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Midwife challenges speeding fine on way to delivery: ‘Can’t drive 30 with sweating armpits’

Midwife challenges speeding fine on way to delivery: ‘Can’t drive 30 with sweating armpits’

Dutch midwife Karolien van Beek is challenging a speeding fine in court, arguing that the urgency of childbirth sometimes necessitates driving above the speed limit. She is seeking legal recognition for the professional necessity of midwives to arrive quickly at deliveries, as many currently face frequent fines.

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With herring and pickles to the 1994 World Cup in America. 'We were a curiosity there'

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Jaap and Nancy Hoogland traveled to Orlando for the 1994 World Cup, bringing two herring carts and 7,000 fish to serve Dutch fans. They became a popular attraction among American food vendors, with many Dutch visitors stopping to take photographs with them.

What you need to know about the new 49-euro summer ticket: rules, off-peak hours, and how to buy it

What you need to know about the new 49-euro summer ticket: rules, off-peak hours, and how to buy it

Starting this Monday, a new summer train subscription allows travelers to travel throughout the Netherlands for 49 euros per month during off-peak hours. The initiative aims to provide more affordable transportation options for the public during the summer season.

Third suspect arrested in investigation into potential attack on Heemstede synagogue

Third suspect arrested in investigation into potential attack on Heemstede synagogue

Police in North Holland arrested a third suspect on June 9, 2026, in connection with a planned explosion at a synagogue in Heemstede. The authorities state that the attack, originally intended for March 20, was prevented by timely police intervention.

Famke (27) from Hoofddorp was an Albert Heijn cashier and is now a Formula 1 engineer: ‘I feel like I contribute a lot’

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It was a beautiful royal unveiling at the time. But why are you there, Frans Hals, and not on the square named after you?

It was a beautiful royal unveiling at the time. But why are you there, Frans Hals, and not on the square named after you?

The article investigates why the statue of Frans Hals in Haarlem is located in Florapark rather than on Frans Halsplein. It references the monument's royal unveiling on June 14, 1900, while drawing comparisons to Rembrandt’s statue on the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam.