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Maaike van der Plas is deathly afraid of spiders, but as a neurologist she has a cabinet full of them

Maaike van der Plas is deathly afraid of spiders, but as a neurologist she has a cabinet full of them

Neurologist Maaike van der Plas recounts starting her first professional role in October 2025, where she prioritized workplace integration by forgoing initial vacation time. Despite her severe fear of spiders, her medical work involves keeping a cabinet full of them.

Rare first edition of Anne Frank's diary found in thrift store

Rare first edition of Anne Frank's diary found in thrift store

A rare 1947 first edition of Anne Frank's diary, Het Achterhuis, was recently discovered in a thrift store in Eemnes. Well-preserved copies of this initial printing are highly valuable and can be worth thousands of euros.

The horses of friends Julia (17) and Reza (20) have known each other longer than they have: ‘When you're on a horse, you have different conversations’

The horses of friends Julia (17) and Reza (20) have known each other longer than they have: ‘When you're on a horse, you have different conversations’

Julia Landzaat and Reza van Osnabrugge, two young friends from Heemstede and Hoofddorp, discuss how their shared passion for horse riding has strengthened their bond. They reflect on the fact that their horses have known each other longer than they have, noting that riding together allows for unique and meaningful conversations.

FNV Tata votes on new collective labor agreement: 'Green with a red border around it'

FNV Tata votes on new collective labor agreement: 'Green with a red border around it'

FNV union members at Tata Steel have voted in favor of a new collective labor agreement during meetings held on Thursday morning. Despite the majority approval of the proposal, many employees expressed significant dissatisfaction and ongoing tensions with the company's management.

Ambulance arrived nearly three hours late for man (31) with heart attack: GP delay caused extra damage

Ambulance arrived nearly three hours late for man (31) with heart attack: GP delay caused extra damage

A 31-year-old man from Maasgouw suffered permanent heart damage after a general practitioner failed to respond promptly to his symptoms, delaying treatment by nearly three hours. The court in Roermond ruled that the doctor's negligence led to the severity of the man's condition following his heart attack.