The Haarlem city council is considering redevelopment plans for the Schalkwijk area, which include expanding a Vomar supermarket and constructing 200 new homes. While the project has broad support, political parties GroenLinks and D66 have expressed a preference for the removal of the iconic local snack bar Friet van Piet.
The rising popularity of high-protein diets and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic is driving up demand for concentrated whey protein. This trend is expected to increase production costs, potentially leading to higher prices for baby formula.
Former radio duo Wietze de Jager and Mattie Valk have resumed occasional contact. The pair separated in 2017 following a public dispute regarding a professional move to Sky Radio.
Haarlem-based KLM stewardess Gerry Bouma won a landmark legal battle in 1992 after discovering she and other female colleagues were paid significantly less than men for the same work. Her victory secured back pay for 180 women and highlights the ongoing struggle for equal pay between men and women in the Netherlands.
Chris van der Kroon and Josee Rothuizen live in De Roze Hallen in Amsterdam, a residential complex designed for twenty queer individuals. The residents maintain independent apartments while fostering a shared sense of community where they can be themselves without explanation.
Tech reporter Rutger Otto examines Apple's development of a controversial smart camera-equipped headset. The column discusses the significant privacy concerns surrounding the technology.