Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Election Blog: 16 party leaders face off in De Balie: "Very exciting"
Candidates for the Amsterdam municipal elections took part in final debates and campaign activities ahead of the vote on March 18. Current polling shows a close race between the PvdA, GroenLinks, and ...
New technology tested at Schiphol: Wi-Fi signals detect people even behind walls
Remove, repair, and replace: Amsterdam bridges no longer repaired on-site
Heineken thwarted Greek microbrewery for years; now only the amount of the damages claim remains – 43 or 195 million
'We want people to drop in all day': brasserie Chez Van Rijn serves bistro classics
Kaboom Animation Festival puts women in the spotlight: ‘Every country has its own animation queen’
Police: Two suspects on fatbikes involved in Zuidas explosion
Police are searching for two suspects involved in an explosion at the Atrium office building in Amsterdam's Zuidas district on Sunday night. Authorities reported that the individuals arrived at the sc...
VVD campaign event mostly drinks: 'We are going to fulfill election promises: free beer'
The VVD party held its final campaign events in Amsterdam at locations like the Heinekenhoek and Leidseplein, prioritizing a social gathering to reach voters. Lead candidate Daan Wijnants used the occ...
Free home batteries for 500 households in Zuidoost and Diemen for research into relieving congested power grid
Dublin artists thrive thanks to basic income, is that something for Amsterdam?
Voting for district committees on Wednesday too, but what do they do?
Amsterdam residents are voting for both the city council and district committees this Wednesday, though many are unfamiliar with the committees' roles as intermediaries between the public and city gov...
Voting for district committees on Wednesday too, but what do they do?
Amsterdam residents will vote this Wednesday for both the city council and district committees, which serve as a link between local neighborhoods and the municipal government. These committees provide...
Rogier Havelaar (CDA) wants to solve the waste problem: "I've been out with the cleaners a lot"
CDA lead candidate Rogier Havelaar discusses his plans to address Amsterdam's waste management issues by reinstating fixed collection routes and improving employment conditions for workers. He also ad...
Letschert discusses safety concerns with student rabbi
Minister Rianne Letschert met with student rabbi Yanki Jacobs and Jewish students on Monday to discuss growing safety concerns. The conversation specifically addressed the well-being of Jewish student...
Police release footage of two suspects in Jewish school attack
Police have released footage of two suspects involved in an attack near a Jewish school on Zeelandstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid. The incident occurred during the night between Friday and Saturday.
Breakthrough in investigation into masterminds behind Peter R. de Vries murder, link to Taghi organization
A 34-year-old suspect, Ismail M., has been arrested in Morocco in connection with the investigation into the murder of Peter R. de Vries. He is allegedly a key figure in Ridouan Taghi's criminal organ...
What can Amsterdam learn from Enschede’s fatbike ban? ‘Did you see him look? He knows it's not allowed’
Jewish school administrator disappointed after meeting with Jetten
Herman Loonstein, the administrator of the Jewish school Cheider in Amsterdam, expressed deep disappointment following a meeting with Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The meeting was convened to discuss sec...
Jewish school director ‘deeply disappointed’ after meeting Jetten: ‘Issues are being downplayed’
Herman Loonstein, the director of the Jewish school Cheider in Amsterdam, expressed deep disappointment following a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten regarding recent attacks. Loonstein ar...
Amsterdam man (20) arrested after discovery of large quantity of drugs and cash
A 20-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested in Hoofddorp after police discovered a significant amount of hard drugs and over 12,000 euros in cash hidden in his car. The suspect, who was initially st...
Musical 'Cats' returns to the Netherlands with a twist: the Rijksmuseum is the setting
Neighborhood strongly opposes garbage boat in canal: "It's such a beautiful spot, historic heritage"
Residents and business owners in Amsterdam are protesting a municipal plan to station a waste collection boat on the Singel canal starting June 1st. While the city aims to remove garbage bags from the...
Meta Platforms signs $27 billion deal with Amsterdam AI cloud company
Amsterdam-based cloud company Nebius has secured a $27 billion deal with Meta Platforms to provide AI computing power. The agreement involves Nebius supplying infrastructure resources to support the a...
From ‘shocked’ to ‘we are not afraid’: mixed reactions from parents at Jewish school Cheider
Afsluitdijk closed toward Amsterdam due to truck accident
The Afsluitdijk is closed in the direction of Amsterdam following an accident where a truck collided with an arrow trailer near Kornwerderzand. Recovery and cleaning operations are expected to continu...
Man also seriously injured in Amsterdam-Nieuw-West shooting, fatal victim aged 19
A 19-year-old man was fatally shot on Saturday night at the Koningin Wilhelminaplein in Amsterdam-Nieuw-West. A 21-year-old man was also found seriously injured nearby and is believed to have been inv...
Liv (34) lives in dike cottage with family: ‘Wouldn’t trade it for a perfect home for anything’
Metal band Korn to perform at Ziggo Dome in November
The American metal band Korn, featuring lead singer Jonathan Davis, is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 8. This upcoming concert marks the band's return to the Netherlan...
Explosion at Amsterdam's Zuidas claimed by same group as Jewish school attack
An explosion occurred at the Atrium office complex on the Zuidas in Amsterdam, reportedly targeting the Bank of New York. The attack was claimed by Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyyah, the same group...
