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Following a successful experiment in Utrecht, the Amsterdam drugs museum Poppi is considering launching a mobile "XTC store." Machteld Busz, the initiator, revealed in an interview with Het Parool on Monday that they are looking for creative talents to collaborate on the new design.
Amsterdam police chief Frank Paauw called on The Hague for an additional 200 specialized police officers to combat the rising tide of explosions, shootings, and other drug-related crimes plaguing the city.
Cleaners removed about 53 tons of trash on Saturday night after the Canal Parade, according to a spokesperson for the city administration. In 2022, the city had to remove 66 tons of waste from the capital's streets. That's 13,200 full garbage bags, according to Het Parool. "This year there were fewer bottles on the streets and there was less glass," the spokesperson explained.
Older people in the Netherlands have been urged to wear helmets when using e-bikes because of fears that the heavier, faster bicycles have contributed to a rise
The Pride festival Queer & Pride kicks off in Amsterdam on Saturday. The first week that Queer Amsterdam is responsible for, will start with the Pride Walk, demonstrating for equal rights for the LGBTQIA+ community worldwide. The festive demonstrations will take place throughout Amsterdam for two weeks, including the Canal Parade boat parade, Het Parool reported.