Thousands filled Amsterdam’s streets and canals to celebrate the king’s birthday Orange crowds fill the streets of Amsterdam as part of the Dutch monarch Willem-Alexander's birthday celebrations. Euronews · Apr 28
Queen Maxima Upgrades a 20-Year-Old Vintage Gown With Her Daughter's Favorite Tiara The Queen of the Netherlands dazzled in shimmering hot pink for the annual Diplomatic Gala in Amsterdam Marie Claire · Apr 24
Full Self Driving Teslas are now in Europe – and I’ve ‘driven’ one EXCLUSIVE Autonomous cars are edging closer – and they could transform road safety. Steve Fowler has been in a self-driving Tesla on the busy streets of Amsterdam to see how they work. The Independent UK · Apr 20
'She was taking handfuls of earth and eating it': Meet the artist encouraging people to consume soil In honour of the upcoming Earth Day (Wednesday 22 April), Euronews Culture spoke with Amsterdam-based artist masharu, whose Museum of Edible Earth is currently on display at London’s Somerset House. Euronews · Apr 18
Trial of five men accused of sending exploding parcels for Russia starts in Lithuania Investigators found that two test parcels had been sent to the United States and Canada, while two others intended for those countries were found in Amsterdam. Euronews · Apr 17
Can London's electric vehicle charging network ever catch up with Amsterdam? For too long, Britain’s EV charging sector has been guilty of a seductive fallacy: build it and they will come Evening Standard · Apr 13
Woman Born and Raised in North London Denied Entry to the UK After Holiday—New Rule Forces Her to Prove Her Citizenship A north London woman has been denied re-entry to the UK following a 25 February 2026 rule change for dual nationals. Learn about the new Certificate of Entitlement requirements and how to avoid being barred from your return flight. International Business Times UK · Apr 10
World Press Photo 2026: Fires, conflict and migration mark prestigious annual award A total of 42 incredible photographers have been chosen to vye for the overall 2026 World Press Photo Award. The longlist of regional winners portrays everything from the fires in Galicia to the protests in Madagascar. The photo of the year will be announced on 23 April in Amsterdam. Euronews · Apr 10
Need a city break? Eurostar sale offers £35 trips from London to Paris, Amsterdam and more Eurostar has launched a five-day flash sale with one-way fares from just £35 to some of Europe’s most popular city break destinations Evening Standard · Apr 8
Digital detox: Offline club events in Netherlands offer screen-free social connection Participants in Amsterdam and Utrecht join “offline club” events, handing in their phones to spend time on creative activities and in-person interaction. Euronews · Apr 8
'Maybe there's also an anarchist component to biking' - meet the man cycling against borders, from Amsterdam to Japan Seb is travelling to Japan by bike along some of the world's most dangerous borders Cycling Weekly · Apr 7
Your next iPhone case could be made from lab-grown T-Rex leather thanks to ‘world first’ technology — but experts say otherwise VML is unveiling the world's first T-Rex leather product in Amsterdam, marking the beginning of a manufacturing revolution. TechRadar · Apr 2
Congratulations! Amsterdam celebrates 25 years since the world's first same-sex weddings Amsterdam anniversary bells have been ringing throughout the city as the Dutch capital has been marking the 25th anniversary of the world's first gay marriages. Euronews · Apr 1
Amsterdam celebrates 25 years since the world's first same-sex weddings Amsterdam is marking 25 years since the world's first gay marriages were celebrated in the Netherlands The Independent UK · Apr 1
The Independent UK · Mar 31 What David Beckham really thinks about son’s music career Sir David Beckham has expressed immense pride in his 21-year-old son Cruz's burgeoning music career. Cruz Beckham, following in his mother Victoria Beckham's footsteps, is the frontman of the band Cruz Beckham And The Breakers. The band has released an album and is currently completing the final leg of their…
Euronews · Mar 28 Live classical music sessions are helping students in Amsterdam focus during exam season Organised by the Concertgebouw's youth association, the sessions aim to help students concentrate while introducing younger audiences to classical music.
The Independent UK · Mar 26 A soothing study session: Students cram in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw as musicians play Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw turns its famous main hall into a quiet study space, with live classical music playing as students work
Euronews · Mar 19 Watch: New €10 Amsterdam–Berlin train service by Govolta takes off A new low-cost rail service linking Amsterdam and Berlin was launched on 19 March as GoVolta’s first train departed from Amsterdam Centraal.
Euronews · Mar 16 Travelling with young kids? These are Europe’s easiest city breaks for families Denmark’s capital Copenhagen was the highest ranked city in a new ‘family breaks index’ with Berlin, Barcelona, Florence and Amsterdam rounding up the top five.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14 ‘Deliberate attack’: explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam Mayor condemns ‘cowardly act’ on south side of city that caused limited damage and no reported injuries
Euronews · Mar 14 Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam with no injuries reported, mayor says Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema denounced the explosion at the school in Amsterdam on Saturday as a "cowardly act of aggression" targeted at the Jewish community.
The Times of India · Mar 14 Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam; mayor calls it targeted attack An explosion rocked a Jewish school in Amsterdam, with the mayor suspecting a targeted attack on the community. This follows a similar incident at a Rotterdam synagogue, where arson is suspected. Authorities detained teenagers near another synagogue. An Islamist group has claimed responsibility for both Dutch incidents and a prior…
The Independent UK · Mar 8 A singing circle at Amsterdam's Concertgebouw offers support for people with dementia A singing circle at Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw helps people with dementia and other brain conditions connect through music
The Independent UK · Mar 6 Abandoned UK airport could reopen after 12 years The last flight left for Amsterdam in 2014
Times Pets · Mar 6 Top 5 Pet-Friendly Travel Destinations; Here’s All You Need To Know Traveling with pets has gained popularity over the years, especially as people have come to see their pets as part of their families. Rather than leaving their pets behind, people have chosen to take their pets along on their trips. Fortunately, there are many destinations all over the world that…