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Mandy's flower shop hopes to reopen in two weeks after devastating fire

Mandy's Bloemenshop in Amsterdam plans to reopen in two weeks after a fire caused by a short circuit destroyed their previous kiosk. The owners have secured permission to build a new shop and have raised 30,000 euros through a successful crowdfunding campaign to cover the uninsured damages.

Mandy's Bloemenshop, a family business located on the Amstelveenseweg for 47 years, was destroyed by a fire caused by a short circuit in a refrigeration unit last Monday. Although the shop was not insured for fire damage, the owners recently received permission from the municipality to construct a new kiosk on the same site. The family hopes to reopen their business within two weeks.

To help cover the financial losses, a crowdfunding campaign has raised 30,000 euros so far, with support from public figures including former Ajax player Hakim Ziyech. The owners are aiming for a total of 80,000 euros to fully cover the damages. They have already secured a replacement kiosk and are currently navigating the necessary permits and logistics required to place the structure on one of the busiest streets in Amsterdam.

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