Sioe Jeng (34) met Nafiesa (42) through mutual friends on Instagram: ‘I noticed I got jealous when she said she had someone in mind’

Floortje (44) never felt at home in the ‘normal’ dance world — until she taught seniors to dance: ‘Now I can make a difference with something I’m good at’

Majority of Amsterdammers interested in neighborhood library of things

Higher education students satisfied with programs and teachers

The National Student Survey (NSE) 2026 reveals that 75% of the 248,000 participating students are satisfied with their higher education programs in the Netherlands. The survey also measured student satisfaction regarding specific topics such as study pressure, teachers, and the general atmosphere.

Support for climate policy erodes, one-third of population feels they are ‘no longer allowed to enjoy anything’

Support for climate change policies in the Netherlands is declining as a growing portion of the population prioritizes other issues. While a majority still favors reducing greenhouse gas emissions, many citizens feel frustrated by the perceived restrictions on their daily lifestyles.

Lots of litter and glass after busy day at Marineterrein: Everyone needs to step it up a bit

Following a busy day at the Marineterrein in Amsterdam, cleaners collected large amounts of litter and glass left behind by visitors seeking cool water. Site manager Pieter van Dijk highlighted the safety risks posed by broken glass and urged the public to dispose of waste properly or take it home when bins are full.