Amsterdam’s ‘frayed edges’ student community stands up against early eviction
NL Times – October 29, 2023
Reformed Amsterdam gangster, Hugo Broers, discusses his life in the Red Light District
NL Times – July 9, 2023
Hugo Broers is one of the last faces of the old Amsterdam underworld. His turbulent life story, encapsulated in his autobiography “Penoze Hugo,” is now available for an English-speaking audience.
Amsterdam streets renamed by activists in protest against TikTok queues
NL Times – May 27, 2023
Streets in Amsterdam were renamed by activists. This street art protest is a reference to the recent surge of tourists who queue up for food that has gone viral on TitKok.
A Tale of Two Cities
Eurovisie – April 2023
As cities polish their image to attract the creative clss, the promise of cultural vibrancy and economic growth has overshadowed the consequences for those left behind.
Magic mushroom droplets increasingly popular recreational drug in Amsterdam’s nightlife
NL Times – April 16, 2023
Magic mushroom droplets are becoming increasingly popular in Amsterdam’s nightlife crowd. Many partiers prefer the psychedelic drug to alcohol, especially with inflation pushing up drink prices.
Amsterdam squatters square off against Russian oligarch Arkady Volozh in court appeal
NL Times – April 12, 2023
Activists occupying the Amsterdam mansion owned by Russian billionaire Arkady Volozh faced their second legal battle over the issue. The oligarch is on the European sanctions list due to the war in Ukraine.
“It won’t stop us!” British not convinced by Amsterdam’s stay away campaign
NL Times – April 2, 2023
Amsterdam has launched a marketing campaign meant to target young British telling them they should “stay away” from the capital if they are only looking for a “messy” weekend in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam sex workers fear resorting to illegal work as early closing times cut income
NL Times – April, 1 2023
Sex workers have raised concerns about the municipality’s decision to force them to close up shop early. There is a growing concern that some may resort to working illegally in order to compensate for the income loss.
Sex workers clash with Amsterdam mayor after protest against Red Light District policy
NL Times – March 30, 2023
Sex workers from the Red Light District in Amsterdam organised a protest against the proposed construction of an erotic center away from the main Red Light District.
The Netherlands’ modern day Robin Hood helping tenants fight greedy landlords
NL Times – March 25, 2023
An organisation based in Arnhem is taking a proactive approach to tackle unscrupulous practices by Dutch landlords and rental agencies using the current housing crisis to their benefit by charging rental rates that are legally too high.
TikTok bringing massive queues to trendy spots in Amsterdam
NL Times – March 26, 2023
Amsterdam is experiencing a surge in “TikTok tourism”, drawing massive crowds, resulting in extremely long queues clogging up the small and heavily visited city centre
Amsterdam wants to protect brown café heritage
NL Times – March 18, 2023
What would the Amsterdam street scene be without the brown café? PvdA party leader in Amsterdam Lian Heinhuis raised the alarm about the situation of the ‘bruine kroeg.’
VanMoof: Gentrification on wheels
The Amsterdammer – Feb 14, 2023
As the sleek and powerful VanMoof electric bike takes the city by storm, it leaves no one indifferent.
Home is Where the Tongue Is
Eurovisie – Jan 2023
This article traverses the linguistics of Europe and our relationship with our mother tongues, exposing the indifference that has allowed English to storm its way to the title of lingua franca.
A Very Black Day
The Amsterdammer – Dec 12, 2022
Activists in Amsterdam took to the streets to protest against the negative effects of frantic consumerism on the city and the planet.
Amsterdam Nachtcultuur Campagne
The Amsterdammer – Nov 27, 2022
A campaign was launched to raise awareness about the creeping degradation of the alternative nightlife in Amsterdam.
“Cracks in The City: The Return of The Squatter
The Amsterdammer – Nov 26, 2022
With the never-ending housing crisis, rising inflation and increasing inequalities, the squatting movement is roaring back to life in Amsterdam.
The Hidden Face of Ultra-Fast Grocery Delivery
The Amsterdammer – Nov 13, 2022
The rapid rise of ultra-fast grocery delivery services is pushing the municipality of Amsterdam to take drastic measures.
Godard is Dead, Long Live Godard
Eurovisie – Nov 2022
The New Wave film director Jean-Luc Godard left this world on 13 September 2022. His revolutionary spirit left an indelible mark on European cinema.
Eurocities And The Platform Economy (3): The Hidden Face of Ultra-Fast Grocery Delivery
Medium – Nov 03, 2022
The pursuit of speed and convenience has a cost. Getting your grocery delivered to your door in no time is doing a lot of damage to the cities.
Eurocities And The Platform Economy (2): The Impossible Reform of Uber
Medium – Jul 20, 2022
Uber won’t reform itself, but we can give it less space to thrive. We need better public transit, so it becomes unthinkable to call a Uber. This would be the real transportation revolution.
Eurocities And The Platform Economy (1): The Airbnb Never-Ending
Medium – Jul 11, 2022
Airbnb has done a lot of damage to European cities. But this is not where the real problem lies. The problem is not Airbnb itself but the environment in which it operates.
Europe Must Step Onto The Stage
Romulus Europe – Feb 16, 2022
Dullness, technocracy and consensus-politics have proved to be key to the success of Europe in the past. However, the world is changing, and Europe cannot go into hiding anymore.
Let the Train Take the Strain
Romulus Europe – Nov 22, 2021
If we want to achieve carbon neutrality, we need to get people out of planes and cars and put them on trains. But cross-border rail needs a boost, and it’s time for the EU to step in.
The Netflix Paradox: How the U.S takes over Europe with Streaming Platforms
Romulus Europe – Aug 14, 2021
The dominance of US streaming services is threatening Europe’s cultural sovereignty.
Nathan Domon 