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Air raid sirens to remain, Defence to help fund new network

Air raid sirens to remain, Defence to help fund new network

The Dutch government has decided to maintain the air raid siren system by developing a new network in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence. Justice Minister David van Weel announced that the defense budget will help fund the updated system to ensure national coverage.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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