Dutch to start ‘legal’ Cannabis growing trial
The newly-formed Dutch cabinet plans to start trials with legal weed farming. The weed will be cultivated locally and then spread in six to ten municipalities. Which municipalities will receive the so-called government weed is not yet clear. There are some...
Amsterdam get’s a Drive-Through Coffeeshop!
After a more than a decade the Nieuw-West district and the City Council gave a ‘green light’ for the arrival of a new Coffeeshop near Sloterdijk Station. According to district manager Achmed Baâdoud, it has to be a drive-through coffeeshop. Where...
‘Way Back’ at Wolke Wietje
Remember this?! As one of the smallest coffeeshops in Amsterdam, and ‘second home’ to Self-Hemployed, coffeeshop Wolke Wietje was very popular amongst Amsterdam locals and travelers. With it’s cosy atmosphere, great menu and EPIC tropical fish tank, visitors regularly got...
I Came, I Saw, I Vaped
Meanwhile at Cafe 4.20 (The Kuil) in Amsterdam.. #SelfHemployed #TBT #2003 #ThrowBackThursday! Our buddy decided he wanted to try out the Volcano vaporizer one time. “One Time I Said!” The 4.20 Cafe has been home to Self-Hemployed for years. A...
UN drugs Czar visits Amsterdam Coffeeshop
Very recently executive director of UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime), Antonio Marie Costa visited Amsterdam. This visit is believed to have been scheduled the to give Costa a better view on the Dutch drug policies and their...
Marijuana exempt from smoking ban
Health Minister Klink announced that the July 1st smoking ban in cafés won't include marijuana, allowing its use while ensuring staff in coffee shops have a tobacco-free environment.
The Truth About Coffeeshops
Amsterdam's coffeeshops allow patrons to purchase cannabis under strict regulations, including age limits and operational guidelines, despite conflicts with local law enforcement, advertising restrictions, and financial challenges for owners.
Interview with Wolke Wietje Dealer
This story has been restored from 30-09-2002 by P.T. Dante. The Wolke Wietje Coffeeshop was closed down in 2003. Step in the Way Back Machine and check their old website! ‘Wolkewietje’ is one of the smaller shops in Amsterdam, smack...
Grey Area Interview
This story has been restored from 09-12-2001 by P.T. Dante. This cozy little, American owned shop in the center of the city is tricky to find. The shop holds about 20 and that’s plenty. Push the door closed when you...
14th Cannabis Cup Votes
The 14th Annual High Times Cannabis Cup Cannabis Cup 1 Barney’s – Sweeth Tooth 91 2 The Noon – Blueberry 78 3 Greenhouse – Big Bang 77 4 Dampkring – Buddha’s Sister 45 5 Softland – White...
