A study conducted by health economist Robbert Huijsman for Alzheimer Nederland estimates that the societal costs of dementia in the Netherlands reached 31.8 billion euros last year. This analysis includes both direct costs for nursing home care and indirect costs, such as the value of care provided by informal caregivers.
Starting September 22, the Netherlands will implement a ban on trade involving products originating from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This measure follows a May announcement made after efforts to establish a collective European ban were unsuccessful.
The number of malfunctions for the bicycle conveyor belt at Amsterdam Central Station has risen to 745 since January 2023, averaging nearly six per week. The municipality is currently negotiating a new maintenance contract to address structural issues, including poor weather resistance and debris, before the current agreement expires in late 2026.
The sixth season of the Dutch television program B&B Vol liefde premiered with 908,000 viewers on Monday evening. This figure represents a significant decline, drawing nearly half a million fewer viewers compared to the premieres of previous seasons.
As the Nijmegen Four Days Marches begins, a Red Cross expert advises that blisters should generally be left to heal on their own. While hikers are encouraged to avoid self-treatment, the expert explains the specific circumstances under which first aid professionals may decide to drain a blister.
The NZH Transport Museum in Haarlem is organizing a tour using a historic museum bus on Saturday, July 25. The bus will depart from the museum located at A. Hofmanweg 35 at 2:00 PM.