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Sky-high hotel prices, GVB working overtime and over 650,000 visitors: Amsterdam turned upside down for 30th edition of ADE
Amsterdam is currently hosting the 30th edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), which is expected to draw over 650,000 visitors to more than 1,300 performances throughout the city. The influx of international guests has led to a sharp increase in local hotel prices, prompting many attendees to seek accommodation in nearby cities like Haarlem.

Queen Máxima and Princess Alexia go wild at ADE party in Zaandam
Queen Máxima and Princess Alexia were seen dancing and enjoying a performance at an Amsterdam Dance Event party in Zaandam. The royals are frequent attendees of major musical events, joining celebrations marking the festival's 30th anniversary.

Into the Woods festival at NDSM ends early due to storm Boelo
The Into the Woods festival at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam is closing early due to incoming storm Boelo. Organizers decided to end the event at 21:30 to ensure visitor safety, as high wind gusts pose risks for those inside tents.

Indian restaurant in the Jordaan must fix odor nuisance before resuming cooking
A court has ordered an Indian restaurant on the Elandsgracht in Amsterdam to stop cooking after residents complained about excessive odor nuisance. The restaurant must install a higher exhaust pipe to fix the ventilation issue before it is permitted to resume operations.