Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
How political parties want to make Amsterdam safer: ‘The municipality in charge’
Senior center in Southeast torn apart by allegations of abuse of power, dick pics and embezzlement
SP, BIJ1 and De Vonk hand out free public transport tickets in Zuidoost: 'Okay, one extra for your friends then'
Political parties SP, BIJ1, and De Vonk distributed free public transport tickets at Kraaiennest station in Amsterdam-Zuidoost to advocate for free mobility. The organizers argue that public transport...
Switch failures between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Schiphol resolved
Will the Rijksmuseum’s iconic girl in blue be reunited with her parents? ‘They must belong together’
Amsterdam business owners concerned about safety in the city: ‘Never seen it this bad’
Safety major concern for downtown business owners: "Female colleagues afraid to walk the streets at night"
The annual Amsterdam City Index reveals that safety in the city center has reached a record low, with entrepreneurs reporting increased aggression, vandalism, and shoplifting. Business owners also exp...
Daan Wijnants (VVD) wants higher littering fines, including for deposit hunters: "I don't feel sorry for them at all"
VVD leader Daan Wijnants has proposed stricter measures and higher fines to combat Amsterdam's waste problem ahead of the municipal elections. He specifically called for a 250 euro fine for deposit hu...
New Ajax coach still believes in second place: ‘This club must look up and not down’
Óscar García has been appointed as the new head coach of Ajax, succeeding the dismissed Fred Grim. The 52-year-old Spaniard expressed confidence in his ability to improve the team's performance and ...
'China wants to erase us': Tibetans claim their land with an ancient world map
Dutch Tibetans unveiled an ancient European world map showing Tibet during a demonstration at Amsterdam's Dam Square on March 10. The protest aimed to counter Chinese efforts to erase Tibet's history ...
18-year-old narrowly survives stabbing near Dam Square: police arrived just in time
An 8,600 euro deposit? How to avoid being scammed by a landlord
No trains between Sloterdijk and Schiphol due to three switch failures
Train services between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Schiphol Airport are suspended until Tuesday evening due to technical issues. ProRail discovered similar problems with three different switches during a...
No trains between Sloterdijk and Schiphol due to three switch failures
Train services between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Schiphol Airport are suspended until Tuesday evening following the discovery of technical issues with three railway switches. ProRail identified the mal...
Searching for one morally upright person in the Zuidas in the play ‘Incorruptible on the Zuidas’
A'DAM Tower celebrates 10th anniversary with a week of festivities (tickets cost 10 euros)
The A’dam Toren in Amsterdam-Noord is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a five-day mini-festival from May 13 to May 17. The event will span the entire tower from the basement to the roof, with t...
The Amsterdam Tech Debate is classic left vs. right: ‘Leave that to the market!’
The Collection | Why Rembrandt's most famous painting was actually a failure
Rembrandt van Rijn completed his most famous painting, The Night Watch, in 1642. Despite its modern reputation as a masterpiece, the article discusses why the work was originally considered a failure.
Sportpark Brasa in Amsterdam-Southeast to go ahead despite resident protests: space for hockey and American football
More suitable housing for the elderly in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is developing more suitable housing options for elderly residents by integrating residential areas with nearby care and support services. This initiative aims to enable older adults to live ...
Sports in a new sports park along the Gaasperdammer Tunnel
Amsterdam is planning to build a new sports park along the Gaasperdammertunnel to accommodate the rapidly growing population in the Zuidoost district. Construction for the new facility is scheduled to...
Pieter Elbers resigns as CEO of IndiGo with immediate effect
Former KLM executive Pieter Elbers has resigned as the CEO of Indian airline IndiGo with immediate effect. His departure follows a period of significant operational chaos experienced by the carrier se...
No second parking referendum in Haarlem, judge rules: 'Vote is not well-founded'
A judge has ruled that a second parking referendum will not take place in Haarlem for now, rejecting a request from Edwin Vermaire of Haarlem Betaald Parkeren. The court in Amsterdam determined that t...
Want to attend the major AT5 final debate at Meervaart Theater? Sign up now!
AT5 will host a live final debate on March 17 at Theater Meervaart in Amsterdam featuring eleven political parties ahead of the municipal elections. Members of the public can apply for tickets to atte...
Resident of Willem de Zwijgerlaan pulled from bed by firefighters: What have I ended up in?
A fire broke out on the roof of a residential building on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Amsterdam on Monday morning, leading to the evacuation of at least two homes. No injuries were reported, and while th...
The clash between rich boomers and spoiled millennials: ‘They bought houses for insane prices’
Trash piles in Buikslotermeerbuurt caused by high sick leave
High levels of employee sickness and errors by external contractors led to a massive buildup of garbage in Amsterdam's Buikslotermeerbuurt district late last year. Alderman Hester van Buren acknowledg...
Waste piles in Buikslotermeerbuurt caused by high absenteeism
Garbage accumulation in Amsterdam's Buikslotermeerbuurt was driven by high staff sick leave and external contractors missing pickup locations. Alderman Hester van Buren acknowledged structural issues ...
How to know if a daycare is safe? ‘A certificate of conduct doesn't say everything’
Another awkward scenario: Ajax may be unable to play play-offs at the Arena due to Harry Styles
Ajax may be forced to play potential European football playoff matches away from the Johan Cruijff Arena due to a series of Harry Styles concerts scheduled at the stadium in late May. The club can avo...