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Michelangelo's Men exhibition in Haarlem nominated for public award
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Michelangelo's Men exhibition in Haarlem nominated for public award

The exhibition 'De mannen van Michelangelo' at the Teylers Museum in Haarlem has been nominated for the Museumtijdschrift Tentoonstellingsprijs. The public can vote until September 13, with the winner...

Lipofilling is becoming increasingly popular: how safe is this fat grafting procedure?
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Lipofilling is becoming increasingly popular: how safe is this fat grafting procedure?

Lipofilling is a procedure where a patient's own fat is harvested from one part of the body and transferred to another area to add volume. Two plastic surgeons explain the process and discuss the safe...

Giorgio Hokstam swaps 100% NL morning show for evening program
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Giorgio Hokstam swaps 100% NL morning show for evening program

Radio presenter Giorgio Hokstam will leave the morning show on 100% NL starting September 21 to host an evening program. His morning show role will be taken over by Ingrid Jansen and Erik van Roekel.

Bol can ship orders on time again after nearly three weeks
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Bol can ship orders on time again after nearly three weeks

Online retailer Bol has resumed on-time shipping for all orders nearly three weeks after a cyberattack hit its logistics partner, CEVA. The attack previously caused significant delays and cancellation...

Oases of peace and quiet: photographer Marjolein Vinkenoog captures Amsterdam's urban agriculture
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Oases of peace and quiet: photographer Marjolein Vinkenoog captures Amsterdam's urban agriculture

Double role for tournament director at World Rowing Championships: I also feel tension for my sons
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Double role for tournament director at World Rowing Championships: I also feel tension for my sons

Tournament director and former Olympic champion Nico Rienks is balancing his organizational duties with the personal pressure of watching his two sons compete in the World Rowing Championships at the ...

This Amsterdam canal disappeared forever beneath the Spuistraat
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This Amsterdam canal disappeared forever beneath the Spuistraat

The Spuistraat in Amsterdam was originally a canal known as the Nieuwezijds Achterburgwal. This canal served as a crucial component of the city's historical defensive structure.

LEGO profits from World Cup and overtakes Barbie maker Mattel
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LEGO profits from World Cup and overtakes Barbie maker Mattel

LEGO has gained significant market share over the past six months due to popular new themes, including a replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy and various pop culture sets. This growth has allowed the ...

Australia largely bars AI-generated music from charts
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Australia largely bars AI-generated music from charts

Australia has implemented a new policy to exclude music that is primarily or entirely generated by artificial intelligence from its official charts. To qualify for inclusion, musical tracks must now b...

Scammers strike during transition from iDeal to Wero: Fraud Helpdesk warns of phishing emails
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Scammers strike during transition from iDeal to Wero: Fraud Helpdesk warns of phishing emails

The Dutch Fraud Helpdesk has issued a warning regarding a new phishing campaign targeting users during the transition from iDeal to the new European payment system, Wero. Scammers are sending fraudule...

Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult as Professor Lockhart in Harry Potter series
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Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult as Professor Lockhart in Harry Potter series

Kit Harington will portray Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series. He replaces Nicholas Hoult, who withdrew from the project due to scheduling conflicts.

Sander and Maartje think they are saving, but are just parking their money elsewhere for a while
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Sander and Maartje think they are saving, but are just parking their money elsewhere for a while

A Dutch couple, Sander and Maartje, struggle to build savings despite having a steady income and no debts. Although they set aside 400 euros each month, they consistently transfer the money back to th...

Strait of Hormuz increasingly empty: only two ships passed through on Monday
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Strait of Hormuz increasingly empty: only two ships passed through on Monday

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to its lowest level since May, with only two vessels passing through on Monday. This decline occurs amid threats from Iran to take measures ag...

Police: cause of Vondelkerk fire remains unclear after investigation
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Police: cause of Vondelkerk fire remains unclear after investigation

Major fire at home on Rietwijkerstraat
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Major fire at home on Rietwijkerstraat

A fire broke out in an apartment on the Rietwijkerstraat in Amsterdam's Schinkelbuurt neighborhood this morning. Emergency services are on the scene, though the cause of the fire and information regar...

Why are there protests at Schiphol security checkpoints, despite airport intervention?
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Why are there protests at Schiphol security checkpoints, despite airport intervention?

Video | Joe Jonas thinks fan is pregnant and calls her husband with the news
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Video | Joe Jonas thinks fan is pregnant and calls her husband with the news

Karol G donates 1.2 million dollars to Colombia earthquake victims
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Karol G donates 1.2 million dollars to Colombia earthquake victims

Colombian singer Karol G has donated 1.2 million dollars to victims of the recent earthquake in Colombia through her foundation, the Con Cora Foundation.

Trump raises tariffs on Canadian cars and steel to 50 percent
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Trump raises tariffs on Canadian cars and steel to 50 percent

Starting January 1, the United States will increase import tariffs on all Canadian cars and steel from 25 percent to 50 percent. This policy change represents a significant doubling of the existing ta...

Ye concerts in Russia uncertain due to lack of rental agreement
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Ye concerts in Russia uncertain due to lack of rental agreement

The two concerts scheduled for Ye in Russia this autumn are uncertain after the venue in Saint Petersburg denied having a signed rental agreement with the artist and his organizers.