The city of Haarlem has established its Heat Program 2026–2030, which outlines a step-by-step plan to become entirely natural gas-free by 2040. Starting in late 2026, the municipality will collaborate with residents and businesses in the first ten selected neighborhoods to develop customized, affordable, and sustainable heating alternatives.
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.