Amsterdam News in English

DSS virtually safe in top flight after massive win over rival. 'This system seems to suit us very well'

The DSS women's football team achieved a dominant 7-0 victory against rivals Wartburgia, nearly guaranteeing their survival in the top league early this season. This significant win marks a shift for ...

Lekker is the all-purpose word of the Dutch language. ‘It’s just lekker’

Kosovar Edon Rizvanolli described the word 'lekker' as the 'salt and pepper' of the Dutch language, noting its extreme versatility. His comments were featured in the Amsterdam newspaper Het Parool, hi...

Swimming lessons for one euro, a party in the A’DAM Tower, and more news of the week

This week in Amsterdam featured several local updates, including swimming lessons available for one euro and a celebration at the A’DAM Tower. The city hosted various activities ranging from food ev...

Man dies after shooting in Nieuw-West

A man died last night following a shooting at Koningin Wilhelminaplein in the Slotervaart district of Amsterdam. Despite resuscitation efforts by emergency services, the victim passed away at the scen...

Number of gyms rises by 25%: "Fits today's busy lifestyles"

The number of gyms in Amsterdam has increased by nearly 25% over the last five years, reaching 1,659 locations to accommodate residents' busy lifestyles. While the growth offers increased flexibility ...

Summary: Relegation fast approaching for Blauw-Wit korfballers

The Amsterdam-based korfball team Blauw-Wit faces potential relegation from the highest level of Dutch korfball after a 13-19 loss to Dalto. With two matches remaining, the team can no longer secure d...

Ajax secure big win over Sparta Rotterdam under new coach García

New head coach Óscar García led Ajax to a dominant 4-0 victory over Sparta Rotterdam in his debut match. The team showed improved performance and passion, gaining confidence ahead of upcoming fixtur...

Van Weel does not rule out link between Amsterdam and Rotterdam attacks

Israel: violent antisemitism in the Netherlands is unacceptable

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has condemned violent antisemitism in the Netherlands as completely unacceptable. He stated that it is intolerable for the historic Jewish community to continue facing s...

CDA leader celebrates iftar in Osdorp: "It doesn't get more CDA than this"

Rogier Havelaar, the CDA lead candidate for Amsterdam, attended an iftar at a community center in Osdorp to highlight the party's commitment to social cohesion and local neighborhood investment. Despi...

Lieutenant's century-old diary a surprise at Defence Line of Amsterdam anniversary symposium

The Stelling van Amsterdam is celebrating its 30th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage site and 145 years since its defensive route was officially established. A symposium marking these milestones ...

Explosion at Jewish school hits Jewish community hard: "Very frightening"

An explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam's Buitenveldert neighborhood has caused significant alarm and fear within the local Jewish community. Residents and officials have noted a rise in antisemi...

Ajax start Konadu and Tomiyasu against Sparta Rotterdam

Nineteen-year-old striker Don-Angelo Konadu will start for Ajax in their home match against Sparta Rotterdam, filling in for the suspended Wout Weghorst. Kasper Dolberg is named on the substitutes' be...

Melanie van der Horst (D66) aims to restore trust in government: 'Policy often holds the power'

Melanie van der Horst, leader of the D66 party in Amsterdam, has proposed a ten-point plan to restore public trust by making the municipal government more flexible and resident-focused. The plan advoc...

Hillegom euphoric after second consecutive win: 'We wanted, had to win'

Hillegom secured their third victory of the season with a 1-2 win against HBOK in Amsterdam. Dilano Wegkamp scored the decisive goal for the second consecutive match to continue the team's recent succ...

Five months in prison for stabbing friend in lung in Nieuw-West

A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to five months in prison for stabbing a friend in an Amsterdam Nieuw-West residence, causing the victim a collapsed lung. The perpetrator, who resides in the Nethe...

Police Chief: police on alert after attacks on Jewish institutions

Police across the Netherlands are on high alert following attacks on a synagogue in Rotterdam and a Jewish school in Amsterdam. Police Chief Janny Knol stated that these incidents have a profound impa...

Godwits, redshanks and birdwatchers open the 2026 meadow bird season

The 2026 meadow bird season has officially opened at the Landje van Geijsel in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, where migratory birds like godwits and redshanks have arrived from Africa. Birdwatchers gathered...

Van Weel: Link between school and synagogue attackers not ruled out

Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel stated that a possible connection between attacks on a Rotterdam synagogue and an Amsterdam Jewish school is currently being investigated. While four su...

Increased police presence at Jewish institutions in Amsterdam

Police presence has been significantly increased at Jewish institutions across Amsterdam following an overnight explosion at a school in the Buitenveldert neighborhood. Officers from the Surveillance ...

Iran blamed for attacks on synagogue and Jewish school: 'Unfortunately, we see this more often'

A recent explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam-Zuid marks the third attack on Jewish institutions in the Netherlands and Belgium within a single week. Authorities are investigating potential links...

National police team for security of Jewish institutions

The Dutch police have established a national team, the NSGBO, to coordinate the security of Jewish institutions at a strategic level. This initiative follows recent security incidents, including an at...

Constant renovations in our neighborhood: One of my daughter's first words was ‘drill’

Lottie Hellingman, a performer and single mother living in Amsterdam, describes the constant renovations taking place in her neighborhood. The construction noise has been so persistent that 'drill' wa...

Israel: Wave of antisemitism sweeps the Netherlands

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that a wave of antisemitism is affecting the Netherlands following an attack on a Jewish school in Amsterdam. The incident occurred during the night ...

Explosion at Jewish school in Amsterdam South, police seek two suspects

Contaminated river water pollutes clean dunes, concentrations exceed standards

River water purification in the Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes has resulted in chemical contamination of dune lakes and canals at levels exceeding legal standards. The pollution is a byproduct of the pr...

Student Finn pays 1300 euros in rent: The housing market is an important issue for me

Finn Rohde, a student living in Amsterdam, highlights the city's housing crisis as he prepares to pay 1,300 euros in monthly rent for a shared apartment. The article also explores political shifts in ...

A10 connecting road near Amsterdam to stay open during the day this weekend, closed at night

MPs condemn attack on Jewish school in Amsterdam

Dutch Members of Parliament have condemned an explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam that occurred on Friday night. Politicians expressed their horror over the incident, characterizing it as a cowa...

CIDI calls for more measures against antisemitic incidents

The Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI) expressed deep concern following an attack on a Jewish school in Amsterdam. Director Naomi Mestrum called on politicians and administrators t...