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Sweden and Norway are scaling back the use of laptops and tablets in their schools, citing a notable decline in students' reading proficiency as a key driver of the decision. Both Scandinavian countries had previously embraced digital devices as central tools in modern education, but growing research and declining literacy scores have prompted a policy reversal. Educators and policymakers are increasingly concerned that screen-based learning may be undermining foundational skills such as reading comprehension and handwriting. The move reflects a broader debate across Europe and beyond about the role of technology in classrooms and whether the digital push went too far, too fast. For Curaçao and other Caribbean islands that have been investing in classroom technology, the Scandinavian retreat raises relevant questions about the long-term educational value of device-heavy learning environments. The trend signals that even early adopters of ed-tech are now pausing to reassess the evidence. No specific timeline for the full rollback has been reported, but the shift is already underway in both countries.

The Public Entity of Bonaire (Entidat Públiko Boneiru) has launched a formal tender process for the maintenance of the Rincon Road (Kaminda di Rincon), marking the next phase in the ongoing upkeep of this key route. This follows repair works already carried out on the road during 2025. The tender covers maintenance of the entire stretch of the road. The move signals a shift from reactive repairs to a more structured, long-term maintenance approach for the corridor. Rincon Road is a critical artery connecting communities on Bonaire, making its upkeep important for residents and daily traffic. The announcement was made from Kralendijk, Bonaire's capital. No contractor has yet been selected, as the tender process is just getting underway.

A painting stolen by Nazis during World War II and discovered last year in Argentina will be returned to the heir of its rightful owner, following a court-approved settlement. An Argentine judge oversaw the agreement between an Argentine couple, who had unknowingly possessed the artwork, and the descendants of the original Jewish owner from whom it was taken. The painting was identified as part of the vast cultural looting carried out by Nazi Germany across occupied Europe, with thousands of artworks still unaccounted for decades later. The settlement represents a significant moment in the ongoing global effort to restitute Nazi-looted art to surviving family members and heirs. Argentina has seen a growing number of such cases in recent years, as provenance researchers and Jewish organizations work to trace stolen works that were brought to South America after the war. The case highlights how looted art continues to surface in unexpected places long after the Holocaust, and underscores the importance of international cooperation in restoring stolen cultural heritage.