Stories from The Albert Cuyp Market By Sara Serrano | Culture | December 20, 2023 Cover Illustration: Brownies at the market. Sara Serrano / The Amsterdammer Culture Reporter Sara Serrano visits the famous Albert Cuyp market, sharing unique stories from some of its vendors. In the heart of the popular neighborhood of De Pijp, the Albert Cuyp market is a melting pot of tradition and innovation. Among its 260 stands, locals…
UvA Student Protesters Call for Decolonization and Solidarity with Palestine By Livia Wendland | News | December 6, 2023 Cover Illustration: Staff and students gather in the ABC building at Roeterseiland campus in solidarity with Palestine. Livia Wendland / The Amsterdammer. News Reporter Livia Wendland reports on the numerous occasions in which UvA students have contested the University’s response to current events in Gaza. A crowd of over fifty students gathered…
Eco-Chic Adventures: Student Thrifting in Amsterdam By Ana Clara Dondoni Braz | Culture | December 4, 2023 Cover Illustration: Marbles Vintage, 2023 (Simon Ordonez / The Amsterdammer) Culture Reporter Ana Clara Dondoni Braz talks to three university students who share insights and recommendations about thrifting in Amsterdam. Thrifting means that preloved vintage items are given a second chance to be appreciated. In an eco- and budget-friendly manner, a variety of clothes,…
IDFA 2023 and the Beauty of the World By Micha? Wasilewski | Culture | November 30, 2023 Cover Illustration: The historic horseshoe bend in Arizona, USA, 2023 / Freepik Culture reporter Micha? Wasilewski introduces films showcased at the IDFA 2023 that remind us of our connection to nature. When living in a big city, it’s easy to become trapped in a bubble and forget the beauty of the world that surrounds…
“Sustainable Innovation” Discussed by Professionals at Amsterdam Commercial Night By Ellie Hsu | News | November 27, 2023 Cover Illustration: “Sustainable Innovation” Discussed by Professionals at Amsterdam Commercial Night. Andrea Michel / The Amsterdammer News Reporter Ellie Hsu attends Amsterdam Commercial Night and explores the theme of “Sustainable Innovation.” Speakers from technology and consultancy companies give their insights on this topic. On Nov. 9, 2023, the Marketing Association Amsterdam (MAA) hosted…
‘Right’ ing History: Dutch General Election 2023 By Kriti Swarup | News | November 24, 2023 Cover Illustration: Waiting for Pieter Omtzigt to address the exit polls at the Metropool, Enschede on the evening of 22 November. Kriti Swarup / The Amsterdammer News Reporter Kriti Swarup summarizes the rightward swing in the Dutch General Election of Nov. 22, 2023. Upon googling the Dutch Election, the following keywords pop up: far-right, anti-Islamist, shock win, populist……
