Yvonne Heiligers is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her cat boarding house in Haarlem, which she has operated mostly independently since 2001. The business attracts loyal clients from across the region, including Amsterdam, and Yvonne plans to continue her work while potentially scaling down the number of guests in the future.
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.
The Weegschaalmuseum in Naarden is highlighted as a unique, volunteer-run museum dedicated to the history of weighing and measuring. The article is part of a series showcasing lesser-known cultural gems with limited opening hours.