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Long-time Eurovision commentator Cornald Maas supports the NPO's decision to withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest, citing a lack of support and the risk of a toxic environment for participants. Dutch broadcasting authorities and the EBU have acknowledged the decision, with the contest still slated to be broadcast in the Netherlands.
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How Amsterdam almost perished
American traffic expert David Jokinen previously proposed redesigning Amsterdam by constructing a vast network of highways to connect the city center with its suburbs. This radical urban planning vision would have significantly transformed the city's infrastructure had it been carried out.