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Alcohol-monitoring anklet to be introduced for alcohol-fueled violence and DUI offenders

Alcohol-monitoring anklet to be introduced for alcohol-fueled violence and DUI offenders

The Dutch parliament is moving to introduce mandatory alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelets for offenders convicted of alcohol-fueled violence or severe traffic offenses. The device will monitor alcohol consumption 24/7 via skin sweat samples, providing a more reliable alternative to traditional periodic testing.

ETIAS travel authorization not yet mandatory, but fake websites are already offering them

ETIAS travel authorization not yet mandatory, but fake websites are already offering them

Authorities warn that over 150 fraudulent websites are currently offering fake ETIAS travel authorizations, despite the official system not yet being active. Travelers are advised that when the program launches in 2027, they should only use the designated official European Union website to avoid financial scams and data theft.

Luuk saved three years of his state pension for a promise to his dying wife: 'Now is the time'

Luuk saved three years of his state pension for a promise to his dying wife: 'Now is the time'

Luuk Hermus saved money from his pension for three years to honor a deathbed promise to his wife, Ineke, who died of ovarian cancer. He has donated 10,000 euros to her former doctor in the hope of helping future patients.

Martijn (47) and Olivia (8): ‘Her screen time was getting out of hand’

Martijn (47) and Olivia (8): ‘Her screen time was getting out of hand’

Martijn, a 47-year-old father living in Amsterdam, discusses the challenges of raising his eight-year-old daughter, Olivia. He notes the tension between his personal preference for high-end clothing brands and his daughter's strong individual preference for pink Barbie-themed outfits.

Lizzy (33) diagnosed with Parkinson's shortly after her birthday: ‘I can find so little about people like me’

Lizzy (33) diagnosed with Parkinson's shortly after her birthday: ‘I can find so little about people like me’

At the age of 33, Lizzy Bergwerff was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease shortly after experiencing a temporary loss of strength in the right side of her body. As one of the youngest patients to receive this diagnosis, she expressed frustration regarding the lack of information and support available for people in her age group.