Dermatologists in the Netherlands report a significant increase in skin problems among teenagers and young adults due to the excessive and incorrect use of skincare products promoted on social media. A study from Alrijne Hospital indicates that almost all Dutch skin specialists are encountering patients with issues such as irritation and rashes caused by complex routines.
The Museum of the Mind is returning its art collection from its closed Amsterdam branch to Haarlem, with a new exhibition scheduled to open in the Vleeshal this October. The 'outsider art' display will occupy the space previously used by the Frans Hals Museum for at least one year.
Artists from Velsen have created 150 small artworks depicting IJmuiden, which will be showcased and available for purchase during the 2026 Kunstroute. Organizer Dirk van Zonderen anticipates the exhibition will be popular due to the highly recognizable local imagery.
PostNL has announced a price increase for sending mourning cards with priority delivery starting July 12. The cost for this express postal service will rise to 3.25 euros per letter.
The Dutch Council of State has ruled that the municipality of Haarlem is allowed to ban parking on the grass during antique markets at the Dreef. This decision concludes a legal dispute between market organizer Alice de Nijs and the city over environmental protection measures.
Dutch Minister Stientje van Veldhoven has informed Parliament that energy companies are currently failing to store sufficient gas for the coming winter. At the government's request, state-owned company EBN has started refilling storage facilities to ensure supply. However, the minister warned that this intervention could potentially drive up gas prices for both consumers and businesses.