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GPs and patients affected by data center fire: "Major impact"

A fire at a data center in Almere has disrupted services for general practitioners and patients, specifically affecting those using the Bricks Huisarts portal in the Amsterdam region. The outage has forced medical practices to handle appointments and communications manually, resulting in increased administrative workloads and longer wait times. It is currently unclear when the online portal will be fully restored.

Technology Health Amsterdam Netherlands

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Support for chemsex issues collapses after closure of Stichting Mainline

The closure of Stichting Mainline has severely limited accessible support services for individuals in Amsterdam facing problems related to chemsex. Healthcare providers are now sounding the alarm, warning that the loss of this specialized care leaves a vulnerable group without adequate prevention and assistance.

Number of traffic casualties increases, 50 percent more e-bike accidents

Traffic casualties in Amsterdam increased by eight percent in 2025, driven largely by a sharp rise in accidents involving e-bikes and fatbikes. City officials are addressing the trend through targeted infrastructure improvements and are currently evaluating the impact of local restrictions on fatbike usage.

Monumental villa in Amsterdam goes from energy label G to A++ thanks to canal water

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Man rushed to hospital after stabbing near Sloterdijk

A man was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed during a fight outside a hotel near Sloterdijk station in Amsterdam. Police have arrested one suspect and are now calling for witnesses to come forward with information or video footage regarding the afternoon incident.

Painful, black toenails after running: this is 'runner's toe' and how you can prevent it

Runners toe, or a subungual hematoma, is a frequent injury caused by repetitive impact or direct pressure on the toes, often affecting endurance athletes. While usually harmless, the condition results in painful bruising under the nail that can take months to fully resolve as the nail grows out.