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'Affordable' homes are out of reach for low-income earners

'Affordable' homes are out of reach for low-income earners

New owner-occupied homes classified as affordable by the government are often only accessible to individuals with high incomes. Consequently, low-income house hunters remain dependent on the rental market.

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Senior official: PM's office pressured Mandelson vetting

Senior official: PM's office pressured Mandelson vetting

Former top civil servant Olly Robbins told the British parliament that Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office pressured officials to expedite the screening process for Peter Mandelson. Robbins, who was recently dismissed from his post, stated that the office demanded the vetting be completed as quickly as possible.

KLM cancels flights to Saudi Arabia for another month

KLM cancels flights to Saudi Arabia for another month

KLM has extended the suspension of its flights to Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia until June 14. The airline had previously scheduled to resume operations on May 16, but has now pushed that date back by another month.

Three key symptoms of heart failure: ‘Sock marks on your legs aren’t normal’

Three key symptoms of heart failure: ‘Sock marks on your legs aren’t normal’

Approximately 500,000 people in the Netherlands live with heart failure, a condition that causes 22 deaths daily but is often misunderstood by the public. Cardiologists identify key symptoms such as shortness of breath and persistent leg swelling to help individuals recognize the disease early. Experts emphasize that many patients remain unaware of their condition despite its serious risks.

Netflix hit Baby Reindeer to get Dutch stage version

Netflix hit Baby Reindeer to get Dutch stage version

A Dutch theater adaptation of the Netflix hit Baby Reindeer is in development, featuring comedian Thijs van de Meeberg in the lead role. The production follows the story of a comedian whose life unravels after he is targeted by a stalker.

Vandals destroy beloved bird sculpture: Haarlem Sculpture Gallery left with fragments and the bill

Vandals destroy beloved bird sculpture: Haarlem Sculpture Gallery left with fragments and the bill

The sculpture 'Hirondelle,' a piece representing vulnerability located near Houtplein in Haarlem, was destroyed by vandals over the past weekend. The Beeldengalerij Haarlem is now left with the fragments of the artwork and the financial burden of the damage.