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Kim Lammers can't bear the thought: World Cup stress over your knee or heart rate

Former Dutch athlete Kim Lammers shares her perspective on the immense physical and mental stress experienced by players during the Football World Cup. The tournament has reached its second week, mark...

App that maps factory odors: "I would rather not have made it"

Amsterdam resident Bas has developed an app to track and predict odor nuisance from factories in the Westelijk Havengebied, such as ICL and Bunge. The app uses wind direction data to provide an eight-...

Growing up without a father: How it affects your relationships, according to an expert

System therapist Elisabeth Reitsma explains the psychological impact of growing up without a father figure on an individual's life and future relationships. The expert provides insights into navigatin...

Timber resumes training with Oranje after concussion

Midfielder Quinten Timber has resumed training with the Dutch national team after recovering from a minor concussion sustained during practice. The injury had previously forced him to miss the Netherl...

Amsterdam heading for heatwave: up to 33 degrees and sticky nights

Heat stress primarily affects young, fit men: ‘That’s how you drive up your body temperature’

Data from Dutch event organizer Le Champion reveals that healthy, well-trained men aged 25 to 40 are the group most likely to suffer from heat stress during athletic events. This findings challenge th...

Spain World Cup screening in Madrid cancelled due to heat

A public screening of the World Cup match between Spain and Saudi Arabia in Madrid has been canceled due to extreme heat. Local authorities and the Spanish football association made the decision for t...

Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer: 'Happiest man in the world'

British television presenter Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he is in remission from an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The news comes just days after he first revealed that he had been diagnos...

Arianne's son has a form of ALS: 'Our life revolves entirely around Benito'

Arianne Versluijs shares the story of her 29-year-old son, Benito, who was diagnosed with primary lateral sclerosis (PLS), a form of ALS, last year. The feature, published ahead of World ALS Day on Ju...

Singer Rod Stewart needed oxygen during live show in Utah

Sir Rod Stewart required temporary oxygen treatment after falling ill during a performance in Utah on Saturday. The singer was able to resume the concert shortly after the medical intervention.

Job (28) is nearly blind but runs top times with a buddy: "Literally blind trust"

Visually impaired runner Job Schoonderbeek is training with his buddy at Amsterdam's Sloterplas for the upcoming NK Running Blind competition. Job, who lost most of his sight at age 18, aims to reclai...

KNMI issues code orange again for Limburg

The KNMI has issued a code orange weather warning for the province of Limburg due to severe thunderstorms. Additionally, code yellow warnings are in place for the provinces of Zeeland, Noord-Brabant, ...

Wolter Kroes cancels performance due to voice problems and must take vocal rest

Dutch singer Wolter Kroes canceled his performance at the AJOC Festival in Mijdrecht on Saturday due to sudden voice problems. He expressed disappointment over the cancellation and announced he must t...

VVD’s Eric van der Burg returns to cabinet: ‘I laugh a lot, but I also wear my heart on my sleeve’

Eric van der Burg has returned to the Dutch cabinet after a brief hiatus due to conscientious objections regarding the PVV. The VVD politician, known for his outspoken nature, discusses his political ...

Yanaika interviews someone on stage about sexuality and intimacy with autism

Yanaika interviewed an individual on stage about navigating sexuality and intimacy while living with autism. The discussion took place during an event specifically designed for people who find the soc...

Max and Zeger don’t make the tastiest kombucha with Aard’g, but the way it’s meant to be: ‘Gut flora loves all those good bacteria’

Max and Zeger, the founders of the Alkmaar-based company Aard’g, specialize in producing traditional kombucha that prioritizes gut health. Their small-scale production process focuses on preserving ...

In love with the concept of trudging through mud and hundreds of obstacles for two days. Bram (24) takes on grueling Ultron Viking for ALS Foundation: 'This is the purest form of life I know'

Bram van Amersfoort will participate in the grueling two-day Ultron Viking obstacle run in the Spaarnwoude recreation area on September 26 and 27. The 24-year-old aims to cover over 100 kilometers and...

Lots of experience, no degree: Conny removed from her position by new director as ‘unqualified’

Conny, an experienced nursing home employee without formal diplomas, was relieved of her duties by a new director who classified her as unqualified. Her story, shared by career consultant Anne-Marije ...

Craving beer and snacks during late World Cup matches? Why late-night binging is delicious but bad for you

Many Dutch football fans are staying up late to watch World Cup matches in the United States while consuming unhealthy snacks like pizza and beer. Nutritionists explain that while these late-night eat...

Don't skimp on sunscreen: 'You need half a teaspoon just for your face'

Experts advise applying a sufficient amount of sunscreen, such as half a teaspoon for the face, as temperatures are expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius this weekend. The guidance also covers the effe...

Why we should all eat more herring: ‘One of the fish species that comes out best on all fronts’

The arrival of the 'Hollandse Nieuwe' herring marks the start of the season for a fish praised by experts for its sustainability and health benefits. Compared to other seafood, herring contains low le...

Australia confirms first case of H5N1 bird flu

Australia has confirmed its first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu in a remote southwestern region. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins announced the discovery on Saturday.

Amsterdam struggles to find drug consumption rooms despite urgent need

Haarlem residents cool runners with water pistols and hoses during scorching Grachtenloop: ‘Normally I drink wine, now I’m soaking them’

Residents of Haarlem used water pistols, hoses, and showerheads to cool down 5,000 participants during a record-breaking hot edition of the Grachtenloop running event. Organizers set up extra drinking...

Motorcyclist injured in collision with car at intersection in Aerdenhout

A motorcyclist was injured on Friday evening following a collision with a car at the intersection of Leeuwerikenlaan and Zandvoorterweg in Aerdenhout. The victim was subsequently transported to the ho...

Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with car on roundabout in Heemskerk

A cyclist was injured and transported to the hospital following a collision with a car on Friday evening in Heemskerk. The accident took place at a roundabout on the Hoflaan.

Match-worn Netherlands shirts auctioned for 59,069 euros

Match-worn shirts from the Dutch national team's first World Cup game against Japan were auctioned for 59,069 euros. The majority of the proceeds will benefit the Princess Máxima Fund.

Erik de Zwart on his family trait: 'I got my gift of gab from my mother'

Dutch media personality Erik de Zwart reflects on his personal habits and views on aging in a new interview with Mezza magazine. He discusses his interest in model trains and his decision to use Botox...

Abdullah helps the homeless with water and sunscreen on the hottest days of the year

Field workers in Amsterdam are distributing water and sunscreen to homeless people as part of the city's summer heat protocol triggered by high temperatures. The initiative includes extending hours at...

Ultrarunner Rick was actually happy with the sweltering heat today

34-year-old ultrarunner Rick van der Burg from Weesp is training for the grueling 246-kilometer Spartathlon in Greece this September. Despite extreme heat, Rick continues his intensive training sessio...