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[04:10 PM] Archeologists discover ancient Roman road leading to Domplein in Utrecht

Archaeologists have discovered a road in Utrecht that led to the Traiectum fortress in Roman times, which was built about 2,000 years ago on the site of the current Domplein.

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Archeologists discover ancient Roman road leading to Domplein in Utrecht

Archaeologists have discovered a road in Utrecht that led to the Traiectum fortress in Roman times, which was built about 2,000 years ago on the site of the current Domplein. The discovery was made last week during archeological research in connection with upcoming construction work, the municipality of Utrecht reported on Wednesday. According to the municipality, the find is “of great importance for our knowledge of Roman Utrecht and the border community around it.”

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[08:43 AM] AkzoNobel plans to cut 2,000 jobs by end of 2025

Paint and chemical manufacturer AkzoNobel announced plans to cut about 2,000 jobs worldwide.

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AkzoNobel plans to cut 2,000 jobs by end of 2025

Paint and chemical manufacturer AkzoNobel announced plans to cut about 2,000 jobs worldwide. In a statement released on Monday, the company said it will reduce the number of jobs to cut costs and improve efficiency.The cuts amount to about 5.5 percent of the Amsterdam-based firm’s global workforce. The Dutch multinational expects to finalize the plan next year.Last year, AkzoNobel earned a profit of 488 million euros on revenue of 10.7 billion euros. It earned 388 million euros on 10.8 billion euros in revenue in 2022.

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