The popular Amsterdam cevicheria Sjefietshe is closing after seven years as owner Bas Lammersen seeks a new chapter in his career. Despite the restaurant's closure in De Pijp, the establishment's viral hotdoctopus dish will continue to be served.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Neighbors of the Fabel Friet snack bar in Amsterdam are heading to court to demand that the municipality takes stronger action against massive, viral TikTok queues blocking the Runstraat. The residents argue that the city has failed to mitigate the significant disturbances caused by these crowds in the narrow residential street.
To address severe staffing shortages at city pools, Amsterdam has introduced a new vocational MBO program that allows students to earn a qualification while working as paid swimming instructors. The training, which begins in January, aims to professionalize the sector and ensure that essential swimming facilities remain operational for the public.
Former kickboxing world champion Tyjani Beztati has successfully transitioned to MMA, winning his first three fights after leaving Glory. He now aims to earn a UFC contract by competing in the Contender Series within the next year.
This collection of opinion pieces highlights social friction in Amsterdam, ranging from the gap between performative community posters and actual neighborly behavior to the intolerance residents show toward tourists and students. The authors urge for more genuine engagement and constructive public discourse in city life.
A 2025 Antenne-monitor study reveals that young adults in Amsterdam are drinking less alcohol while the usage of drugs like 3-MMC and ketamine is increasing. This trend marks a significant shift in the nightlife habits of the younger generation.
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