Students Mats (19), Amida (38), and Mette (19) get by on 414, 2000, and 824 euros a month: 'Moving out means I have to work more'

Wildschut Antiques leaves the Jordaan after 27 years to the neighborhood's dismay: 'This isn't an antique shop, these are friends'

At Bar Kaat in Amsterdam-West you find true Limburg hospitality: You get nuts and can even have a glass of water before you order

Vanilla custard falls out of favor: supermarkets pull the dessert from shelves en masse

Dutch dairy brands and major supermarkets like Albert Heijn are phasing out 'blanke vla' due to declining consumer demand. Manufacturers have stopped production as customers increasingly prefer more distinct dessert flavors.

Vegan businesses in London and Amsterdam face headwinds: 'If I were to open a plant-based place now, I wouldn't make it so obvious'

Hartjesdag on the Zeedijk: "This is the best party"

Hartjesdag, a historic celebration known as the 'carnival of Amsterdam,' returned to the Zeedijk for the 28th time on the third Monday of August. Participants dressed in cross-gender attire to celebrate inclusivity and self-expression in a tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages.