The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has sentenced six men to prison terms of up to four years and 11 months for the mistaken identity kidnapping of a 56-year-old man. The victim was abducted in Cruquius and held for several days in a warehouse in Gouda before being released.
The rising popularity of high-protein diets and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic is driving up demand for concentrated whey protein. This trend is expected to increase production costs, potentially leading to higher prices for baby formula.
Former radio duo Wietze de Jager and Mattie Valk have resumed occasional contact. The pair separated in 2017 following a public dispute regarding a professional move to Sky Radio.
Haarlem-based KLM stewardess Gerry Bouma won a landmark legal battle in 1992 after discovering she and other female colleagues were paid significantly less than men for the same work. Her victory secured back pay for 180 women and highlights the ongoing struggle for equal pay between men and women in the Netherlands.
Chris van der Kroon and Josee Rothuizen live in De Roze Hallen in Amsterdam, a residential complex designed for twenty queer individuals. The residents maintain independent apartments while fostering a shared sense of community where they can be themselves without explanation.
Tech reporter Rutger Otto examines Apple's development of a controversial smart camera-equipped headset. The column discusses the significant privacy concerns surrounding the technology.