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Municipality scraps neighborhood budget, to the dismay of initiators: "It really helped against nuisance"

Municipality scraps neighborhood budget, to the dismay of initiators: "It really helped against nuisance"

The municipality of Amsterdam is ending its neighborhood budget program, which allowed residents to propose and vote on local community projects. Mayor Halsema cited high administrative costs and limited effectiveness as the reasons for the cancellation, though local organizers argue the program significantly improved neighborhood social life and reduced public nuisance.

Men march through Amsterdam to protect women, feminist groups ‘irked by the gesture’

Men march through Amsterdam to protect women, feminist groups ‘irked by the gesture’

Organizers are holding a march in Amsterdam this Saturday intended to advocate for women's safety. Feminist groups have criticized the event, specifically taking issue with the organizers' stated goal of protecting women.

Phone ban at school may backfire: 'Young people compensate with screen time at home'

Phone ban at school may backfire: 'Young people compensate with screen time at home'

Starting January 1, the Dutch government plans to expand the mobile phone ban in schools to include playgrounds and break times. While the policy aims to curb distractions, experts caution that it could increase social isolation and lead students to compensate for lost screen time at home.

Halsema: number of tourists must be curbed, even if it costs the hospitality industry visitors

Halsema: number of tourists must be curbed, even if it costs the hospitality industry visitors

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has stated that the city must actively reduce the number of annual tourists to protect local livability and curb negative issues like waste. Although she acknowledges that limiting visitors may negatively affect hospitality revenue, she argues that the environmental and social costs of mass tourism are no longer sustainable.

Tips against discrimination and celebrity support: campaign launched following decline in gay acceptance

Tips against discrimination and celebrity support: campaign launched following decline in gay acceptance

Organizations like RITA and COC have launched a national campaign called Geen stap terug to address the sharp decline in youth acceptance of homosexuality in the Netherlands. Supported by over 45 prominent public figures, the initiative provides practical tips to combat discrimination and encourages the public to actively stand up for the safety of the rainbow community.