René Diekstra argues that assisted suicide should be treated as a legal right rather than a criminal offense. The article references a study he co-authored at Leiden University over 45 years ago which examined the complex issues surrounding assistance in self-willed death.
A large fire broke out in a shop building on Cornelius Groenlandstraat in Heemskerk on Sunday evening around 9:30 PM. Emergency services quickly escalated their response, and multiple fire department vehicles arrived at the scene to combat the blaze.
A person was injured and hospitalized following a stabbing incident on Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam on Wednesday evening. Police are currently searching for a suspect, described as a tall man with a crooked nose, following what is believed to be a street conflict.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani boycotted the annual Israel Day Parade on Sunday, making him the first mayor of the city to not participate in the event. The move follows through on his previous commitment to skip the annual march.
Former EO presenter Menno Helmus has passed away at the age of 64 following a battle with cancer. During his career at the Dutch broadcaster from 1992 to 2010, he hosted programs such as Live-Lijn, Omega, and Helpdesk Live.
Dutch singer Samantha Steenwijk discusses her journey losing 20 kilograms and managing her health through immunotherapy for allergies. She shares personal details about her lifestyle, including how she relaxes with her horses and the impact of hay fever on her singing voice.