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After 124 years, tram line 3 makes its final run today

After 124 years of service, Amsterdam's historic tram line 3 is making its final journey today before being discontinued in a major GVB timetable overhaul. The decision to cut the east-west connection faced significant opposition from local districts, but the transport provider maintains the changes will improve overall efficiency. Starting Sunday, the route will be partially replaced by an extension of tram line 25 and various adjusted bus services.

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Restaurant reopens after rat infestation, but owner puts business up for sale: Done with this place

A restaurant on Javastraat in Amsterdam has reopened after being shut down by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) due to a rat infestation. Despite the reopening, the owner has decided to put the business up for sale and move to a new location due to the stress caused by the incident. The NVWA confirmed that the owner met all required pest control measures before being allowed to serve customers again.

Man killed in gold exchange office is branch manager, CEO reacts: ‘Darkest day in our 40-year history’

The branch manager of a recently opened Goudwisselkantoor in Beverwijk was killed during a violent robbery on Wednesday. The company's leadership expressed deep sorrow, describing the incident as the darkest day in their 40-year history.

Garden of Haarlem Foundation celebrates 30th anniversary

The Garden of Haarlem Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The organization has reached this milestone after three decades of activity in the city.

US federal government eases marijuana policy

The U.S. Department of Justice has reclassified marijuana from a Class I to a Class III drug, easing federal restrictions on the substance. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the change will make cannabis more accessible for researchers, medical professionals, and businesses.

YouTuber Rouand banned from making prank calls after conviction

A YouTuber whose New Year's Eve prank call led to a fatal shooting was already on probation for previous prank call convictions at the time of the incident. He had been legally prohibited from making such calls as part of his prior sentencing conditions.