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Amsterdam mayor, Femke Halsema says she wants to “combat fun tourism” by reducing the demand for cannabis. According to the mayor, a large proportion of what she calls “fun tourists” is attracted to prostitution in the city center and the “enormous amount of coffeeshops”. That is why she wants to see whether it is possible […]
Amsterdam Coffeeshops Are Open, These Are The Rules
These are the obligated measures taken by the Amsterdam coffeeshops against coronavirus: – Coffeeshops are open and permitted to sell weed and hashish at a take-away counter. – They must be able to arrange this logistically and also observe all hygiëne measures prescribed (such as maintaining a 1.5 metres distance between people). – Customers are […]
Corona Measures: Amsterdam Coffeeshops Open With Restrictions
A slight panic struck Amsterdam’s 420 community when, in the late afternoon of March 15th, the Dutch government announced measures to curb the spread of coronavirus. All establishments in the Netherlands, such as restaurants, bars and coffeeshops, were to be closed by 6 o’clock that evening, and were to remain closed for at least three weeks. In […]
Had Too Much Space Cake? Amsterdam Tourist Doctor Comes To The Rescue
January 18, 2020 /in News
When doctor Van Ommeren is called during his night shifts, he must make a quick analysis. Does it sound urgent or can it wait a while? Then he cycles to the tourist’s residence, often in the centre of Amsterdam. His medical service for international visitors has been around for three years now. After having worked […]
Journalist, who “couldn’t feel her face” after eating spacecake, thanks coffeeshop
December 27, 2019 /in News
British journalist Yomi Adegoke wrote an open letter to employees of an Amsterdam coffeeshop, saying she’s “eternally grateful to them” because they helped her when she “couldn’t feel her face” after eating spacecake.” Adegoke was in Amsterdam for a panel discussion and wanted to try Amsterdam’s favourite edible, space cake. She first ate a quarter […]
Dutch Christian Party (CU): No More Weed for Tourists!
November 25, 2019 /in News
If political party the ChristenUnie  (CU) has her way, customers of Dutch coffeeshops will have to show an extract from their Personal Records Database records (BRP) before they can buy any weed. This proposed measure aims to ban tourists from coffeeshops and limit the acces to weed to Dutch residents only. The idea is not […]
Exhibition ‘The ABC of CBD’ at the Hash Museum Amsterdam
July 12, 2019 /in News
From July 11th to until January 26th, The Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum in Amsterdam proudly presents Europe’s first exhibition about CBD. In “The ABC of CBD”, the museum takes you on a journey through the many applications to the source of this mysterious molecule. Cannabis for wellness CBD (short for cannabidiol), is one of […]
Coalition Agrees on Experiment with Legal Weed
July 17, 2018 /in News
The Dutch coalition parties have reached an agreement about an experiment with legal, government controlled cannabis. As planned earlier, six to ten municipalities will be conducting trials, but an additional six to ten municipalities are used as a ‘control group’. Moreover, the test can be extended if it proves successful. During the trial, the coffeeshops […]
Advice for Dutch Government: Expand Cannabis Experiment
June 25, 2018 /in News
According to the specially appointed advisory comité, Commision-Knottnerus,  the government must broaden the experiment with controlled cannabis cultivation and supply for recreational use: More participating municipalities, several growers involved and no limits to the strength of the weed. The Comité has examined the planned cannabis experiment in recent months and is currently issuing it’s advice. This […]
Exhibition: We are Mary Jane: Women of Cannabis
June 20, 2018 /in News
This summer, until september 23, you can enjoy the exhibition ‘We are Mary Jane: Women of Cannabis’ at the Amsterdam Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum. The exhibition explores the role of women in the world of cannabis. From prehistoric times to the present day, the Museum pays tribute to the often overlooked female contribution in […]