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Digital detox: Offline club events in Netherlands offer screen-free social connection Copy/paste the link below: Copy Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copy Updated: 08/04/2026 - 17:20 GMT+2 Participants in Amsterdam and Utrecht join “offline club” events, handing in their phones to spend time on creative activities and in-person interaction. … More Participants gathered at an “Offline Club” event in Amsterdam, handing in their smartphones before taking part in a two-hour session focused on creative and social activities. Participants described the experience as a break from constant screen use, while a researcher in Utrecht said many apps are designed to keep users engaged through short-term rewards, making it harder to disconnect. Digitalisation Social Media Mobile phones Top stories Now playing Next Digital detox: Offline club events in Netherlands offer screen-free social connection Now playing Next Multiple airstrikes hit Beirut, emergency crews respond to fires Now playing Next Thousands of Indigenous people march in Brasilia for land rights Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | April 8th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Lebanon not part of Iran ceasefire agreement, Trump tells US media Now playing Next Macron greets French pair in Paris after 'terrible ordeal' in Iran Now playing Next Taiwan opposition leader makes rare China visit in 'journey for peace' Now playing Next Iran's defence-industrial base 'completely' destroyed, Hegseth says Now playing Next US VP Vance attacks Brussels and vows to help Orbán after meeting Now playing Next Trump backs down on Iran as Hormuz set to reopen after temporary deal Now playing Next Iran's attacks continue in the Gulf, raising questions about ceasefire Now playing Next Where in Europe are workers the most stressed? Now playing Next Old Paris riot footage resurfaces under fake claims Now playing Next Kazakhstan strengthens social protection and public welfare Now playing Next Urban projects spark global planning discussions ahead of WUF13 Now playing Next Grand Voyager | Exploring Hong Kong More videos

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Participants in Amsterdam and Utrecht join “offline club” events, handing in their phones to spend time on creative activities and in-person interaction.
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Participants gathered at an “Offline Club” event in Amsterdam, handing in their smartphones before taking part in a two-hour session focused on creative and social activities. The event took place in the Posthoornkerk, where attendees engaged in writing, crafting and listening to live piano music.
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Organisers say the initiative aims to encourage people to disconnect from digital devices and focus on reflection and real-world interaction. The concept, launched in 2024, has expanded to multiple cities across Europe.
Participants described the experience as a break from constant screen use, while a researcher in Utrecht said many apps are designed to keep users engaged through short-term rewards, making it harder to disconnect.
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