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Jehovah’s Witnesses now allowed to use their own blood in medical procedures. Is it of any use to them?

Jehovah's Witnesses have updated their policy to allow members to store and use their own blood for planned medical procedures, a shift from their previous total ban on blood transfusions. The change ...

Marathon will no longer return to the city center

The Amsterdam Marathon will not return to the city center after a safety study by local authorities concluded the area is too vulnerable for 45,000 participants. While organizers hoped to route the ra...

Lars (16) and Julia (18) dropped out like 70,000 others: bullying, fear of failure and large classes drive children out of school

Approximately 70,000 children and young people in the Netherlands drop out of school annually due to issues like bullying, anxiety, and large class sizes. Despite being a long-standing problem, a solu...

Better to catch it early: these 10 warning signs could point to cancer

Oncologists in the Netherlands are urging the public to take potential cancer warning signs seriously and consult a general practitioner without hesitation. Early detection remains crucial as cancer i...

Simon Russell Beale forced to stop acting due to bowel cancer

British actor Simon Russell Beale has been diagnosed with colon cancer. As a result, he stepped away from his professional work last September.

Man rescued from water at the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem

A man was rescued from the water at the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem during the night of Tuesday to Wednesday. The cause of how he ended up in the water remains unknown.

Actor Sam Neill declared cancer-free after successful treatment: 'Very happy'

Actor Sam Neill has been declared cancer-free following a successful course of immunotherapy for blood cancer. The 78-year-old actor transitioned to this treatment after chemotherapy proved ineffectiv...

UNICEF: loss of thousands of female teachers in Afghanistan

A UNICEF analysis warns that Afghanistan could lose up to 20,000 female teachers and 5,400 healthcare workers by 2030 if current restrictions on girls' education and women's employment persist. This s...

Kelly (41) fought for years to conceive but never had a child: ‘My worst nightmare is reality’

In her new book, 41-year-old Kelly van Goens shares her personal struggle with involuntary childlessness after years of trying to conceive. She reflects on the emotional impact of her unfulfilled desi...

ChipSoft: All data stolen by hackers destroyed

Software supplier ChipSoft has confirmed that patient data stolen during a recent cyberattack has been destroyed and was never published online. The company shared this update in an official statement...

Dyslexic thinking is not a disorder but a talent

The article challenges the traditional view of dyslexia as a learning disability, suggesting it should be viewed as a talent rather than just a struggle with reading and writing. It notes that online ...

Parking garage at Spaarne Gasthuis in Hoofddorp cordoned off due to person in distress

Police cordoned off the parking garage at the Spaarne Gasthuis in Hoofddorp on Tuesday evening to assist a person in need. Emergency services were deployed to the scene after reports indicated a perso...

Shocking footage of brawl at Amsterdam Central on King's Day: man remains motionless

During King's Day celebrations, a violent altercation occurred at Amsterdam Central Station, leaving a man motionless on the platform after he was struck and hit his head. Footage of the incident has ...

Why hasn't this gone viral yet? Joeri’s videos are works of art

Joeri Veul, a 30-year-old from Amsterdam, transitioned from BMX racing to creating artistic cookbooks and stop-motion videos after suffering a brain hemorrhage. His detailed production process involve...

Car crashes into tree on N232 in Vijfhuizen, occupants hospitalized

A driver lost control of their vehicle and crashed into a tree on the Schipholweg (N232) in Vijfhuizen on Tuesday afternoon. The occupants of the car were transported to the hospital for treatment fol...

Police shoot again in incident involving erratic behavior

Police in Hilversum shot an individual exhibiting "confused behavior" during a recent incident. The person involved was subsequently transported to the hospital by ambulance for medical attention.

Strange mole? Do the ABCDE check: ‘Benign spots are usually uniform’

The article outlines the ABCDE check for identifying suspicious moles and advises on when to consult a doctor regarding skin changes. It explains that while most spots are benign, significant changes ...

A full month without social media: this is what it gets you

Many people in the Netherlands are participating in 'Social-free May' by taking a month-long break from platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Psychologist Thijs Launspach supports the initiative, highl...

More reports of online abuse images created by children themselves

The Dutch expertise center Offlimits reports a disturbing increase in online abuse images created by minors themselves. This trend was highlighted in the organization's latest annual report on online ...

Hillegom aims to ease pressure on youth care: fewer intensive referrals, earlier detection

The municipality of Hillegom is implementing a new plan to reform its youth care system by focusing on providing support closer to home. The initiative aims to reduce the reliance on specialized care ...

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...