Amsterdam News in English
Latest amsterdam headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Eva (27) earns 3,643 euros a month and works to pay for her hobbies: 'I won't spend more than 30 euros on dining out'
Eva de Groot, a 27-year-old IT professional earning 3243 euros monthly, works primarily to fund her creative ambitions in writing and music. She maintains a strict budget for daily expenses, such as d...
No Kids Zone, sorry: Seoul, London and Brussels have child-free (and senior-free) hospitality, is that a good development?
The emergence of adult-only hospitality venues in cities like Seoul and London is fueling a global debate about child-free spaces. While some businesses are restricting access, other establishments ar...
We fish every day and go all winter long: more and more Amsterdam youth spending free time fishing
The Amsterdam Angling Association has reported a significant rise in youth fishing permits as more young people take up the sport. Participants describe fishing as an accessible outdoor activity that ...
Henk Schiffmacher's team tattoos Rembrandt on Bo's back: "The perfect back"
Tattoo artist Henk Schiffmacher is tattooing a recreation of Rembrandt's 1633 etching, The Descent from the Cross, onto the back of Bo Kwakernaak. The project coincides with an upcoming collaboration ...
Art director Rick (60) has lived on P.C. Hooftstraat for nearly 20 years: ‘I’m a maximalist, I love having a lot’
For nearly twenty years, Rick Visser has lived in an apartment on Amsterdam's P.C. Hooftstraat, where he avoids the local luxury boutiques. A self-described maximalist, he curates his home using uniqu...
Walrus submarine in Amsterdam for scrapping
The decommissioned Dutch submarine HNLMS Walrus is being transported to Amsterdam to be dismantled and recycled after thirty years of service. The Ministry of Defence is managing the operation, which ...
A different turn to the finish: builders prepare Olympic Stadium for marathon
The Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam is being prepared for the upcoming marathon, which will feature a change in the route within the arena. Runners will now navigate the track in the opposite direction t...
The musical Cats now takes place in the Rijksmuseum: ‘All cats emerge from The Night Watch’
The musical Cats has been updated with a new setting inside the Rijksmuseum, featuring costumes inspired by famous works of art. Performer Nurlaila Karim portrays the character Grizabella in this prod...
Villa at Vondelpark for 20 million euros: It's like the Côte d'Azur
A detached villa located near Vondelpark in Amsterdam is currently the city's most expensive property on the market, listed for 20 million euros. While the home offers expansive living space and prime...
Tolhuistuin garden in Amsterdam-Noord closed due to persistent nuisance
The Tolhuistuin garden in Amsterdam-Noord has closed its gates to the public due to persistent safety issues involving aggressive behavior and alcohol consumption. Director Anne Schaepman stated that ...
Amsterdam folk-pop duo Sarah Julia played shows with Neil Young and Alanis Morissette: 'A good way to gain experience'
Dutch sisters Sarah and Julia Nauta have evolved from Junior Songfestival contestants into a successful folk-pop duo with a growing international following. They recently performed as opening acts for...
From Asia to Amsterdam-Noord: photographer Jaap van den Beukel captures how people relate to their environment
Photographer Jaap van den Beukel is showcasing his work in a new exhibition titled In the Neighbourhood at Hotel Arena in Amsterdam. The collection features photographs and documentary film fragments ...
Help shape the future of living in Amsterdam
The city of Amsterdam is currently developing new residential plans to address the challenges of population growth and a changing housing market. Officials are inviting citizens to contribute their id...
Ajax is playing quite well but needs to start winning now
In the Branie podcast, Menno Pot and Daan Sutorius discuss Ajax's recent struggle to secure wins despite playing well. The team faces a demanding schedule ahead with both domestic and Conference Leagu...
Major fire in warehouse in Aalsmeer
A large fire has broken out at a furniture warehouse on the Aalsmeerderweg in Aalsmeer, producing visible smoke clouds that can be seen from Amsterdam. Residents in the vicinity have been advised to c...
Fundaparel: living in a former warehouse on Prinseneiland
A 71-square-meter apartment located in a historic 1650 warehouse on Amsterdam's Prinseneiland is currently on the market for 550,000 euros. The property features original wooden beams and large arched...
Four-year prison sentence for two brothers who extorted four men who thought they had a date with a 15-year-old girl
Two brothers, Trevor and Anoear P., were sentenced to four years in prison, with one year suspended, for extorting four men. The victims were threatened with exposure after they believed they were mee...
Vacancy: reporting intern, PS or arts at the Het Parool editorial office
Het Parool is offering full-time, three-month writing internships in Amsterdam for students interested in local reporting or arts and culture journalism. Interns will operate as full members of the ed...
19-year-old from Amsterdam and 21-year-old from Hoorn arrested for fatal shooting in Nijmegen
A 19-year-old man from Amsterdam and a 21-year-old from Hoorn have been arrested following a fatal shooting in Nijmegen on July 21. Authorities are continuing their large-scale investigation and are c...
Two suspects arrested for death of Jahfairel (18) during Nijmegen Four Days Marches festivities
Police have arrested two men, aged 19 and 21, in connection with the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jahfairel during the Vierdaagsefeesten in Nijmegen. Authorities state the investigation is ongoing as...
Artis pleased with new zoo regulations: "Easier and faster to improve animal welfare"
The Dutch government is planning to overhaul zoo regulations to reduce bureaucratic red tape and improve animal welfare standards. The Artis zoo in Amsterdam welcomes the change, noting that simplifie...
From Rollator Rave to Techno Therapy: ADE is for everyone. Tips for free activities
The Amsterdam Dance Event will take place from October 21 to 25, offering a record-breaking program of music and culture across the city. The festival features inclusive activities ranging from techno...
The Strokes are on a roll at the Ziggo Dome, but Julian Casablancas could have left the autotune at home
The Strokes performed a concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. While the band was in good form, older songs were more successful than newer ones, and lead singer Julian Casablancas's use of autotune ...
Microcars and scooter destroyed by fire on Burgemeester De Vlugtlaan
Three microcars were destroyed by a fire on the Burgemeester De Vlugtlaan in Amsterdam early this morning, while a separate fire involving a scooter occurred nearby. Police are investigating the incid...
Repair Café can stay on Kalverstraat longer: You build a bond with your clothes through repair and are less likely to throw them away
The Repair Café on Amsterdam's Kalverstraat has extended its operations until the end of the year due to high demand. Designers from Creator Holy assist locals with clothing repairs every Wednesday, ...
Significant damage to restaurant on Jan van Galenstraat after major fire, residents evacuated
A major fire destroyed a restaurant on Jan van Galenstraat in Amsterdam after a parked scooter caught fire outside the building. Residents living in apartments above the establishment were evacuated, ...
Promising cloud company becomes first customer to commit to AI gigafactory plan in Port of Rotterdam
The cloud company Nebius, based in Amsterdam, has signed on as the first client for a proposed AI gigafactory in Rotterdam. Although the project faces significant funding challenges and a lack of dire...
Ruben runs half marathon for long COVID research: "I see for myself how devastating it is"
Ruben Treurniet is running the Amsterdam half marathon this Sunday to raise funds for long COVID research, inspired by his brother Lex's struggle with the debilitating condition. The campaign has alre...
Spot the differences: Nieuwe Leliestraat in 1965 and 2026
During the 1960s, the Nieuwe Leliestraat in Amsterdam suffered from severe urban decay common throughout the Jordaan district. By 1974, the area saw one of its first urban renewal projects with the co...
Restaurant Berli challenges the standard image of Indonesian cuisine: There is so much more than rendang
Restaurant Berli in Amsterdam is redefining Indonesian dining by focusing on tapas-style dishes rather than traditional classics like rendang. Owner Berlian emphasizes a menu centered around fish, tem...