Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
City cleaning to return to neighborhood-based approach soon, says alderman
Amsterdam's city cleaning and garbage collection services will return to neighborhood-based work schedules in 2024 to combat high sick leave and a loss of local expertise. Alderman Van Buren announced...
Nuisance from illegal street races in the port area: It's life-threatening
Illegal street racing and drifting in Amsterdam’s Westelijk Havengebied are causing significant safety concerns, noise, and litter for local businesses, some of which handle hazardous materials. Des...
From full English to Scotch egg and Sunday roast: 7 British food spots in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is experiencing a rise in British culinary establishments, marking a shift from the city's previous trend of French bistros toward hearty comfort food. Featured venues such as The Cottage an...
The thumping of ADE: what can you do about noise pollution?
The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), currently taking place in Amsterdam as the world's largest electronic music festival, is causing significant noise pollution for local residents. While thousands atten...
The Amsterdam housing market explained in 9 graphics
The Amsterdam housing market has seen average home prices more than double since 2015, rising from €292,000 to over €600,000. High demand has resulted in over 80% of properties being sold above th...
More than 11,000 Amsterdammers without a permanent home, including 1,500 children
A comprehensive new census has identified 11,065 homeless people in the Amsterdam-Amstelland region, including 1,446 children. The data reveals that only 12% live on the street, while the majority are...
Mayor Halsema closed 431 buildings in five years: excessive measure or necessary for peace?
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema ordered the closure of 431 buildings between 2020 and July 2025 to restore public order following incidents involving drugs, weapons, or violence. While the measure is in...
From factory to porch #3: The explosion-free city
The third episode of the AT5 documentary series "Van fabriek tot portiek" explores potential solutions to the surge of explosive violence in Amsterdam, highlighting the recruitment of children as youn...
From Factory to Porch #2: German Bunkers and Rolling Bombs
The AT5 documentary series "Van fabriek tot portiek" investigates the smuggling of high-power illegal fireworks from Eastern European factories and German NATO bunkers into Amsterdam. Forensic experts...
From factory to doorstep #1: how fireworks hold the city in their grip
Amsterdam news outlet AT5 has launched a documentary series titled "Van fabriek tot portiek" to investigate the surge of firework bomb explosions targeting homes and businesses in the city. The series...
Het Parool is looking for Amsterdammers living in small spaces – and their clever solutions
The Amsterdam newspaper *Het Parool* is seeking local residents who live in tiny spaces to share their creative housing solutions for its video series "Kleinbehuisd." Participants are invited to show ...
KLM ground staff to strike: canceled flights will be rebooked, here is how it works
KLM ground staff are scheduled to strike at Schiphol Airport this Wednesday, leading to potential flight cancellations and disruptions. Passengers affected by the strike will have their flights rebook...
Scientists doubt ICL measures against odor and hydrochloric acid
Scientists are questioning the effectiveness of measures proposed by the ICL fertilizer plant in Amsterdam to address persistent odors and illegal hydrochloric acid emissions that have impacted local ...
These are the 7 most beautiful specialty shops in Amsterdam
This article profiles seven unique specialty shops in Amsterdam that offer niche products and historical charm, ranging from the 18th-century drugstore Jacob Hooy to the button specialist De Knopenwin...
Sick leave, discontent, and high workload: how cleaning problems are making the city increasingly dirty
Amsterdam's waste management and street cleaning services are facing a major crisis characterized by high staff absenteeism, equipment failures, and an aging workforce, leading to a significant increa...
Report: Hydrochloric acid emissions at ICL fertilizer plant again far exceed limits
A January measurement revealed that the ICL fertilizer factory in Amsterdam significantly exceeded legal limits for hydrochloric acid emissions, a finding the local environmental agency described as a...
GVB to pay former bus driver €45,000 for mishandling stalking case
An Amsterdam court has ordered public transport company GVB to pay €45,000 to former bus driver Tanja Nolting for failing to protect her from workplace stalking by an ex-partner who was also a colle...
Northerners have been complaining about ICL for years, here is why the issue remains unresolved
Residents of North Amsterdam have reported pungent odors and respiratory irritation caused by the ICL fertilizer factory for decades. While the issue remains unresolved despite years of complaints, th...
End of the stench in sight? ICL expects less odor nuisance within a year
The Amsterdam-based fertilizer factory ICL plans to install an activated carbon filter by the summer of 2026 to mitigate long-standing odor complaints from neighboring residents in Tuindorp Oostzaan a...
Major unrest among GVB staff after introduction of new planning system
Employees at Amsterdam's public transport company GVB have launched a petition protesting the implementation of a new automated planning system called HASTUS. Staff report that the software, introduce...
Conflicting interests and misunderstanding: how 9,600 homes near Damen shipyard were put on ice
The province of North Holland and the Dutch national government have halted Amsterdam's plans to build 9,600 homes near the Damen shipyard to preserve the site for the maritime manufacturing industry....
Power grid expansion: why Amsterdam is starting its biggest renovation in 200 years
Amsterdam is undertaking its largest infrastructure renovation in 200 years to expand a power grid that has reached full capacity. The project involves digging up one-third of the city's streets and a...
Young, lonely and depressed: how do vocational students become happy again?
Vocational (mbo) students in the Netherlands are facing disproportionately high levels of mental health issues and suicidal thoughts due to combined academic, financial, and personal pressures. Althou...
AT5 Investigates starts with you: Tip us now!
Amsterdam-based news outlet AT5 is calling on residents to submit tips and stories for its investigative journalism initiative, "AT5 Onderzoekt." The team seeks to uncover hidden societal issues, orga...
Council supports free public transport for asylum seekers who volunteer
The Amsterdam city council has approved a pilot program for 2026 that provides free public transport to asylum seekers who volunteer, aiming to remove financial barriers to social integration. The six...
Man stabbed during fight in city center
A man sustained superficial injuries during a fight involving a stabbing weapon on Valckenierstraat in the city center on Tuesday morning. Police have arrested a male suspect, while the victim was tre...
Police seek witnesses to double stabbing in Amstelveen
Police are investigating a double stabbing that occurred outside a gym in Amstelveen on Sunday evening, which left a 17-year-old seriously injured and an 18-year-old treated at the scene. One 37-year-...
House shot at again near Groeneveen flat
A ground-floor apartment in the Groeneveen flat in Amsterdam Zuidoost was targeted in a shooting early this morning, marking the second such incident at the building in two days. Police found multiple...
14-year-old boy stabbed in South
A 14-year-old boy was stabbed in the Eerste Jan Steenstraat in Amsterdam South shortly after 7:00 PM and was transported to the hospital while conscious. Two suspects fled the scene on foot and are cu...
Two injured in stabbing in Amstelveen
Two people were hospitalized following a stabbing incident at the Maalderij in Amstelveen on Monday evening. One suspect was later arrested in Haarlem after fleeing the scene in a car, with police rep...