An individual reflects on their recovery process following a racing bike accident in late October 2024. They describe the various moments they believed they had finally reached the end of their period of injury and rehabilitation.
Argentinian scientists are traveling to the port city of Ushuaia to investigate a potential hantavirus source following an outbreak on the Dutch cruise ship m/v Hondius. The vessel had departed from Ushuaia on April 1 before the virus was detected among those on board.
The 18th edition of the Rollende Keukens food festival is currently taking place in Amsterdam's Westerpark, featuring over 80 food trucks and attracting visitors from across the country. Among the vendors is Salma Barakat, a chef who fled Gaza in 2018, who is serving traditional Palestinian dishes to raise funds for her family back home. The festival offers a wide variety of international cuisines and will continue through Sunday.
Firefighters rescued a woman who became stuck high in a tree in Amsterdam's Rembrandtpark after she was unable to climb back down. A ladder truck was deployed to assist her, and she was safely brought to the ground without injury. The reason for her climb remains unknown.
Elly Entius and her choir are preparing a musical performance to celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. The group will focus on the period between 1876 and 1906 as part of a historical journey through the town's history. Despite recent health challenges, the nearly 80-year-old Entius remains dedicated to the commemorative project.
Pulmonologist Sander de Hosson is advocating for more open and honest conversations about death with both children and adults. In an interview with Mezza magazine, he argues that avoidant metaphors can be confusing for children and emphasizes the importance of reintegrating the reality of dying into daily life.