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More than half of Dutch people get sunburned in the summer

A study by Maastricht University commissioned by the National Skin Fund reveals that 56 percent of Dutch people experienced sunburn this past summer. The research highlights that more than half of the population suffered from sun damage during the season.

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Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel at Schiphol evacuated after logo on facade catches fire

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The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for the Netherlands starting Saturday afternoon due to expected thunderstorms. The weather institute warns of potential hail up to 2 centimeters and wind gusts reaching local speeds of 70 kilometers per hour.