Toy manufacturer Selecta Spel en Hobby has issued a recall for a magnetic building set sold at Kruidvat and Trekpleister stores. The recall was prompted by safety risks involving magnets that can come loose and be accidentally swallowed by children.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Care organization Levvel has ended its intake freeze for Amsterdam youth following successful negotiations to secure more beds for those in need of severe residential care. While access has been restored, the municipality is demanding better coordination among providers and has initiated an independent financial audit of Levvel to ensure future stability.
Meat consumption in the Netherlands has dropped by 12 percent over the last ten years, driven largely by the rising cost of beef and pork. Despite this national decline, specialized butcher shops remain stable by diversifying their product assortments and catering to customers who prioritize quality.
NU.nl is hiring a reporter specializing in social economy and healthcare to produce original, investigative stories for its audience. The full-time position requires three years of experience and is based in Amsterdam-Duivendrecht.
The anti-waste platform Too Good To Go is expanding its 'Magic Box' offerings beyond food to include items like plants, shampoo, and home goods. Since its launch in the Netherlands eight years ago, the company has saved 40 million meals and aims to further reduce retail waste through new retail partnerships.
Meat consumption in the Netherlands dropped by 2 percent in 2025, continuing a ten-year downward trend in the intake of beef and pork. While poultry consumption saw a slight increase, total edible meat intake remains well above the nutritional guidelines set by the Voedingscentrum.
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