Access to new cancer treatments in the Netherlands is declining, with only 41% of medications approved in Europe over the last four years expected to be available to patients by 2025. This represents a significant drop from the 80% availability recorded four years ago, according to the latest Patient WAIT Indicator.
Former radio duo Wietze de Jager and Mattie Valk have resumed occasional contact. The pair separated in 2017 following a public dispute regarding a professional move to Sky Radio.
Haarlem-based KLM stewardess Gerry Bouma won a landmark legal battle in 1992 after discovering she and other female colleagues were paid significantly less than men for the same work. Her victory secured back pay for 180 women and highlights the ongoing struggle for equal pay between men and women in the Netherlands.
Chris van der Kroon and Josee Rothuizen live in De Roze Hallen in Amsterdam, a residential complex designed for twenty queer individuals. The residents maintain independent apartments while fostering a shared sense of community where they can be themselves without explanation.
Jan, a former military veteran living on the streets, shares his struggles with illness and trauma while speaking with entrepreneur Anne-Marije Buckens. He reflects on his past service in the defense sector and the sacrifices made during his career.
Tech reporter Rutger Otto examines Apple's development of a controversial smart camera-equipped headset. The column discusses the significant privacy concerns surrounding the technology.