rssSep 6, 2026, 05:00

Are these flags for a 'naughty' massage parlor too 'juicy' for the municipality?

The owner of an erotic massage parlor in Amsterdam's Rijnstraat was ordered to remove advertising flags by municipal enforcement officers, despite similar flags existing at other businesses in the street. Following an objection from the owner, the local district council decided not to take enforcement action, acknowledging that it would be disproportionate to target only this business while other nearby shops continue to display similar signage.

Culture Lifestyle Amsterdam Netherlands

Read original ↗

First big match between Ajax and PSV • Amrabat, Tsygankov and Kehrer included

Ajax and PSV are set to face off in their first high-profile match of the season. Ajax manager Míchel Sánchez announced that new signings Sofyan Amrabat, Viktor Tsygankov, and Thilo Kehrer are available for the encounter.

Temporary restaurant opens in renovated first-class waiting room at Central Station

The traveling restaurant De Maaltuin has opened for a two-month residency in the renovated former first-class waiting room at Amsterdam Central Station. While this temporary dining experience features a five-course menu in a historic setting, the NS is actively seeking a permanent tenant that will cater to a broader public.

Artist Job Koelewijn's unique take on reality: "I intensify what I see around me"

Amsterdam-based visual artist Job Koelewijn has documented his diverse body of work from 1990 to 2025 in a new retrospective book. After a life-changing car accident in his youth, Koelewijn pursued an artistic career characterized by constant evolution and unique installations that have garnered international recognition.

LIVE Eredivisie | Top match in Amsterdam: Ajax hosts PSV at Johan Cruyff Arena

Ajax will face their rival PSV in a major Eredivisie match held at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. The highly anticipated game is scheduled to kick off at 20:00.

Amsterdam's Roxy Dekker becomes first Dutch solo female artist to play the Arena: "Bizarre"

Amsterdam-based artist Roxy Dekker has become the first Dutch female solo artist to announce a concert at the Johan Cruijff Arena. This milestone follows her rapid rise to fame since 2023 and a current series of four sold-out performances at the Ziggo Dome.