Members of the stamp collecting association De Zegelaars in Diemen meet monthly to search for rare stamps and exchange items for their collections. Despite the decreasing use of traditional mail, the hobby remains a popular and absorbing pastime for the club's dozens of dedicated collectors.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Thirty-one-year-old documentary filmmaker Kiriko Mechanicus recently won a Gouden Kalf award for her short film, How to catch a butterfly. In a candid interview, she discussed topics ranging from ethnic fetishization to the performative nature of identity.
In 1843, sugar factory workers in the Jordaan neighborhood established the Amsterdamsche Matigheid-Genootschap to combat alcohol abuse. This initiative was remarkable as it was driven by the working class rather than the religious or civic leaders who usually spearheaded such reform efforts.
Mohamed Yaghi, a 34-year-old former sound engineer, has relocated to Amsterdam with his family after fleeing the conflict in Gaza. Although he is now safe in the Netherlands, he struggles with the psychological trauma of the war and the difficulty of adjusting to his new life.
Singer Noha Saré, who grew up on Borneo-eiland, is set to perform at the Tolhuistuin on November 8. She maintains a deep personal connection to Amsterdam, where she frequently visits local spots like Paon Bali and recalls significant milestones like her first kiss on the Pythonbrug.
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has warned the Dutch government against diverting cultural subsidies away from the capital, citing the risk of damaging the city's significant creative labor market. She also defended the autonomy of the arts sector, emphasizing that cultural institutions must remain free from political pressure and secure for all visitors.
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