Babette de Bruijne, a student at Bonhoeffer College in Castricum, has won the 2026 KNAW Education Prize. Her winning research project investigated how bioflavonoids influence the antioxidant effects of vitamin C.
Dutch catering entrepreneurs expect busy days during the World Cup, as 170 municipalities have permitted pubs and cafes to extend their opening hours. However, business owners anticipate that the increased crowds will not necessarily result in higher overall turnover. The tournament officially began this Thursday.
D66 Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma is appearing before the Dutch House of Representatives today to explain a controversial budget deal regarding development aid. The minister faces criticism for orchestrating a 'backroom deal' to secure the budget, a move that has significantly impacted his political credibility.
A new health center, ZOED Boerhaavewijk, has opened at Hof van Jacob in Haarlem to address the local shortage of general practitioners. The facility provides capacity for 3,500 new patients and aims to foster community connections alongside providing medical care.
A Dutch police officer will not face prosecution for the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy following a fatbike robbery report in September 2023. The Public Prosecution Service ruled that the officer acted in accordance with official instructions and that the use of a firearm was justified.