Three boys aged 13, 16, and 17 have been arrested in connection with a series of break-ins at fire stations. The incidents occurred at the Willem and Osdorp stations in Amsterdam and at a facility in Duivendrecht.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
The Dutch department store chain de Bijenkorf is replacing its traditional climbing rope figures, a fixture since 1963, with teddy bears this holiday season. The change affects four store locations, including Amsterdam, where the bears will now serve as helpers to Saint Nicholas.
The works council at Booking.com has launched an appeal against a court decision that permits the company to mandate office attendance for employees. While the company argues that physical presence improves collaboration and training, the council contends that the policy lacks sufficient justification and evidence of its benefits.
Police have arrested a 24-year-old man from Amsterdam for his role in a telephone scam that defrauded an elderly woman in Utrecht of 30,000 euros. The victim was manipulated into handing over valuables and her PIN code to individuals posing as police officers, who later used her bank card at gold shops.
Microbiologists from Micropia and the Rijksmuseum have identified various bacteria living on Rembrandt's The Night Watch, including a strain previously discovered at a Japanese refinery. These findings, which showcase the unexpected intersection of art and microbiology, are currently on public display at Micropia in Amsterdam.
Enrique Iglesias will return to the Netherlands for a concert at the GelreDome, marking his first performance in the country since 2018. Tickets for the show, which coincides with the artist's birthday, go on sale this Friday.
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