Mihály Droppa

Mihály fell in love with (and in) Amsterdam, so he quit his NGO job in Budapest and moved to Amsterdam to become a journalist. His apartment is full of plants and books, two dogs, and a random mouse in the kitchen. You might find him in Vondelpark, where he spends most of his life throwing tennis balls for his vizslas and listening to podcasts. His nickname is Mex — ask him why!

The Netherlands is debating a new transgender law: let’s talk about it

Soon people in the Netherlands might be able to walk into their local city hall and simply change their gender in their legal forms...

Ehm what? Dutch water companies warn of a drinking water shortage

Turns out the land of canals and windmills still has some water issues; while the water shortage is over, this doesn't mean the problem...

Weather forecast: Late summer is making its way to the Netherlands!

Good news, summer lovers! As you dread the approaching winter, you'll be glad to know that we have a warmer day ahead of us!   Today,...

September winds are hitting the Netherlands: is the summer season really over?

Last Sunday was one of the coldest September 19 in the Netherlands. Ever. 🥶 Yesterday was a surprisingly cold day. In the eastern part of...

Even in Amsterdam: homophobes shoot gel gun at people sitting on gay bar’s terrace

A group of young men were having terrace drinks at Prik, a central Amsterdam gay pub, when a car stopped and started shooting at...

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