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Food authority closes restaurant on Javastraat due to rat infestation

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has closed a restaurant on Javastraat in Amsterdam after social media footage showed rats in food containers and kitchen equipment. Inspectors confirmed a severe infestation caused by holes in the old building's structure, posing a significant risk to food safety. The establishment must undergo professional pest-proofing and cleaning before it can be reinspected for reopening.

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Photo of family separated by ICE wins World Press Photo

American photographer Carol Guzy has won the World Press Photo of the Year award for her image depicting a family being separated by ICE agents. The winning photograph highlights the emotional impact of immigration enforcement procedures.

Data of nearly all Epe residents stolen in data breach

A data hack on March 12 at the municipality of Epe resulted in the theft of personal information belonging to nearly all its residents. Stolen data includes names, addresses, and social security numbers (BSN), while some individuals may have also had bank details or identification copies compromised.

Fewer drug labs for first time in 5 years, waste dumpings halved

For the first time in five years, the number of discovered drug laboratories in the Netherlands decreased, with 142 sites identified in 2024 compared to 167 the previous year. Additionally, incidents of illegal drug waste dumping were nearly halved, falling to 117 reported cases.

Samsung employees protest for higher wages and threaten long-term strike

Tens of thousands of Samsung employees held a protest on Thursday to demand higher wages and bonuses. Labor unions have threatened an 18-day strike starting next month if the South Korean company does not meet their demands.

Getting a royal decoration? Don’t wear it to a funeral (and other royal facts)

On Friday, more than 3,000 citizens across the Netherlands are receiving royal honors as part of the annual 'lintjesregen' event. The article highlights this tradition and provides etiquette tips for recipients, such as avoiding wearing the medals to funerals.