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- 1Haarlem's last surviving city gate draws admirers●🇳🇱 Brick towers with slate spires, a clock on the gable and an arched gateway: the Amsterdamse Poort in Haarlem, doubled
The Amsterdamse Poort in Haarlem is drawing attention with its brick towers, slate spires and clock reflected in still water. Dating from 1355, the medieval gateway is the only one remaining of the city's original twelve gates, making it a rare surviving piece of Haarlem's defences and a favourite subject for lovers of Dutch historic architecture.
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Dutch media report that military rail transport in the Netherlands needs to be made more efficient so it can function in times of war. Haarlems Dagblad highlights calls to streamline the movement of military equipment and personnel by rail, reflecting broader European concerns about defence readiness and logistics.
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In Haarlem and the surrounding region, four police stations were evacuated after bags were left behind at the buildings. Police arrested five people in connection with the incidents. The abandoned bags triggered emergency responses, and local media report that the situations were resolved with the arrests. Residents followed developments closely through the local emergency number and news updates.