From the child abuse lawsuit to the bankruptcy of star restaurant De Rozario: these are the five stories you must read on Thursday.
A 26-year-old educational assistant from Helmond is on trial for abusing twenty young children at a primary school and childcare centers. He has confessed to the abuse. The suspect filmed the actions and shared child pornography with others. Parents of victims spoke emotionally about the impact on their children. The sentence will follow on Monday.
Restaurant De Rozario in Helmond has been declared bankrupt. After losing the Michelin star in 2024, sales fell by 40 percent. The debt burden is estimated between 700,000 and 1 million euros. Owner Jermain de Rozario will be employed at a new restaurant in Eindhoven.
Iceland withdraws from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 due to the participation of Israel. The Netherlands, Spain, Slovenia and Ireland are also boycotting the festival. With thirty-five participating countries, it will be the smallest edition since 2004.
The court in Breda has ruled in a human trafficking case in which three underage girls were forced into prostitution. Three main suspects have been sentenced to 4.5 years in prison. Thirteen customers also had to justify themselves.