The number of reports concerning poorly performed Botox and filler procedures in the Netherlands increased fivefold in 2025. The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate received 175 complaints and is urging for greater awareness regarding the risks associated with these cosmetic treatments.
Amsterdam has appointed a 'chief heat officer' to help the city navigate increasingly hot summers. This official is tasked with implementing measures to protect vulnerable residents during heatwaves and ensure the city remains livable amidst climate change.
Supermarket chain PLUS is recalling its organic brie due to a potential Listeria contamination. This follows a similar recall recently issued by the Jumbo supermarket chain.
Supermarket chain Jumbo has issued a recall for its private-label brie and gorgonzola cheeses due to potential listeria contamination. Customers are warned that consuming the products could lead to serious health consequences.
Data from the Central Bureau of Statistics indicates that approximately 1,680 Haarlem residents have failed to pay their health insurance premiums for at least six months. This figure has reached its highest level since 2020, marking the third consecutive year of increases.
The article explores the parental influence on teenagers getting piercings in the Netherlands, using North West as an example of denied parental consent. It discusses the legal age requirements and the age until which parental permission is mandatory for piercings in the country.