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Woman (44) hits husband with deodorant can. Assault in bedroom after argument over excessive drinking

A 44-year-old woman assaulted her husband with a deodorant can in their bedroom following a dispute over his excessive alcohol consumption. This incident was featured as part of a weekly series that e...

Mr. Wevers has no interest in sex, which is mainly a problem for his wife, but there’s more...

Mr. Wevers consulted a doctor regarding his low libido, a situation primarily viewed as a problem by his wife. Dr. Rutger identified the issue as a conflict of interest between the couple's desires ra...

Does Donald Trump suffer from megalomania or not? René Diekstra has plenty to say about that

Psychologist René Diekstra evaluates Donald Trump's behavior, suggesting that the former president exhibits intermittent symptoms of megalomania. Diekstra notes that Trump's state fluctuates between ...

Small fire at Rembrandtplein restaurant, four people taken to hospital for observation

Sharon sells clothes on King's Day between chemotherapy treatments: ‘I’ll be new again soon, then I’ll have a new body’

Sharon, a 56-year-old woman from IJmuiden undergoing chemotherapy, participated in the King's Day flea market to sell clothes and seek social connection. She used the national holiday as an opportunit...

Bystanders rescue drowning person from Realengracht on Western Islands

Two bystanders rescued a man from drowning after he fell into the Realengracht in Amsterdam on Wednesday afternoon. The man was transported to the hospital in a hypothermic state, and authorities are ...

Drukwerk performances cancelled due to singer Harry Slinger's colon cancer

Dutch pop group Drukwerk has canceled upcoming performances following lead singer Harry Slinger's diagnosis with colon cancer. The 76-year-old singer is scheduled to undergo surgery in the near future...

Koninklijke HFC signs former AZ player; defender returns to second division after knee injury

Koninklijke HFC has signed 25-year-old defender Fons Gemmel from Swift for the upcoming season. The former AZ player returns to the Second Division after recovering from a serious knee injury.

Kim Lammers on the success of school football: 'Suddenly children are faced with something like performing under pressure'

Former athlete Kim Lammers discusses the significance of the Koningsspelen and school football in the Netherlands. While these events aim to encourage children to stay active, they also introduce them...

How to prevent a hangover on King's Day: skip the greasy food, drink water

King's Day celebrations in the Netherlands often lead to alcohol consumption and subsequent hangovers for participants. This article provides practical tips to prevent or mitigate these symptoms, such...

Aaltje and Elias raise enough money for an AED in their street with help from neighbor Paulien: 'We are moved that we succeeded'

Residents in Velserbroek successfully raised funds through a local initiative to install an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on Swoerkamp street. The project aims to provide critical medical ass...

Care center calls police: Marieke only allowed to visit mother twice a week

Staff at a care center in Nieuw-Vennep called the police after a woman refused to leave her mother’s side following newly restricted visiting hours. The care provider, Cordaan, limited her access to...

Iranian students falling through the cracks due to Middle East war: "It's about survival"

Iranian international students in the Netherlands are facing severe financial distress and mental health challenges as the Middle East conflict disrupts money transfers from their home country. While ...

Haarlem construction workers have ‘insufficient knowledge’ of rat infestations, says VVD: ‘Major problem’

VVD councilors in Haarlem claim that homeowners receive inadequate information about rat prevention from builders during home renovations. Despite calls from council members Dennis Kornet and Ruben Te...

House full of stuff: why hoarders really can't throw anything away

The article explores hoarding disorder, a condition characterized by an extreme inability to discard possessions and persistent urges to acquire new items. It examines the psychological origins of thi...

Smoke-free beach zones introduced with a friendly approach: ‘Smoking next to families with children caused irritation’

Venti Beach has introduced a smoke-free zone on its terrace to reduce irritation among families and protect the environment from cigarette litter. The pavilion uses a friendly approach to encourage th...

Dedicated senator involved until the end: voted for asylum laws on Tuesday

CDA Senator Greet Prins has passed away at the age of 72 after suffering from the muscle disease ALS. Despite her illness, she remained dedicated to her work in the Dutch Senate and participated in le...

Lessons for the new board: how can youth care be improved?

As Amsterdam prepares for a new city administration, youth care advocate Jason Bhugwandass and professional Iris Vos are calling for a shift towards quality-driven care and increased support for small...

'Will talking about it make the violence worse?' Mosque opens doors for discussion on domestic violence and femicide

The Turkish HDV Selimiye Mosque in Haarlem has opened discussions regarding domestic violence and femicide to support women within the community. Senay Copur, the new chairperson of the mosque's women...

'Your favorite music is the best medicine.' Researcher Jetske Stoop explains how it works to children at Expedition NEXT

Researcher Jetske Stoop visited Pancratius primary school to demonstrate how favorite music can function as medicine. The session served as a preview for the science festival Expeditie NEXT, which is ...

Does your urine smell after eating asparagus? Urologist explains why

Urologist Piet Hoebeke explains the biological reasons why urine often develops a distinct and unpleasant odor after consuming white asparagus. He addresses the specific compounds in the vegetable tha...

No hay fever cure for now, but better nasal spray technique can help many

While a cure for hay fever remains unavailable, the number of sufferers in the Netherlands continues to grow. Experts emphasize that proper nasal spray application techniques can significantly help ma...

Provincial councillor leaves party and remains absent for months

North Holland provincial representative Maik de Weerdt has been absent from legislative meetings for months since leaving the Volt party to form his own faction in December 2025. Despite missing appro...

After birth doulas, end-of-life and grief doulas emerge: Westerners are not raised with the principle that death is part of life

Following the popularity of birth doulas, a new wave of end-of-life and grief doulas is emerging to provide support during the dying process and bereavement. Three doulas explain their specialized rol...

After her father's death, Kim became a death doula: ‘In this controllable society, we avoid the subject of dying’

Kim Oostveen, an Amsterdam-based end-of-life doula, supports individuals across North Holland as they navigate the end of their lives. Inspired by her father's passing, she transitioned from healthcar...

Ingeborg supports people in the final stages of life: 'Some reveal their deepest secrets. People who won’t get better have a lot to tell'

Ingeborg Robijn, a 49-year-old end-of-life doula based in Hilversum, provides support to individuals during their final phase of life. She transitioned from a career as a civil servant to help people ...

Cigarette butt picker Erik keeps the streets of Haarlem clean

Erik, a retiree in Haarlem, voluntarily cleans up cigarette butts to protect the environment and keep local streets and playgrounds clean. While Dutch municipalities call for the tobacco industry to c...

She’s rid of pregnancy vomiting, but Lisanne van Sadelhoff is still gagging at home

Lisanne van Sadelhoff describes the challenge of dealing with a dead mouse trapped in her home's structure while pregnant. Despite her recovery from pregnancy-related nausea, her heightened sense of s...

Cheers, Majesty: six drink tips for an extra festive orange feeling

Experts recommend six orange-themed drink options to celebrate King's Day and King's Night on April 27 in the Netherlands. The selection includes classics, new arrivals, and non-alcoholic choices for ...

Man stabbed in hand during carjacking on Postjesweg

A motorist was carjacked and stabbed in the hand with a sharp object on Postjesweg this afternoon. The victim did not require hospitalization and remained conscious while police launched a search for ...