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Hotel in 'Kinkerbuurt hole' approved after years-long battle, but neighborhood continues fight

Hotel in 'Kinkerbuurt hole' approved after years-long battle, but neighborhood continues fight

Residents of the Kinkerbuurt neighborhood in Amsterdam continue their long-standing legal battle to prevent the construction of a long-stay hotel. Despite a recent ruling by the Council of State favoring the developer, opponents argue that upcoming government rental regulations will render the project unviable and intend to challenge the necessary operating permits.

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