Dutch police have disabled comments on their social media posts regarding a recent arrest in Zeist after receiving a wave of threats and insults. A spokesperson stated that while criticism and dialogue are valued, the reactions exceeded all standards of decency.
German anatomist and inventor of the plastination technique, Gunther von Hagens, has passed away at the age of 81 due to a brain hemorrhage. He was widely known for creating the Body Worlds anatomical exhibitions.
Rijkswaterstaat is actively enforcing a truck ban on the Merwedebrug starting Saturday, July 18. This measure was implemented after inspections revealed that the bridge's steel arch structure has weakened.
The Saturday market at the Grote Markt in Haarlem will be relocated to Zijlstraat, Nieuwe Groenmarkt, and Krocht on August 1 and 15, 2026. This temporary move is necessary to accommodate the Haarlem Culinair and Haarlem Live events taking place on the Grote Markt.
Approximately 1.2 million viewers in the Netherlands watched the final stage of the Tour de France on Sunday. Mathieu van der Poel secured the victory by crossing the finish line first on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
As the Netherlands faces a looming shortage of dentists, experts are highlighting the importance of maintaining dental health through proper oral care and diet. Dietitian Sanne Mouha and dentist Vincent Koningsveld explain which foods to avoid and which ones can help protect teeth to minimize the need for dental visits.