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Even Betondorp cannot escape housing market madness: 3 million euro home

A former school building in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Betondorp is for sale for nearly 3 million euros, reflecting the extreme price increases in the city's housing market. The 327-square-meter property is located in a historically working-class area known as the birthplace of football legend Johan Cruijff. Real estate experts state that while the price is high, it remains consistent with current market trends in Amsterdam.

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Summit on phasing out fossil fuels begins in Colombia

Colombia and the Netherlands have launched the first international conference on phasing out fossil fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia. The six-day event features 56 participating countries that together represent approximately 20 percent of global fossil fuel production.

House fire on Rijnstraat in IJmuiden quickly under control

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Bilal Wahib to become a father for the first time: 'Last birthday with the two of us'

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Halsema closes Slotervaart youth center for six months after multiple explosions

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Antje Monteiro saved three alder trees in her garden from being cut down: Turns out I’m allergic to those very trees

Dutch celebrity Antje Monteiro saved three alder trees in her garden from being cut down, only to later discover that she is allergic to those specific trees. In an interview with Mezza magazine, she also shared details about her daily health habits and her use of a nail mat to help with insomnia.