No eclipse glasses? Ophthalmologist warns: Do not make your own to watch the solar eclipse

Heavy traffic expected in Haarlem due to Formula 1

The Formula 1 event at the Zandvoort circuit from August 21 to 23 will lead to increased traffic and travel restrictions in Haarlem. Several neighborhoods will implement access controls for motorized vehicles, and train services between Amsterdam and Zandvoort will be adjusted.

Getting sick on vacation: how to get your vacation days back

Falling ill during a vacation does not necessarily mean losing your vacation days. Employees in the Netherlands have legal protections that allow them to reclaim days spent sick while on leave.

Rita: over 520 reports of discrimination during WorldPride

Spaarndammer Tunnel closed towards city due to malfunction

The Spaarndammertunnel is closed in the direction of Amsterdam city center as of 10:45 AM due to a technical malfunction with the tunnel's public address system. It remains unclear how long the closure will last, though the tunnel remains open for traffic in the opposite direction.

These problems aren't visible on an ultrasound, yet they determine a child's future

Retired gynecologist Bettina Akerboom reflects on her career, emphasizing that a child's future is often determined by social and domestic factors beyond physical health. She advocates for holistic birth care that addresses hidden issues like poverty, addiction, and maternal stress that ultrasounds cannot detect.