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New housing plans for De Kuil and the Huttenweek site presented. 'I want to continue living in Uitgeest'

The municipality of Uitgeest, developer De Realisatie, and ViVa! Zorggroep presented redevelopment plans for the De Kuil and Huttenweekterrein area. The project includes the construction of 57 new hom...

WHO releases millions from emergency fund after Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing $3.4 million from its emergency fund to combat an ongoing Ebola outbreak. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported that the number of infec...

Major fire at commercial building in Diemen, NL Alert issued: ‘Close windows and doors’

Tram collides with bus on Amstelveenseweg, passenger slightly injured

A tram and an R-net bus collided on the Amstelveenseweg in Amsterdam on Friday morning, resulting in a minor injury to a passenger and the hospitalization of the tram driver for observation. The rear-...

Half of Dutch people will eventually experience knee problems: how to prevent them

Approximately half of the Dutch population will experience knee issues at some point in their lives, though these joints are often ignored until problems arise. Experts Roel Custers and Joris de Wildt...

Kylie Minogue kept second breast cancer diagnosis secret for years

Singer Kylie Minogue revealed in her new three-part Netflix documentary that she received a second cancer diagnosis in 2021. The 57-year-old, who was previously treated for breast cancer in 2005, had ...

Leo (78) flies to Uganda during Ebola outbreak: 'I got a few texts: Should we be worried?'

78-year-old Leo van Gelderen traveled to Uganda during an ebola outbreak, remaining calm despite concerns from family and friends in the Netherlands. Although the virus has crossed the border from Con...

More frequent inspections of rental homes: ‘We see distressing situations’

The Dutch Rent Tribunal conducted more than 100 architectural inspections per week last year as complaints regarding poor maintenance in rental properties continued to rise. Common issues reported by ...

Microneedling: how tiny needles combat skin aging

Doctor Marguerite van Randwijck discusses the rise of cosmetic procedures and explains how microneedling works to combat skin aging. The article explores the process of using tiny needles to rejuvenat...

What if no clean drinking water comes from the tap? Waternet practices emergency scenario

Waternet, the City of Amsterdam, and the Red Cross conducted an emergency drill in Amsterdam-Zuidoost to simulate a scenario where drinking water is contaminated by industrial waste. The exercise invo...

Young cyclist injured in collision with van in Haarlem

A young cyclist was injured on Tuesday afternoon following a collision with a delivery van in Haarlem. Emergency services responded to the scene to provide medical assistance to the victim.

Can a religious pharmacist refuse the morning-after pill? No, says Minister Hermans

Dutch Health Minister Sophie Hermans stated that a pharmacist in Nieuwegein is violating regulations by refusing to provide contraceptives based on religious beliefs. She emphasized that pharmacists h...

Nobel laureate wants Goma airport open to fight Ebola

Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege has urged the M23 rebel movement and other occupying forces to reopen the airport in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. He stated that the airport's reopening i...

Former Spanish PM Zapatero asserts innocence in COVID case

Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has released a video message asserting his innocence regarding an investigation into alleged pandemic-related misconduct. He stated that al...

Motorcyclist injured in collision with car in Heemskerk

A motorcyclist was injured and taken to the hospital following a collision with a car on Tuesday afternoon in Heemskerk. The impact caused the motorcycle to end up in a roadside ditch.

Youth care will not improve quickly even after Stadskanaal tragedy

A young girl in Stadskanaal was placed in a coma following severe abuse, highlighting ongoing failures within the youth care system to protect vulnerable children despite prior warnings. The incident ...

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How to know if your cholesterol is too high (and what to do about it)

Dave Krajenbrink from the Heart Foundation provides answers to common questions regarding high cholesterol and how to maintain healthy levels. While often symptomless, high cholesterol is a major risk...

Danish Queen Margrethe discharged from hospital after heart complaints

Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been discharged from the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen after being treated for heart problems. The 86-year-old monarch is now returning to Fredensborg Palace following he...

Psychiatric patient Malek F. confesses to attempted murder in Mesdag Clinic

Malek F., a 39-year-old TBS patient, confessed in a Groningen court to the attempted murder of a fellow patient at the Mesdagkliniek last year. He stated that he acted on commands from voices in his h...

'Corona' returns to The Hague: parliamentary inquiry will contain surprises, says committee chair

A Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic will begin public hearings next week, featuring testimony from key figures such as Mark Rutte and Hugo de Jonge. C...

That creaking door again, footsteps in the hall, and a little voice: I can't sleep. What to do when your child keeps getting out of bed?

This article discusses the common parenting challenge of children who repeatedly leave their beds after being tucked in for the night. It addresses the frustration parents feel when their evening rout...

Dutch face longer waits for new cancer drugs: 'Unacceptable for such a wealthy country'

Access to new cancer treatments in the Netherlands is declining, with only 41% of medications approved in Europe over the last four years expected to be available to patients by 2025. This represents ...

Banned pesticides found in Jumbo and Albert Heijn rice and tea

Food watchdog Foodwatch discovered residues of EU-banned pesticides in rice, tea, and various herbs sold at Dutch supermarkets Jumbo and Albert Heijn. The investigation involved testing 64 different p...

Cyclist injured in Beverwijk accident, trauma helicopter deployed

A cyclist was seriously injured after a fall on the Warande in Beverwijk on Tuesday morning. A trauma helicopter was deployed to the scene, and the victim was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Kromhoutstraat glass fish saved from gathering dust; take them home during Vissenloop and VissenRun

Decorative glass fish from the Kromhoutstraat retaining wall are being repurposed and offered to the public during the Vissenloop and VissenRun events on May 30 and 31. Participants can take a fish ho...

When should you have your blood pressure or cholesterol measured? ‘People often think: it won’t be that bad for me’

The Dutch Heart Foundation's 'Heart Checkpoints' attracted approximately 13,000 visitors last year for quick blood pressure and cholesterol screenings. These sessions, which also include lifestyle adv...

Trump announces expansion of drug discount program

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the government-backed website TrumpRx.gov will expand its offerings to include generic medications. The platform is designed to provide consumers with di...

Two on motorcycle hospitalized after collision with parked van

Two people were seriously injured and hospitalized after their motorcycle collided with a parked van in Badhoevedorp on Friday evening. Emergency services, including a trauma team, responded to the sc...

Motorcyclist seriously injured in accident in Badhoevedorp

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Monday evening in Badhoevedorp. The victim was transported to the hospital with urgency following the collision on Pa Verkuijllaan.