Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, as well as being one of the most vibrant and colorful cities in Europe. As you approach the city, it greets you with its image resembling a fan from afar. This design can actually be thought of as a reference to the fun life of the city, which you didn’t realize at the beginning. 

As you know, Amsterdam is known all over the world for the freedoms it gives to its visitors. When you see the city in daylight, it doesn’t actually look like a city with crazy entertainment: It even paints a pretty innocent picture in your eyes with its sweet, colorful brick houses that you wouldn’t even think there would be a street like Red Light Street.

This small city of the Netherlands is like Pandora’s box for those who like to combine fun and travel. It is a city full of colourful houses, museums and works of art. When you set foot in the city, it draws attention with its regular planning, which we are not used to. Large and small structures, some of which you can be sure are from the Middle Ages, are lined up on the shore of the harbour. A few of them are structures that are important political or artistic centers of the city. 

Especially if you have arrived in the city in the morning, it is a pleasure to watch how the sun shines through the port towards the inner parts of the city.

Do not look at how small the city of Amsterdam looks… This small city hosts over four and a half million visitors a year. Of course, it is not for nothing that it is such a preferred travel route. Although it is more free than we are used to in some matters, it should be known that the privileges given to people are not the only reason for this intense influx of visitors.

Places to Visit in Amsterdam

This small city has very narrow streets and colorful structures lined up in these streets. When you step into Amsterdam, we recommend that you take a leisurely stroll starting from Amsterdam Central Station, the city’s central station. You will not have any difficulty in walking around this small area, and you will definitely spend pleasant moments with its wonderful architecture and cute shops. Of course, there are many places to see in this small city, which is one of the art centers of Europe. We have listed the main attractions of Amsterdam for you.

The Royal Palace

This structure is the royal palace in Dam Square. The king uses this place to stay when he comes to the city. It is quite remarkable with its architecture and offers you the opportunity to bring a wonderful memory with you. If you have a special interest, you can take wonderful photos here. The exterior of the palace is architecturally unquestionably beautiful, and the interior decoration is truly dazzling with its reliefs, embroideries and sculptures, each of which is a work of art.

Dam Square

We can say that Dam Square is to Amsterdam what Taksim-Istiklal Avenue is to us. This place can be called the heart of the city in a way. When you come to the square, the first thing that catches your eye is the large number of tourists from different corners of the world who come to visit this place. Musicians, acrobats and artists perform in the square. Dam Square is a center waiting to welcome you with its lively appearance both in summer and winter.

Nieuwe Körk

We are visiting one of the wonderful buildings in Gene Dam Square. Nieuwe Körk, or New Church, is one of the must-see architectural structures of the city. Since the official coronation ceremonies are held here in the Netherlands, this church, which was established right next to the royal palace, is one of the most important symbols for the city. While visiting the interior of the church, do not forget to see the unique processes, the choir stage and the bronze piano.

Amsterdam Canals

One of the must-have activities for tourists visiting the city is Amsterdam canal tours. These canals, which make the night different and the day different in this small city, are definitely one of the rare works that have joined the city in terms of architecture. Whether you want to spend romantic moments on the canals or enjoy the nightlife, our advice is that you should never come back from here without watching the sunset.

De Oude Kerk

Next up is one of the oldest churches in the Netherlands. The church, which contains many historical documents and artifacts, is a very remarkable place with its ancient architecture. Located on Red Light Street, the church attracts visitors who come to the street for various entertainments. While you’ve come this far, we think you should include this structure in your route.

The Dutch city of Amsterdam is one of the must-see places in many respects. Of course, the places to visit are not limited to these places. We recommend city visitors to see places such as “ Zedijk ,  Rijkmuseum ,  Van Gogh Museum ,  Anne Frank Museum ,  Westmen ” before leaving Amsterdam.

Regulatory green light for OnlyFans billboards of controversial model Eliza Rose Watson in England.

The Dutch Supreme Court has upheld the ruling that the Dutch national of Palestinian descent, Ismail Ziada, “cannot sue Israel’s former defense minister and another former senior military official for his role in the deadly Gaza airstrike in 2014”.

Amsterdam and Rotterdam are testing a network of traffic noise monitors that could automatically send fines to noisy drivers. As part of the trial, there are monitors in the central and northern areas of Amsterdam. If the vehicles exceed the noise limits, the message “too high” will be displayed, there will not be a penalty system yet in the tests, but in this way, it is aimed to raise awareness by giving a warning.

In Rotterdam, noise detectors are also planned to be integrated into speed cameras. A survey showed that motorcycles cause the most noise and health problems.

The new system aims to simplify noise infringement practices and replace fines of up to at least 280 euros when the system is approved. Certification and reliability will determine the exact application. So far, 55 noisy drivers have been fined at the last checks in Rotterdam.

The Ministry of Defense announced that two Russian warplanes flying in the direction of the Netherlands were stopped in Danish airspace.

In the written statement made by the Ministry, it was stated that 2 Russian F-16 fighter jets were detected in Danish airspace at 07:19 today, and the planes were flying in the direction of the Netherlands.

In the statement, it was stated that after the aircraft were detected by the Danish “Quick Response Alert” (QRA) system, the QRA system in the Netherlands was also put on alert. The ministry noted that the Russian planes were intercepted while they were in Danish airspace.

According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense, due to the threat posed in the northern part of the North Sea, two F-16 fighter jets at Volkel airbase took off and made a reconnaissance tour in the region.

Noting that such incidents are not common, the ministry said, “However, today’s incident shows the importance of rapid deployment.” commented.

The statement also stated that Dutch F-16s are on alert for 24 hours and can intervene within minutes if the presence of a foreign aircraft is detected.

Since 2017, the Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg) countries have assumed the control of their airspace alternately Belgium and the Netherlands. Since April this year, the airspace has been controlled by the Netherlands.

The drinking water warning in Doorn and Didam last week now applies to Zevenaar. Do not use without boiling the water in the regions specified by the zip code.

A bacteria warning in drinking water was issued last week in the town of Doorn near Utrecht and in the town of Didam in the province of Gelderland, and now for residents of the city of Zevenaar in the district of Liemers, in the province of Gelderland.

In the statement made by the drinking water company Vitens, it was noted that “enterococcus” bacteria were found in the examinations carried out in Zevenaar-Zuid.
In the statement, it was recommended that houses and businesses in 6902, 6905, 6909, 6911, 6913, 6914, 6915, 6916 and 6917 postcode regions should not be used without boiling water.

Stating that the recommendation to boil the water is for precautionary purposes, the company stated that there is no harm in taking a shower, bathing or using it in the toilet.

In the coming days, more measurements will be made in Didam, Zevenaar-Zuid and the surrounding areas “to determine the source and nature of the pollution and to take the necessary measures”. Both repositories are currently obsolete.

Vitens; He stated that the residents of Didam and Zevenaar will be informed in the coming days about how long the recommendation to boil water will be valid.

Vitens states that it was purely a coincidence that the same bacterium was detected for the third time in a different region.

Store chain TK Maxx has announced that it is recalling several adapters that are on sale. In the warning, it was stated that there is a risk of electrical leakage in the adapters.

TX Maxx, a subsidiary of The TJX Companies in the USA, has recalled several GForce brand travel adapters from its stores in the Netherlands. In the statement, it was stated that there may be electrical leakage in the use of adapters and users are at risk of electric shock.

In the warning made by TX Maxx, a household goods and clothing chain with more than 500 stores in the UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands, it was reminded that the recalled adapters were on sale from January 2023 to July 2023.

Recalled products

Available in white and black, the adapters have model numbers 6019, 6027 or 6030. The features of the recalled GForce branded adapters are as follows;
Global Travel Adapter 110-220V
Travel Adapter International 150 countries
Travel Adapter w. USB 1 AMP charger 110-220v

TK Maxx has warned that customers who purchase these adapters should never use the product.

The sales price of the products taken back to the store will be returned to the consumer.

Last June, TK Maxx recalled Travelon brand travel adapters with model numbers 12151, 12152 or 1950 that were on sale between April 2022 and May 2023.

Toy store Smyths Toys has announced that it is recalling a range of children’s bike helmets. It was stated that the helmets did not provide the necessary safety.

Toy store chain Smyths Toys announced that the MV Sport Hong Kong brand is recalling several bicycle helmets.

In the warning, it was stated that the fastening system of the helmets is not good, so it does not stand properly when worn and may cause injury in case of a possible fall or impact.

The recall applies to the following bike helmets with model number YX-0411:
SKU 206073 – LOL Surprise – 48-52 cm
SKU 206074 – Disney Princess – 48-52 cm NR
SKU 206075 – Paw Patrol – 48-52 cm
SKU 127003 – Batman – 48-52 cm
SKU 209551 – Disney Frozen 2 – 48-52 cm
SKU 173294 – Spiderman – 48-52 cm

Stating that consumers who own this bicycle helmet(s) should not use the product, the company stated that the purchase price will be refunded if the product is returned to the Smyths Toys branch.

The government approved the demand for a raise by the Dutch Railways. Next year, tickets will increase by 6.6 percent with the inflation regulation.

The interim cabinet approved the request of Dutch Railways (NS) on Monday. Accordingly, train prices will increase by 3.5 percent next year. This increase will be added on top of the inflation adjustment. Accordingly, prices will increase by 6.6 percent in 2024. In 2026, an additional 3.5 percent increase will be made.

State Secretary Vivianne Heijnen (Infrastructure) stated that ticket prices have increased only to a limited extent in recent years, and that NS’s personnel and energy expenses have increased significantly, and that the company’s request for a hike has been approved.

The 3.5 percent hike will be added to the inflation adjustment that will take place next year. The Central Planning Bureau (CPB) expects inflation to be 3.1 percent in 2024. In this sense, with an increase of 3.5 percent, train tickets will become 6.6 percent more expensive. In other words, a journey fee of 20 euros will increase to 21.32 euros.

The passenger organization Rover is against this decision. Pointing out that prices have already increased by 5.5 percent and subscriptions by 11 percent at the beginning of this year, Rover noted that with the new hike, train travel will be “unaffordable” for many people.

There will likely be another increase in train tickets in 2026. NS plans to make ticket prices 10 percent more expensive during rush hours and equally cheaper during quiet hours. However, it is not yet certain whether this change will be made.

Next year there will likely be an increase in train tickets as well as other public transport fares. Fees for urban and regional transport are expected to rise by about 10 percent next year.

Den Haag police still haven’t found the 27-year-old mother and 1-year-old son, who disappeared nearly two months ago, despite all their searches.

Search efforts for 27-year-old Yuliya Kupreyeva and her 1-year-old son Leon, who were last seen at Den Haag Centraal train station on 13 June 2023, have still yielded no results. Den Haag police shared photos of the mother and child on Monday. He explained the descriptions of the missing persons.

In the statement made by the National Police, it was stated that it was estimated that Yuliya may have gone to Ter Apel with her son. The spokesperson of the unit stated that they were concerned about the mother and her son and said, “As a result of our investigations, we have decided to share the photos and information of the missing persons with the public.” He did not give an explanation as to why the woman was moving in the direction of Ter Apel.
According to the police statement, 27-year-old Yuliya has dark hair and dark eyes. His son Leon also has black hair and dark eyes.

Anyone who has information about missing persons is requested to call the 0800-6070 hotline.