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A tricycle, old Model T and a steam-powered bicycle: Jan Geel collects and restores it all

A tricycle, old Model T and a steam-powered bicycle: Jan Geel collects and restores it all

Jan Geel collects and restores a diverse range of vintage vehicles, including T-Fords and steam-powered bicycles, at Museum De Baan in Oostwoud. The museum is highlighted as part of a series showcasing small, volunteer-run cultural gems.

Increasing number of people refuse roadside drug tests

Increasing number of people refuse roadside drug tests

Police data reveals a growing number of drivers in the Netherlands are refusing to undergo drug tests during traffic stops. Although refusing such a test is a crime subject to severe penalties, the number of refusals continues to rise annually.

Weather shift on the way: temperatures to rise to 25 degrees after wet days

Weather shift on the way: temperatures to rise to 25 degrees after wet days

A significant weather shift is expected in the Netherlands, starting with heavy rain and cool temperatures of 12 degrees on Friday. Following a period of light precipitation, a warming trend will see temperatures rise to approximately 25 degrees Celsius.

Meindert (27) suffered a spinal cord injury after diving into shallow water: ‘I lay face down and could no longer move’

Meindert (27) suffered a spinal cord injury after diving into shallow water: ‘I lay face down and could no longer move’

Meindert Schulting, 27, suffered a high spinal cord injury after diving into shallow water from a boat on the hottest day ever recorded in the Netherlands. He is now sharing his story to warn others about the life-changing risks of diving into unknown or shallow waters.

TNO finds solution for growing mountain of discarded solar panels

TNO finds solution for growing mountain of discarded solar panels

TNO has developed a new laser technology to efficiently recycle discarded solar panels and recover over 99 percent of the silver and high-purity silicon they contain. This innovation aims to provide an energy-efficient solution for dismantling panels as the volume of solar waste continues to grow.