The Dutch magazine Flow has released its 150th edition, marking a milestone for the publication known for its focus on mindfulness. Editor-in-chief Irene Smit discusses the magazine's mission to help readers find small moments of happiness in an increasingly turbulent world.
Public transport operator GVB is facing a significant shortage of ferry skippers, with 33 vacancies and an expected increase in departures due to retirement. This staffing crisis has recently caused service disruptions and prompted the company to explore hiring more temporary staff and reducing the number of skippers required per vessel.
Former health minister Hugo de Jonge defended his controversial statements regarding unvaccinated individuals during his first parliamentary hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic. Although he acknowledged errors on a specific point, he maintained that he would handle a future health crisis in the same manner.
Around fifty residents gathered at the town hall in Hoofddorp to advocate for the return of a local volunteer known as Mustapha, who recently stopped his work following a conflict with a volunteer organization. Supporters presented a letter to the municipality asking them to intervene and help resolve the situation, citing Mustapha's significant contributions to local families.
The number of Haarlem residents seeking medical treatment for addiction has increased compared to ten years ago. Despite this rise, current figures from the National Alcohol and Drugs Information System show that the city still has fewer individuals in treatment than comparable municipalities.