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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.

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Boxing, philosophy and a love for Noord: Massih Hutak's debut novel mirrors his own life

Author Massih Hutak has released his debut novel 'Voor Issa' after fifteen years of writing, which he describes as autobiographical fiction. The story is set in the Amsterdam-Noord district and follows a young man preparing for a boxing match while navigating personal struggles and his upbringing in the neighborhood.

Boxing, philosophizing and a love for Noord: Massih Hutak's debut novel closely mirrors his own life

Author Massih Hutak has released his debut autobiographical novel, 'Voor Issa', which he spent fifteen years writing. The story is set in Amsterdam-Noord and follows a young man preparing for a boxing match while navigating personal challenges and his upbringing in the neighborhood.