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Music has played a prominent role in my life from an early age
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Amsterdam police see more violence from people without prospects
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Presenter leaves VRT after 25 years following remark about women to Soundos
Presenter Bart Schols is leaving the Belgian broadcaster VRT after 25 years, including stepping down from his role as host of the talkshow De Afspraak. Schols, who began his career as a sports journalist, was one of the most prominent faces of the network.

CU leader Bikker lashes out at cabinet's 'liberal pushy agenda'
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