Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Robin de Bood (60), former district chairman of Geuzenveld-Slotermeer, has died
Robin de Bood, a former district chairman of Geuzenveld-Slotermeer and executive at the organization PerMens, has passed away at the age of 60 due to a long-term illness. De Bood served in local polit...
Will the identity of 'Lucky' finally be revealed? Police investigate link to missing Canadian
Police are investigating a tip regarding the identity of a man known as 'Lucky,' who has been living in an Amsterdam nursing home for three years without a known identity. The investigation follows on...
Why are all those army helicopters flying over the city?
Military helicopters, including Chinooks, are currently flying over Amsterdam as part of the 'Medic Falcon' training exercise. The exercise, which aims to prepare personnel for military operations, is...
500 bullets in the facades: how a strike in Amsterdam got completely out of hand
In the summer of 1911, a strike by boat workers and sailors in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Kattenburg escalated into violent unrest. The workers were protesting to demand higher wages and improved f...
Body found in water near the Riekermolen
Police have discovered a body in the water near the Riekermolen at the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, though the identity of the victim and the ...
Squatter of Zwanenburg school building responds to neighborhood unrest: "I am not a pedophile"
A squatter who occupied a former school building in Zwanenburg has denied rumors suggesting he is a danger to children at the neighboring primary school. While local parents and residents have express...
21-year-old man arrested after attempted burglary at Spaarndam fire station
A 21-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested for attempting to burglarize a fire station in Spaarndam after DNA evidence was found at the scene. This incident is part of a significant nationwide increa...
Water board around Amsterdam further expands sprinkling ban
The Amstel, Gooi and Vecht water board is extending its irrigation ban to include the use of groundwater due to persistent drought conditions. This measure follows a previous restriction on using surf...
Explosion at jeweler in Buikslotermeerplein, police investigate ATM blast
A jewelry store at the Buikslotermeerplein in Amsterdam-Noord was hit by an explosion early this morning, causing significant damage to the building and surrounding businesses. Police are currently in...
Soft Serve Day! 7 places to get a delicious soft serve ice cream in Amsterdam
In celebration of National Soft Ice Cream Day on Wednesday, August 19, various locations in Amsterdam are highlighted for their soft-serve ice cream offerings. Residents are encouraged to treat themse...
20 crisis housing units planned for people with confused behavior
Housing corporation Ymere is establishing twenty 'time-out' homes in Amsterdam to provide temporary shelter and intensive support for individuals exhibiting confused or problematic behavior. This init...
Ajax pubs angry at Ziggo for not broadcasting match: "I'm already paying a fortune"
Owners of Ajax-themed cafes in Amsterdam and Haarlem are upset with Ziggo Sport for not securing the broadcast rights to the upcoming Ajax match against FC Sion. Because the game will only be availabl...
Building squatted on Reguliersgracht, but squatters leave after talking to police
A group of approximately twenty squatters briefly occupied a vacant building on the Reguliersgracht in Amsterdam. Following a discussion with police officers, the group agreed to leave the property vo...
JA21 staffer Maarten Brante dies after falling into water at Prins Hendrikkade
Maarten Brante, a political staffer for the JA21 party, has died at age 48 following a fatal accident on the Prins Hendrikkade in Amsterdam. He fell into the water in the early hours of August 13 and ...
JA21 staffer Maarten Brante dies after falling into the water at Prins Hendrikkade
Maarten Brante, a Ja21 staff member, podcast host, and photographer, has died at age 48 following a fatal accident in Amsterdam. He fell into the water at the Prins Hendrikkade on August 13 and passed...
This is aphasia, a non-congenital brain injury: ‘Caused by damage to language areas in the brain’
A man in an Amsterdam-Zuidoost nursing center is suffering from aphasia, a communication disorder caused by brain damage such as a stroke or infarction. Researcher Rimke Groenewold explains that aphas...
Unknown man 'Lucky' was a regular at Amsterdam soup shop: "We had a bond"
Police are seeking to identify an anonymous man known as 'Lucky' who has been hospitalized for three years following a medical emergency that left him with aphasia. The man, a frequent visitor to a so...
Medical error costs Amsterdam UMC dearly: patient receives highest category compensation
Amsterdam UMC has been ordered to pay the highest category of compensation after failing to inform a patient of a positive hepatitis C diagnosis for 26 years. By the time the patient discovered the in...
11 pre-vocational students incorrectly placed in secondary school lottery, OSVO apologizes
Eleven VMBO students in Amsterdam were incorrectly placed during the secondary school matching process due to a technical error in the lottery algorithm. The organization OSVO has apologized for the m...
A10 West closed weekend of August 21 to 24
The A10 West inner ring road will be closed from August 21 to August 24 between the De Nieuwe Meer junction and the S107 Slotervaart ramp. Motorists are advised to follow the indicated detours during ...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from August 21 to 23
This article highlights various free activities and events available in Amsterdam from Friday, August 21, to Sunday, August 23. The guide aims to help residents and visitors plan their weekend schedul...
International youth hockey tournament no longer in Sloten due to sprinkler ban
The World Hockey Youth Tournament has been relocated from Amsterdam to Houten due to a water sprinkling ban, which prevents the proper maintenance of artificial water-based hockey fields. The ban, imp...
Michiel de Ruijter tunnel closed temporarily due to operating system failure
The Michiel de Ruijter tunnel in Amsterdam has been closed in the eastbound direction due to a malfunctioning control system component. Repairs are underway, though it remains unclear when the tunnel ...
Identity unknown for three years, police now receive 140 tips about ‘Lucky’
The Amsterdam cold case team has received 140 tips following the release of images identifying an unknown man known as 'Lucky'. The individual's identity has remained a mystery for three years, and au...
From antique street to tourist hotspot, the character of Spiegelgracht is changing
The Spiegelgracht and Nieuwe Spiegelstraat in Amsterdam are undergoing a shift in character as traditional antique shops and galleries are increasingly replaced by eateries catering to tourists. While...
Ajax match not on TV: fans must watch away game against Sion via stream
The Ajax Conference League play-off away match against FC Sion will not be broadcast on television. Fans wishing to watch the game must purchase a stream.
Ajax signs defender Torrents (19) from FC Barcelona
Ajax has signed 19-year-old Spanish defender Jofre Torrents from FC Barcelona on a four-year contract. Technical director Jordi Cruijff praised Torrents' development and noted that the player chose th...
Ajax signs 19-year-old defender from FC Barcelona: A very talented player
Ajax has signed 19-year-old defender Jofre Torrents from FC Barcelona. The player has committed to the Amsterdam-based club with a contract running until mid-2030.
Hartjesdag on the Zeedijk: "This is the best party"
Hartjesdag, a historic celebration known as the 'carnival of Amsterdam,' returned to the Zeedijk for the 28th time on the third Monday of August. Participants dressed in cross-gender attire to celebra...
Abraham (29) from Amsterdam missing since last weekend
29-year-old Abraham has been reported missing since Saturday evening after last being seen at 10:00 PM. Police are currently conducting a search near the Koenenkade marina in Amsterdam, where his shoe...