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Are cruise ships floating hotbeds of disease for the elderly? Virologist Ab Osterhaus: ‘Everyone off to bingo’

Are cruise ships floating hotbeds of disease for the elderly? Virologist Ab Osterhaus: ‘Everyone off to bingo’

Three passengers died and several others fell seriously ill aboard the Dutch cruise ship Hondius, likely due to a rare hantavirus infection. The incident has renewed concerns regarding the spread of infectious diseases among elderly travelers on cruise ships.

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Kleine Houtweg to become green cycle street, much to residents' dismay: 'It will be traffic chaos'

Kleine Houtweg to become green cycle street, much to residents' dismay: 'It will be traffic chaos'

The Haarlem municipality plans to redevelop the Kleine Houtweg into a green bicycle street next year, incorporating new sewers and reduced car access. However, local residents are protesting the project, citing concerns that the changes will lead to significant traffic congestion in the neighborhood.

Second car fire on Bergerslaan in Beverwijk in ten days

Second car fire on Bergerslaan in Beverwijk in ten days

A car caught fire on Bergerslaan in Beverwijk during the night between Saturday and Sunday. This incident marks the second vehicle fire to occur on the same street within a ten-day period.

No panic or unrest at Telstar in relegation battle, says defender Jeff Hardeveld: ‘We have confidence in ourselves’

No panic or unrest at Telstar in relegation battle, says defender Jeff Hardeveld: ‘We have confidence in ourselves’

Telstar defender Jeff Hardeveld expresses confidence as the team fights to avoid relegation and maintain its position in the Eredivisie. With two matches remaining, Hardeveld draws on his previous experiences to help the club stay focused and avoid panic during these high-stakes weeks.

Wietske and Ben form a band, but also work in construction and journalism: 'Musicians should take a stand against low rates'

Wietske and Ben form a band, but also work in construction and journalism: 'Musicians should take a stand against low rates'

Members of the band Jacht, who reside in Amsterdam and Haarlem, discuss the financial challenges of balancing their music careers with professional work in construction and journalism. They argue that musicians should unite to demand higher pay as industry rates remain unsustainably low.

It sounds crazy, but it’s ‘hip’: running a marathon without training. ‘People are egging each other on, like: look how tough I am’

It sounds crazy, but it’s ‘hip’: running a marathon without training. ‘People are egging each other on, like: look how tough I am’

Running long distances like marathons without proper training has become a popular trend driven by social media influencers despite the physical risks. Experts are questioning the wisdom of this behavior ahead of upcoming events such as the Pim Mulierloop in Haarlem and the Leiden marathon.