Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Singer Trijntje Oosterhuis (53): ‘My childhood Cornelis Schuytstraat had quaint little shops, now it’s become a Rodeo Drive’
Singer Trijntje Oosterhuis reflects on the rapid commercial transformation of Amsterdam and discusses her new book on the vulnerability of singing. She compares the experience of performance to being ...
Jazz saxophonist Jasper Blom: ‘I don’t want people to know how pleasant it is in Watergraafsmeer’
Jazz saxophonist Jasper Blom has released a new trio album titled WonderYears, which reimagines the music of Stevie Wonder. The release aligns with Wonder's upcoming concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amste...
Stewardess Mikky Keetels (27) became Dutch marathon champion without a coach, now she wants to reach the Olympics: ‘I try to learn from every race’
Stewardess and runner Mikky Keetels, the reigning Dutch marathon champion, is preparing to compete in the Amsterdam Marathon this Sunday. The 27-year-old athlete, who trains without a coach while bala...
IDFA film festival sounds alarm over higher tourist tax: 'Amsterdam is pricing itself out of the market for cultural events'
The IDFA documentary festival warns that rising hotel VAT and tourist taxes are making it difficult to host international cultural events in Amsterdam. Festival director Cees van 't Hullenaar states t...
The Amsterdam of children's book author Kevin Hassing: 'T's Teabar on the Jan Evertsenstraat is the best place to meet up'
Children's book author and actor Kevin Hassing discusses his favorite local spots in Amsterdam and the ongoing musical tour of his popular series. He highlights his preferred eateries and shops while ...
Order snacks and a big bottle of wine at Rotate, but dine elsewhere (5.5)
Restaurant Rotate near Leidseplein offers a high-end atmosphere and an excellent wine selection but falls short regarding the quality of its main dishes. Reviewer Mara Grimm suggests enjoying the drin...
ITA turns The Copenhagen Trilogy away from 1930s realism: Theater is a live event
ITA's production of Tove Ditlevsen's The Copenhagen Trilogy avoids a realistic stage adaptation. The company emphasizes the importance of theater as a live, immediate event rather than a historical re...
Liberation party at café Het Nutteloos Verzet in Reguliersdwarsstraat interrupted by morals police
Tonia Sluijter opened the café Het Nutteloos Verzet on the Reguliersdwarsstraat in August 1945, which quickly became a popular spot for artists and youth. The venue operated for two months before bei...
Missing Hajar (29) found dead in water on Amsteldijk, police suspect foul play
Hajar, a 29-year-old woman missing since October 4, has been found dead in the water at the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam. Police are treating the case as a crime and have initiated a large-scale investigat...
Family ‘pitches’ grandma during this Amsterdam dating night: ‘There’s no need for fooling around, friendship is also welcome’
During the Week Against Loneliness, a special dating event in Amsterdam allows families to help their relatives over the age of 65 find new companions. Participants are open to finding romantic love o...
Vacancy | NU.nl is looking for a social economy and healthcare reporter
NU.nl is hiring a reporter specializing in social economy and healthcare to produce original, investigative stories for its audience. The full-time position requires three years of experience and is b...
Residents of Nieuw-West apartment complex startled by large fire: 'I quickly shoved my cat into a carrier'
A major fire broke out at an apartment building on the Theodoor van Hoytemastraat in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Thursday night. Residents were forced to evacuate the building in a hurry, with witnesses d...
Writer, poet, and filmmaker Nafiss Nia (58) brings poetry to the streets of Amsterdam with 'Poetry on the Sidewalk': 'Before you know it, you're enchanted'
Nafiss Nia, a poet and filmmaker, has founded the Poëzie op de stoep initiative to bring literature into the public spaces of Amsterdam. The project aims to foster community connection by displaying ...
More overnight stays in Amsterdam again, but fewer visitors from outside Europe
Amsterdam expects 24.4 million overnight stays in 2026, driven by continuous growth despite a drop in visitors from outside Europe. To manage the pressure of mass tourism and address resident concerns...
New artists exhibit work in Museumplein parking garage: "This is perfect"
Twenty young artists are displaying their work for one night in the parking garage under Amsterdam's Museumplein. The exhibition, organized to provide exposure for recent graduates, is open this eveni...
Southeast trio allegedly recruited crew for home invasion, prosecutors seek up to four years in prison
Prosecutors have requested prison sentences of up to four years for three men from Amsterdam-Zuidoost accused of orchestrating a home invasion and a targeted robbery. The suspects allegedly threatened...
Nearly 8,000 households in Nieuw-West hit by power outage
Approximately 8,000 households in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district experienced a power outage on Thursday afternoon. Energy provider Liander dispatched technicians to resolve the issue, with power expe...
One-year prison sentence for two men who tried to kill another man in New-West
Two men have been sentenced to one year in prison for attempting to kill a man in Amsterdam Nieuw-West following a dispute over a perceived lack of respect. Despite the defendants denying the charges,...
New setback for Zuidasdok: further delays and major concerns over funding
The Zuidasdok infrastructure project in Amsterdam faces significant delays and a funding shortfall of over one billion euros, leaving the completion of critical tunnels uncertain. Local officials are ...
Freek Gillissen (1955-2026) was a tower of strength for people with dementia and their loved ones
Freek Gillissen, a nursing consultant and co-founder of Alzheimercentrum Amsterdam, has died at the age of 71. He was highly regarded for his commitment to supporting both dementia patients and their ...
'Suspicious situation' at Amsteldijk, police launch large-scale investigation
Police have launched a large-scale investigation following reports of a suspicious situation near the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam. Authorities were notified around 8:30 a.m. and have deployed forensic spe...
Deputy mayor warns of innocent casualties after incidents in Nieuw-West
Acting Mayor Sofyan Mbarki is working to end a series of violent explosions in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district, which are linked to a conflict between rival youth groups. The city has responded by inc...
Extra camera surveillance in Nieuw-West following explosions and nuisance
Amsterdam has extended and intensified camera surveillance in the Nieuw-West district following a series of nighttime explosions. The municipality is also deploying additional police and street coache...
Woman drives car into water in Noord, rescued by her own daughter
A woman was rescued by her daughter after her car ended up in the water along the Reizigersweg in Amsterdam-Noord this afternoon. Although emergency services including a trauma helicopter were dispatc...
Extra camera surveillance in five Nieuw-West locations following persistent incidents
Authorities in Amsterdam have installed extra security cameras in the Nieuw-West district to combat a surge in violent incidents and explosions in Osdorp and Slotermeer. Police believe these events ar...
No funding for Zuidasdok megaproject in new cabinet plans
The Dutch government has frozen funding for the northern part of the Zuidasdok project to prioritize the maintenance of existing national infrastructure. This decision delays one of the country's larg...
Protester who downplayed the Holocaust receives suspended community service
A man in Amsterdam received a fully suspended sentence for making antisemitic remarks during a pro-Palestinian protest and insulting police officers. The court ruled his comments regarding the Holocau...
Six nuisance-causing youths arrested by large group of police officers in city center
Police in Amsterdam arrested six young individuals in the city center yesterday evening following reports of public disorder and congregating. Each of those involved received a 24-hour area ban as par...
Rietje (87) trains for world record at 100: "I'm just going to try"
Eighty-seven-year-old Amsterdam resident Rietje Dijkman continues to train regularly for athletics competitions despite having two artificial hip replacements. She recently set a new Dutch record in t...
Alderman investigates potential money laundering at youth foundation: "Unacceptable"
Amsterdam Alderman Esmah Lahlah is investigating the youth foundation Be Ok following reports of a major money laundering scheme involving millions of euros intended for youth work. Seven individuals ...