VUmc to cease to exist as a hospital; all care tasks eventually transferred to AMC

Prosecutors demand 7 years for former Zoetermeer primary school janitor

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a seven-year prison sentence and mandatory psychiatric treatment for a 58-year-old former primary school janitor in Zoetermeer. Oskar van der V. is accused of abusing two students, secretly filming 18 children, and possessing nearly 200,000 images of child sexual abuse between 2019 and 2025.

One primary school in the region starts a heat schedule today, while another just adds extra drink breaks. Why? It depends on the state of the building

Primary schools in the Haarlem region are implementing varied measures, ranging from tropical schedules to extra drinking breaks, to manage this week's high temperatures. Each school determines its own response based on its specific building conditions and heat protocols.

Health risk warnings at more swimming locations

The number of health risk warnings at swimming locations has increased from 40 to 46 due to poor water quality, according to data from Zwemwater.nl. This rise was highlighted in a recent analysis by the ANP news agency.

Two men from Beverwijk and Landsmeer suspected of laundering €20 million: police seize real estate and luxury vehicle

Extra breaks and shorter routes for delivery workers due to heat

Delivery services and supermarkets are implementing safety measures, including extra breaks and increased water supplies, to protect employees from upcoming extreme heat. These adjustments allow delivery drivers to modify their work pace and routes to ensure their well-being during high temperatures.