The Latest Breaking News from Amsterdam

Paris races to top of European rankings of cycling-friendly cities for children

French capital overtakes Amsterdam, where there are concerns about rising road speeds under rightwing government

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025

“He gave the CD to George. The next thing I know he calls to ask if we’d play at their Christmas party”: How Robin Nolan went from busking on the streets of Amsterdam to collaborating with George Harrison – and hanging out with Paul McCartney

The gypsy jazz virtuoso would later go on to complete a long-lost Harrison song that had been scribbled on an envelope

Guitar World · May 13, 2025

Artist Makes Comics About Social Stereotypes For Women (14 Pics)

Lainey Molnar, a Hungarian artist now residing in Amsterdam, leverages her vibrant and heartfelt illustrations to champion women's empowerment.

Bored Panda · May 13, 2025

Connecting flights at Amsterdam? KLM demands you have an EU-compatible passport

Exclusive: Gavin McDermott, flying to Hong Kong via Amsterdam on the Dutch airline, was denied boarding and had to spend £1,000 on a replacement nonstop flight

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

‘It makes me sick’: the Amsterdam shops closing because of soaring rents

As Dutch capital prepares to celebrate 750th anniversary, small business owners fear for independent retail

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2025

Amsterdam mayor apologizes for the city’s role in the Holocaust

The mayor of Amsterdam has apologized for the role the Dutch capital played in the persecution of its Jewish citizens during World War II

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

EasyJet wrecks yet another family trip because staff don’t understand passport rules

Exclusive: After being turned away from her easyJet Amsterdam flight, Karen Woodhouse flew the next day on KLM with no problem

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

This New E-Bike Might Be the Only One You’ll Ever Need, Supposedly Goes Anywhere

In cities across Europe and Asia, personal mobility has already taken a sharp turn toward two wheels, many of them electric. From the cobblestone streets of Amsterdam to the megacities of Southeast Asia, e-bikes have become a staple in everyday life. They’re efficient, affordable, and easy to live with, especially…

RideApart · Apr 23, 2025

Washington’s E-Bike Rebate Program Is Now Accepting Applications

Across Europe and Asia, e-bikes have surged into the mainstream, transforming urban commutes and rural adventures with their blend of pedal power and electric ease. Cities like Amsterdam and Beijing buzz with electric two-wheelers, driven by robust infrastructure and incentives. 

RideApart · Apr 17, 2025

Dublin, Amsterdam and Spain dominate top Easter holiday destinations

Exclusive: Only one US city finds a place on the list, with European hotspots in the lead

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025