Jaap van Delden, the former RIVM vaccination program director, testified that no contingency plan existed for administering COVID-19 vaccinations when it became clear that general practitioners could not handle the task. This admission was made during his questioning by the parliamentary committee investigating the government's response to the pandemic.
During the summer holidays, the Boerhaavebad in Haarlem is offering a special morning session every Monday for seniors and parents with young children. This additional hour provides a quieter environment for these specific groups to enjoy the pool.
Exactly five years after the fatal shooting of Peter R. de Vries in Amsterdam, colleagues and family are commemorating his life and professional legacy. De Vries, who served as a confidant to a key witness in the Marengo trial, remains a significant figure in the Dutch legal landscape as the appeal in his murder case begins.
Five years after the fatal attack on crime reporter Peter R. de Vries, RTL Boulevard paid tribute to his life and legacy. Colleagues and acquaintances shared their memories and expressed that they still deeply miss him.
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Syria, becoming the first European Union leader to visit the country since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. The visit marks a significant diplomatic development following the rebel takeover.
After surviving a rare and aggressive brain inflammation that required intensive hospitalization and rehabilitation, 22-year-old Feline Kuik from Heemstede has reached the finals of a national beauty pageant. She is using this platform to share her story of resilience and raise awareness for the life-threatening condition she overcame.