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Euromast tower's whistle bothers Rotterdam residents again

A whistle from the Euromast tower can be heard far around it on windy days, and it has bothered residents of Rotterdam for months.

The Euromast in Rotterdam is producing a penetrating whistle that carries far across the surrounding area, especially on windy days.

People living nearby have been bothered by the noise for months, and it has led to complaints. As autumn storms sweep around the tower, the sound is audible again.

On blowy days the whistle is a persistent, howling sound that echoes through the city.