Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Roman D. deliberately stabbed Dam Square victims in the back to avoid looking them in the eye
Roman D., a suspect in a March 2023 stabbing near Amsterdam's Dam square, reportedly told prison staff he targeted victims in the back to punish European taxpayers for funding the war in Ukraine. The ...
We are collecting your garden tiles for free again
Residents of Amsterdam and Weesp who replace garden tiles with greenery can have their old tiles collected for free by the Tegelservice. The initiative aims to promote urban greening by encouraging pe...
Students go viral with self-designed deposit bin: Haven't received a grade yet
Four Amsterdam students have gone viral with a custom-designed trash can that features a separate compartment for deposit-return bottles to prevent scavengers from breaking open bins. Although the cit...
Public heating company closer through partnership with Diemen, significant funding still needed
Amsterdam, Alliander, and EBN have reached new agreements to establish a public heat company, with the municipality of Diemen joining the initiative to improve financial viability. The project aims to...
Amsterdam Newspaper April: Commemoration and Celebration
The April edition of the Amsterdam newspaper highlights upcoming local events, including King's Day and the commemorations on May 4 and 5. It also covers city-specific topics such as the removal of bi...
Refugees must be self-reliant: shuttle service to asylum boat discontinued
The COA is discontinuing the shuttle bus service for 1,500 residents of an asylum ship in Amsterdam, citing a goal of increasing self-reliance among residents. The decision has drawn criticism from bo...
Man stabbed to death in Amsterdam East
A man died following a stabbing incident on Tugelaweg in Amsterdam-East on Tuesday evening. No suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal attack as police continue their investigation.
Finally fresh air for Tuindorp residents? ICL promises measures against odor and hydrochloric acid
The ICL fertilizer factory in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied has announced plans to install active carbon systems and upgrade its scrubbers to reduce odor and hydrochloric acid emissions by later t...
Amsterdam drug user bus to leave OLVG: We're gone by June 30
The mobile drug consumption bus near the OLVG hospital in Amsterdam East is scheduled for removal on June 30 after operating for exactly one year. While the facility helped reduce drug-related issues ...
Booking.com silent on extent of hack, email addresses and phone numbers likely leaked
Booking.com is currently assessing the scale of a data hack that likely exposed user email addresses and phone numbers. The company is in contact with data protection authorities, though specific deta...
Parking no longer free in Gein: "I'll have to pay, because I don't want that fine"
The neighborhood of Gein has become the final area in Amsterdam-Zuidoost to transition from free to paid parking this week. While some residents are unhappy with the new permit costs for multiple vehi...
Paper here: a look at the municipal paper archives
The municipality continues to maintain significant paper archives despite the general shift towards digital information storage. This overview explores the persistence of physical records and their pr...
Spotting blossoms in Amsterdam? This spring route takes you from pink cloud to pink cloud
A new cycling and walking route has been designed to help people enjoy the spring blossoms appearing across Amsterdam's canals and historic facades. The route guides participants through the city's mo...
Civil servants give municipality solid marks, but social safety scores low
Employees of the municipality of Amsterdam gave their employer an average rating of 7.5, though concerns remain regarding social safety and high work pressure. A recent survey found that 22% of staff ...
Civil servants give municipality high marks, but it scores low on social safety
Municipal employees in Amsterdam gave their employer an average rating of 7.5, though a recent survey highlighted serious concerns regarding social safety and high work pressure. Reports of internal u...
Police release images of man posing as bank employee who withdrew thousands in IJmuiden and Amsterdam
Police have released surveillance footage of a suspect who allegedly posed as a bank employee to defraud victims of thousands of euros. The man was recorded using stolen bank details to withdraw cash ...
Enthusiasts and haters in conversation on 'Fatbike Friday'
Cultural Center Breen and the Van Eesteren Museum are hosting a 'Fatbike Friday' discussion in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district to address polarized public opinion regarding fatbikes. The event aims to...
Stopera architect Cees Dam dies aged 93
Architect Cees Dam, the designer of Amsterdam's Stopera building, has passed away at the age of 93. His firm, Dam & Partners Architecten, announced that he died on Monday following a brief illness.
Child Mayor Kiyaro: ‘Once you put on your chain of office, you are someone’
Amsterdam is preparing to elect a new child mayor and child council for the upcoming term. The outgoing child mayor, Kiyaro, reflected on his experiences and the importance of the role during his year...
Button shop celebrates 40 years; owner Thea (74) cannot find a successor
Thea de Boer’s specialized button shop on Amsterdam's Herengracht is celebrating its 40th anniversary while facing an uncertain future due to rising rents and a lack of successors. Despite the shop'...
Third suspect arrested for fireworks at Ajax - FC Groningen
Police arrested a 38-year-old man from Hoofddorp on Tuesday as the third suspect in an investigation into fireworks thrown during an Eredivisie match between Ajax and FC Groningen. The suspect faces c...
X must give privacy researcher Mekić access to his data
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has ruled that social media platform X must provide entrepreneur and privacy researcher Danny Mekić with access to his personal data. This decision upholds a previous lo...
Free public transport for children until 2027: applications now open at city service desks
Parents can now apply for free public transport for children until 2027 at the City Desk without needing a DigiD. This initiative simplifies the application process for local families to access compli...
First for food garden in North: vegetables watered by 50,000 liters of rainwater
A food garden in Amsterdam-Noord has launched an experimental project using two 25,000-liter tanks to collect rainwater from nearby apartment rooftops. This initiative, led by Waternet and the local m...
Municipality refuses to intervene in residential parking chaos: Residents must provide their own parking
The Amsterdam municipality has refused to intervene in the parking crisis in the Amstel III district, stating that residents are responsible for securing their own parking spaces. Although residents f...
Podcast The Foundling: nine days later another baby is found
The podcast 'De Vondeling' explores the 2003 case of Youri, a newborn found abandoned in a trash bag outside an apartment complex in Amsterdam Noord. Despite police investigations and efforts by his f...
Hungarian party in Amsterdam marks end of Orbán era
Hungarian residents in Amsterdam gathered to celebrate the election victory of opposition leader Péter Magyar, marking the end of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. Supporters expressed hope that the ne...
Korfball player Jansen after Blauw-Wit relegation: This is my club and it hurts a lot
Blauw-Wit has been relegated from the Korfbal League following a 20-18 loss to DeetosSnel, ending their presence in the top tier of Dutch korfbal since 2005. The match also marked the retirement of cl...
Real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis demands rectification from Volt leader Broersen in court
Real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis has taken Volt politician Juliet Broersen to court, demanding a rectification after she compared him to Andrew Tate during a city council debate. Melis argues the...
Real estate entrepreneur demands retraction from Amsterdam Volt leader in court
Real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis has filed a lawsuit against Amsterdam Volt leader Juliet Broersen, demanding a rectification after she compared him to Andrew Tate during a city council debate. M...