Three percent more happiness

In his weekly column, Wouter Klootwijk explores the relationship between food and well-being. He specifically examines whether it is possible for individuals to increase their happiness through their dietary choices.

In his weekly column, Wouter Klootwijk explores the relationship between food and well-being. He specifically examines whether it is possible for individuals to increase their happiness through their dietary choices.

Dutch presenter Kees Tol shared the challenges of his long-distance relationship with his American boyfriend, Buddy, in an interview with L'HOMO magazine. He explained that the distance is difficult to manage as they are unable to visit each other frequently.

New data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) shows that the number of starters on the housing market decreased from 560,000 in 2023 to 518,000 in 2024. The decline is notably driven by a 12 percent drop in the number of young people leaving their parental homes to find their own residence.

Annet’s 93-year-old mother, a resident of the Huis ter Hagen care center, is preparing for a traditional Ascension Day morning outing. The residents plan to celebrate the holiday and the fine weather by traveling together in a procession of wheelchairs.

Residents and business owners in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood express mixed feelings about the upcoming King's Day celebrations, with some opting to close their doors due to overwhelming crowds. To manage the hundreds of thousands of expected visitors, the city is implementing stricter measures against illegal street parties and unauthorized alcohol sales. While some locals support the new enforcement policies, others remain skeptical about their ability to curb the annual event's chaos.

A car was destroyed by fire on Leeghwaterweg in Velsen-Noord during the night from Thursday to Friday. The vehicle's owner was transported to the hospital for treatment after inhaling smoke.