Carola Tükenmez-Vellekoop is calling for increased awareness of the risks associated with the cytomegalovirus (CMV) during pregnancy. The virus, which can cause severe issues such as hearing loss and developmental problems in newborns, often goes undetected by expectant mothers.
The Saturday market at the Grote Markt in Haarlem will be relocated to Zijlstraat, Nieuwe Groenmarkt, and Krocht on August 1 and 15, 2026. This temporary move is necessary to accommodate the Haarlem Culinair and Haarlem Live events taking place on the Grote Markt.
Grid operator Liander provided 1,389 businesses with new or upgraded electricity connections during the first half of this year. Despite these efforts, the organization currently faces a growing backlog of over 8,900 pending applications for grid connections.
Police arrested a 38-year-old man from Haarlemmermeer after a high-speed chase that began on the A4 near Badhoevedorp. The pursuit concluded in Leiden when officers used an inbox maneuver to stop the vehicle, resulting in no injuries but damage to several police cars.
During a medical consultation for a mole, a patient named Mrs. Derksen attempts to pressure Dr. Rutger into intervening in her husband's snoring issues. She insists that the doctor follow her specific instructions to address her marital problem.
The final season of the Dutch interview program Zomergasten premiered on Sunday evening with 401,000 viewers. Comedian Peter Pannekoek served as the first guest for the series, which is set to conclude permanently after this season.