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Clients of HVO-Querido and other care institutions offer a glimpse into their world through images, text, and sound: ‘I have become something from nothing’

Inspector urged De Jonge to take broader view of COVID crisis

In June 2020, former head inspector Marina Eckenhausen urged then-Health Minister Hugo de Jonge to adopt a broader perspective on the COVID-19 crisis. She argued that the government response was overl...

Another fine for Tata Steel over excessive emissions

Tata Steel faces potential fines of up to 1 million euros after the North Sea Canal Area Environmental Service issued a penalty for exceeding nitrogen oxide emission limits. The company has until Apri...

Inspectorate blindsided by decision to close nursing homes

The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) was caught off guard by the Dutch cabinet's decision to ban visitors from nursing homes during the first COVID-19 wave. Former chief inspector Marina Ecken...

Live: Heat in the city | Nationwide code yellow and chance of thunderstorms later today

Much cheaper and doesn't sting: the sunscreen you need this summer

The Dutch consumer association Consumentenbond tested over sixty different sunscreens to determine which products offer the best protection. The organization identified the top-performing SPF 30 sunsc...

Watch live: COVID inquiry with healthcare inspector and professor of elderly care

The tenth day of the Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic focuses on the state of elderly care during the crisis. Former health inspector-general Marina Eckenhausen and professor Bia...

Golden Retriever Guus recovering from major surgery to fix recurring hip dislocation

Guus, a Golden Retriever, is recovering from a major surgical procedure to fix a hip that frequently dislocated. While his owners are at work, Guus is being cared for by family members who use a dog s...

Large emergency response in Amsterdam-Westpoort due to hazardous flammable substance

Large fire department response for 'hazardous substance' in Western Port Area

Emergency services responded to a hazardous substance leak at an oil company in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied on Tuesday morning. Residents in the area were advised to close their windows and door...

Number of suicides at lowest level in over a decade

According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), 1,758 people committed suicide in the Netherlands last year, which is the lowest number in over a decade. On average, nearly five people per day took their o...

Panic among dozens of pregnant women after maternity care canceled: ‘Only received a QR code that didn’t work’

Dozens of pregnant women in the Netherlands are left without maternity care after the national agency De Kraamvogel canceled services due to severe staffing shortages. Despite holding contracts, many ...

Haarlem to ban petrol mopeds from city center starting 2028

Haarlem will ban petrol-powered mopeds from its city center starting January 1, 2028, to improve air quality and reduce noise pollution. The municipality is offering low-income residents up to 1,200 e...

Behind this week's classroom heat lies a bigger (and more expensive) problem

Dutch schools are struggling with excessive heat in classrooms due to outdated building infrastructure that is not equipped for rising temperatures. Experts emphasize that the issue requires comprehen...

Katwijk council opens door for multi-billion Eli Lilly factory

The Katwijk municipal council has issued a preliminary positive recommendation for the construction of a major pharmaceutical factory by the American company Eli Lilly. A final decision is expected in...

Hermans wants to delay deductible bill, opposition angry

Dutch Health Minister Sophie Hermans has agreed to postpone the legislative discussion on healthcare deductibles until after the summer. This decision, supported by JA21 and SGP, has sparked anger fro...

Quinten Timber misses Netherlands match against Sweden due to concussion

Dutch midfielder Quinten Timber will miss the Netherlands' upcoming World Cup match against Sweden after suffering a minor concussion during a training session on Thursday. The Olympique Marseille pla...

Selling sexual health nonsense will no longer go unpunished: ‘It is at least a signal’

A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives is proposing to make the spread of medical misinformation regarding STIs and contraception by influencers a punishable offense. Medical professionals v...

Son or daughter wants a fatbike, but parents don't: ‘Simply banning it doesn’t work’

The article explores the conflict between teenagers wanting fatbikes or electric scooters for independence and parents' concerns over safety and speed. Experts suggest that simply forbidding these veh...

An evening of 'pumping hard, no complaining, and just doing it'. Trainer Carline teaches fellow villagers how to act during cardiac arrest.

Carline de Boer from Bloed-Serieus is organizing CPR training sessions for residents of Wijk aan Zee at the Dorpshuis de Moriaan community center. The initiative aims to ensure more locals are prepare...

How is Amsterdam dealing with the summer heat? ‘It’s nice on a bike, but when you stop...’

The oak processionary caterpillar is back. A new threat to healthcare, wonders Maaike van der Plas?

The Dutch healthcare system is facing an unusual disruption as oak processionary caterpillars have infested a hospital's ambulance bay, forcing emergency vehicles to call ahead before entering. This e...

Flower confetti marks start of construction on new residential care complex at Duin en Bosch in Castricum

Construction has officially begun on a new residential care complex at the Duin en Bosch estate in Castricum. Residents of Phila Boschpark marked the occasion by scattering flower seeds as a ceremonia...

Animal shelter ready for heat: Dog popsicles, cooling mats and early walks

The DOA Animal Shelter in Amsterdam has activated its heat plan to protect pets from rising temperatures, including starting dog walks as early as 7:00 AM to avoid peak heat. Staff are utilizing cooli...

Struggling with mental health? In Hoofddorp you can just walk in and work on your recovery for free

De Nieuwe Silo in Hoofddorp offers a welcoming, beach-themed environment where individuals struggling with mental health can walk in and work on their recovery for free. Located in the Graan voor Visc...

ICL shuts down plant for three weeks to address odor nuisance

The ICL fertilizer plant in Amsterdam will shut down for three weeks in August to install equipment aimed at reducing persistent odor and high hydrochloric acid emissions. The move follows years of co...

Haarlem Canal Run shortened due to expected heat

The organizers of the Haarlem Grachtenloop have shortened the 10-kilometer race to five kilometers due to expected extreme heat. Participants will now complete only one lap of the course instead of th...

Haarlem man sells illegal Viagra at stall in Beverwijk Bazaar: ‘Sometimes I don’t know what’s allowed anymore’

A man from Haarlem appeared in court on Thursday for selling medication, including illegal Viagra, without a license at the Bazaar in Beverwijk. The suspect claimed he was unaware of the illegality be...

Open day and plant market at De Regenboog Silence Garden in Ramplaankwartier

Silence Garden De Regenboog in Haarlem will host an open day and plant market on Saturday, June 20. Visitors are encouraged to leave their phones behind and experience the tranquility of this green sp...

Events advise visitors on heat precautions

Outdoor event organizers in the Netherlands are advising visitors to take precautions against high temperatures this weekend. Since Thursday, the National Heat Plan and a code yellow weather warning h...