Research by Greenpeace shows that tap water in much of North Holland contains PFAS levels exceeding RIVM health guidelines. While water companies and health authorities emphasize that the water remains safe to drink and meets legal requirements, they acknowledge that efforts are needed to reduce PFAS concentrations at the source.
The province of North Holland has changed its policy to only remove yellow-legged hornet nests considered a direct danger to the public or nature. Beekeepers and experts fear this approach will lead to an uncontrollable increase in the hornet population, warning of risks to both human safety and biodiversity.
The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) has issued a critical report stating that children in emergency asylum shelters are facing unsafe living conditions that threaten their development. The report calls on the government to improve safety standards within six months, noting that issues like lack of privacy, poor hygiene, and limited access to medical care are widespread. Amsterdam's local officials have expressed shock at these findings and are coordinating with the COA to address the situation.
The vaccination rate among school-aged children and youth in Amsterdam remains stable, though it continues to decline among infants and young children. City official Alexander Scholtes noted that overall rates remain below World Health Organization safety standards, prompting the GGD to implement targeted outreach to address parental concerns and mistrust.
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has rejected a request for compensation from a group of women who alleged they were subjected to forced labor in convents of the Good Shepherd sisters between 1951 and 1979. The court ruled that the statute of limitations for the case has expired, upholding a previous decision that the claims could not be pursued due to the long delay.
Sixteen-year-old Zoë has published a poetry collection titled 'De Grote Deuren' about her experiences with academic and social pressure during high school. The book, which originated from her schoolwork and personal journals, documents her struggles with mental health and the challenges of explaining her absence to peers.
We would like to use Google Analytics cookies to see how the site is used. They are optional — decline and no cookies are set. Privacy Policy