Largest pension funds keep hand on the purse strings next year
Dutch pension funds reluctant to increase benefits in 2023 due to falling interest rates and switch to new pension system, despite ambition to maintain purchasing power of pension.
After cease-fire in Lebanon, Hamas also wants talks, but truce does not seem imminent
Hamas says it is open to a serious deal with Israel amidst the ceasefire in Lebanon, but negotiations are complicated by conflicting goals and a lack of clear leadership within the militant organization.
Demonstration against anti-Semitism in Amsterdam, counter-demonstrators barred
Amsterdam stadhuis hosts demonstration against anti-Semitism with hundreds of protesters, police presence, and exclusion of counter-protesters. The event, organized by Christian and Jewish organizations, aims to send a message of support and protection to the Jewish community amidst fears of clashes due to other events in the city.
Research: breast cancer treatment can be more patient-friendly and much cheaper
New research by Dutch oncologists shows that patients with metastatic breast cancer can be equally treated with fewer and less intense medications, resulting in fewer side effects and significant financial savings for both patients and society.
Coffee price rises further, highest level in forty years
Coffee price reaches highest point in 40 years due to rising demand and concerns over bean availability.
'Targeted approach by municipalities to violence against women works'
Two mayors, Huri Sahin and Froukje de Jonge, are taking action to combat domestic violence in their cities of Rijswijk and Almere, respectively. From a faster response to providing accessible and immediate help, they are determined to prevent and stop all forms of violence.