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The Leaning Pyramid of Austerlitz | Amsterdam News
In 1804, a French army built a 36-meter-tall grass-covered sand pyramid in the Netherlands in just 27 days to keep troops entertained—a bizarre …
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Rotterdam Mayor Rappels Over Fear | Amsterdam News
Rotterdam’s mayor Carola Schouten defied her fear of heights by rappelling down the 185-meter Euromast tower—fulfilling a promise made if local …
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Hormuz Blockade Shifts Global Energy Flow | Amsterdam News
The Strait of Hormuz blockade is reshaping global oil flows, with Rotterdam seeing a 36% surge in oil product exports and a 2% rise in crude han…
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Care Diplomas Without Experience | Amsterdam News
Care internships are being exploited as diploma factories, with students receiving credentials without real hands-on experience—some placements …
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Kwaku Festival Ends After 48 Years | Amsterdam News
The Kwaku Summer Festival in Amsterdam is calling it quits after this year, citing skyrocketing costs and stricter permits that make it impossib…
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Duinrell’s Wild Transformation | Amsterdam News
From royal retreat to roller coaster paradise, Duinrell’s wild ride through history is packed with drama, demolition, and daring innovation. Onc…
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When Autonomy Hurts: A Dutch Mental Health Crisis | Amsterdam News
In the Netherlands, young women battling severe mental health crises—suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and eating disorders—are being left behind by…
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Efteling’s Soda Deal Under Fire | Amsterdam News
Efteling’s 17-euro unlimited soda refill deal is sparking outrage from Foodwatch, who say it’s turning kids into sugar addicts, rewarding overco…
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Former Official Abused Homeless Housing Program | Amsterdam News
A former Rotterdam city official was caught embezzling housing meant for the homeless, secretly leasing eight properties to friends and family f…
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Netherlands Weather: Sunny Then Showery | Amsterdam News
Get ready for Dutch summer vibes—sizzling temps and sunshine peak this weekend, especially Saturday with highs up to 29°C inland, before showers…
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