding ...
Politics on the Amstel: Is the coalition agreement really that left-wing and what is Esmah Lahlah doing in Amsterdam?
The new coalition agreement between Pro Amsterdam and D66 introduces policies such as increased parking fees and a reduction in civil servants while notably canceling plans for a new erotic center. Th...
Ajax to partner with Navbahor Namangan from Uzbekistan
Ajax has announced a partnership with the Uzbekistani club Navbahor Namangan to help develop and coordinate their youth academy. The collaboration aims to strengthen the training programs of the Centr...
Prosecutors to charge protester who spoke of 'new Nazis' at anti-Israel rally
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) has decided to prosecute a man who made antisemitic remarks during an anti-Israel demonstration on Dam Square in Amsterdam on April 2. The protester referred ...
FKA twigs on 'dangerous' Ziggo Dome show: 'Like I'm going bungee jumping'
British artist FKA twigs is scheduled to perform her Body High Tour at the Ziggo Dome this Saturday night. She compared the intensity of her dangerous stage stunts to the adrenaline rush of bungee jum...
Son of Tattoo Peter in tears: father's old tattoo machines stolen
Antique tattoo machines belonging to the late legendary artist Tattoo Peter were stolen from his son's studio in De Rijp during a burglary. The victim, Eddy Wertwijn, intended to display the historica...
Residents of residential tower in North feel unsafe in elevator: "It falls down"
Residents of an apartment building in Amsterdam-Noord report that elevators frequently experience sudden drops and malfunctions, causing safety concerns and physical discomfort. The property manager, ...
'Switch off and go': Dutch top players know golf offers no guarantees, especially on opening day
Dutch golfers, including Joost Luiten, faced challenging weather conditions like heavy wind and rain during the opening day of the KLM Open. The tournament was eventually interrupted by thunderstorms ...
Michiel de Ruijter Tunnel closed due to malfunction, traffic at a standstill
The Michiel de Ruijter tunnel near Amsterdam Central Station has been closed since 5:45 PM due to a camera system malfunction. The closure is causing significant traffic congestion on surrounding road...
Milieudefensie supervisory board resigns over controversy surrounding former director Donald Pols' past
The entire supervisory board of Milieudefensie has resigned following controversy regarding the far-right past of former director Donald Pols. The board members had been aware of Pols's involvement in...
Milieudefensie supervisory board resigns over former director's past
The entire supervisory board of the environmental organization Milieudefensie has resigned due to internal unrest and a loss of trust. The board members had known since 2015 about former director Dona...
Woman assaulted by boy on scooter in Martin Luther King Park, police seek witnesses
A woman was sexually assaulted by a passenger on a scooter in Amsterdam's Martin Luther Kingpark on Sunday afternoon. Police are appealing for witnesses, particularly two young cyclists who spoke to t...
Bijenkorf garage owner 'open to dialogue' on closure and housing plans
Q-Park, the owner of the Bijenkorf garage in Amsterdam, has expressed openness to discussing a proposal in the new local coalition agreement to replace the parking facility with housing. Although the ...
Bijenkorf garage owner 'open to dialogue' on closure and housing development
The new coalition agreement in Amsterdam includes a proposal to close the Bijenkorf parking garage in the city center and replace it with residential housing. Q-Park, the owner of the facility, stated...
Court sentences man to one year in prison for robbery of former racing driver Robert Doornbos
A 23-year-old man from Amsterdam was sentenced to one year in prison, with three months suspended, for the violent robbery of former racing driver Robert Doornbos. The incident occurred on March 18, 2...
Dutch national team heading to the United States for World Cup
The Dutch national football team departed from Schiphol Airport on a KLM flight to New York on Monday afternoon. The team is traveling to the United States for the World Cup, which begins next week in...
Borneokade houseboat residents and municipality settle: swimming jetty to be shortened
Houseboat residents at the Borneokade in Amsterdam have reached a settlement with the municipality to shorten a popular swimming pier to mitigate noise and overcrowding. Under the agreement, the city ...
Noise barrier catches fire along A10 West, large plume of smoke over the highway
A noise barrier along the A10 West highway in Amsterdam caught fire this afternoon near the Westpoort exit, causing significant smoke and leading to temporary lane closures. Firefighters arrived aroun...
Milo (22) and Mels (23) lost a friend to suicide: 'It brought us closer together'
Milo Elfers and Mels Dings share how their friendship grew stronger after the tragic loss of a mutual friend to suicide. Their story is part of a series highlighting the significance of social bonds a...
BOOS celebrates tenth anniversary with special evening at AFAS Live
The BNNVARA program BOOS will celebrate its tenth anniversary with a special event at AFAS Live in September. Hosted by Tim Hofman, the evening will feature retrospective clips, stories, and discussio...
House in North closed after discovery of over 700 nitrate fireworks and drug production equipment
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the three-month closure of a residence in Amsterdam Noord after police discovered 735 nitrates and drug production equipment. During the raid, officers found ...
Water pipe tobacco production site discovered in Amsterdam
Police discovered an illegal hookah tobacco production site in an Amsterdam warehouse on Tuesday, seizing over 3,100 kilograms of tobacco. The FIOD and Customs destroyed the production equipment, and ...