The Myth of the ‘Ordinary Dutchman’ By Sara Ansari | Culture | May 11, 2026 Cover Illustration: Dutch flag on old house during Liberation Day in Culemborg. May 5, 2020. Remy Gieling / Unsplash Reporter Sara Ansari dissects the socio-politically imagined ‘ordinary Dutchman.’ Who is he? What does he look like? Ansari uncovers his divisive function in political rhetoric as well as his unshakable effects on Dutch students. Does the ‘ordinary…
Inside Fashion’s Biggest Night: The Met Gala 2026 By Laia Fernandez-Areste | Culture | May 1, 2026 Cover Illustration: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, October 2022. Diane Picchiottino / Unsplash The countdown to Met Gala 2026 is in full swing: Hard news reporter Laia reflects on what to anticipate from this year’s red carpet led by Beyonce, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams. We are just a few days out of…
Ballroom in Amsterdam from Disney dreams to Dance Floor reality By Maria Oprea | Culture | April 29, 2026 Cover Illustration: Kazuo Ota, 2026. Looking for a new hobby? Soft news reporter Maria Oprea explores the world of ballroom dancing: what defines it, why it captivates people and where to try it in Amsterdam, with insights from local dancers. Have you ever strived for those princess moments from Disney when…
The Miracle of Ziggo Dome By Stylianos Malliarakis | Culture | April 28, 2026 Cover Illustration: Ziggo Domme Architecture, April 2026. Rikou Blayer / The Amsterdammer Reporter Stylianos Malliarakis explores the uniqueness of the Ziggo Dome and the concert scene of Amsterdam. This article unpacks the specificities of the Dome and its strategic role in the music concert scene of the Netherlands. Summer is slowly approaching, which means a lot of…
Amsterdam Polish Film Festival: Identity in the Eye of the Beholder By Madeleine Hoffman | Culture | April 19th, 2026 Cover Illustration: February 25, 2023. Daniel Guerra / Unsplash Who decides who we are and where we belong? Soft news reporter Madeleine Hoffman explores the concept of identity at the Polish Film Festival 2025, revealing further insights into Polish language, societal expectation and traditions From Oct. 31 to Nov. 2,…
The Craft Clubs of Amsterdam: Creative Social Communities By Margalida Pujol | Culture | April 9, 2026 Cover Illustration: Crochet & Knit Club meeting, 22/02/2026, Veronika Majsnerova From lonely nights of grandma hobbies to rooms full of creators: Soft news reporter Margalida Pujol explores the role of Amsterdam’s craft clubs. During the last few years, younger generations have popularized the concept of “grandma hobbies” such as crocheting, knitting, journaling, baking…
