More windows closed at the Main Red Light District

At the main district the 1012-demolition is clear to see. At the famous Trompettersteeg (the smallest alley of the RLD and Amsterdam!) and at the Dollebegijnensteeg several windows are closed due the 1012 project. This is the small part of the Read More

Report ‘Fragile Job’

There has been research about the effect of the closing down windows at 1012 and all the effects for the prostitution in the city. It’s called “Kwetsbaar Beroep” – Fragile Job- The result of the examination is: The policy as started is negative for the whole prostitution branch Read More

Progression ‘Project 1012’

The council of the city-centre of Amsterdam has determined that over 60 windows has to be closed at the Main District & The Singel-area. The utilization for prostitution will be suspended in the future. Also the number of ‘coffeeshops’ will be reduced in Read More

Red Light Radio, live from Oudekerksplein

Red Light Radio is an online radio station broadcasting from a former prostitution window in the red light district of Amsterdam. Red Light Radio brings you daily shows of local DJ’s, live performances and cool personalities doing a one time Read More

Eberhard van der Laan, Mayor of Amsterdam, died at the age of 62

–> Update: Eberhard van der Laan died at October, 5 2017. A new mayor will bw choosen soon. On Wednesday, 7 July 2010, in a ceremony at City Hall, Eberhard van der Laan was sworn in as Mayor of Amsterdam. Read More