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Neurologist Maaike van der Plas recounts starting her first professional role in October 2025, where she prioritized workplace integration by forgoing initial vacation time. Despite her severe fear of spiders, her medical work involves keeping a cabinet full of them.

Ambulance arrived nearly three hours late for man (31) with heart attack: GP delay caused extra damage

Ambulance arrived nearly three hours late for man (31) with heart attack: GP delay caused extra damage

A 31-year-old man from Maasgouw suffered permanent heart damage after a general practitioner failed to respond promptly to his symptoms, delaying treatment by nearly three hours. The court in Roermond ruled that the doctor's negligence led to the severity of the man's condition following his heart attack.

Grand dinner with King and foreign diplomats at Royal Palace Amsterdam tonight

Grand dinner with King and foreign diplomats at Royal Palace Amsterdam tonight

King Willem-Alexander is hosting an annual dinner for the diplomatic corps tonight at the Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam. The event aims to strengthen international relations and features a theme of 'politics and administration' for foreign ambassadors and Dutch officials. High security, including a significant Royal Marechaussee presence, has been established around the palace for the occasion.

Restaurant reopens after rat infestation, but owner puts business up for sale: Done with this place

Restaurant reopens after rat infestation, but owner puts business up for sale: Done with this place

A restaurant on Javastraat in Amsterdam has reopened after being shut down by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) due to a rat infestation. Despite the reopening, the owner has decided to put the business up for sale and move to a new location due to the stress caused by the incident. The NVWA confirmed that the owner met all required pest control measures before being allowed to serve customers again.

Man killed in gold exchange office is branch manager, CEO reacts: ‘Darkest day in our 40-year history’

Man killed in gold exchange office is branch manager, CEO reacts: ‘Darkest day in our 40-year history’

The branch manager of a recently opened Goudwisselkantoor in Beverwijk was killed during a violent robbery on Wednesday. The company's leadership expressed deep sorrow, describing the incident as the darkest day in their 40-year history.