The European Union has launched an investigation into the Chinese retailer Shein over the sale of illegal items, including reports of child sex dolls being listed on the platform. The probe also examines the company's "addictive" website design and aggressive marketing tactics to determine if they violate regional consumer protection laws.
New data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) shows that the number of starters on the housing market decreased from 560,000 in 2023 to 518,000 in 2024. The decline is notably driven by a 12 percent drop in the number of young people leaving their parental homes to find their own residence.
A fire broke out at the Euroshop store on Italiëlaan in Beverwijk during the night between Thursday and Friday. The building sustained significant damage as a result of the blaze.
The political parties OPZ, Jong Zandvoort, and VVD will form a three-party coalition in Zandvoort without seeking a fourth partner. Informant Fred Teeven recommended this arrangement to ensure political stability for the next four years, despite it resulting in a narrow majority in the municipal council.
Harvey Weinstein has filed an appeal against his 2022 rape and sexual abuse conviction in Los Angeles. The former film producer was previously sentenced to sixteen years in prison for the charges.
A 29-year-old man from Uitgeest appeared in court in Haarlem on Thursday for his alleged involvement in a serious assault on a parking lot in Heemskerk in April 2023. The suspect and victim provided conflicting accounts of the incident, which left the victim with severe injuries, including the loss of several toes.