Only 13 percent of city council members in the Haarlem region have a practical education background, highlighting a significant lack of representation for MBO graduates. Despite the diversity of skills and perspectives they offer, local politicians note that high barriers to entry continue to prevent many residents from participating in local government.
Comedian Rogier Kahlmann has moved his upcoming performance to Dorpshuis de Zwaan in Uitgeest after being barred from Theater Koningsduyn in Castricum for his "polarizing statements." The show is scheduled for May 15 following the venue's decision to deny him a stage based on his rhetoric.
A new study reveals that many young adults, particularly women aged 18 to 35, are delaying motherhood due to job insecurity. The prevalence of temporary contracts has led many to prioritize financial stability before deciding to start a family.
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through the daily comic strip 'Toos & Henk'. The strip is published every day from Monday through Saturday.
A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro resulted in at least two deaths and eight injuries. One person remains missing following the strike.
Veilig Thuis and the Central Bureau for Statistics (CBS) reported a rise in domestic violence and child abuse cases in the Netherlands, with 136,000 reports filed last year. This marks an increase from the 129,000 reports received the previous year.