Sunday 18 October

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Ethiopian athletes Lemi Berhanu and Buze Diriba dominated the 51st Amsterdam Marathon, with the latter setting a new course record. Despite the challenging autumn weather, approximately 32,000 runners took to the streets for the annual event. Read more →

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Technical failures in the automated eGate system at Schiphol Airport caused significant passenger delays this Sunday. The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee are currently conducting manual checks, though officials have ruled out a cyberattack as the cause. Read more →

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The leader of GroenLinks-PvdA, Jesse Klaver, has warned that the Dutch government is sleepwalking into a crisis by alienating left-wing parties. He is pushing for urgent negotiations to secure a legislative majority for the upcoming budget before the November 12 vote. Read more →

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Director Thijs Bouman has secured a nomination for an international Emmy Award for his series, *De Achterblijvers*. The production, which explores sensitive themes of poverty and domestic violence, stands as the only Dutch entry in this year's competition. Read more →

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