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Monthly alarm sirens in the Netherlands: what you need to know

So you're wondering why you're hearing sirens in the Netherlands on a Monday morning. First of all, don't worry — we're not under attack. Every first Monday of the month (as...
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Monthly alarm sirens in the Netherlands: what you need to know

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Monthly alarm sirens in the Netherlands: what you need to know

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So you're wondering why you're hearing sirens in the Netherlands on a Monday morning. First of all, don't worry — we're not under attack. Every first Monday of the month (as though we didn't loath...
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What happens during Christmas in the Netherlands? A guide to the winter holidays

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What happens at Christmas in the Netherlands? It's definitely cold and dark outside — so yes, the holidays are upon us. It's bijna (nearly) Christmas in the Netherlands! You may be new to the...
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In a country that's described as overly bureaucratic, it's not surprising that the Netherlands controls some things you wouldn't expect them to. From who can share houses, to where you can lock a burglar, and...
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Monthly alarm sirens in the Netherlands: what you need to know

So you're wondering why you're hearing sirens in the Netherlands on a Monday morning. First of all, don't worry — we're not under...
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What happens during Christmas in the Netherlands? A guide to the winter holidays

What happens at Christmas in the Netherlands? It's definitely cold and dark outside — so yes, the holidays are upon us. It's bijna...
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12 weird laws the Netherlands still has in 2023

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