A rare 1947 first edition of Anne Frank's diary, Het Achterhuis, was discovered by a volunteer at a thrift store in Eemnes. The book, one of only 3,000 initially printed, is in good condition and will be auctioned in May to benefit local charities. Similar copies have previously fetched between 3,000 and 16,000 euros at auction.
A Dutch court in The Hague has ruled that a Polish temporary worker at Albert Heijn is entitled to a permanent contract after seven years of employment. Experts caution that this decision is exceptional and may not automatically apply to other temporary workers in similar situations.
Karex, the world's largest condom manufacturer, is planning to increase its prices by 20 to 30 percent. The company cited the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as the reason for the price hike.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard attacked a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in heavy damage to the vessel. According to the British maritime monitor UKMTO, no injuries were reported among the crew.
The Swan Market will debut in Haarlem on Sunday, April 26, at the Dreef. Unlike traditional markets, it will feature a curated selection of design, vintage, and handmade items along with various food stalls.
Consumer confidence in the Netherlands declined sharply in April, falling from -30 to -44. This represents the second-largest drop recorded since statistics were first tracked in 1986.