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Health Minister Hermans defends one hamburger a week: ‘People can choose for themselves whether to buy an apple or a banana’

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Dutch Health Minister Sophie Hermans defended the updated 'Schijf van Vijf' nutritional guidelines against criticism from right-wing political parties who argue the advice prioritizes climate goals over health. Hermans stated that it is natural for nutritional advice to evolve with the times while emphasizing that citizens still retain the freedom to make their own dietary choices.

Free entry to Bogotá Art in Halfweg: four days of art, crafts and music

Free entry to Bogotá Art in Halfweg: four days of art, crafts and music

Broedplaats Bogotá in Halfweg will host its sixth group exhibition from April 30 to May 3. The four-day event is free to the public and features a variety of art, crafts, and music.

No pair of trousers is too big for the ANWB

No pair of trousers is too big for the ANWB

The article discusses the common difficulty of returning clothing after tags have been removed, even when the wrong size was purchased. It highlights that the ANWB offers a more flexible approach to help customers with such sizing mistakes.

IJmond youth feud: First convict released with ankle monitor

IJmond youth feud: First convict released with ankle monitor

An 18-year-old man has been sentenced to ten months in prison, with six months suspended, for the attempted manslaughter and public assault of a teenager from Haarlem during a violent youth feud. Having served four months in pretrial detention, he will be released with an electronic ankle monitor and a one-year ban from entering Haarlem. The case is part of a series of incidents involving rival groups of youths from the IJmond and Haarlem areas that previously led to temporary school closures.

Retiring later and later: how much you need to save to still retire at 65

Retiring later and later: how much you need to save to still retire at 65

The average retirement age in the Netherlands has risen to 66 years and four months, with expectations that this trend will continue. Individuals wishing to retire at age 65 will need to save substantial private funds to bridge the financial gap.