ENT specialist Maarten Vijverberg highlights the importance of addressing hearing loss early, explaining that good hearing is crucial for daily life. This first part of a series focuses on recognizing when it is time to consider a hearing aid to avoid negatively impacting one's quality of life.
For the first time in five years, the number of discovered drug laboratories in the Netherlands decreased, with 142 sites identified in 2024 compared to 167 the previous year. Additionally, incidents of illegal drug waste dumping were nearly halved, falling to 117 reported cases.
On Friday, more than 3,000 citizens across the Netherlands are receiving royal honors as part of the annual 'lintjesregen' event. The article highlights this tradition and provides etiquette tips for recipients, such as avoiding wearing the medals to funerals.
Former butcher Paul Wiegel has published his third book, "Professional Knowledge and the Customer Psyche," reflecting on his career and the social interactions he had with his clients. Having worked in Amsterdam and living in Heemstede, Wiegel notes that his transition to writing has been as natural as the conversations he once shared with his customers.
Historian Koen Marijt will deliver a lecture on April 26 exploring Zandvoort's 200-year history as a seaside resort. The presentation focuses on the town's 19th-century transformation from a fishing village to a sophisticated destination, which serves as the basis for this year's jubilee celebrations.
The family of acclaimed Dutch chef Jonnie Boer is marking the first anniversary of his sudden death at the age of sixty. Boer, who was the co-owner of the renowned Michelin-starred restaurant De Librije, is remembered by his wife and children for his lasting impact on their lives.