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All doors opened for Dave (14) during 1994 World Cup: Unforgettable trip with his parents

Fourteen-year-old Dave Nugter, who uses a wheelchair due to a muscle disease, traveled to the 1994 World Cup in the United States for an unforgettable journey with his parents. The family found that m...

Look back: four days of walking fun in Alkmaar

The 18th edition of 'De 4 van Alkmaar,' a major walking event in North Holland, concluded successfully with approximately 4,100 participants. Over four days, walkers traveled through various locations...

Cycling lessons for seniors popular in Heemskerk: Neighborhood sports coach organizes extra lessons

Team Sportservice Kennemerland and local sports coaches are organizing free cycling lessons for seniors in Heemskerk to help them ride with greater confidence. The popular initiative aims to support s...

'If only I had known this 50 years ago': How a late ADHD diagnosis changes the lives of people over 60

Thousands of Dutch seniors struggle with undiagnosed ADHD, often misinterpreting symptoms as memory loss or low self-esteem. Women between 50 and 70 are particularly prone to masking symptoms until ma...

Jeffrey gave up his football dream when his mother fell ill: ‘Saw it as my responsibility’

Jeffrey, a 54-year-old man, sacrificed his professional soccer ambitions to care for his sick mother, a choice he viewed as his responsibility. Later in life, he faced difficulties in his career path ...

Zeeburgertunnel partially closed after multi-vehicle accident

The Zeeburgertunnel in Amsterdam was partially closed southbound following a multi-vehicle accident caused by a driver falling ill behind the wheel. While the driver is receiving medical attention and...

How to survive a late World Cup match? 5 tips to restore your sleep rhythm

Neurologist Raymond Vogels from an Amsterdam clinic provides five tips to help football fans in the Netherlands manage their sleep schedules during late-night World Cup matches. His advice includes ta...

Zeeland cycling day starts with commemoration of Vogelwaarde accident

A charity cycling day in Goes, Zeeland, began with a minute of silence to commemorate the victims of a recent accident in Vogelwaarde. The event, 'Ride for the Roses,' is dedicated to raising funds fo...

Residents of explosion-hit apartment block cannot return home yet, cleanup begins

A severe explosion in an outbuilding of an apartment complex in Amsterdam-Osdorp has resulted in multiple injuries and significant structural damage. Forensic investigations and debris clearing are cu...

This unknown brand's cheese straw wins our taste test: ‘This is the champion’

Three cheese experts conducted a blind taste test of eight supermarket cheese straw brands to determine which is the best. An unknown brand was crowned the champion, outperforming more familiar names ...

Minors easily obtain illegal weight-loss injections via dealers: 'Many children buy from us. They want it delivered to school'

A thriving illegal trade in weight-loss injections is targeting minors, fueled by the global popularity of drugs like Ozempic. Although these substances have not been tested for use by young people, d...

Uitgeest child health clinic closed after years of foul odors

The consultation bureau on Graskamplaan in Uitgeest has closed following years of persistent odor issues. If the landlord, Kennemer Wonen, cannot find a solution to the problem, the closure will becom...

Midwife takes speeding fine to court: ‘You can’t drive 30 km/h when you’re sweating bullets’

Majda I. allegedly incited others to prostitution at Accuraat care facility: ‘She is the queen of the whores, she takes many minors’

Inspection at Polish supermarket in Hillegom: rolls of snus among bulk candy, tobacco in the fridge and cigarettes among the chips

Authorities discovered illegal vapes, snus, and tobacco hidden among groceries during an inspection of a Polish supermarket in Hillegom. The items were found concealed in various places throughout the...

Rutte maneuvers through questioning in classic Rutte style: here are the four key moments

Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee in The Hague to defend his government's policy decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic. He navigated the questioning ...

Lieke Martens speaks about loss of son Eden: 'We will never forget him'

Former Dutch football player Lieke Martens has shared her personal story regarding the loss of her son, Eden, who passed away after 24 weeks of pregnancy. She spoke about how the tragic event has prof...

🔴 Watch live: Special Olympics opening ceremony in Haarlem

The Special Olympics National Games for people with intellectual disabilities are taking place this weekend in Haarlem and the surrounding region. The event kicks off with an opening ceremony at the H...

Next COVID inquiry week kicks off with Diederik Gommers

Diederik Gommers will kick off a new week of public hearings by the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gommers, a former Outbreak M...

Lawyer: Promes has 'significant personality issues'

During an appeal hearing, the lawyer for former soccer player Quincy Promes claimed his client has significant personality issues and requested a psychological evaluation. The defense highlighted Prom...

'Many people don't eat enough of this, even though it’s crucial for your skin': tips from a skin dietitian

Skin dietitian Eva Snoeck explains that nutrition plays a vital role alongside skincare in maintaining healthy skin. She highlights the importance of specific ingredients, particularly an antioxidant ...

Hondius sets sail again for cruise after hantavirus outbreak

The m/v Hondius is scheduled to depart from Spitsbergen this Saturday for its first arctic cruise since a hantavirus outbreak occurred on the vessel. The expedition, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions,...

Rutte: Netherlands narrowly escaped code black during pandemic

Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte testified before a parliamentary inquiry commission that the Netherlands narrowly avoided a "code black" healthcare collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic. He stated th...

Cabinet will not yet raise age limit for high-risk gambling

The Dutch cabinet has decided against raising the minimum age for high-risk gambling from 18 to 21. State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen argued that a higher age limit could drive young adults toward u...

Online gambling ad ban in the works due to rising addiction

The Dutch cabinet is moving toward a total ban on online gambling advertisements due to a significant rise in the number of players since legalization. This measure is being introduced to address the ...

Rutte defends informal COVID crisis talks: 'Where you could share big emotions'

Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte testified under oath before a parliamentary inquiry committee regarding his government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rutte defended the use of informal co...

Schoof: Insufficient effort put into reaching COVID critics

Former top official Dick Schoof told a parliamentary inquiry committee that the Dutch government failed to adequately reach citizens who were critical of COVID-19 and vaccination policies. He stated t...

Schoof: COVID measures remained strict due to poor compliance

Dick Schoof, former top official at the Ministry of Justice and Security, told a parliamentary inquiry committee that COVID-19 measures remained strict because public compliance with basic rules decli...

Woman with 2-year-old son desperate after Amsterdam apartment explosion: ‘Our medication is inside’

Following a major explosion at an apartment complex in Amsterdam-Osdorp, hundreds of residents were evacuated and provided with hotel accommodations by the city. Resident Wilhelmina Ahmed and her fami...

Special Olympians from the Caribbean Netherlands arrive: "Everyone is a star"

Thirty athletes from Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius have arrived at Schiphol Airport to participate in the Special Olympics held in Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer. The delegation will compete in variou...