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Much criticism of cold nursing homes, but here residents are delighted: ‘A glass of wine? Of course you can’

While many nursing homes face criticism for being overly restrictive and poorly managed, residents at Het Snijdelhuis in Boskoop report being exceptionally happy. The facility focuses on a welcoming a...

Bloemendaal reverses budget cuts for De Baan activity center: ‘It’s a vital facility for young people with intellectual disabilities’

The Bloemendaal city council has reversed a planned 9,000-euro budget cut for De Baan, a daycare facility for young people with intellectual disabilities. The decision aims to protect the essential Ha...

Screen time | Wanting to use my phone less doesn't mean I'm addicted

In his weekly column "Schermtijd," tech reporter Rutger Otto explores the distinction between wanting to reduce smartphone usage and being clinically addicted. He examines the criteria for phone addic...

Willem-Alexander and Máxima help volunteers in garden of Hoofddorp care home: ’The king is very relaxed’

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima participated in the national volunteer campaign NLdoet by helping at the Bornholm residential care center in Hoofddorp. They worked alongside volunteers to plan...

Asbestos found in residential area in Soesterberg

Asbestos was discovered in a residential area in Soesterberg on Friday evening, prompting a significant emergency services response. The Utrecht Safety Region reported that there is no immediate dange...

Bertram: municipalities may set local rules for steel slag

State Secretary Annet Bertram has clarified that Dutch municipalities are permitted to establish their own local regulations regarding the use of steel slag. This decision follows confusion among loca...

Nina van Tongeren (26) created a play about child abuse: ‘You’re quickly seen as either a pathetic victim or a hero who survived’

Rijnstate receives dozens of calls about gynecologist

The Rijnstate hospital has received dozens of inquiries following news that a former gynecologist fathered at least 16 donor children using his own sperm during the 1970s and 1980s. A spokesperson con...

Paintings by late Haarlem artist Frans Strunk to be sold for Dutch Cancer Society: ‘He finally gets his first solo exhibition’

The paintings of deceased Haarlem artist Frans Strunk will be sold this coming weekend, with all proceeds donated to the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF). Strunk passed away from cancer at age 80 last Decem...

Bolsonaro admitted to hospital again

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been hospitalized after experiencing chills and vomiting. His son, Flávio Bolsonaro, reported the news on social media, stating that the former leader wa...

NVWA: Most play sand meets asbestos standard

An investigation by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) found that most play sand meets safety standards for asbestos. While 65 out of 99 products contained no asbestos a...

Researchers find cause of dangerous bird flu variants

Researchers at Erasmus MC in Rotterdam have discovered why certain bird flu variants become more dangerous than others. The study reveals that a specific enzyme can get stuck during virus replication,...

Cyclist and child injured in collision with car in Haarlem

A cyclist and a child were rushed to the hospital on Friday morning following an accident involving a car in Haarlem. Both individuals sustained injuries in the collision, though further details regar...

Health ministers still considering what disability care motion 'means'

Health Minister Sophie Hermans and colleague Mirjam Sterk are evaluating the impact of a parliamentary motion against budget cuts in disabled care. They intend to determine how this decision will infl...

Nearly 3,000 people in Israel hospitalized since war with Iran

Nearly 3,000 people in Israel have been hospitalized since the start of the conflict with Iran, according to the Israeli Ministry of Health. Patients were treated for injuries resulting from Iranian r...

Rheumatism buddies became friends for life

Reporter Mitzie Meijerhof and Rob Pfaff recount how they transitioned from "rheumatism buddies" to lifelong friends. Their story serves as the conclusion to the "Voor het leven" series, which explores...

Haarlem politicians and experts debate youth care waiting list of 400 children: ‘Does supply create demand?’

Politicians and experts in Haarlem gathered at the De Pletterij debate center to address the city's youth care waiting list of 400 children. The discussion explored causes for the increased demand, su...

Resident injured in fire in De Pijp, home uninhabitable

A resident was hospitalized for smoke inhalation following an apartment fire in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood shortly after midnight. The blaze rendered the home uninhabitable and forced neighbors ...

Dutch Athletics vows to prioritize athletes after sex tape scandal: 'I think we can do better'

Chiel Warners, the new technical director of the Dutch Athletics Union, announced a shift in focus toward athlete welfare following a non-consensual sex tape scandal involving Zoë Sedney. During a pr...

Help, my son holds anti-women views, what can I do? ‘Before you know it, they’re on extreme platforms’

Experts are warning about the rise of misogynistic views among boys, driven by the 'manosphere' and influencers like Andrew Tate. The debut of the Netflix series 'Inside the manosphere' underscores th...

A sun and a moon on a box

A neurologist reflects on the challenges of conducting medical consultations when a patient requires an interpreter. While such appointments can be complex, the doctor acknowledges that having an inte...

Rat nuisance becomes last-minute Haarlem election issue with petitions, posters and protest marches

Residents and local politicians in Haarlem's Kleverpark neighborhood are pushing for urgent action against rat infestations, turning the issue into a major local election theme. The community has orga...

At Alzheimer iftar, Sukran bridges the gap between migrant caregivers and support: 'It starts with a meeting'

Sukran Coba shared her experiences as a caregiver during an Alzheimer iftar at the Akşemseddin Mosque in Beverwijk to bridge the gap between migrant caregivers and social services. Serving as a key r...

Sedentary work or not: 2,500 civil servants compete in National Championship. ‘Sand, sea and beach make the setting special’

Approximately 2,500 civil servants from 150 different municipalities gathered in Wijk aan Zee for the Dutch National Cross-Country Championship for civil servants. The event featured runners and walke...

Recovering Griekspoor skips Miami Open

Tallon Griekspoor will skip the upcoming Miami Open as he continues to recover from an injury. His coach, Marc Dijkhuizen, stated that the tournament comes too early, but expects the player to return ...

Decapitation suspect: I am sick and that proved fatal for my mother

Jesse R. appeared in a Dordrecht court to face charges for the murder of his 63-year-old mother, who was killed with an axe in Hellevoetsluis in April 2023. During the trial, the 32-year-old suspect a...

Jayden, Faith-Lynn and Sam open fruit shop at school: 'It went well and everyone liked it'

Three first-year students at Vellesan College in IJmuiden have launched 'Fruitjes', a student-run shop offering healthy fruit snacks and drinks. The project opened on Wednesday following weeks of prep...

Red Cross: Humanitarian nightmare for Sudanese refugees

The Red Cross has warned that the refugee crisis surrounding Sudan is turning into a humanitarian nightmare as neighboring countries like Ethiopia, Chad, and South Sudan struggle to support millions o...

Kesbeke supports pregnant women in conflict zones with pickles for Doctors Without Borders

Heemstede local Berk Efe is 15 and already a council candidate: 'I see children around me addicted to vapes with ketamine. Truly terrible'

15-year-old Berk Efe has become the youngest candidate for the municipal council in Heemstede, representing the Heemsteeds Burger Belang (HBB) party. He aims to give young people a voice and encourage...