Stichting Santpoort has released a second booklet titled 'Meer Thuis in Santpoort' to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The publication highlights historically significant buildings, objects, and landscape features within the Santpoort area.
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink has promised to introduce legislation that criminalizes the obstruction of deportation by individuals whose asylum applications have been rejected. The announcement was made during a parliamentary debate following the Dutch Senate's recent rejection of a broader package of strict asylum measures.
Healthcare software provider ChipSoft is negotiating with cybercriminals after a data breach resulted in the theft of patient medical records. The breach has affected several Dutch healthcare institutions, including rehabilitation centers and general practitioner practices.
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.
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 Dutch government has reversed a planned €30 million cut to income support following a request from the House of Representatives. Political parties argued that municipalities must continue actively reaching out to citizens eligible for welfare benefits who are not yet utilizing them.