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Amsterdam's red-light district remains sparse as many international tourists have stayed away during the pandemic.

Is overtourism over? Travelers to Europe stay home due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Lifestyle

Prior to the pandemic, Venice, Prague and Amsterdam had become so saturated with visitors that locals no longer recognized their hometowns. But with COVID-19 restrictions, residents are breathing a sigh of relief while many businesses face unprecedented losses.

a sign in amsterdam that says you can't drink in the street

Overtourism in Amsterdam’s red-light district provokes local outrage

Culture
22-year-old Attas is currently living with 70 other homeless migrants in an abandoned office building in Amsterdam. The Dutch govenment this week rejected a UN call to assist illegal homeless migrants by providing food and shelter.

Homeless migrants in Amsterdam are stuck in a cold limbo

Global Politics

Court OKs Netherlands ban on foreigners using famous marijuana cafes

Global Politics

Amsterdam climate neutral by 2025

The World

Bright Green Hoppers Out On Amsterdam Streets

Development & Education

Amsterdam already has excellent public transportation options ranging from fast trains to canal boats. Now, in addition to buses, taxis, and bicycles, you can catch a ride on a bright green electric scooter called a Hopper.

The World

Swimming in Amsterdam’s Canals for a Good Cause

Geo Quiz

We just want you to name one of Amsterdam’s main canals. It’s one of the widest. The Emperor’s Canal is named after a Holy Roman Emperor. It served as the finish line for Sunday’s Amsterdam City Swim. Can you name it?

The World

Amsterdam Axes the Auto

Steven Beard reports on a plan to gradually cut in half the number of cars in downtown Amsterdam. Cyclists and canal boat operators number among those who support the change, but many citizens have greeted the plan with less enthusiasm. Amsterdam merchants predict that eliminating the convenience of cars will spell death to the city’s […]

The World

De-sexing the red light district

Arts, Culture & Media

Faith and Fair Game news analyst Johnathan McClain discuss the news that the Dutch city of Amsterdam is planning to eliminate the sex shops from its famed red light district.