Amsterdam ends lifting service for wheelchair users

Mayor Halsema installs cameras in Haarlemmerbuurt to combat persistent nuisance from addicts and the homeless

China threatens measures after France bans advertising for SHEIN and Temu

China has expressed dissatisfaction with France's decision to ban advertisements for fast fashion retailers like SHEIN and Temu, labeling the move as trade protectionism disguised as environmental policy. Beijing has threatened to implement retaliatory measures in response to the French regulation.

Walking backwards or barefoot: does it really help with knee or heel pain?

Sports doctors Ruben De Gendt and Tom Teulingkx discuss the potential benefits of walking backward or barefoot for alleviating knee and heel pain. They explain that these techniques can be effective under specific conditions and provide advice on how to practice them safely.

Dozens of reports of safety issues on Pieter Calandlaan in recent years

Over the past five years, the municipality of Amsterdam has received over 70 complaints regarding unsafe traffic conditions on the Pieter Calandlaan in Nieuw-West, including speeding and dangerous driving. The concerns gained urgency after a 13-year-old boy recently died in a traffic accident, prompting planned safety improvements such as additional pedestrian crossings and traffic calming measures.

Brabant admits communication errors regarding revocation of farmers' permits

The province of Noord-Brabant has issued an apology for the poor communication regarding the planned revocation of nature permits for five livestock farmers. Officials acknowledged that the notification process was handled incorrectly and should have been conducted in a different manner.