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Mr. Pekelaar suffers from blood loss and makes a very unusual request to Dr. Rutger

At a GP post, a patient named Mr. Pekelaar consults Doctor Rutger about an issue involving blood loss. After initial hesitation, the patient eventually reveals the full story and makes an unusual requ...

M.I.A. sues Kid Cudi for millions after being removed from tour

British singer M.I.A. has filed a lawsuit against Kid Cudi for breach of contract after being removed as the opening act for his tour. The singer alleges she was unfairly dropped from several schedule...

'The king is our neighbor' – Eva (41) lives right next to the Royal Palace on Dam Square

Yum! Get a free donut in Haarlem on Donut Day

On Friday, June 5, the Salvation Army will celebrate Donut Day by distributing free donuts to the public in Haarlem. This event offers various types of donuts, including those with chocolate and sprin...

Clear thinking beats physical strength, Mart Smeets observes in the middle of the night

Mart Smeets reports on a pivotal NBA game between the former champion Oklahoma and the San Antonio Spurs held in the United States. The match determined which team would advance to the NBA finals, hig...

Thijsse’s Hof appoints Jan Hoekema as new board chairman

Jan Hoekema has been appointed as the new chairman of Thijsse’s Hof, the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands. He succeeds Arjen Overbeek, who stepped down after serving seven years in the pos...

Iran stresses importance of Lebanon ceasefire for US deal

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that a ceasefire in Lebanon is an essential condition for any peace deal with the United States. The spokesperson emphasized during a weekly briefing that...

Stockpiling drives strongest growth in Dutch industry in years

The Dutch industrial production saw its strongest growth in four years last month. This surge was primarily driven by panic buying from customers in response to the conflict in the Middle East.

Watch live: Day two of COVID hearings on Brabant ‘hotspot’

The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into COVID-19 policy continues its second day of hearings, focusing on the start of the pandemic in the province of Brabant. Medical microbiologist Jan Kluytmans and De...

Day two of COVID hearings: Mayor calls curfew a 'struggle'

During the second day of corona hearings, witnesses described the initial chaos of the pandemic in the Brabant region and the strain on hospitals. The Dutch cabinet eventually implemented regional mea...

Ten design teams advance to next phase of National Slavery Museum

An independent jury has selected ten design teams to proceed to the next phase of the international architectural competition for the National Slavery Museum. This marks a key step forward in the deve...

Netanyahu orders strikes on southern Beirut

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israel Defense Forces to carry out attacks on southern Beirut. The targeted area is a primary stronghold for the Hezbollah movement.

Police raid home in Beverwijk, seize vehicles

Police conducted a raid on a house in Beverwijk early Monday morning, deploying officers in bulletproof vests and seizing several vehicles. The operation took place on Peelstraat around 6:00 AM, thoug...

Pimped cars thrill men: 'This hall is full of the Messis of the car world'

The Expo center in Vijfhuizen is hosting an exhibition featuring a wide variety of unique, modified cars described as 'works of art on wheels.' Enthusiasts and families are visiting to admire and phot...

Hospitality businesses and retailers see revenue rise in first quarter

The Dutch hospitality sector experienced a 2.2 percent turnover increase in the first quarter, marking its twentieth consecutive quarter of growth. Additionally, retail turnover in April saw an increa...

Thousands of travelers hit by Transavia cancellations: 'Receive maximum 400 euros compensation'

Transavia cancelled numerous flights last week due to operational issues and aircraft unavailability, affecting thousands of travelers. Impacted passengers are eligible for a maximum compensation of 4...

KLM receives €1 billion from Schiphol for real estate: path cleared for new terminal

KLM and Schiphol have finalized a deal worth nearly 1 billion euros for the airline's real estate, including the demolition of an old cargo building. This agreement clears the way for the construction...

France intercepts another ship from Russia

The French navy intercepted a Russian tanker under international sanctions in the Atlantic Ocean's international waters. President Emmanuel Macron stated that the United Kingdom assisted in the operat...

All beds in TBS clinics occupied despite lower intake

Despite a decline in new patient intake from 164 to 118 last year, all beds in Dutch TBS clinics remain fully occupied. According to the latest annual report from TBS Nederland, the system continues t...

Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (June 1 - June 8)

Several roadworks and partial closures are scheduled in Haarlem from June 1 to June 8. Affected areas include the Gedempte Oude Gracht and Oostvest, impacting traffic in the city center and surroundin...