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Victims lured, assaulted and filmed at apartment building in Zuidoost, 16-year-old boy arrested

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a series of violent incidents at a flat in Amsterdam Zuidoost where victims were lured, assaulted, and filmed. The attacks took place in the bicycle storage area of the Grubbehoeve building between last July and April. Police are continuing their investigation and have not ruled out further arrests as they search for additional suspects involved in the assaults.

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Large fire with heavy smoke in Amsterdam-Slotervaart apartment

A large fire broke out this afternoon in an apartment complex on Nachtwachtlaan in Amsterdam-Slotervaart. While the fire is now under control, emergency services advised nearby residents to keep doors and windows closed due to significant smoke development.

Molotov cocktails and death threats: AI rage now also targeting tech bosses

CEOs of major AI companies, such as Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic, are now under heavy security protection due to increasing public anger. These executives are facing threats and fear that the intense backlash against the rapid development of artificial intelligence could escalate into violence.

Large fire with heavy smoke at Slotervaart apartment

A large fire broke out this afternoon in an apartment building on Nachtwachtlaan in the Slotervaart neighborhood of Amsterdam. Emergency services responded to the scene, and while no injuries have been confirmed, residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke.

Cost of mobile data while traveling drops due to new eSIM providers

The rise of travel e-SIM providers is increasing competition and driving down roaming costs for mobile internet outside the EU. These digital alternatives are now offering larger data bundles and more affordable options, even for usage within Europe.

Gert had been director of his family business for years, then he was done: 'There had to be more in the world'

After decades as the director of his family business, 58-year-old Gert decided to resign to travel and explore new experiences. He shared his story of taking on various side jobs in the Netherlands to find personal growth and meaning outside of his corporate career.