Surinamese President Jennifer Simons has requested the resignation of three board members from state-owned enterprises following a scandal involving lucrative contracts. The controversy centers on the director of the State Sickness Fund (SZF), who allegedly awarded long-term deals to political associates lacking experience in the health insurance industry.
Masies Artien reflects on missing the chance to play for Iraq against Norway in Boston, where he would have faced star striker Erling Haaland. Instead of competing, Artien is watching the match as a supporter on television.
The city of Haarlem is partnering with the platform Hospi Housing to encourage residents to rent out spare rooms to students and young professionals. This initiative aims to address the housing shortage while providing homeowners with tax-free extra income and social connection. Hospi Housing supports hosts by matching them with tenants and managing administrative tasks such as contracts.
Avalon Leiman, a 25-year-old from The Hague with a rare connective tissue disorder, shares her struggle with chronic pain and disability. She expresses concern that proposed healthcare policy changes in the Netherlands may lead to a loss of coverage for her essential medical needs.
On the ninth day of the parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic, field epidemiologist Amrish Baidjoe and GP Rob Elens are testifying as witnesses who were not involved in the official decision-making process. Baidjoe, a founder of the Red Team, provides insights from his role in the unofficial advisory group that offered external expertise during the health crisis.
Five-year-old Jelte, who served as the face of the 2024 Serious Request charity campaign, passed away on Tuesday. He suffered from metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare and incurable disease that affects the nervous system.