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From stage construction to security: Bevrijdingspop volunteers are working hard

Hundreds of volunteers are preparing for Bevrijdingspop Haarlem, with an increased focus on crowd safety following overcrowding issues at last year's event. New measures including additional gates have been implemented to manage the flow of visitors during popular performances by acts like De Bankzitters and Di-Rect. The festival also highlights the contributions of diverse volunteers, including a local asylum seeker serving as a festival ambassador.

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Romania tightens art loan policy after Drents Museum theft

Romania is tightening its national heritage loan policies following the theft of Romanian art treasures from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands. State Secretary of Culture Diana-Ștefana Baciuna announced the thorough revision in response to the security breach to prevent future incidents.

Implementation of paid parking in Haarlem delayed by three months. 'We want to work carefully'

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Lawyer: Suspect denies plotting attack on princesses

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Taghi remains without lawyer despite extended search

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