Chocolate statues as revenge for colonial injustice: Congolese collective buys back land with cocoa from our sprinkles

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Toos & Henk - May 28

Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his daily comic strip 'Toos & Henk', which offers a unique perspective on current events. The illustrations are published every week from Monday through Saturday.

Always entitled to a new device under warranty? Reader asks Ombudsman for clarification

A customer is seeking legal clarification after retailer Bol.com provided a refund instead of a replacement for a defective Philips hair removal device. The 269 euro device broke within two months of purchase, leading to a dispute over consumer rights regarding warranty fulfillment.

Ban on US takeover of DigiD fits tougher stance against Big Tech

The Dutch government has blocked the American acquisition of the company behind DigiD to maintain national control over its crucial digital infrastructure. Experts support the decision as a move toward digital sovereignty, although they warn that the country's broader dependency on big tech firms remains a significant challenge.

Residents want blue zone on Rijksstraatweg. Council says no: 'parking pressure within limits'

Residents and businesses on the Rijksstraatweg in Heemskerk submitted a request for the implementation of a blue zone to address local parking issues. The municipal executive rejected the proposal, stating that current parking pressure remains within acceptable standards.