Amsterdam metro lines get new numbering: no longer 50 to 54, but simply M1 to M4

'Dating app for books' a big success: 50,000 swipes in first weekend

The new BoekMatch feature on the Hebban book platform, described as a dating app for books, received over 50,000 swipes during its opening weekend. Approximately 42 percent of users successfully found a book match through the new service.

Spotify update for parents: no children's music in recommendations and Wrapped

Spotify has introduced a feature that allows users to exclude music played for children from their personal taste profiles. This update ensures that children's music will no longer influence the platform's personalized recommendations or year-end Wrapped statistics.

Back to the 80s: 9 vintage photos of Amsterdam

This article highlights the current cultural resurgence of the 1980s, driven by social media trends and AI-generated imagery. It also presents a collection of nine historical photographs showcasing Amsterdam during that decade.

Study shows 'alarming' decline in acceptance of homosexuality among young people

Recent research from the Trimbos Institute and Utrecht University indicates a sharp decline in the acceptance of homosexuality among young people in the Netherlands, particularly among secondary school boys. Experts attribute this shift largely to the influence of social media and the 'manosphere,' a trend previously observed in Amsterdam as well.

ADE 2026: the best parties still not sold out during Amsterdam Dance Event