The Ellesie women's clinic is facing a surge in demand for menopause-related healthcare, with waiting lists growing from six days to nearly a year. Medical professionals highlight that providing proper treatment is essential for reducing work absenteeism among women.
A Dutch couple has died following a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The World Health Organization confirmed three deaths on the vessel, with at least one victim testing positive for the virus.
Journalist Rianne Oosterom gave a lecture at a house on Amsterdam's Prinsengracht about the WWII resistance efforts of Cor Koster, also known as Tante Cor. Koster used the residence to hide people, train couriers, and run a food distribution center, but she never received formal recognition for her actions after the war. The talk was part of the 'Open Joodse Huizen & Huizen van Verzet' initiative, which shares historical stories of resistance throughout Amsterdam.
An exhibition at the Ontmoetingskerk features photographs of men and women killed during recent anti-regime protests in Iran. The display aims to bring attention to human rights issues and honor the young people who risked their lives to demand social and political change.
The activist group Dolle Mina's held a demonstration at the Grote Markt in Haarlem to protest the lack of recognition for influential women throughout history. Eleven participants represented overlooked historical female figures near the statue of Laurens Jansz Coster, advocating for more monuments and street names to be dedicated to women.
Three Dutch nationals, a 71-year-old woman and two men aged 58 and 74, were killed in a serious traffic accident in Jeantes, Northern France. Three other individuals were injured in the collision, which has been confirmed by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.