Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Police seize server at data center in Amsterdam-Oost at the request of the US
Police in Amsterdam have seized a server from a data center in the city's eastern district at the request of the United States. The action targets an Italian internet provider suspected by American au...
Theater maker and comedian Kim Karssen (30) nominated for Amsterdam Prize: 'I am very fickle, I might suddenly want to do something else'
Thirty-year-old comedian and theater maker Kim Karssen has been nominated for the Stimuleringsprijs, part of the annual Amsterdamprijs voor de Kunst. Karssen is currently focused on developing more su...
Municipality, our local market in the Kinkerbuurt needs clarity to survive
A local volunteer organizer is calling on the municipality of Amsterdam to provide clarity regarding the future of neighborhood funding, which is essential for maintaining community initiatives like t...
Ajax misses Steven Berghuis, Anton Gaaei and Caio Henrique for away match against Hajduk Split
Ajax will face Hajduk Split in the Conference League on Thursday without several players due to injuries and ineligibility. The squad, which departed for Croatia without stars like Steven Berghuis and...
Public Prosecution Service: PVV MP's remarks about Amsterdam community police officer are not criminal
The Public Prosecution Service has decided not to investigate PVV MP Marjolein Faber for comments made about an Amsterdam community police officer. Authorities concluded that Faber's questioning of th...
Part of Haarlemmerdijk closed for 18 months due to construction
A lengthy construction project beginning October 26 will disrupt the Haarlemmerdijk area of Amsterdam until January 2028. The multi-phase work will cause temporary utility service interruptions and lo...
A pious painting by an anything but pious painter
The painter Cornelis Bega, who was known for his wild lifestyle and disownment by his father, remains a figure of intrigue due to his contrasting artistic output. Despite his reputation, one of his mo...
Textile hub for sustainable fashion to open in former printing plant near Sloterdijk: 'Eventually this should become the norm'
A new sustainable fashion center known as the Textielhub has opened in a former printing facility near Amsterdam's Sloterdijk district. This industrial location allows eco-friendly textile companies t...
Ships on the IJssel again restricted to one-way traffic due to water levels
Rijkswaterstaat has reinstated one-way traffic for ships on the IJssel due to water levels falling back below 1.45 meters. The measure, caused by ongoing drought, forces vessels from Germany to take a...
Chatterbox Roderik connects people with each other
Roderik Schaepman has launched the Week of the Conversation, an initiative aimed at encouraging social interaction to combat loneliness and declining communication skills. By setting up designated spa...
Haarlemmerdijk partially closed for 18 months due to construction work
Starting October 26, the Haarlemmerdijk in Amsterdam will undergo a long-term pipe replacement project that will last until January 2028. The work will cause significant traffic diversions and tempora...
Adriaan van Dis and Saskia Noort nominated for NS Public Prize
Six authors, including Adriaan van Dis and Saskia Noort, have been nominated for the 2026 NS Publieksprijs. The nominees were unveiled at a temporary pop-up museum at Amsterdam Central Station, where ...
Jetten: Shelter City Nijmegen as an example for activists worldwide
Prime Minister Rob Jetten promoted the Shelter City program at a Human Rights Watch summit in Amsterdam, highlighting its role in providing safety for global activists like Kyrgyz feminist Guliaim. Wh...
Harry Styles concert series in Arena fueled inflation in the Netherlands
A series of concerts by Harry Styles at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam significantly pushed up Dutch inflation in May due to high demand for local services. Increased spending on hotel rooms and...
Regional transport strikes in full swing: 'It varies by region'
Regional transport workers in the Netherlands have begun a series of weekly strikes after collective labor agreement talks failed. Employees are pushing for better pay and improved working conditions,...
Cyber incident costs Albert Heijn at least 10 million euros, experts estimate
Experts estimate that a recent cyber incident has cost supermarket chain Albert Heijn at least 10 million euros in lost revenue and operational expenses. The disruption has halted online ordering and ...
Explosion causes damage to home in De Pijp: 24-year-old Amsterdam resident arrested
A 24-year-old Amsterdam resident has been arrested following an explosion that damaged a house and several cars in the De Pijp area early this morning. No injuries were reported, and police are curren...
70 minutes late – you're a diva or you're not – Erykah Badu appears on the Carré stage
Neo-soul singer Erykah Badu performed a highly experimental and improvisational concert at Carré in Amsterdam after arriving 70 minutes late. Despite the unconventional structure of the show, she cap...
Amsterdam invests 2.5 million euros in five community centers, H-buurt to get large meeting place with music studio
Amsterdam is investing 2.5 million euros to open and renovate five community centers to combat social isolation and improve neighborhood stability. The initiative includes a major new facility in the ...
Major traffic jam on A4 near Hoofddorp-Zuid towards Amsterdam due to accident
A car accident on the A4 near Rijsenhout caused significant traffic delays and required two people to be hospitalized on Tuesday morning. Although the road was reopened shortly before 9:00 a.m., conge...
Gerbrandypark completely cordoned off for police search
Police have cordoned off the Gerbrandypark in Amsterdam's Slotermeer neighborhood as part of an ongoing investigation. Authorities have not provided specific details about the nature of the search but...
Croatian media: eighteen Ajax supporters arrested in Split
Eighteen Ajax supporters were preventively arrested in Split, Croatia, after police reportedly found knives and stone blocks in their possession. The arrests occurred ahead of an upcoming match agains...
Regional transport workers go on strike: 'I want to stand up for my future'
Regional bus drivers in the Netherlands have launched a series of strikes to protest proposed changes to their work schedules and longer, ten-hour shifts. The workers argue these new conditions negati...
Lin (31) fell in love with her former neighbor Sybren (29): ‘Wow, you’ve aged well!’
Lin Woldendorp and Sybren Bekkenutte are featured in the De ontmoeting series, sharing the story of how their relationship began. The couple reconnected after having previously known each other as nei...
Neighbors disagree over Pride Path on Churchilllaan: ‘Too much of a good thing’
A proposed rainbow-themed installation on Amsterdam's Churchilllaan has been challenged by local residents who object to the project. Despite having already secured city permits and funding, the Pride...
5 meeting places for neurodivergent Amsterdammers
Amsterdam now offers several dedicated meeting spaces and community events designed specifically for neurodivergent individuals to connect in low-stimulus environments. These initiatives, ranging from...
2.5 million euros for meeting, connection and neighborhood initiatives
Amsterdam is investing 2.5 million euros to build four new neighborhood rooms and a community center to foster connection among residents. The initiative aims to strengthen local communities by provid...
One injured after explosion at apartment building on Jan Cupidohof in Slotermeer: 'The bang was enormous'
An explosion at an apartment building on Jan Cupidohof in Amsterdam's Slotermeer neighborhood injured one person and caused significant structural damage on Tuesday night. Authorities are investigatin...
Fierce house fire in Indische Buurt, two people checked by ambulance staff
A major fire erupted in a fourth-floor apartment on Halmaheirastraat in Amsterdam-Oost on Tuesday evening. Firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze within forty-five minutes, while two people ...
Fire in Amsterdam home, two people treated in ambulance
A fire occurred this evening in a fourth-floor apartment on Halmaheirastraat in Amsterdam-Oost. Two people received medical treatment from ambulance personnel, and fire crews were able to bring the bl...