A 58-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison for starting a massive fire in the city center of Arnhem in March last year. The blaze resulted in the destruction of ten historic buildings.
Masies Artien reflects on missing the chance to play for Iraq against Norway in Boston, where he would have faced star striker Erling Haaland. Instead of competing, Artien is watching the match as a supporter on television.
The Rijnland water board reports that pesticides from bulb growers continue to contaminate local ditches, leading to an increase in regulatory violations. In response, the water board will conduct stricter inspections to monitor the situation and ensure compliance.
The Public Prosecution Service suspects two men arrested after an explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp of preparing for explosions or ATM robberies. Both suspects were injured in the blast and will remain in custody for at least two weeks while the investigation into their criminal activities continues. A third suspect has been released but remains under investigation as police seek additional witnesses.
The Parisian department store Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville (BHV) is terminating its partnership with the Chinese e-commerce giant SHEIN after just seven months. The store's new owner characterized the collaboration as a mistake and aims to close the pop-up before Christmas.