A neurologist describes joining a new professional group and encountering the unfamiliar agenda item 'ineten' during their first department meeting. The author expresses curiosity and a hint of apprehension regarding the meaning of this specific ritual.
Former Dutch professional cyclists Thomas Dekker and Laurens ten Dam were unintentionally involved in the murder case of American cyclist Moriah Wilson, as they were staying at the perpetrator's home when the crime occurred. The incident and the subsequent investigation are featured in a new Netflix documentary about the high-profile case.
Dutch households with solar panels are facing energy bill increases of up to 500 euros as the favorable netting scheme is set to conclude at the end of the year. New energy contracts are becoming significantly more expensive, impacting the financial return for consumers with solar installations.
Starting in 2028, real estate investors and vacation home owners in the Netherlands will face a new Box 3 tax addition even for properties that are vacant or used for personal purposes. Critics argue the new tax basis is based on unrealistic assumptions and feels fundamentally unfair to many property owners.
Dutch healthcare professionals are participating in training programs based on military special forces principles to better manage high workloads and workplace stress. The initiative aims to provide doctors with the psychological tools necessary to maintain control and handle aggression, skills often overlooked in traditional medical education.
Ten opposition parties in Haarlem expressed skepticism and reluctance during an input session organized by the forming coalition parties PRO, D66, and CDA. Opposition members felt the process was insincere and refused to provide detailed plans, stating they did not want to be taken advantage of.