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Elderly woman acquitted of killing husband after prosecution sought 9.5-year sentence

A 75-year-old woman has been acquitted of killing her husband in their Amsterdam home in 2020 due to a lack of evidence. While prosecutors sought a nine-year sentence, the court ruled that the victim's death could have resulted from a pre-existing heart condition rather than foul play. The defendant has consistently denied the charges, maintaining she found her husband lifeless after they had gone to sleep.

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300 of 950 jobs cut at Healthcare and Youth Care Inspectorate: 'Tough choices'

The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) in the Netherlands is cutting 300 out of its 950 jobs due to budget reductions. Inspector-General Monique Vogelzang stated that the organization will need to make difficult choices regarding its future oversight activities.

Why the fashion calendar is stalling due to longer heatwaves in the Netherlands

Clothing retailers in the Netherlands are struggling to keep up with consumer demand for summer apparel due to longer heatwaves. The misalignment between seasonal stock and current weather patterns is forcing a permanent shift in how clothing collections are managed in retail stores.

An analog film on 70 millimeter: "The most beautiful medium we ever invented"

The Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam is currently screening the film 'The Odyssey' in both 35mm and 70mm analog formats to provide viewers with a unique, high-clarity cinematic experience. Film expert Adriaan Bijl highlights the superior quality of the 70mm medium and encourages younger audiences to experience this traditional way of watching movies.

Free activities at Tolhuistuin: "Get hands-on and away from screens"

Throughout the summer, the Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam-Noord is hosting the 'Culturele Noordspelen', a free program for children aged 4 to 14. Running from July 3 to August 16, the event offers workshops in dancing, drawing, and mural painting to encourage hands-on activities away from digital screens.

Ajax pays nearly 20 million for Brazilian striker: ‘We have been charmed by him for a long time’

Ajax has officially signed 23-year-old Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo from the Saudi club Al-Hilal for nearly 20 million euros. The player has signed a five-year contract with the Amsterdam-based club.