Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- Amsterdam residents have filed a legal complaint against the city council, accusing it of failing to manage the impacts of overtourism.

The group, part of a citizens' initiative called Amsterdam Has a Choice, raised €50,000 to fund the lawsuit, supported by 12 other resident organizations.

They argue that existing tourism policies are ineffective and prioritize visitors over residents.

The lawsuit comes amid mounting frustration over crowding, rising rental prices, and a perceived decline in quality of life across central neighborhoods.

In 2021, Amsterdam introduced a bylaw capping annual overnight tourist stays at 20 million. Yet in 2024, the number reached 22.9 million, with higher figures expected in 2025....