Amnesty International has warned of serious human rights risks associated with the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament, scheduled for June and July 2026, will feature 48 teams including the Dutch national team.
One in three women in the Netherlands develops dementia, a higher rate than men due to gender-specific risk factors that impact the female brain more significantly according to recent research. Neurologist Elisabeth Hendrickx Van de Craen explains these findings and offers guidance on how individuals can lower their risk of the disease.
US President Donald Trump has stated that any deal with Iran must include a commitment from the country not to purchase nuclear weapons from other nations. This demand expands upon existing requirements for Iran to refrain from developing its own nuclear arsenal.
On Sunday afternoon, a sailboat's mast snapped after colliding with a bridge in Weteringbrug. The bridge has been temporarily taken out of service as a result of the incident.
Sem Ben Yakar is a versatile performer who balances serious acting in socially relevant plays with roles as a Schlager singer and Sinterklaas host. His work draws on his Jewish heritage and multicultural background to address social tensions and promote historical remembrance among youth. The play 'Hassan en Moos' will be performed publicly at the Toneelmakerij in Amsterdam on June 11.
Twenty-four-year-old golfer Nevill Ruiter won the Robbie van Erven Dorens Trofee as the best amateur at the KLM Open in Badhoevedorp. Ruiter, who is set to turn professional in August, expressed satisfaction with achieving the highest honor available to amateurs in the tournament.