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News about shelter, explosions, hack, and fuel (Tuesday, March 24)

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The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) does not close the asylum seekers' center (azc) in Hardenberg and the emergency shelter in Loozen on time. Therefore, the COA will pay money to the municipality starting Wednesday. There are still 427 people in Hardenberg and five in Loozen; other municipalities are needed.

The police show footage of a suspect from an explosion at the Zuidas business district. One hundred fifty tips were received regarding the explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam. In Heemstede, police arrested a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old; the Public Prosecution Service (OM) calls it a synagogue fire, with a two-week pretrial detention.

After Thursday's burglary, the Ministry of Finance blocked some computer systems on Monday. The ministry does not specify which systems are involved. Some employees cannot log in; however, the Tax and Customs Administration, Customs, and Allowances will continue.

Fuel has been getting more expensive for four weeks, and gasoline now costs 2.57 euros. Employers ask lease drivers to refuel more cheaply, and many fishermen remain ashore. Ferry services consider higher prices or fewer departures; coach companies fear a loss of customers.

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