After eight years of renting and attending roughly 40 property viewings, 31-year-old Australian expatriate Koko van de Laak has purchased her own apartment in Amsterdam. She eventually found a unique home in the Centrum district after initially moving to the Netherlands for her education.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
The introduction of e-scooters in Amsterdam is facing criticism due to the city's uneven pavement and safety concerns regarding their use on busy cycle paths. Critics suggest that the devices are inherently unstable and argue for stricter regulations or a total ban in public areas.
Providing better healthcare for working women could save more than 3 billion euros by reducing long-term absenteeism caused by undiagnosed hormonal and physical conditions. Research from Amsterdam UMC shows that timely treatment of common female health issues significantly improves economic productivity and alleviates pressure on the healthcare sector.
Influencer Monica Geuze sparked skepticism among her followers after posting a video of herself eating tomato paste straight from a tube. While some fans suspect she is conducting a social experiment or performing satire, the Amsterdam-based creator denies the claims and maintains it is just a personal snack preference.
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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