Online retailer Bol has permanently ceased the sale of play sand after traces of asbestos were discovered in two products sold on its platform. The decision follows an investigation by the Dutch newspaper AD into sand-based toy products.
Goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen is set to join Premier League club Ipswich Town from Belgian team Union St. Gillis for a fee of at least 10 million euros. The 26-year-old will undergo a medical examination in England before signing a four-year contract.
While the Westergasfabriek is well-known to locals, the former Zuidergasfabriek in the Amstelkwartier remains a less famous industrial site in Amsterdam. A prominent tower still stands today as a reminder of the historical gas production that once took place in that part of the city.
Galerie Ron Mandos in Amsterdam is hosting the 'Best of Graduates 2026' exhibition, featuring works from 26 newly graduated artists from across the Netherlands. The event aims to provide a professional platform for emerging talent to showcase their work and take their first steps into the art market.
Charlotte, a 55-year-old employee, discovered that her summer bonus was significantly lower than that of her office-based colleagues. HR explained the discrepancy by citing the additional effort and presence of employees working from the office, leaving Charlotte feeling that working from home is being undervalued.
Herman Zegger, a 98-year-old pastor from Twente, shares his uncertainty about whether he will be granted entry into heaven. Despite his long career as a preacher, he remains humble and hopeful that there will be a place for him if the afterlife exists.