Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Rogier Havelaar’s CDA well-received by entrepreneurs during election debate
Influencer goes viral after mountain biking through roadworks in Amsterdam-East
Jesus on the ferry to North: artist Oscar de Wit (90) hides small details in his paintings of the city
Amsterdam’s Iranians navigate between celebration and mourning: ‘After partying, I cried’
Between Art and Choice with Zita Pels (GroenLinks) and Daan Wijnants (VVD)
Amsterdam political party leaders Zita Pels and Daan Wijnants participated in the Tussen Kunst en Kies series at the STRAAT Museum to express their political ideals through street art. The program is ...
Cyclist dies after collision with car on Contactweg
A cyclist died on Tuesday afternoon following a collision with a car on the Contactweg in Amsterdam's Western Docklands. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, attended the scene, but the ...
Why hospitality pop-ups are taking over Amsterdam: ‘It’s a cowboy approach: raw, unique and free’
Johan and Gerard have been together for 62 years: ‘My landlady forbade female visitors, we laughed about that’
Gerard Lubbers and Johan de Graauw have been together for 62 years after meeting in an Amsterdam gay bar. The couple married after 40 years of partnership, noting that they were unable to wed sooner b...
Tea with Guus Oesterreicher (50PLUS): Making life pleasant for people under 50 too
Guus Oesterreicher, the 50PLUS party leader for Amsterdam's municipal elections, aims to improve city safety, increase police presence, and appoint an Alderman for the Elderly. He emphasizes that his ...
No night trains around Amsterdam this weekend, limited service during the day
Due to engineering works by ProRail at Amsterdam Centraal, there will be no trains running at night this coming Saturday and Sunday. Daytime rail traffic on several routes around the Dutch capital wil...
Man insulted, assaulted and kicked into water at Oosterdokskade in city center
Amsterdam children with mobility issues can now use multiple modes of transport
Lieve was abandoned as a baby 22 years ago in De Pijp
Lieve, who was abandoned as a newborn in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood 22 years ago, is searching for her identity in a new podcast series by AT5. The series explores her personal journey alongside...
Man kicked into water at Oosterdokskade first insulted and beaten
A man was kicked into the water at the Oosterdokskade in Amsterdam after being insulted and punched by three suspects. The victim fell five meters before being rescued by a police officer, and police ...
This is the Holland Festival 2026 program: 104 performances at 23 locations
Virtual taxi fence around Arena to prevent chaos at Harry Styles and Bruno Mars concerts
Bolt now allows women to choose female drivers
Judge finds ‘accidental’ €23 million bid on Hoofddorp ghost hotel implausible: ‘At own risk’
A real estate trader from Lelystad has lost six properties after a court rejected his claim that a 23-million-euro bid for the Hotelux Amsterdam Airport Hotel in Hoofddorp was a typing error. The judg...
Low income? Apply for a municipal tax waiver
Individuals and entrepreneurs with limited financial resources can apply for a waiver or reduction of their municipal taxes. Eligible applicants may be exempt from paying the tax entirely or only requ...
Nigel H. acquitted of providing weapon used to kill rapper Bigidagoe
Memorial on Amstelveld for Maxime (22) killed in skiing accident
A memorial site has been established at Amstelveld in Amsterdam for 22-year-old Maxime Chervet, who died in an avalanche during a skiing trip in Switzerland. Chervet, a local resident and football pla...
These students say goodbye to the Amsterdam Maritime School: ‘It feels strange to study at a dying program’
Taxi pilot to improve traffic flow in ArenA area during events
The city of Amsterdam is launching a pilot program with ride-hailing services Uber and Bolt to improve traffic flow in the ArenA area after major events. The trial aims to manage high congestion level...
Lisa's family: 'very painful' that 1,700 officers viewed file
The family of 17-year-old murder victim Lisa expressed deep distress after learning that approximately 1,700 police employees accessed her case file without authorization. Lisa was killed in August wh...
Dangerous substance dumped in Nieuw-West waste container, police seek witnesses
Police are investigating the illegal dumping of jerrycans containing a dangerous substance in a waste container in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. The hazard was discovered when smoke and liquid leaked from a g...
1,700 police officers snooped through file of murdered Lisa from Abcoude
Justice Minister David van Weel informed the Dutch Parliament that approximately 1,700 police officers accessed the investigation file of a murder victim from Abcoude without a clear functional necess...
British boy band Five brings comeback tour to Ziggo Dome
British boyband Five will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on July 10 as part of their comeback tour. This concert marks the first time in 25 years that all five original members will perform to...
Man acquitted of complicity in death of rapper Bigidagoe
A 26-year-old man has been acquitted of complicity in the fatal shooting of rapper Bigidagoe near Amsterdam Sloterdijk station due to insufficient evidence. The court ruled that police identification ...
For left-wing IJburg residents, ideals outweigh practical problems
Residents of the IJburg neighborhood in Amsterdam discuss their continued support for GroenLinks ahead of the municipal elections, prioritizing ideological goals like social equality. Despite facing c...
Director Eddy Terstall comes to Haarlem: ask him anything about his latest film ’Land van Johan’
Director Eddy Terstall will visit Pathé Haarlem on Saturday, March 7, to participate in a Q&A session about his new film 'Land van Johan.' Audience members attending the 1:30 PM screening will have t...