Sisters Ngudju and Mwanini Makangira have opened Flow Community in Amsterdam's Oud-West to provide a more personal alternative to standard yoga studios. The center emphasizes social connection by encouraging students to stay for tea and conversation after their classes.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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.
The initiative Swimpact offers swimming lessons to newcomers and undocumented individuals at the Marnixbad in Amsterdam. These sessions focus on teaching essential water safety and swimming techniques to help participants overcome their fears and gain confidence.
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.
Mandy's Bloemenshop, a 47-year-old family business on the Amstelveenseweg in Amsterdam, was destroyed by a fire caused by a short circuit in the cooling system. Sisters Kim and Mandy are devastated by the loss but remain determined to rebuild and reopen their shop.
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