Stories from Netherlands

A man named Lionel recovered his prosthetic leg after it was found in a cafe storage room. The leg had been missing for several days before a staff member located it and placed it at his doorstep. Lionel stated the prosthesis costs 9,000 euros. He expressed gratitude and surprise at the public reaction to his story despite receiving some mockery regarding his alcohol consumption.

Unilever plans to divest its ice cream division to focus on other business segments. The division currently holds a 20 percent global market share. The unit is valued at approximately 8 billion euros. The new entity will be named the Magnum Ice Cream Company.

Information regarding military loss fields, ammunition depots, transmission masts, and pipelines in the Netherlands is easily accessible online. The NRC reported that the government published this information itself.

A motorcyclist died following a collision with an agricultural vehicle in Ruurlo, located in the Achterhoek region. Seelze media reported the incident, noting the rider was involved in a crash with a farm vehicle.

The municipality of Moerdijk intends to enter discussions with the Dutch national government regarding the village's future. Reports indicate that all relevant ministries determined in March 2025 that the village should be removed to accommodate industrial expansion.

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The lawyer, Rathko Miladžić, argues the former general is nearing the end of his life. The individual is currently serving a life sentence for genocide.

Someone was stabbed at an asylum seeker center (AZC) in Leider this evening. The victim was taken to the hospital. Police have arrested a suspect and are investigating the circumstances of the incident. The victim was transported to a hospital following the attack.

Six buildings were destroyed in a large fire that broke out yesterday afternoon in Waalwijk. Several shops also sustained water damage during the incident. Demolition of buildings on the burned-out street is currently underway to allow firefighters to access remaining hotspots.

Starting January 1, the Netherlands will implement an average aviation tax of more than 40 euros per flight. Depending on distance, the tax will range from 30 to over 70 euros. This rate is higher than current levels in Belgium and Germany.