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Mrs. Loofkens' abdominal pain worries Dr. Rutger: his intuition is soon confirmed

Doctor Rutger expresses concern over Mrs. Loofkens' stomach pain and orders blood tests to confirm his intuition. Upon returning home for the results, he encounters an unfriendly man who also shared a...

House in Eastern Islands closed after discovery of 5kg of ketamine

Growing up in elite sports is a fierce war with yourself, Mart Smeets knows

Sports journalist Mart Smeets reflects on the intense psychological challenges elite athletes face, describing the pursuit of success as a struggle against oneself. He cites the example of Polish tenn...

Watch Bruls' COVID hearing: Were mayors involved in policy-making?

Hubert Bruls, former chairman of the Safety Council, is testifying before a parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the Dutch government's COVID-19 response. The hearing focuses on whether local...

Day five of COVID-19 hearings: ‘Schoof texted: Hugo actually wants to do everything himself’

Nijmegen Mayor Hubert Bruls and top official Mark Roscam Abbing testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the Dutch government's COVID-19 response. The hearings examined the c...

Sexual Violence Center receives ‘significantly more’ calls following abuse network arrests

Care villas for severely disabled children to close in three weeks after all: at least 9 children without a place

Two care villas for severely disabled children are set to close in three weeks due to financial difficulties, leaving at least nine children without placement. Parents are threatening legal action and...

Red Cross raises 690,000 euros to fight Ebola in Congo

The Dutch Red Cross has raised 690,000 euros to support efforts against the Ebola outbreak in East Congo. Director Harm Goossens stated that more funding is urgently required to purchase essential pro...

Soap, deodorant, creams or eating more vegetables: what actually works against body odor?

The article explores various methods for managing persistent body odor, questioning the effectiveness of traditional products like deodorant and soap. It suggests alternative approaches, such as dieta...

From Marlboro to marijuana: tobacco giant enters legal Dutch cannabis

Tobacco giant Altria, formerly Philip Morris, has entered the Dutch legal cannabis experiment by acquiring a partial stake in the country's largest participating grower. Experts have raised concerns t...

Social saunas are popular among Amsterdam millennials: ‘I used to go out a lot, now I’m here more often with friends’

Human Rights Institute: Quarter of people with disabilities feel inferior

A study by the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights involving over 1,800 people found that one in four individuals with disabilities feels excluded from society. The report also highlights significa...

Major fire at company in Zwaanshoek under control

A large fire at an industrial site in Zwaanshoek, Haarlemmermeer, was brought under control late Wednesday night after affecting several businesses and scattering solar panel debris. Smoke warnings fo...

Koeman on being far from sick wife Bartina during World Cup: 'It is difficult'

Dutch national coach Ronald Koeman spoke at a press conference about the challenge of being far from his wife, Bartina, while she undergoes cancer treatment. Due to her illness, she is unable to trave...

Plan for snack bar-free neighborhood goes ahead despite legal threats: 'We want a healthy food environment'

Haarlem council members are proceeding with plans to ban fast-food vendors in the new Hart voor Oostpoort neighborhood to promote a healthy food environment. Despite legal threats from the snack bar a...

Explosion and major fire in Zwaanshoek: "Heard a huge bang"

A large fire and explosion occurred at a construction company on Hillegommerdijk in Zwaanshoek on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services, including a police helicopter, were dispatched to the scene wh...

Why women are more likely to develop dementia than men, and how to reduce your risk

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. Neurol...

Long-term sick employees to miss out on €17,000: ‘We are going back in time’

Starting next year, employers in the Netherlands will no longer be compensated for severance payments to long-term sick employees, potentially costing workers an average of 17,000 euros. The labor uni...

Wesley (20) from Lisserbroek is lonely, like many peers: "It feels like I don't exist"

Wesley Schakel from Lisserbroek shares his struggle with loneliness following an epilepsy diagnosis, reflecting a broader trend where 58% of young adults in the Kennemerland region report similar feel...

How will Mark Rutte’s memory hold up during the upcoming COVID hearings?

The Dutch Parliamentary Inquiry Committee has begun eight weeks of hearings to examine the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic starting in 2020. Key figures are being questioned to identify...

Neighborhood accuses Haarlem of 'lies and cover-up' over rat infestation

Residents of Haarlem's Kleverpark neighborhood have taken the municipality to court over a persistent rat infestation and alleged lack of transparency regarding the sewer system's condition. While loc...

Children's sports school Fitkidzz Studio in Haarlem to host Special Olympics demonstration event. 'It's important to inspire people'

Fitkidzz Studio in Haarlem has been selected to organize the MATP demonstration sport for the 2026 Special Olympics. Founded by Ardine Schemmekes, the sports school provides a supportive environment f...

What every contact lens wearer needs to know, according to ophthalmologist: ‘Bacteria can settle in the surface’

Ophthalmologist Serdar Yavuzyigitoglu provides essential advice for contact lens wearers to prevent bacterial infections and maintain eye health. Given that millions of people in the Netherlands use l...

Tangle of age limits and checks in running world for full and half marathons: 'We are not the police'

The death of a 15-year-old girl during a race in Leiden has prompted an investigation into the inconsistent age limits and health regulations for marathons. The study reveals a lack of standardized ru...

Tennis player Lucas to Special Olympics: I think I'll get gold, I hope for silver

24-year-old Lucas Matthes is set to compete in tennis at the Special Olympics National Games held in Haarlem next weekend. Matthes, an ambassador for the event and a former Dutch national champion in ...

Noraly Beyer on Joost Prinsen's farewell: He just didn't want to anymore

Noraly Beyer revealed that her partner, presenter Joost Prinsen, decided to end his life after suffering a stroke in October 2025. The stroke left Prinsen partially paralyzed and with speech difficult...

The Greenhouse | Kilos of waste during surgery, try changing that

Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan highlights the significant waste produced during medical operations in his latest column. While the healthcare sector is increasingly prioritizing sustainability, signifi...

Signs were repeatedly missed, and now 70,000 children are out of school: ‘School hadn’t missed her until she posted about chicken nuggets’

The number of children staying home from school in the Netherlands has reached 70,000, with figures continuing to rise each year. While politicians often blame teacher shortages and large class sizes,...

Wouter Klootwijk on young people needing to eat more herring: ‘If they don’t start eating fish soon, they won’t even live to be very old’

In his weekly column, Wouter Klootwijk advocates for increased herring consumption among young people, citing its importance for health and longevity. He warns that a lack of fish in their diet could ...

Special training for neighborhood dispute mediators as problems grow more complex

BeterBuren has launched a pilot program in Amsterdam to provide specialized training for volunteer mediators dealing with increasingly complex neighbor disputes involving mental health issues or cultu...