Café 't Sluisje forced to remove regular tables after complaint: "They've been there for 30 years"

Major fire at Suitsupply clothing store in Amsterdam South

Eating out? Watch for hygiene and check reviews and food safety reports

Following reports of severe hygiene violations at a takeaway restaurant in Alkmaar, experts are providing tips on how consumers can evaluate the safety of dining establishments. Advice includes observing the cleanliness of the venue and checking inspection reports from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).

Review roundup The Devil Wears Prada 2: 'Too many overlapping storylines'

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway return for a sequel to the comedy 'The Devil Wears Prada' twenty years after the original film. While critics praise the actors' performances, they note that the story suffers from too many overlapping plotlines.

German petrol prices drop below 2 euros locally due to excise tax cut

Gasoline prices at many German gas stations dropped below 2 euros on Friday following a temporary excise duty reduction. The tax cut of approximately 17 cents per liter was implemented to alleviate the burden of rising fuel costs driven by conflict in the Middle East.

Israel detains two Gaza flotilla passengers for questioning

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that two organizers from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have been taken to Israel for interrogation. While other activists were released on the Greek island of Crete, these two individuals remain in custody.