Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Fire at house in Geuzenveld, cannabis plantation possible cause
A fire broke out at a home in the Geuzenveld neighborhood of Amsterdam on Saturday evening, potentially caused by an illegal cannabis plantation. Police arrested a man for involvement in the incident,...
Body found in water at Lijnbaansgracht
A body was discovered on Monday morning in the water of the Lijnbaansgracht canal in Amsterdam. Police divers recovered the victim near Weteringstraat, and an investigation is currently underway to de...
Police helicopter flying over city for hours supports high-value transport
A police helicopter was deployed in Amsterdam on Sunday morning to provide security for a high-value transport traveling across several districts. Residents reported the activity starting around 6:30 ...
Back then: This is what the Rokin looked like in the 1930s
This article presents historical imagery of the Rokin in Amsterdam as it appeared during the 1930s. It reflects on a quieter era for the street before it became a major hub for thousands of modern tou...
Skinnybikes with thin tires to bypass fat bike rules in Vondelpark: "New hype"
Cyclists in Amsterdam are turning to "skinnybikes" to bypass a new ban on fatbikes in Vondelpark starting May 11, which only permits bicycles with tires thinner than seven centimeters. Retailers repor...
Woman stabbed at home in Czaar Peterbuurt
A woman was seriously injured in a stabbing on Blankenstraat in Amsterdam's Czaar Peterbuurt on Saturday night. She was found bleeding heavily outside a residence and transported to the hospital while...
AMVJ ruins title party: Zwanenburg forced to regroup
Zwanenburg's championship celebrations were cut short following a 3-5 home defeat against relegation-threatened AMVJ. Despite extensive preparations for a victory party, the home team was left disappo...
Velsen disappoints with draw against HBOK and still lives between hope and fear
Velsen settled for a draw against HBOK, leaving the team unable to close the gap on the league's title candidates. Despite maintaining an unbeaten streak for several months, the club remains in a prec...
Woman's five parking fines scrapped over official's unclear email
A judge has overturned five parking fines issued to an Amsterdam resident after finding the city's permit approval email was misleading. The court ruled that the message 'your application has been app...
Americans in hours-long queues at Schiphol due to glitch: ‘Terrible!’
A technical malfunction in digital self-service kiosks at Schiphol Airport caused significant delays for non-European travelers on Saturday morning. Passengers, including many Americans, faced hours-l...
Deaf Foundation marks 50th anniversary: "Here I can communicate comfortably in my own language"
The Stichting Welzijn Doven Amsterdam (SWDA) celebrated its 50th anniversary this weekend at its community center on the Stadhouderskade. Founded in 1976 to unify various deaf associations, the organi...
Amsterdam: possible easing of rent rules poorly thought out
Amsterdam housing alderman Zita Pels has criticized potential national government plans to relax rent regulations, calling the move ill-conceived. Pels warns that easing these rules would allow rental...
More than 20 yellow signs on the Skinny Bridge: isn't there a better way?
Amsterdam residents and local politicians are criticizing the placement of 23 yellow warning signs on the iconic Magere Brug, which notify cyclists of bike removals for May 5th concert preparations. C...
'Super-complainers' file 25,000 reports about Schiphol, most complaints about notorious ‘Jumbo Jet’
A small group of 102 "frequent complainers" accounted for nearly half of the 386,730 noise complaints regarding Schiphol Airport last year. The Boeing 747-400, or "Jumbo Jet," was the specific aircraf...
Jordi Cruijff leans toward Spanish coach: Who is the best fit for Ajax?
Technical director Jordi Cruijff is reportedly favoring a Spanish manager to take over as the next head coach of Ajax. The club is currently searching for a candidate capable of addressing its recent ...
Tickets for anniversary edition of Dam to Dam Run quickly sold out
Tickets for the 40th anniversary edition of the Dam tot Damloop sold out in just over an hour on Saturday morning. The 16.1-kilometer race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 20.
Woman (45) killed in Amsterdam home, victim's partner arrested
A 45-year-old woman was found dead in her Amsterdam home on Friday evening, and police suspect a crime has been committed. Her 46-year-old partner has since been arrested in connection with the death.
One dead after accident at Droogbak railway bridge
A person died following a single-vehicle accident on Droogbak street in Amsterdam early Tuesday morning. Despite resuscitation efforts by emergency services and a trauma team, the victim passed away a...
Mystery: did you know about this secret church at the Begijnhof?
The Begijnhof in Amsterdam is well-known for its peaceful atmosphere and the English Reformed Church, but it also contains a second, lesser-known secret church. This hidden place of worship is located...
WhatsApp ticket resale groups without price limits: "You sometimes pay double"
WhatsApp groups are increasingly being used to resell festival tickets at inflated prices, bypassing regulated platforms like TicketSwap that impose price caps. Venues such as Amsterdam's Paradiso are...
Woman found dead in Indische Buurt home, area cordoned off
Police discovered the body of an unidentified woman in a residence on Madurastraat in Amsterdam's Indische Buurt on Monday evening. Forensic investigators are currently on-site to determine the cause ...
Scooter rider injured after collision with car in Osdorp
A scooter rider was hospitalized with head injuries following a collision with a car on the Ookmeerweg in Osdorp, Amsterdam. Police are investigating the incident, including unconfirmed reports that a...
Pub owners happy they can broadcast all World Cup matches at night
Pub owners in Amsterdam are celebrating a decision by the municipality to allow bars to stay open late into the night to broadcast World Cup matches. Because the tournament is hosted in North America,...
Man sentenced to 8 months for stealing designer bags from home in Nieuw-West
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to eight months in prison for a burglary in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district, where he stole luxury designer bags and jewelry. Forensic evidence, including DNA and ...
Circus Amalia parades through the city again: crowding for photos on the Zeedijk
Princess Amalia continued her introductory tour of Amsterdam with visits to the Red Light District, Zeedijk, and Warmoesstraat. Accompanied by Mayor Femke Halsema, the princess visited local businesse...
Koen’s meatball shop on Kinkerstraat is popular on TikTok: ‘People are coming to Amsterdam specifically’
Meat The Balls, a sandwich shop located on Kinkerstraat in Amsterdam's Oud-West, has become a viral sensation on TikTok for its international take on the traditional Dutch meatball. The popularity of ...
Amsterdammers to be involved in new coalition negotiations
Amsterdam's forming coalition parties are involving residents in negotiations by selecting 75 randomly chosen citizens to participate in the formation process. Formateur Hendrik-Jan Biemond has also a...
Amsterdam residents to be involved in new coalition negotiations
The political parties PRO and D66 plan to involve Amsterdam residents in the formation of a new coalition agreement by inviting 75 randomly selected citizens to participate in discussions. Alongside t...
Relative of Anne Frank creates YouTube series about her life: Important to keep telling the story
Leyb Elias, a relative of Anne Frank, has partnered with the Anne Frank House to launch an eight-part YouTube documentary series titled 'Anne Frank was here.' The series follows Elias to significant l...
COA cannot stop asylum boat shuttle bus and will discuss future with municipality
The COA attempted to cancel the shuttle bus service for residents of the MS Galaxy asylum boat in Amsterdam to encourage self-reliance among its occupants. However, the municipality blocked the move, ...