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Free taillight repair saves Paul a hundred-euro fine

Paul Gill from Wormerveer avoided a 100-euro fine after a neighbor pointed out a broken taillight on his vehicle. Lacking the technical skills to fix it himself, Gill sought assistance for the repair to ensure his car remained road-legal.

Animal ambulance flooded with calls about young birds that are rarely in distress

Fences around popular swimming quay after noise complaints, neighborhood angry

Residents of the Borneokade in Amsterdam-Oost protested this weekend against the installation of fences around a popular swimming spot. The measures were implemented following years of noise complaints from nearby houseboat residents.

Duran Duran to tour Europe this fall

British band Duran Duran has announced a European tour starting this October, with confirmed performances in Norway, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, and France. The group plans to announce additional tour dates in the near future.

Renate van Schaik wins 'Vers van Vondel' competition: 'In the spirit of Vondel, and very contemporary'

Renate van Schaik won the "Vers van Vondel" poetry competition held at Huize Scheybeeck. Seventeen poets presented their modern interpretations of a 400-year-old poem by Joost van den Vondel, which was originally inspired by the estate.