Milia are small, white, hard bumps on the skin that are often mistaken for acne but require different care. Dermatologists advise against squeezing these bumps and explain the proper methods for their prevention and removal.
Hundreds of festival-goers with intellectual disabilities gathered at Amsterdam's Westerpark for the Mini Milkshake festival. The event serves as an inclusive tradition, allowing attendees to enjoy a festival experience in an environment where they feel comfortable being themselves.
After a leg injury prevented Carla van Bochoven from participating in the Nijmegen Vierdaagse, she successfully completed an equivalent distance by cycling around her hometown of Haarlem to raise money for ALS research in memory of her late partner. She concluded her personal challenge in Bennebroek, receiving gladioli to mark the achievement despite missing the traditional event atmosphere.
New data from CBS and TNO reveals that over 4,800 households in Haarlem are experiencing energy poverty, with an additional 8,600 households at risk. These families struggle to afford rising electricity and gas costs despite the seasonal decrease in heating demand.
Amsterdam alderman Elise Moeskops is considering requiring taxi drivers to pay for using the taxi stand at Central Station to help fund ongoing supervision and address structural issues. This potential 'pay-per-use' system aims to cover costs caused by persistent equipment malfunctions, vandalism, and traffic flow problems at the site.
