Recent warm weather in the Netherlands has caused a significant spike in hay fever complaints, reaching the highest levels recorded so far this year. According to the NIVEL research institute, the number of patients visiting their GP for hay fever symptoms doubled last week to 209 per 100,000 people.
The city center of Haarlem is home to several historic shops that have been family-run for over a century. This article highlights five of these authentic businesses where visitors can experience local history and traditional craftsmanship.
During the Pentecost weekend in Zandvoort, groups of troublemakers caused significant unrest, vandalism, and threats along the beach and boulevard. The disturbances forced two beach pavilions to close early and have prompted urgent calls for stricter security measures to prevent future incidents.
While a third of Dutch municipalities struggle with bridge maintenance backlogs, the situation in Velsen is reportedly good. Only the Julianabrug requires replacement, a project that has already been planned for a long time.
Two men have been identified following a violent assault on King's Day in Amsterdam that left a victim with a broken jaw. The suspects, a 27-year-old from Amsterdam and a 25-year-old from Uitgeest, were tracked down after video footage of the incident led to multiple police tips. Both individuals have been ordered to report to the police station for questioning.
Approximately 42,000 people in the Netherlands suffer a stroke annually, a condition recently highlighted by former speed skater Erben Wennemars' own health scare. The report explains what happens in the body during a stroke and provides guidance on how to recognize the symptoms early.