Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Trial for crack addiction drug suddenly halted after 12 years of preparation: ‘Extremely bitter’
A twelve-year study testing dexamfetamine as a treatment for crack addiction has been abruptly cancelled by health authorities. Amsterdam's mayor and a city alderman are now calling on the government ...
Mina (49) and Jeroen (52) met at a friend's birthday: 'I decided to tease him a little'
Mina Abouzahra and Jeroen Mensink met during a birthday lunch at De Plantage in Amsterdam. Mina initiated their connection by playfully teasing Jeroen when they were seated across from one another.
Dolly Bellefleur used to sing Yiddish songs in the Red Light District: 'Let's use habibi more often than zemmel'
Performer Dolly Bellefleur, the alter ego of Ruud Douma, began a career singing Yiddish songs in Amsterdam's Wallen district. The artist is set to participate in the Great Amsterdam Dictation on Octob...
Chilean theater maker Nicolás Lange (31) on Night, Day, Dusk and Dawn: ‘Interesting that Pompeii was both destroyed and preserved’
Chilean artist Nicolás Lange has created a new theater production exploring the final days of two men living in Pompeii before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The work reflects on themes of love, los...
Newcomers and undocumented people get swimming lessons here: 'Once that doubt is gone, it's wonderful'
The initiative Swimpact offers swimming lessons to newcomers and undocumented individuals at the Marnixbad in Amsterdam. These sessions focus on teaching essential water safety and swimming techniques...
Sjefietshe in De Pijp closes its doors, but the viral 'hotdoctopus' remains
The popular Amsterdam cevicheria Sjefietshe is closing after seven years as owner Bas Lammersen seeks a new chapter in his career. Despite the restaurant's closure in De Pijp, the establishment's vira...
D66 wants to reward homeless drug addicts in Amsterdam for good behavior: motion receives majority support in council
The Amsterdam city council is expected to pass a motion allowing for financial rewards to be given to drug-addicted homeless individuals who maintain good behavior or undergo treatment. The initiative...
Leefkringhuis founder Paul Scheerder (80) dies: 'He meant so much to Noord'
Paul Scheerder, the founder of the Amsterdam-Noord community organization Leefkringhuis, has passed away at age 80. He was widely recognized for his decades of dedication to helping vulnerable familie...
Community service for hundreds of kilos of fireworks found in storage unit under Amsterdam-West police station
A man received a community service sentence after authorities discovered 650 kilograms of illegal fireworks and weapons in his storage unit in Amsterdam. The court condemned the storage as highly dang...
This UvA program now bans screens during lectures: 'The entire learning environment is improving'
The Interdisciplinary Social Science program at the University of Amsterdam has banned screens during lectures to reduce student distractions and improve focus. While some students have expressed mixe...
Gianluca van E. (22) stabbed two cousins in Amsterdam city center: prosecutors seek 2.5 years and compulsory psychiatric treatment
Gianluca van E. (22) is facing a demand of 2.5 years in prison and compulsory psychiatric treatment after stabbing two cousins in Amsterdam in June 2025. While one of the incidents was classified as s...
Keep your hands off our texts: writers demonstrate at Meta's Dutch office against unlawful copying and distribution of texts
Journalists, writers, and translators protested at the Dutch headquarters of Meta on Tuesday to oppose the use of their copyrighted texts for training AI models. The participants demanded an end to un...
Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for murdering father in Gravestein apartment in Southeast
William P.O. was sentenced to ten years in prison for the premeditated murder of his father in an Amsterdam-Zuidoost apartment in March 2024. The court rejected his claim of self-defense after finding...
Video | First footage of historical film Spinoza in 17th-century Amsterdam
The first footage of the historical film Spinoza has been released, showcasing 17th-century Amsterdam. The movie, which is the final work of the late director Rudolf van den Berg, is scheduled to prem...
There is always room for a chat at neighbor Annemieke’s: 'You take care of each other'
Annemieke van der Graaf fosters community spirit in Amsterdam's Betondorp neighborhood through initiatives like an open garden, a plant library, and neighborhood benches. Her efforts aim to combat lon...
Sales of controversial Meta glasses under pressure: clubs demand ban in the Netherlands and threaten lawsuit
Advocacy groups are demanding that Meta stop selling its smart glasses in the Netherlands due to privacy violations and unauthorized filming. They have threatened a lawsuit in Amsterdam if the company...
Ten-year prison sentence for man (24) who stabbed father (65) to death in Amsterdam-Zuidoost
A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for stabbing his father to death in Amsterdam-Zuidoost following a long history of family conflict. The court rejected the suspect's claim t...
Amsterdam wants to phase out US big tech software, but how do you approach that?
The Amsterdam municipal government is launching a plan to gradually replace software from major American tech firms due to concerns over digital dependency and security. With Dutch municipalities curr...
Halsema wrote letter to rapper Ye: 'Please leave Amsterdam'
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema sent a letter to rapper Ye during his stay in the city, asking him to leave following his controversial performances in Arnhem. Although authorities and the courts allowe...
Direct ICE train from Amsterdam to Hamburg for 33 euros: possible starting Friday
NS International is launching direct ICE train connections from Amsterdam to Hamburg starting this Friday, with one-way tickets starting at 33 euros. The service is part of an effort to provide sustai...
TikTok queue at Fabel Friet affects house prices: average loss of 41,000 euros
A study by TU Delft researcher Rosa van der Drift indicates that homes within 500 meters of the popular Amsterdam snack bar Fabel Friet have lost an average of 41,000 euros in value since 2022. Local ...
A party to reclaim Leidseplein for the people of Amsterdam
An event was held at Club Up this past weekend to encourage local residents to reclaim the Leidseplein in Amsterdam. Organizers coordinated the gathering via Instagram, promoting a skinny jeans dress ...
Markerwaarddijk may be closed to heavy traffic for years
Heavy trucks will be prohibited from using the Markerwaarddijk starting October 21 due to significant wear and structural damage to the bridges at the Houtribsluizen. Rijkswaterstaat expects the restr...
New trash can unveiled at Amsterdam Central: separate slot for deposits and sturdier latch
Amsterdam is installing two hundred new, secure trash bins designed with dedicated deposit compartments to prevent scavengers from breaking them open. These bins, which feature improved magnetic locks...
Fire at De Pijp laundromat, residents temporarily evacuated
A fire broke out at a laundromat in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood early this morning, forcing the temporary evacuation of nearby residents. Firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze and no i...
Even street-art optimist Frankey lost hope in New York with Trump
Dutch street artist Frankey, known for his witty urban installations, is the subject of a new documentary that highlights his creative process and recent projects in New York. While his attempts to br...
Young suspect in attempted attack on Heemstede synagogue appears in court
An 18-year-old Amsterdam resident has appeared in court for his alleged involvement in a planned attack on a synagogue in Heemstede. The suspect is accused of providing explosives and materials to two...
Municipalities spend 185 million a year on tech giant Microsoft: 'Amount shows the extent of dependency'
Dutch municipalities spent roughly 185 million euros on Microsoft products in 2025, highlighting a deep dependency on American tech companies. Experts and officials are concerned that this reliance co...
Journalist Evan Gershkovich on his 16 months in Russian captivity: ‘I later discovered there was a second trap’
Journalist Evan Gershkovich spoke about his sixteen-month imprisonment in Russia during the inaugural Derk Sauer Lecture in Amsterdam. He shared details regarding his time in custody, his subsequent r...
Influencer Linda (31) earns 2500 euros a month working 20 hours: 'I want to have a hundred thousand by 35'
Influencer Linda de Munck works 20 hours a week to earn a monthly income of 2,500 euros, resulting in an annual profit of 45,000 euros. She prioritizes her time and has set a goal to accumulate 100,00...