Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan has been sentenced to 18 years in prison by a French court for the rape of three women. Ramadan, who was not present for the ruling, will also be banned from entering France after serving his sentence.
Photographer Erik Zwiers is presenting an exhibition at the Heemskerk town hall to highlight the positive aspects of modern foster care. The project aims to contrast the history of orphanages with the supportive nature of contemporary foster parenting, emphasizing that every child deserves a loving home.
The World Health Organization reports nearly 500 confirmed Ebola cases in Central Africa, with the majority occurring in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At least 80 deaths have been officially recorded in the DRC, while neighboring Uganda has reported 19 confirmed cases.
Lance Declemy founded the jazz student association Vivace in Amsterdam to provide a dedicated space for young people to perform and enjoy jazz music. Held at Theater de Richel, the bi-weekly jam sessions have seen high attendance and aim to challenge the stereotype that jazz is only for older generations.
Jolanda van den Dool, a 41-year-old ICU nurse from Haarlem, has been appointed as the new director of the Hillegom Music School starting July 1. She shares how music has played a significant role in her life as she prepares for this career transition.
Presenter Bart Schols is leaving the Belgian broadcaster VRT after 25 years, including stepping down from his role as host of the talkshow De Afspraak. Schols, who began his career as a sports journalist, was one of the most prominent faces of the network.