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Amsterdam Announces Major Changes to Infamous Red Light District

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Tourists visiting Amsterdam will often find themselves—whether accidentally or on purpose—wandering through the De Wallen red light district. The world-famous area known for prostitution is in the midst of a transformation as city officials prepare to move the heart of the capital’s erotic activity from the city center to the suburbs. Now, potential visitors can … Read more

Amsterdam Seeks Changes, New Home for Its Red-Light District

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It’s been just over four years since Femke Halsema, Amsterdam’s first female mayor, began in earnest her campaign to overhaul the city’s red-light district. The infamous neighborhood has long been home to episodes of public drunkenness and drug use, and now she’s seeking more changes that could move it altogether.  In May, Amsterdam instituted laws … Read more