Dermatologist Marlies Wakkee explains whether the SPF included in day creams and makeup is as effective as dedicated sunscreen. As sun intensity increases with the coming summer, the expert clarifies the level of protection offered by these various cosmetic products.
Youth fire brigades from across the Netherlands competed in Heemskerk on Saturday to determine the country's best team. Participants used digital technology to extinguish imaginary fires during the competition.
The handball team SEW from Nibbixwoud narrowly missed out on the Dutch national championship title after losing by a single point to V.O.C. Amsterdam. The loss resulted in the cancellation of planned victory celebrations and left the local community deeply disappointed.
A tenant in Amsterdam-Noord has been ordered by a court to pay over 20,000 euros in rent arrears after his co-tenant moved out of their shared apartment. Although the remaining resident paid his portion and proposed new roommates, the judge ruled he is jointly liable for the full rent under the terms of the 'friends' housing contract. However, the court denied the landlord's request for eviction, finding both parties partially responsible for the delay in securing a new tenant.
Ronald Schröer won the Pim Mulierloop, the oldest running race in the Netherlands, which hosted 650 participants on Mother's Day. Held at the AV Suomi athletics track, the event was celebrated for its family-friendly atmosphere and the legacy of its founder.