Amsterdam resident Maartje Mulder shares her favorite city spots and personal history as part of a retrospective on the year 1996. The military professional and startup employee reflects on local staples like Lunchroom Wilhelmina while noting the places she prefers to avoid.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
The Amsterdam Dance Event will feature eight unique, unconventional venues ranging from a moving train and an arcade hall to historic churches and a five-star hotel kitchen. These diverse locations offer attendees a wide range of electronic music experiences held throughout the city.
Ajax and Barcelona will play a tribute match in the Johan Cruijff Arena on November 15, 2026, to honor Johan Cruijff ten years after his passing. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Johan Cruyff Foundation, which supports global sports projects for children.
Amsterdam is hosting a wide variety of events this week, including theatrical performances, art exhibitions, and the 40th edition of the Cinekid film festival. Residents can also participate in neighborhood-wide celebrations like 24 uur Zuid or prepare for the Amsterdam Dance Event at a pre-festival market.
Residents at the Startblok Elzenhagen housing complex in Amsterdam are feeling unsafe due to an aggressive neighbor who has reportedly threatened and intimidated other occupants. While the complex's coordinator has banned the individual from communal areas, the housing corporation Eigen Haard insists the tenant must retain access because they pay rent.
The Mannenmars, organized by Wild and Sacred Men, is scheduled for October 10 in Amsterdam to promote a cultural shift in male behavior toward protecting women. However, the event has sparked debate because it excludes women from participating, leading some to criticize its approach as outdated and paternalistic.
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