Have you seen Luke or Orion? Two pets missing in Haarlem
Two pets named Luke and Orion were reported missing in Haarlem last week. Local residents are being asked to provide any information that might help locate the animals.
Two pets named Luke and Orion were reported missing in Haarlem last week. Local residents are being asked to provide any information that might help locate the animals.

A judge has ruled in favor of a Spanish grill restaurant located in Amsterdam's Zuidas district, allowing it to continue using its charcoal grill. Residents of the building had sued to stop the restaurant from using the grill, claiming it violated safety regulations regarding open fires, but the court found no evidence of an immediate fire safety risk.

The Dutch state has temporarily halted the reduction of its stake in ABN AMRO. The government currently retains a 20.5 percent interest in the bank through share certificates.

Persistent technical issues with the license plate display and entrance barrier at Amsterdam Centraal's taxi stand have led to long-standing frustration and recent physical altercations among drivers. While the municipality acknowledges the need for technical upgrades and improved oversight, officials maintain that taxi organizations and individual drivers share primary responsibility for maintaining order and professional conduct.