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Amsterdam is sick of ‘party tourists’. It should take drastic measures to stop them

The city has had enough of stag parties and red-light gawpers. But it will take more than an online quiz to curb over-tourism, says journalist Renate van der Zee

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024

Amsterdam Mayor Wants To Regulate Cocaine: AFP Interview

Hard drugs like cocaine and ecstasy should be regulated, according to the mayor of Amsterdam, who believes this is the only way to defeat narco-trafficking and its "disastrous" effect on her city.

International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024

Across Europe, drugs policies need a rethink

Letters: Robin Prior says current policies make the drug trade more profitable, while Bill Nightingale thinks the evidence for the approach advocated by the mayor of Amsterdam is overwhelming

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024

European drug agency opposes Amsterdam’s erotic centre plans

EMA says relocation of sex workers to area near its HQ could bring problems associated with red light district

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023

Multi-storey ‘erotic centre’ set to replace Amsterdam red light district – if locals can agree where

The city authorities have commissioned a complex with bars, restaurants, theatres and rooms for sex workers – but nobody wants it in their backyard

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2022

Missourians Undecided On Cannabis, Australia's Unapproved Medical Marijuana Products & More Updates

Nearly Half Of Missouri Voters Back Marijuana Legalization, Lots Undecided

Benzinga · Oct 3, 2022

Amsterdam considers banning ‘cannabis tourists’ from its coffee shops

Fed up with stoned visitors and worried by hard-drug criminality, the mayor wants to clean up the city. But will it work?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2022

Amsterdam Mayor Plans To Move Forward With Tourist Cannabis Café Ban

As surprising as it sounds, Amsterdam's cannabis tourism has been famous for decades even though cultivation is banned in The Netherlands. Coffee shops are forced to illegally buy a product that they then sell legally without any problems.

Benzinga · Apr 13, 2022