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In love with the concept of trudging through mud and hundreds of obstacles for two days. Bram (24) takes on grueling Ultron Viking for ALS Foundation: 'This is the purest form of life I know'

Bram van Amersfoort will participate in the grueling two-day Ultron Viking obstacle run in the Spaarnwoude recreation area on September 26 and 27. The 24-year-old aims to cover over 100 kilometers and...

Lots of experience, no degree: Conny removed from her position by new director as ‘unqualified’

Conny, an experienced nursing home employee without formal diplomas, was relieved of her duties by a new director who classified her as unqualified. Her story, shared by career consultant Anne-Marije ...

Craving beer and snacks during late World Cup matches? Why late-night binging is delicious but bad for you

Many Dutch football fans are staying up late to watch World Cup matches in the United States while consuming unhealthy snacks like pizza and beer. Nutritionists explain that while these late-night eat...

Don't skimp on sunscreen: 'You need half a teaspoon just for your face'

Experts advise applying a sufficient amount of sunscreen, such as half a teaspoon for the face, as temperatures are expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius this weekend. The guidance also covers the effe...

Why we should all eat more herring: ‘One of the fish species that comes out best on all fronts’

The arrival of the 'Hollandse Nieuwe' herring marks the start of the season for a fish praised by experts for its sustainability and health benefits. Compared to other seafood, herring contains low le...

Australia confirms first case of H5N1 bird flu

Australia has confirmed its first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu in a remote southwestern region. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins announced the discovery on Saturday.

Amsterdam struggles to find drug consumption rooms despite urgent need

Haarlem residents cool runners with water pistols and hoses during scorching Grachtenloop: ‘Normally I drink wine, now I’m soaking them’

Residents of Haarlem used water pistols, hoses, and showerheads to cool down 5,000 participants during a record-breaking hot edition of the Grachtenloop running event. Organizers set up extra drinking...

Motorcyclist injured in collision with car at intersection in Aerdenhout

A motorcyclist was injured on Friday evening following a collision with a car at the intersection of Leeuwerikenlaan and Zandvoorterweg in Aerdenhout. The victim was subsequently transported to the ho...

Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with car on roundabout in Heemskerk

A cyclist was injured and transported to the hospital following a collision with a car on Friday evening in Heemskerk. The accident took place at a roundabout on the Hoflaan.

Match-worn Netherlands shirts auctioned for 59,069 euros

Match-worn shirts from the Dutch national team's first World Cup game against Japan were auctioned for 59,069 euros. The majority of the proceeds will benefit the Princess Máxima Fund.

Erik de Zwart on his family trait: 'I got my gift of gab from my mother'

Dutch media personality Erik de Zwart reflects on his personal habits and views on aging in a new interview with Mezza magazine. He discusses his interest in model trains and his decision to use Botox...

Abdullah helps the homeless with water and sunscreen on the hottest days of the year

Field workers in Amsterdam are distributing water and sunscreen to homeless people as part of the city's summer heat protocol triggered by high temperatures. The initiative includes extending hours at...

Ultrarunner Rick was actually happy with the sweltering heat today

34-year-old ultrarunner Rick van der Burg from Weesp is training for the grueling 246-kilometer Spartathlon in Greece this September. Despite extreme heat, Rick continues his intensive training sessio...

A thousand cups of water and wet sponges: Castricum Triathlon goes ahead despite heat 'unless advised otherwise'

The eighth Full of Life Triathlon in Castricum will proceed this Sunday despite expected temperatures of 26 degrees Celsius. Organizers and emergency services are providing thousands of water cups and...

Anti-torture committee: Care in immigration detention centers insufficient

The Council of Europe's anti-torture committee (CPT) has reported that care for foreigners in Dutch detention centers is partially insufficient. Following an October visit to facilities in Rotterdam, ...

Temperatures in some Haarlem streets vary by as much as 5 degrees. Greenery is the solution, but ‘you can’t just plant trees everywhere’

Haarlem, currently the most paved city in the Netherlands, faces temperature differences of up to 5 degrees between streets due to varying levels of greenery. The city is exploring ways to combat heat...

Bloemendaal coalition agreement prioritizes governance culture: 'Just Do It!' can be interpreted in two ways

The new coalition in Bloemendaal has unveiled its policy agenda, highlighting seven key priorities for the upcoming term. The agreement focuses on improving the local administrative culture, reducing ...

Gerda van Vliet (53) competes in European Transplant Games with rejecting donor kidney to ‘celebrate life’

Gerda van Vliet, a 53-year-old from Velsen, is participating in the European Transplant Games in Arnhem despite facing the imminent rejection of the kidney her sister donated 17 years ago. Although a ...

Next week COVID hearings with two former education ministers

Former Dutch education ministers Ingrid van Engelshoven and Arie Slob will be questioned by a parliamentary inquiry committee next week. The hearings will focus on how government coronavirus measures ...

Cyclist injured in collision with taxi on Jan Pieter Heijestraat in Amsterdam-West

Does a beer in the sun really get you drunk faster?

Toxicologist Corine Bethlehem explains why drinking alcohol in the sun can make people feel more intoxicated or dizzy than usual. The explanation addresses whether heat actually accelerates drunkennes...

Shopping in the heat on Breestraat, exercising in 5,200 square meters of coolness, and ice cream for workers at Velsertraverse: ‘I’m no heat complainer’

A reporter visited Beverwijk to observe how residents and workers are following National Heat Plan guidelines during a period of high temperatures. The coverage highlights experiences from the Breestr...

Haarlem prioritizes healthcare and education workers for rental housing

The city of Haarlem is extending and expanding a program that prioritizes healthcare, education, and childcare workers for rental housing. This decision follows a successful pilot project aimed at hel...

Girl slightly injured after being hit by tram on Strawinskylaan

Annemieke Schollaardt declared cured after cancer diagnosis: 'Everything is fine'

AVROTROS DJ Annemieke Schollaardt has been declared cancer-free after doctors discovered a growth in her appendix last month. The 47-year-old shared the positive news on Friday via her Instagram accou...

European countries take measures against heat

Western and Southern European countries are implementing measures to combat extreme heat as temperatures rise across the region. Parts of Southern France and Spain are forecasted to reach highs of nea...

Inspector: hospital may have experienced code black during pandemic

Former Inspector-General Marina Eckenhausen testified during a parliamentary inquiry that some hospitals may have experienced conditions equivalent to "code black" during the COVID-19 pandemic. She cl...

Stevie and Levy both have autism: ‘There is an automatic attraction’

Stevie van der Peet and Levy van Rooijen, both 25, discuss their close friendship and the shared experience of living with autism. The pair, from Zwaanshoek and Hoofddorp, highlight the 'automatic att...

Lieselot’s (24) dream of an internship abroad shattered by ‘rat disease’: ‘I didn’t want to die there’

Lieselot Sintenie, a 24-year-old student teacher, was forced to cut her internship in Suriname short after contracting leptospirosis, commonly known as rat disease. Concerned for her safety, she retur...