paroolNov 13, 2026, 11:00

Who will be the new nightlife mayor of Amsterdam? These are the candidates: ‘It’s bizarre to move next to Paradiso and then complain about that iconic queue’

Brothers Dies and Taj Kroon are competing against Fien Bulsing for the position of night mayor of Amsterdam. The candidates presented their visions during a recent debate at Pakhuis de Zwijger, addressing challenges currently facing the city's nightlife culture.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Taste Beaujolais Nouveau or dive into a Hunger Games marathon: what to do in Amsterdam this week

Amsterdam hosts a variety of cultural activities this week, including Beaujolais Nouveau celebrations, the 39th IDFA documentary festival, and an Arab literature event in Nieuw-West. Residents and visitors can also enjoy theater performances, diverse art exhibitions, live music tributes, and a nationwide Hunger Games film marathon.

Documentary filmmaker followed Halsema for a year: "Eloquent, impatient, and sometimes lonely"

Documentary filmmaker Mijke de Jong spent a year following Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema for the film 'De Burgemeester,' which premieres at IDFA. The documentary captures Halsema's high-pressure work environment during a turbulent 2025, revealing her as an eloquent yet sometimes lonely and impatient leader.

Half a million in subsidies to look back on the Olympic Games of a century ago

Amsterdam is providing a 550,000 euro subsidy to the Stichting 100 jaar Spelen foundation to celebrate the centennial of the 1928 Olympic Games. Planned activities for 2028 will highlight the event's historical significance, including the first participation of women in athletics and the introduction of local parking signs.

Amsterdam celebrates 100 years of the Olympic Games

Amsterdam will celebrate the 100th anniversary of hosting the Olympic Games with a large-scale sporting event in 2028. The festivities are scheduled to run from April through October of that year.

Jouke (24) is a student and informal caregiver, now he helps fellow students in Amsterdam

Jouke de Jong, a 24-year-old student at the Hogeschool van Amsterdam, has founded the WeCARE platform to provide support and community for students who are also caregivers. By sharing personal experiences and offering resources, the initiative aims to reduce the loneliness often felt by students balancing family care duties with their academic studies.