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Tenant demands replacement home after explosion, housing association refuses because 'house was targeted'

A tenant is suing the Eigen Haard housing corporation after being denied alternative housing following an explosion that destroyed her home on Herculesstraat in Amsterdam. The corporation refuses to provide a new residence, arguing that her home was the specific target of the attack due to previous drug-related activity discovered by police. The woman denies any involvement in criminal activity and maintains that she and her son are victims who are being unfairly punished.

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Zeeman closes dozens of stores and exits Portugal and Austria

The Dutch retailer Zeeman has announced plans to withdraw from the Portuguese and Austrian markets and close 51 stores across France, Spain, and Germany this year. The company stated in its annual report that these measures are intended to rationalize its store portfolio.

Minor suspect in Jewish school threat released

A minor suspect has been released from custody but remains a suspect following a threatening phone call made to the Cheider Jewish school in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert. The threat led to the school's closure on May 20 and follows previous security incidents, including an explosion at the school in March.

ANWB roadside assistance sees hundreds of extra breakdowns due to heat

The ANWB roadside assistance service reported approximately 4,300 vehicle breakdowns on Tuesday, which is about 800 more than usual for a typical Tuesday. This significant increase in incidents is being attributed to the impact of the current hot weather conditions across the country.

Romanian scammers caught, ‘5000 euro’ jewelry worth almost nothing

Dutch police have arrested four Romanians suspected of operating a jewelry scam from a holiday park in Voorthuizen. The suspects allegedly targeted victims across multiple locations in the Netherlands, including three attempts in Apeldoorn, and 5 kilograms of counterfeit jewelry were seized.

Suspect in Amsterdam Jewish school threat released

A youth suspected of making a telephonic threat against the Cheider Jewish school in Amsterdam has been released from custody while remaining a suspect in the case. The incident occurs amid a rise in threats against Jewish institutions in the Netherlands, including a previous explosive attack at the same school in March.