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.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
The parents' association Balans is taking the Dutch State to court, arguing that the government has failed to guarantee the right to education for children who are currently falling out of the school system. The association is pushing for more flexible, customized schooling solutions to address the rising number of children forced to stay home due to a lack of adequate support.
The Johan Cruyff Foundation hosted its 26th annual open day at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam, allowing over 1,300 children to try thirty different sports. The event focuses on inclusivity, ensuring children with disabilities have the same opportunities to participate as their peers.
Sixteen-year-old Zoë has published a poetry collection documenting the intense social and performance pressures she faced as a student at an Amsterdam high school. The book, titled De Grote Deuren, originated from personal journals used to process her mental health struggles and has been critically praised by her publisher.
Club Rauw is hosting a Sip & Paint event on September 26 in Amsterdam for young adults aged 20 to 35 who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Founded by Merel Beks, the community aims to provide a supportive space where young people can connect and share their experiences through social activities.
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.
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