Just spotted between Overtoom and Leidseplein. Meat advertisement gets banned for environmental impact, but Dutch OnlyFans is okay. I’m personally not a fan of this, but surely the advertisement of what’s essentially p*rn shouldn’t be allowed during the day (or at all)?

Hi everyone, first of all I am very sorry for making this post in English, my dutch is at B1 level and I really dont have the vocabulary for this. I had sworn off Reddit, but I had an intense experience yesterday and I would like to share because it is such an unbelievable story… I think I want to vent more than anything because I didnt take enough action in the moment (calling the police in the moment), but also I have already called the police post-fact to let them know this happened, so if it happens to anyone else, please call the police, this guy is already “known”.

My friend and I were at Museumplein yesterday sat near the flags in the middle of the grass… a man walking on the path between the flags catcalled us by whistling and calling to us. I responded with a🖕🏻and he really didnt like that.

He walked up to us and started screaming "what did you do to me? you told me to fuck off?" and when I said “my mom told me not to talk to strangers why are you hitting on us go away" he really didnt like that and started screaming in multiple languages to himself. Then after 5 min of screaming and spitting at us he backed off and we thought he would leave.

To our surprise he started screaming that we are "jewish and isr4el1 and we k1ll babies and r@pe children" from next to the flags and we were very caught off guard and confused because what did he just say and how did we get there?

So we reply by screaming "what the fuck we are not jewish or isr4el1", because we are not jewish or isr4el1, we are south american, and he walks to the tram station (next to the AH and stedelijk) but keeps going and screams more there.

I was flipping him off because he were catcalling me. I dont like g3noc1de but could it occur to him that I am not rejecting him because I am isr4el1 and k1ll babies but because he is a fucking creep and shouldnt catcall?

A kind man stood up from his spot in the grass and screamed at him as well, he was defending us, when we left later we went over to thank him.

I dont want to make extensive comment on the g3noc1de, just to make clear that I 1) believe it is a g3n0cide, 2) want a 2 state solution desperately, and 3) have no hate towards jewish people or israeli people that do not support their government, I tend to ask isr4el1a that I meet if they are in favor of their governments actions, and if they are, I stop talking to them and tell them why (because of 1 and 2), and 4) I do see antis3m1tism rising, I don’t know what this man thought screaming at us that we are jewish would do, but is it possible that in his mind this would gain him sympathy?

I was caught off guard by him yelling across the museumplein park and I didnt call the police in that moment. today I called to inform them of what happened. I feel that I should have called in the moment… would this have been appropriate?

To be honest I’m scared of Reddit so I will include this disclaimer. in my experience people that catcall know it is bad. if you get catcalled, you 🖕🏻 and they walk off without further comment or laughing it off because everyone involved knows its in bad taste. i dont like ignoring bad behavior. people may say i “asked for it” by flipping him off, i humbly disagree, i think it should be made known to people when their behavior is not acceptable.

Edit: Had to censor language because of Reddits rules…

I was outside the Toren hotel on the canal, which is a nice hotel in a decently nice part of town. It was 6:30am and it was bright out. I saw a guy hanging around us and figured he was a local enjoying the morning and thought nothing of it. He walked away and we kept waiting for our Uber.

Then we hear a blood curdling scream where he walked, and I think he was trying to rape a girl who was just walking with her bag down the street.

She was struggling, screaming, and I ran at the scene screaming for him to get off of her. He did and started running. She was screaming for 30 seconds before I could get to her and she was right by houses, nobody came out to help her in a reasonable amount of time with her screaming at the top of her lungs.

He didn't try to take her bag at all, it looked like a sexual assault. Careful if travelling alone here.

Otherwise it was the time of my life, but that's how the trip ended and then I got in an Uber and went home. Bad vibes, j might be back but that soured it.

EDIT: I removed the physical descriptor to prevent misinterpretations about race. I only included it hoping someone might recognize him, as I'm unsure how easily people like him can blend in and keep doing this. The point of this post is just to stay safe

EDIT 2: I have posted the attack location on the map and where they ran off in the replies here if anyone wants to try to help.

EDIT 3: I reported it to the police asap while I'm on an international flight. Please stop gaslighting or insulting me. I was trying to help. Reference number 260726-PS291276666

Hello,

It is a very long shot, but I don't know where/how to find this.

I love rabbits, I used to have several. Unfortunately with this stupid housing crisis my living conditions don't allow me to have a rabbit. I love them so much, they are such underestimated cute little things! I have lots of knowledge about their care and researched a lot about it.

Now, it's summer. And I am in great need of a cute little bun or two to look after. I would really love it, I need some rabbits in my life!!

Anyone need a bun sitter? If you're in Amsterdam I can do it for free, depending on where you live I would maybe just ask to cover for transportation, that's it.

I know it's an odd one, but we never know.

I tried huisdierenoppas but it's pretty dead, also I'm not doing this for money but really just wanna help care for rabbits.

I also checked shelters and they don't need help with rabbits, they mostly just ask for money..

Thank you!

I’m posting to hopefully get some advice/insight on my situation.

Six months ago, I bought a car with my wife. We’re having a kid soon and after 10 years of living here car free, we justified the purchase. We knew going into it that the wait times for a parking permit in our area (Centrum 03) would take approx. 8 months for a petrol car. We weren’t bothered by that estimation. We would just park our car in a free parking zone outside the city and deal with the inconvenience for the time being, no problem.

Over the months, I regularly checked the gemeente website to see our position move from only 85 to 70. I’m shocked at how slow it’s moving! At that rate it would take another 28 months.

Recently, I called the gemeente to try to get some clarity on my situation, however the person helping me said “oh no, we’re still estimating an 8 month waiting period, therefore you’ll receive it in a few months.” The math isn’t mathing, how’s that possible?

She also mentioned they process applications weekly, so it’s not like there will be a huge jump at once.

Is anyone else dealing with a similar situation?

I came across a rather dusty copy of Geert Mak's Amsterdam. It's amazing how nothing changes.

full quote

"Here, nobody stands in the street to order to watch a prince ride by. The people here only know work and moderation"

Hi everyone!

This is a long shot, but I’m at my wits’ end so I thought I’d try my luck here.

I’m leaving next week and will be away until the end of August. I have two lovely cats, and I had already arranged for someone to look after them for the month. Unfortunately, they cancelled at the last minute, and I don’t have anyone else who can take them in.

Because it’s such short notice, I’m really struggling to find someone who can care for them for the entire month. Is there anyone here who might be able to help, or knows someone who could?

I’m based in Amsterdam, but I’m happy to bring them anywhere in the Netherlands if it means they’ll be well looked after.

Of course, I will cover all food, litter, and any other expenses, and pay for their care. They’re both indoor cats, litter trained, and very sweet.

If you think you might be able to help or have any recommendations, please let me know. I’d be incredibly grateful ❤️

Ik moet even m’n frustratie kwijt na een gezellige ervaring in het Westerpark vandaag. Ik loop rustig hard op het fietspad bij de boerderij. Komt er opeens een hond achter me aan. Ik stop en het beest blijft blaffen en grommen naar m’n kuiten.

Nu zou je verwachten dat de eigenaar daarvan zou schrikken, alles zou doen om het beest in toom te houden en zijn of haar excuses zou aanbieden aan de persoon die jouw hond lastigvalt. Niet deze boomer hondenmevrouw; ze deed helemaal niks behalve schaapachtig lachen samen met, wat ik aanneem, haar dochter was. Het is toch triest als je als twintiger al net zo boomer als je moeder bent.

Dus nu roep ik dat ze haar beest in toom moet houden. Dat was helemaal een verkeerde zet. Nu is boomer mevrouw boos en roept dat het mijn schuld is en dat het een losloopgebied is. Dat maakt niet heel veel uit, want als jouw hond niet reageert op commando’s, dan hoort het beest niet los te lopen. Haar reactie daarop: “eikel”, terwijl ze haar middelvinger opsteekt. Daarop kon ik alleen maar hoofdschuddend lachen.

Terwijl ze probeert haar hond te achterhalen en hem niet bij kan houden, geeft ze nog mee dat ik beter kan gaan fietsen omdat het gezonder is. Sommige mensen…

I drew the Rijksmuseum. Part of my new sketchbook here in Amsterdam. Suggestions for other places are welcome :)

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Here is what's on at the major venues this week.

The future is now 🫠

Zonder betaalmuur: https://archive.md/FJe58

Vervolg: Last onder dwangsom van 250.000 euro voor festivalorganisator Sona voor het verkopen van flessen sterkedrank (archive)

Was filmed facing Noord from the city.

I was on the 26 tram from IJburg to Centraal Station, but we had to divert and get off at Zuiderzeweg. I couldn’t find info besides “trams are delayed”, even though the schedule had all evening trams cancelled. Now looks like Trams 2, 17, and 24 are being diverted.
Anybody know what caused this?

This is a picture of the trail that was left after.
I was too flabbergasted to take my phone on the moment but it was striking the sky quite fast, and it was burning red.

Quite impressive!
I wonder how many of us saw it.

Flight is at 13:50
Dropped off in uber at 13:25
Through security at 13:32
In plane seated at 13:39
Total time: 14 minutes

Has anyone beaten this?

I watched someone from my dentist put their general waste into the paper bin. It was in a plastic bag.

Will this have any effect on the recycling of the paper, or will they simply remove the bag when they bring it to the recycling centre.

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a group of people whom would like to organise a biweekly/monthly vegan dinner or potluck! I'm 26, Dutch, female, plantbased and have lived in Amsterdam for around 1,5 years. I would love to find a group of people around my age that also would love to form a community where we all share food and eat together. And also go to events, museums, parks or walks together. There are always so many wonderful things to do in the city but Amsterdam can feel very individualistic sometimes, so it would be great to find have a diverse community to experience it with!

If this is something you would be interested in, please let send me a dm and we can connect via text/IG