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National Monument on Dam Square defaced with red paint and 'genocide'
On the morning of Remembrance Day, the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam was defaced with red paint and the word 'genocide.' Cleaners are working to restore the monument before tonight's national commemoration ceremony, which is traditionally attended by the King and Queen. No specific group has yet claimed responsibility for the incident.
RIVM calls for plain packaging for e-cigarettes
Researcher Ina Hellmich from the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) is calling for electronic cigarettes to have a neutral appearance to deter use. This regulation currently applies to packaging, but Hellmich proposes extending it to the vaping devices themselves.
No trains between Utrecht and The Hague due to signal failure
A signal failure on Monday morning has halted train traffic between Utrecht and The Hague. ProRail expects the disruption to impact the morning rush hour, although it is currently unclear how long the issue will persist.
EO produces farewell program about Lenny Kuhr and her emigration to Israel
The Dutch broadcaster EO is producing a tribute program titled 'Dankjewel Lenny' to honor singer Lenny Kuhr, airing on May 1st. The 76-year-old artist recently announced her plans to emigrate to Israel due to what she describes as social division in the Netherlands.
You either love him or hate him, says Kim Lammers: 'I wish I had more of his character'
Michiel Kramer is retiring from professional football after an eighteen-season career following a final appearance in the play-offs against Roda JC. He will remain with RKC Waalwijk, transitioning into a new, non-playing role within the club.