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Syrian President visits Germany and UK
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is scheduled to visit Germany and the United Kingdom next week. This will be his second official trip to Europe since he took office.
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GVB services to start later Thursday due to nationwide strike
Public transport services in Amsterdam operated by GVB will start at 08:00 on Thursday due to a national strike organized by the FNV union. Travelers are warned to expect disruptions and an unpredictable schedule throughout the day, although ferry services will remain unaffected.