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Girlfriend of singer Mick Harren has left intensive care after giving birth

The partner of singer Mick Harren has been moved out of the intensive care unit following medical complications during the birth of their daughter. Harren described the experience of the last few days...

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Inflation falls, but groceries and fixed costs still feel expensive

While official figures indicate that inflation in the Netherlands has decreased to approximately 3 percent, many consumers continue to experience much higher costs for groceries and fixed expenses. Pu...

Inflation is falling, though it doesn't feel like it: ‘When prices stay the same you don't notice, but when they rise you do’

Although inflation is technically decreasing in the Netherlands, rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions are creating a feeling of sustained financial pressure. While costs for daily groceries ...

Many more hospital staff may be underpaid: FNV prepares new lawsuit

The trade unions FNV and NU'91 report that many hospital staff members across the Netherlands may have been underpaid. This follows recent court victories by nurses regarding payment issues, prompting...

Vax and party: free hepatitis vaccination during Pride Haarlem

During Pride Haarlem on July 18, the GGD will provide free hepatitis A and B vaccinations to men who have sex with men to promote sexual health. The initiative, located at Nieuwe Kerksplein, also offe...

Farmyards must remain clean: Rijnland takes a tough stance on surface water risks

The Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland is strictly monitoring farms to prevent pollution from entering surface water. This year, the water authority has already conducted 297 inspections to ensure farmyar...

Cookbook author Noni (33) and chef Isaac (34) met in the kitchen: ‘That’s where the sparks literally flew’

Anonymous steel elephants in staircase landing stir up stories about famous elephant Hansken

From 110 to 250 heat deaths per year: climate change and aging population double heat-related mortality in Amsterdam

'Polka dot artist' Yayoi Kusama, Matisse from the Pompidou, Willem de Kooning: this is the art we're looking forward to this autumn

Frank van Brandwijk (60) has been renting out the bottom floor of his house on Airbnb for eight years: ‘Sometimes they even leave it cleaner than it was’

Multiple raids and arrests in the Red Light District during anti-trafficking operation

Actor Cees Geel (61) dies suddenly of cardiac arrest

Actor Cees Geel (61) dies suddenly of cardiac arrest

Dutch actor Cees Geel passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning at the age of 61 due to a cardiac arrest. The news was confirmed by his management on behalf of his family.

Two women rushed to hospital after serious scooter crash on Papapaverweg in Noord

Two women, aged 21 and 24, were rushed to the hospital after falling off their scooter on the Papaverweg in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening. Although they remained conscious and are not in life-threateni...

Schiphol customs makes hit: 50 kilos of cannabis found in boxing gloves and pads

Dutch customs officials at Schiphol Airport intercepted 50 kilograms of cannabis hidden inside boxing equipment shipped from Thailand. The illicit shipment, concealed within 50 separate packages of gl...

Amsterdam must pay shipping company damages for unlawful canal cruise policy

Fickle Trump drops threat of Strait of Hormuz levy after just one day

U.S. President Donald Trump has reversed his decision to impose tolls on shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz just one day after announcing the plan. Trump stated that the reversal follows th...

Laura Pausini and Robbie Williams to perform at World Cup closing ceremony

Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, and Robbie Williams are scheduled to perform at the World Cup final closing ceremony this Sunday. The event will also feature an appearance by actor Tom Cruise.