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National Sinterklaas arrival this year in Grave, Brabant

National Sinterklaas arrival this year in Grave, Brabant

The national arrival of Sinterklaas will take place in Grave, North Brabant, this year. This traditional event marks the official start of the festive season in the Netherlands.

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G53 G53… O64 O64… B18 B18… N40 N40 BINGO! Applause erupts in the village hall

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Monica Knossenburg hosted a bingo event at a local village hall, reading out combinations generated by an electronic Wingo machine. The game concluded with applause from the participants as the winning numbers were called.

He slept on night trains for 3 years, now German Lasse is a conductor: ‘Dream job’

He slept on night trains for 3 years, now German Lasse is a conductor: ‘Dream job’

Lasse Stolley, a young German who spent three years living on night trains while traveling across Germany, has transitioned into his dream career as a train conductor. After gaining recognition as a frequent passenger, he secured the position with the help of a friend and now works on the railway lines he once called home.

Summer weather on the way: Friday warmer than 20 degrees

Summer weather on the way: Friday warmer than 20 degrees

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Hillegom aims to ease pressure on youth care: fewer intensive referrals, earlier detection

Hillegom aims to ease pressure on youth care: fewer intensive referrals, earlier detection

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'The IJmond is full of workers', so Jan and Jan bring back Labour Day

'The IJmond is full of workers', so Jan and Jan bring back Labour Day

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