Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Market traders take control of part of Ten Katemarkt: "Increasingly a food market"
Market traders in Amsterdam have been granted management over a portion of the Ten Katemarkt in a three-year trial aimed at revitalizing the area. The initiative seeks to combat increasing vacancies a...
Dolberg replaces unfit Weghorst for Ajax's match against PSV
Kasper Dolberg will start for Ajax in their home match against PSV, replacing the unfit Wout Weghorst. This marks a return to the starting lineup for the Danish striker, who has seen limited playing t...
Gordon sells Blushing Blaricum, Amsterdam locations to remain open
Dutch singer Gordon Heuckeroth has sold his restaurant Blushing in Blaricum to focus on other passions, such as singing and media work. While the Blaricum location has been sold, his establishments in...
Illegal water taxi takes two enforcement officers on board, receives 2,500 euro fine
An illegal water taxi operator in Amsterdam was fined ‑2,500 after unknowingly offering a paid tour to two undercover enforcement officers. A judge rejected the skipper's legal appeal, dismissing cl...
Ajax celebrates: Ipswich Town promoted to Premier League, triggering €9.3m buy option for Chuba Akpom
Ipswich Town's promotion to the Premier League has triggered a mandatory buy option for Ajax player Chuba Akpom worth 9.3 million euros. This financial windfall benefits the Amsterdam-based club as th...
Ipswich promoted to Premier League, Ajax set to receive millions
Ipswich Town has secured promotion to the Premier League following a 3-0 victory over QPR on the final matchday. This promotion triggers a permanent transfer for Chuba Akpom, resulting in a multi-mill...
CCTV surveillance at Diamantstraat home in South after shooting
Acting Mayor Hester van Buren has ordered the installation of surveillance cameras around a residence on Diamantstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid following a shooting incident earlier this week. Although resid...
Thick smoke from fire on Willemsparkweg visible across the city
A large fire broke out in a shop on Willemsparkweg in Amsterdam-Zuid on Monday afternoon, sending a thick cloud of smoke across the city. Emergency services upgraded the incident to a major fire and a...
Café 't Sluisje forced to remove regular tables after complaint: "They've been there for 30 years"
Café 't Sluisje in Amsterdam-Noord has been ordered to remove two popular community tables after a municipal review, triggered by a complaint, found they were situated outside the permitted terrace a...
Lost boy at Rijnstraat reunited with parents
A six-year-old boy found wandering alone on Rijnstraat in Amsterdam South was successfully reunited with his parents on the same evening. Local residents discovered the child around 8:30 PM and alerte...
Motorcyclist injured after being hit by car, driver arrested
A motorcyclist was seriously injured and hospitalized with multiple fractures after being hit by a car on the Verlengde Stellingweg in Amsterdam Noord. The driver was arrested for causing an accident ...
Jet ski rider flees police on the Amstel with life-threatening maneuvers
Police are seeking witnesses after a jetski driver led them on a high-speed chase through the Amstel river in Amsterdam. The driver performed dangerous maneuvers through crowded waters to evade arrest...
He marked Ronaldo, was powerless against Rodrygo and is now an Ajax regular: the story of Lucas Rosa
Brazilian defender Lucas Rosa has established himself as a key player for Ajax after a career path spanning three different countries. In a recent interview, he discussed his experiences training with...
Mystery solved: this black-and-white sign over the Amstel is not art (but almost everyone thinks it is)
A mysterious black and white checkerboard sign located above the Amstel river in Amsterdam is frequently mistaken by locals for an art installation or a chess-themed display. The article clarifies tha...
Lalla Weiss to speak at Dam Square on May 4: Sinti and Roma still lack equal opportunities
Lalla Weiss, an activist for the Sinti and Roma community, will deliver a speech at Amsterdam's Dam Square during the National Remembrance Day ceremony on May 4. She aims to honor the hundreds of Sint...
LIVE Eredivisie | Ajax seek crucial win in clash with champions PSV
Ajax is seeking a crucial victory against national champions PSV at the Johan Cruijff Arena to improve their Eredivisie standing and avoid play-offs. While PSV is playing for honor, the match remains ...
Motorcyclist injured after collision with van in Southeast
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a van and trailer on Muntbergweg in Amsterdam-Zuidoost on Monday evening. The police have closed the road for a forensic investigation and are ...
Playing trumpet during the silence: Gijs honors deported composer on May 4
On May 4, trumpeter Gijs Levelt will perform music by Jewish composer Martin Friedmann during a silent march in Amsterdam to honor the late musician. Friedmann, who fled Germany to settle in Amsterdam...
Lionel lost his prosthetic leg after a wild night of headbutts, but can now smile again
Lionel Gorissen woke up to find his prosthetic leg missing after a night of drinking in Amsterdam, leading to a week of significant stress. The essential device, valued at approximately 9,000 euros, w...
Protest march in Amsterdam on Labour Day
Thousands of people participated in a Labor Day protest march organized by the FNV trade union in Amsterdam on May 1st. The demonstrators marched from Museumplein to Martin Luther Kingpark to protest ...
Best things to do in Amsterdam in May
Amsterdam offers a variety of events in May, including music festivals, food truck markets, and major concerts. A highlight of the month is the Freedom Day celebration on May 5th, featuring large-scal...
Ajax to form guard of honor for rival PSV: 'That is the respect a champion deserves'
Ajax interim-coach Oscar Garcia confirmed that the club will form a guard of honor for rivals PSV during their upcoming match. The decision was made by the club to show respect for PSV as the new leag...
Ajax to form guard of honour for champions PSV: 'They deserve it'
Ajax will form a guard of honor for league champions PSV ahead of their match at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Coach Óscar García noted that key players Davy Klaassen and Owen Wijndal are likely to be ab...
Monica wrote a book about her parents who survived 17 concentration camps
Monica van Rijn has authored a book titled 'The Memory Place: How My Parents Survived Nazi Hell,' detailing how her parents survived 17 concentration camps during the Holocaust. The memoir, which took...
Amsterdam's Atlas statue returns to its familiar spot after almost two years
The iconic bronze statue of Atlas has returned to its position on the roof of the Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam following a two-year restoration. The 350-year-old statue was cleaned of green...
'Gentle poet' Gershwin Bonefacia at May 4 Memorial Concert; 'Resistance is a chain of continuous small acts against injustice'
Poet Gershwin Bonefacia, former city poet of Amsterdam and winner of the Gouden Ganzenveer 2026, will perform as a special guest at a remembrance concert on May 4th. The event will be held by the Kenn...
Chinook helicopter lands in Amsterdam during training flight
A Dutch Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter landed at the Marineterrein in Amsterdam on Wednesday morning as part of a scheduled training flight. After a brief five-minute stop, the transport helicopte...
William's therapy garden refurbished thanks to NH Helpt
Workers from Cordaan Landlust Leerwerkbedrijf renovated William Jansen's large therapy garden in Amsterdam following an appeal on NH Helpt. The team performed extensive maintenance, including pruning ...
New in: these businesses opened in Amsterdam in April
Amsterdam saw the opening of several new hospitality and snack businesses throughout the month of April. These new establishments offer various options for those looking for fresh spots to visit in th...
Amsterdam needs about six thousand new blood donors
The blood supply organization Sanquin has launched a campaign to recruit 6,000 new donors in the Amsterdam region to maintain essential stocks for surgeries and medical treatments. Nationally, the org...