The number of self-employed workers in the Netherlands, particularly in the healthcare and construction sectors, saw a slight increase during the first quarter of the year. This growth persists despite the Dutch Tax Authority's implementation of stricter controls aimed at curbing false self-employment.
A video depicting Donald Trump as a ninja from a popular manga series has sparked online backlash among anime fans. A Japanese online petition expressing concern about the depiction has already gathered nearly 20,000 signatures.
Former Dutch ministers Tamara van Ark and Wouter Koolmees are testifying on the sixth day of the parliamentary inquiry into the government's COVID-19 response. Van Ark is being questioned about the procurement of protective equipment, while Koolmees addresses the development of financial support packages for businesses.
Chronobiologist Roelof Hut, an advisor to the Dutch national team, provides tips for fans to stay healthy and awake during late-night World Cup matches. He advises against heavy snacking and notes that sleeping in advance is ineffective for managing energy levels during the tournament.
A cheap gout medication approved by the Dutch Medicines Evaluation Board has been shown to prevent heart attacks, but regulatory barriers are preventing heart patients from accessing it. Despite its effectiveness and low cost, the Dutch Ministry of Health has reportedly refused to adjust the legislation necessary to allow for its prescription.