Amsterdam planning to extend early closing times for Red Light District to 2027
4 weeks ago

Amsterdam planning to extend early closing times for Red Light District to 2027

NL Times  

The municipal executive of Amsterdam wants to extend the earlier closing times in De Wallen, which is the portion of Amsterdam’s old city center that includes the main Red Light District, to April 1, 2027. In addition, the Burgwallen Oude Zijde has been designated an “alcohol nuisance area” since April 1, 2023, this means that there are restrictions for stores and liquor stores to sell alcohol on the weekend. They pointed out the “worsening financial situation of the catering establishments and unfair competition compared to the rest of the city.” Another issue for the entrepeneurs is that customers sometimes react with aggression towards staff when refused alcohol after a certain time. “Although there are negative consequences for entrepreneurs as a result of this measure, the municipal executive does not think it is favorable to let the restrictions go now and thinks it is sufficiently necessary to extend these to April 1, 2027,” said Halsema.

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Amsterdam restaurants want to only limit RLD terraces on busy nights
2 years, 10 months ago

Amsterdam restaurants want to only limit RLD terraces on busy nights

NL Times  

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Amsterdam mayor cuts back on pavement cafes in busy city centre
2 years, 10 months ago

Amsterdam mayor cuts back on pavement cafes in busy city centre

Dutch News  

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Amsterdam to move red light district to new ‘erotic centre’ outside the city in tourism overhaul
4 years, 1 month ago

Amsterdam to move red light district to new ‘erotic centre’ outside the city in tourism overhaul

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Amsterdam is to move its red light district to a new “erotic centre” outside the city …

Amsterdam’s Red Light District closed due to overcrowding; Street performers banned
4 years, 8 months ago

Amsterdam’s Red Light District closed due to overcrowding; Street performers banned

NL Times  

A portion of Amsterdam's De Wallen neighborhood, home to the city's primary Red Light District, was closed Saturday night after an influx of tourists made the area unmanageable. The Amsterdam-Amstelland public safety office said earlier in the week that when areas become too crowded they would likely forbid more people from entering that space. Buskers forbidden The influx of crowds …

Amsterdam considers buying up property to boost inner city mix
4 years, 10 months ago

Amsterdam considers buying up property to boost inner city mix

Dutch News  

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Red Light District's Future Still Uncertain
5 years, 8 months ago

Red Light District's Future Still Uncertain

NL Times  

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Amsterdam implements cleaning breaks in Red Light District
6 years, 7 months ago

Amsterdam implements cleaning breaks in Red Light District

NL Times  

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