the netherlands
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Van Gogh Painting Stolen Amid Coronavirus Shutdown, Museum Director ‘Incredibly Pissed’
On Monday, a Dutch museum announced that a painting by Vincent Van Gogh was missing after thieves broke into the building in an early-morning raid. Lentetuin, painted by Van Gogh in the spring of 1884, was on loan to the Singer Laren museum, which closed its doors earlier this month due to the risks of…
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Kaspersky Is Moving Some Of Its Operation From Russia To Switzerland To Win Back Trust
An embattled Kaspersky Labs is fighting back against accusations that its ties to the Russian government can create a security risk when using its anti-virus software. On Tuesday, the cybersecurity firm announced that it will be moving a significant chunk of its infrastructure to Switzerland, and an independent group will be able to review its…
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How This Simple Landscaping Project Quiets An Airport’s Roar
Two years ago in the Netherlands, artist Paul de Kort designed an 81-acre park near Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. His assignment? To use nothing but landscaping to dampen the noise of aeroplanes. Such a project had never been attempted — and a crucial element of the design was discovered almost by accident.
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This Pool Hidden Among Plants Is Not A Mirage
Wouldn’t you rather be in this pool, right now, until your whole body transforms into a shrivelled raisin? It’s not your eyes playing tricks on you, it’s a succulent plant-covered leisure centre in Amsterdam.