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Amsterdam canal boat skippers pelted weekly with water balloons and eggs: ‘This is simply life-threatening’

Amsterdam canal boat skippers pelted weekly with water balloons and eggs: ‘This is simply life-threatening’

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Quirk of nature: No official opening for Pieter Vermeulen Museum after wind blows away unveiling sheet

Quirk of nature: No official opening for Pieter Vermeulen Museum after wind blows away unveiling sheet

After a long search for a suitable location, the Pieter Vermeulen Museum opened its new building on Doorneberglaan in IJmuiden on Wednesday. Although strong winds blew away the unveiling cloth before the official ceremony, the museum is now operational at its new site.

No forced layoffs at ASML next year after union agreement

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ASML and labor unions have reached an agreement to prevent forced layoffs due to reorganization until May 1, 2027. The deal follows the Veldhoven-based tech company's previous announcement that it planned to cut 1,700 jobs.

New entrepreneur should have known about Pavilion Het Witte Huis exit: 'Building must be empty by August 31,' alderman repeats

New entrepreneur should have known about Pavilion Het Witte Huis exit: 'Building must be empty by August 31,' alderman repeats

The Haarlem city council has reiterated that the operator of Pavilion Het Witte Huis must vacate the building by August 31st. Officials stated the entrepreneur should have been aware of the deadline and that the city is not responsible for any resulting consequences.

'We all feel lost sometimes': Philip Kniese (22) distributes thousands of cards to connect people

'We all feel lost sometimes': Philip Kniese (22) distributes thousands of cards to connect people

Twenty-two-year-old Philip Kniese has secretly distributed thousands of credit-card-sized cards across the Netherlands over the past two years to support people feeling isolated. The cards feature the message 'feeling lost?' and a QR code, intended to foster connection and remind individuals that they are not alone in their struggles.

Wanted: unique book clubs

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