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Why are these popular destinations saying no to tourists?

As most countries are trying to tempt back tourists, these destinations are trying to keep them out. We've find out why.

United Arab Emirates

Italian alleged mobster who bought stolen Van Goghs arrested in Dubai

Raffaele Imperiale has been wanted by Italian police since two stolen Van Goghs, thought to have been bought with criminal cash, were found in a farmhouse he owned outside Naples.

Netherlands

Dutch crime reporter Peter R de Vries wounded in shooting in Amsterdam

The prominent journalist, known for his reporting on the Dutch criminal underworld, is in a serious condition in hospital.

Netherlands

Amsterdam mayor apologises for city fathers' role in slavery

The mayor of Amsterdam apologised for the involvement of the Dutch capital's former governors in the global slave trade.

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Destinations

These are the unmissable sites of the 11 Euro 2020 host cities

As football teams across Europe battle it out in the Euro 2020 competition, we take a look at some of the lesser-known sites the host cities have to offer.

Netherlands

One killed, four injured in Amsterdam stabbing

In a statement early Saturday, police said the team investigating the attacks is “keeping all options open, but at the moment has no direct indication of a terrorist motive.”

Netherlands

One dead as armed robbery sparks gunfight with police near Amsterdam

A suspected armed robber died and seven others were arrested following a dramatic police chase and gunfight near Amsterdam.

Green News

Amsterdam to become first city in the world to ban this type of advert

The Dutch capital city is on a mission to become more sustainable and sets a good example for the rest of Europe in doing so.

Destinations

Sleep and the city: Where's the best location for a good night's sleep

Did you know that what city you're in affects how you sleep? Here's a round-up of the cities where residents are getting the best sleep - and why.

My Europe Series

Will Europe's financial capitals steal London's crown, post-Brexit?

Boris Johnson said Brexit would enable the City of London to 'prosper as never before'. But the winners so far are the likes of Amsterdam, Dublin, Frankfurt and Paris.

Netherlands

Amsterdam mulls ban on foreign tourists at its cannabis 'coffee shops'

Only Dutch residents would be allowed to enter the city's 166 coffee shops under new proposals.

Netherlands

Suspect arrested over 'bomb threat' at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport

The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee says they are still investigating the aircraft at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

Travel News

Meet the photographer: Arden NL

We caught up with one of our resident Instagram features @arden_nl to find out what inspires him as a photographer.

Netherlands

Dutch court upholds terror conviction for 2018 Amsterdam stabbings

A Dutch appeals court has upheld the terror conviction of an asylum-seeker who stabbed and seriously injured two American tourists at Amsterdam's main railway station in August 2018.

Europe News

EU's top cities want greater control over short term rentals market

Local leaders from some of Europe's capital cities are looking to curb the impact of "over-tourism" by restricting how online short-term rental platforms, like Airbnb, operate.

Eco-Innovation

These revolutionary cities are forcing cars to take a back seat

Now could be the perfect time for a sustainable transport revolution.

My Europe Series

Prostitution and the pandemic: Amsterdam's sex workers' struggle to survive under lockdown

Unreported Europe travels to Amsterdam to meet the sex workers struggling to survive under lockdown.

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Restaurant puts small greenhouses around tables to prevent COVID-19

As the Netherlands emerges from coronavirus lockdown, restaurants are trying to find new ways to encourage diners to return to their tables.

Netherlands

Glass half full: Restaurant serves up optimism amid COVID-19 misery

Is this the future of outdoor dining, for the time being, at least?

Netherlands

Going out on a high? Mayor mulls tourist cannabis ban in Amsterdam

Drug tourists' best-laid plans could go up in smoke if this goes ahead.

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