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Thieves steal nearly 900,000 euros worth of Pokémon cards from delivery van in US

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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.

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.

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.

Women feel unsafe in Amsterdam, including when going out: death of Hajar sparks debate

Women feel unsafe in Amsterdam, including when going out: death of Hajar sparks debate

The death of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was found in a suitcase in Amsterdam, has prompted a public outcry regarding women's safety in the city. Mayor Femke Halsema addressed the tragedy and acknowledged widespread concerns about violence, highlighting the need for both better public infrastructure and interventions for domestic abuse.

European Commission launches investigation into Booking.com over failure to tackle fraud

European Commission launches investigation into Booking.com over failure to tackle fraud

The European Commission has opened an investigation into Booking.com over concerns that the travel platform is failing to adequately combat fraud and phishing scams. The inquiry aims to ensure the company complies with the Digital Services Act, which mandates that online platforms prioritize user protection and transparency.