People dancing in Club
Posted on: November 27, 2022 Posted by: Nathan Domon Comments: 0

Amsterdam Nachtcultuur Campagne

Amsterdam Nachtcultuur Campagne By Nathan Domon | Metro City | November 27, 2022 Cover Illustration: People Dancing in a Club. Jerome Govender/Pexels Metro reporter Nathan Domon goes into the struggles that economic activities dependent on nightlife have been facing: lease contracts, the city’s expansion, bureaucracy, tourism and cultural recognition. It was a tough pill to swallow for partygoers – in July 2022, the popular techno club Marktkantine in the West had its…

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Posted on: November 26, 2022 Posted by: Nathan Domon Comments: 0

Cracks in The City: The Return of The Squatter

Cracks in The City: The Return of The Squatter By Nathan Domon | Metro City | November 26, 2022 Cover Illustration: Building squatted by Mokkum kraakt squatters collective in Amsterdam. Simon Ordonez / The Amsterdammer Metro City reporter Nathan Domon examines the history and resurgence of squatters in the heart of Amsterdam, which is driven by the never-ending housing crisis, rising inflation and increasing inequities. On October 31, a group of…

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Posted on: November 24, 2022 Posted by: Elitsa Kaleva Comments: 0

Cannabis Tourism – A Threat to The City or a Cultural Characteristic

Cannabis Tourism – A Threat to The City or a Cultural Characteristic By Elitsa Kaleva | Metro City | November 4, 2022 Cover Illustration: Man in a convenience store in Amsterdam shop, November 17 2022. Simon Ordonez/The Amsterdammer Metro city reporter Elitsa Kaleva investigates the public perception of the proposed cannabis tourism ban in Amsterdam. Cannabis related products sold in Amsterdam shop, November 17 2022. Simon Ordonez/The Amsterdammer Earlier this year,…

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Posted on: November 23, 2022 Posted by: Nina Cerasuolo Comments: 0

The Role of Gender in The Rise of Meloni: Italy’s First Woman Premier

The Role of Gender in The Rise of Meloni: Italy’s First Woman Premier By Nina Cerasuolo |  International | November 23, 2022 Cover Illustration: Flag Hoisted on an Italian Historical Building. Davide Cacciatori / Pexels International reporter Nina Cerasuolo’s article provides context on which to analyze Giorgia Meloni’s ascent to becoming the first woman prime minister in Italian republican history. Rome, October 22, 2022. Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian…

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Posted on: November 22, 2022 Posted by: Katrina Sproge Comments: 0

Janis Dzirnieks: The Courage of Being an Artist (2/2)

Janis Dzirnieks: The Courage of Being an Artist (2/2) By Katrina Sproge | Magazine | November, 22, 2022  Cover Illustration: Janis Dzirnieks’ Art Studio, 2022 In the second part, magazine reporter Katrina Sproge discusses Dzirnieks’ artwork and his creative process, as well as the care and dedication needed when dealing with art.  Janis’ work involves material and process-oriented research, resulting in sculptures, installations and wall-based objects. “They often involve found images…

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Posted on: November 21, 2022 Posted by: Katrina Sproge Comments: 0

Janis Dzirnieks: The Courage of Being an Artist (1/2)

Janis Dzirnieks: The Courage of Being an Artist (1/2) By Katrina Sproge | Magazine | November, 21, 2022 Cover Illustration: Janis Dzirnieks’ Art Studio, 2022 Magazine reporter Katrina Sproge uncovers the tenacity one must possess in order to persist in the realm of fine arts, through the perspective of artist Janis Dzirnieks. After twelve years of practice in the fine arts, Janis Dzirnieks, 30, laughs when asked about his success: “I haven’t…

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