The World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing $3.4 million from its emergency fund to combat an ongoing Ebola outbreak. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported that the number of infections has increased and is expected to continue rising.
During the opening weekend of WorldPride in Amsterdam, over seventy reports of discrimination were filed with the RITA Community foundation. Many victims were harassed while traveling to and from event locations like the Pride Walk and Milkshake Festival, though incidents were also reported at train stations across the Netherlands.
German anatomist and inventor of the plastination technique, Gunther von Hagens, has passed away at the age of 81 due to a brain hemorrhage. He was widely known for creating the Body Worlds anatomical exhibitions.
Rijkswaterstaat is actively enforcing a truck ban on the Merwedebrug starting Saturday, July 18. This measure was implemented after inspections revealed that the bridge's steel arch structure has weakened.
The municipal council of Haarlem has expressed its support and condolences to the victims of an attack during a Pride event in Berlin. The city officials reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring Haarlem remains a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for the LHBTIQA+ community.
As the Netherlands faces a looming shortage of dentists, experts are highlighting the importance of maintaining dental health through proper oral care and diet. Dietitian Sanne Mouha and dentist Vincent Koningsveld explain which foods to avoid and which ones can help protect teeth to minimize the need for dental visits.