Moved here in 2022 and i dont understand how this situation is just getting worse, confronting many people that leave bins open after fishing for bottles. Also seeing much more people throwing trash in the ground while walking recently. sorry for ranting, but this is pissing me off.

A big shout out to the people who stopped to help me when I was hit by a moped when I was out on my race bike in Amsterdam West.

6.15am, junction of Theemsweg and Seineweg.

I really can’t thank you enough - whoever you are - thanks so much for stopping!

I was unconscious and sprawled on the ground, and ended up in the back of an ambulance so didn’t get a chance to say thanks at the time. I vaguely remember 2 guys who stopped, wrapped me in a jacket, called the police and ambulance, and waited until they arrived. I don’t know who you are, but whoever you are, you made a big difference to me that day.

To the motorbike rider who was breathalysed and arrested for causing an accident whilst drunk… Thanks at least for stopping. I guess you’re a youngster given your mum turned up. I am sure having a criminal record, losing your licence, and struggling to get insurance again will make your life more difficult. I hope this incident will cause you to reflect …

Stopped by the holiest of holies here on my way home today.

I frankly don’t care how it’s done. I just want something done about these fucking animals who vandalise every inch of public transit. It’s disgusting. I’m tired of being surrounded by these tribalistic morons who spray their god-awful tags everywhere because they think it makes them look tough.

A couple of Dutch football fans brought their swapfiets bikes over to US

My colleague just divorced. She’s now sharing a two-bedroom flat with her two kids and a friend, because her salary alone can’t cover rent, alimony is nonexistent, and child support is minimal. Wait time for social housing in her region: 15-19 years.

Two new grads on my team still live with their parents because they can’t afford to rent or buy in Amsterdam. Wait time there: almost 20 years.

Meanwhile:
• My neighbor has had his social flat for 20+ years (since he was a student), pays ~€500/month, and owns a summer house in Spain, two BMW, and takes 2-3 international trips a year.
• My manager earns over €6,000 net/month and still pays just €800/month for a social housing unit he locked in years ago.

The people the system was built for wait their entire working lives for a spot. The people who clearly don’t need it anymore just… stay, indefinitely, because nothing pushes them out once their income changes.

How the fuck is this fair?
Anyone else seeing this where they live, or is …