By: Thomas van den Berg It truly is a dystopian prophecy we like to fear: our little rock in the galaxy being too overcrowded. Chinese cities we’ve never heard of with over six million inhabitants, or the Nigerian capital of Lagos that will double in population over the next twenty years to forty million. When do we have to flip the switch of the ‘No … Continue reading The More The Merrier
Column By: Anonymous No trouble at work, no bad grades at school, no issues with friends. I suppose we’ve all experienced this at some point. Life seems to be going your way. I hate to be the one to break it to you – but it’s a matter of time until something goes wrong. Let me explain why this column started off so bleak. Last … Continue reading The Future is Insecure
By Felix Kostersitz The project “Noord-Zuid Lijn” in Amsterdam officially started in April 2003. However, the discussion had already started in the 70’s. This project is a new metro line, which connects Amsterdam Noord, through the IJ and the city centre, with the south of Netherlands capital. The opening of the new public transport project was already planned for 2012. But due to reckless mistakes … Continue reading How a new metro will change Amsterdam
‘I have the feeling that I’m waiting for something. But I don’t know exactly what for.’ Alicia Runtime: 89 minutes Language: Dutch Festival: IDFA Spoilers: Yes By: Sam van Royen This story is about Alicia, a young Dutch girl who grows up in a foster home. A year after she is born she is forcibly moved out – her mother couldn’t take care of her. … Continue reading Alicia – Review
PODCAST If you’ve ever been at Amsterdam Central Station, you may have noticed three things. One – it’s beautiful. Two – it’s huge. Three – there is constant music playing at night and in early mornings. And it isn’t the usual top 40 hits. In this podcast, reporter Jill Paat finds out where precisely this soundtrack comes from + why it’s played every. single. day. … Continue reading Catching Trains on Efteling Tunes
PODCAST Deliveroo, the huge food-delivery company, has a new internal set-up. All workers now need to work as freelancers. Which makes everything very tough – and no longer worth the money. Valentina Kress, our reporter, spoke to some drivers and an expert to find out what’s going on. Continue reading At The End of the Foodchain
‘If want to reach a bunch of people; the best way would definitely be the bloody Internet.’ INTERVIEW: INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST SINAN CAN By: Sam van Royen No one can deny that journalism has changed ever so greatly in the past two decades, particularly in terms of digitalisation. Sinan Can is a Dutch investigative journalist who has methodically planned his way to doing what he truly … Continue reading Interview – investigative journalist Sinan Can
By Viva van Jaarsveld and Ife Alayande When thinking of the architectural landscape in Amsterdam South-East, most people think of tall and grey flats adorned with satellite dishes. However, some a few houses break the pattern. Reporters Ife and Viva have visited a squatters’ house that is next to Metro station Kraaiennest. Students Bobby (28) and Sela (24) are the residents of this odd-looking residence. … Continue reading The Squatters’ Nest
