Amsterdam bans cannabis in its red light district

Under new regulations unveiled by the city, sex workers will also have to close their venues at 3am and restaurants and bars will have to shut their doors by 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.

The moves come in a bid to improve the liveability for residents, who the BBC report have "long complained" of disruption caused by tourists.

Citing local media, the BBC reported almost all city councillors supported taking action to reduce nuisance to residents.