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Thieves stole a massive collection of Pokémon and sports trading cards valued at nearly one million dollars from a delivery van in the United States. The company is compensating affected customers and has deactivated the digital certificates for the stolen items to prevent their resale.

How dozens of websites went offline this afternoon: 'The ball started rolling proactively in the Netherlands'

How dozens of websites went offline this afternoon: 'The ball started rolling proactively in the Netherlands'

Dozens of Dutch organizations preemptively took their websites offline on Wednesday to address two critical security vulnerabilities. While the threat was global, the Netherlands exhibited a significantly more cautious response compared to other countries.

Cor returned to paid work after retiring: ‘Playing guitar 7 days a week is a bit much’

Cor returned to paid work after retiring: ‘Playing guitar 7 days a week is a bit much’

An increasing number of retirees in the Netherlands are choosing to continue working after reaching the state pension age. For individuals like Cor, staying employed provides necessary structure and purpose beyond leisure activities like playing the guitar.

Municipality investigates ban on single-use packaging: "Cleaning up is not enough"

Municipality investigates ban on single-use packaging: "Cleaning up is not enough"

The Amsterdam municipality is exploring a potential ban on single-use takeaway packaging to combat rising levels of street litter. Following a positive legal review, officials are now investigating implementation strategies such as reusable container systems and deposit schemes, drawing inspiration from other European cities.

Amsterdam municipality investigates ban on single-use packaging

Amsterdam municipality investigates ban on single-use packaging

The municipality of Amsterdam is investigating a potential city-wide ban on single-use packaging, such as to-go cups and containers, to combat persistent street litter. Legal research indicates that a local ban is possible, and officials are now evaluating implementation strategies like deposit systems or universal reusable packaging programs.