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At age 57, Dutch illusionist Hans Klok is making a renewed effort to achieve international fame, aiming to join the ranks of legendary magicians like Houdini and David Copperfield. Klok is prioritizing this career goal despite the personal sacrifices involved, including the potential impact on his marriage.
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The International Energy Agency warns that depleting oil stocks could drive gasoline prices toward 3 euros per liter as the summer holiday season begins. This price surge is expected to make travel significantly more expensive for motorists heading to holiday destinations.

Halsema wants to learn lessons from last-minute permit withdrawal for Music On festival
Mayor Femke Halsema is conducting a thorough evaluation following the last-minute cancellation of the Music On festival in Amsterdam due to safety concerns regarding a festival tent. The investigation aims to identify communication failures between municipal departments and the organizer after a negative safety advisory only reached the mayor hours before the event.
Day of the Castle themed around love
Numerous castles and country houses across the Netherlands are opening to the public during the Whitsun weekend for the annual Day of the Castle. This year's event focuses on the theme of love.
After twenty years, ‘impaled man from Haarlem’ looks back: ‘Enjoy the moment’
Ed Amelung from Haarlem is reflecting on surviving a freak accident twenty years ago where he was impaled by a thick iron bar during a company outing in Loon op Zand. Now 61, Amelung shares his story to encourage others to embrace life and maintain a positive outlook.