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F-35 at Schiphol: Routine training or is there more to it?

The Royal Netherlands Air Force is conducting training exercises with F-35 fighter jets at Schiphol Airport to practice cooperation between civil and military aviation. These drills, the first of their kind at the airport in a decade, aim to prepare for scenarios where military airbases might become inaccessible due to rising international threats. Schiphol CEO Pieter van Oord emphasized that the collaboration is essential for maximizing military readiness during potential crises.

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The Greenhouse | Kilos of waste during surgery, try changing that

Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan highlights the significant waste produced during medical operations in his latest column. While the healthcare sector is increasingly prioritizing sustainability, significant efforts are still needed to manage and reduce the large volume of waste generated.

Signs were repeatedly missed, and now 70,000 children are out of school: ‘School hadn’t missed her until she posted about chicken nuggets’

The number of children staying home from school in the Netherlands has reached 70,000, with figures continuing to rise each year. While politicians often blame teacher shortages and large class sizes, parents and experts argue that a lack of coordination between the healthcare and education sectors is the primary cause.

Fire in building on Schoterbosplein in Haarlem, residents temporarily evacuated

A fire broke out in a building at the corner of Schoterbosplein and Iepenstraat in Haarlem on the night of Saturday to Sunday. Emergency services were alerted around 3:00 AM, leading to the temporary evacuation of residents while multiple fire department units addressed the situation.

South Korea could get first female prime minister in 20 years

South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung has nominated Han Seong-sook, the current Minister of SMEs and Startups, as the country's new prime minister. If confirmed, Han would become the first woman to hold the position in twenty years.

Jan swapped Haarlem for Oslo 60 years ago but still dreams of a herring cart

81-year-old Jan Hoogenwerf reflects on his life in Oslo sixty years after moving there from his hometown of Haarlem. Despite his long residency in Norway, he maintains a strong connection to his Dutch roots through memories and mementos of the city he left behind.