Health

A 26-year-old former teaching assistant has received an eight-year prison sentence and mandatory psychiatric care for the abuse of twenty children. The court's decision to lower the sentence from the initial demand has drawn a sharp and emotional response from the victims' families.

Eindhoven is set to transform into its traditional Carnival persona this week with a packed schedule of parades, music, and themed parties. From the famous Saturday procession to a unique Pride celebration, the city offers a wide range of events for both residents and visitors.

The final section of the Tongelreep swimming complex will open to the public this March, adding extensive recreational facilities to the site. The expansion confirms the centre's status as one of the world's largest indoor swimming venues for both fun and professional sport.

Philips has posted a 2025 profit of 897 million euros, driven by strong growth in the US and its personal health sector. CEO Roy Jakobs credited AI-led innovation for the turnaround, but the company’s new 1.5 billion euro savings plan indicates that further internal reorganisations are expected through 2028.

The Netherlands has officially entered a flu epidemic after infection rates remained above the national threshold for two weeks. Although the outbreak has started later than last year, health officials are closely monitoring rising numbers and laboratory samples to track the virus's spread.

European aviation groups are warning of potential four-hour delays at airports this summer due to glitches in a new digital border system. The groups have called on EU officials to address staff shortages and technical errors to prevent travel chaos for non-EU passengers.

Rivers, lakes, ditches, and canals are increasingly showing traces of new chemicals, with concentrations of some substances now above permitted levels. This is a...

Parents in the Netherlands have reported illnesses in children linked to recalled baby food from Danone and Nestlé. Health authorities are currently investigating these reports and checking additional products for the presence of a toxic substance.