Three experts conducted a blind taste test of seven different brands of 'roze koek' sold in supermarkets across the Netherlands. The panel identified one specific brand as the best, praising its texture and flavor profile.
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema criticizes the current mental health care (GGZ) financing system, arguing that it encourages institutions to exclude complex patients who then end up homeless on the streets. She warns that this systemic issue, exacerbated by potential budget cuts, leads to increased public nuisance and unsafe conditions, and she urges the national government to reform the funding model.
As tens of thousands of young adults in the Netherlands move out of their family homes this month, experts advise parents to transition from a role of control to one of availability. Parents are encouraged to accept their shifting relationship with their children rather than continuing to offer unsolicited advice and constant assistance.
Ahead of Sunday's Amsterdam City Swim, Waternet crews are clearing the canals of debris and sharp objects to ensure the safety of over 3,000 participants. The annual charity event, which raises funds for ALS research and treatment, will see swimmers travel from the Keizersgracht to the Marineterrein.
Claudia Kemps shares her experience as a mother of three prematurely born sons to highlight the long-term emotional impact on parents. A new national study confirms that many parents of premature infants struggle with severe stress, underscoring a need for better support in the Netherlands.
While medical care for premature babies in the Netherlands is excellent, new research indicates that many parents continue to struggle with severe, long-term stress. The findings highlight that the emotional trauma experienced by parents often persists for years after the intensive care period concludes.
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