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Jon Bon Jovi fully recovered from vocal problems: 'Never gave up hope'

Singer Jon Bon Jovi has fully recovered from the vocal cord surgery he underwent in 2022. Although the recovery process took longer than expected, the 64-year-old artist shared that he never lost hope...

Breestraat in Beverwijk becomes a massive activity boulevard for Day for Sport: 'Sport is such a uniting force. It goes much further than just getting tired'

On Sunday, the Breestraat in Beverwijk will transform into a large movement boulevard for the 'Dag voor de Sport' event. Organized by Beverwijk Fit & Actief, the day features a sports market showcasin...

Running events take heat precautions, one race cancelled

Several running events across the Netherlands are implementing safety measures or canceling races due to expected high temperatures. Notably, the Vuurtorenloop in Hoek van Holland scheduled for Friday...

Running events take heat measures, one even cancelled

Several running events across the Netherlands are implementing safety measures or facing cancellations due to extreme heat. The Vuurtorenloop in Hoek van Holland was specifically called off for Friday...

Car hits tree and ends up on its side in North

A motorist was injured and hospitalized after their car struck a tree and flipped onto its side on the IJdoornlaan in Amsterdam North this evening. Emergency services attended the scene of the single-...

De Hartekamp closes pools in Heemstede and Heemskerk, families stunned: 'The pool is a kind of valhalla'

Disability care organization De Hartekamp Groep has announced it will close its swimming pools for intellectually disabled residents in Heemstede and Heemskerk next year due to high costs. Families an...

Mangione uses mental state as defense in murder case

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of an American insurance executive, plans to use his mental state as a defense in his trial. If the judge accepts this defense, Mangione could be convicted o...

Majda I. (27) convicted of human trafficking at care facility: she took 15-year-old girl to home in Amsterdam North

Marco (43) underwent a lung transplant just like Crown Princess Mette-Marit: ‘I woke up and could immediately take a deep breath, it was fantastic’

43-year-old Marco van Eliveld shares his experience of undergoing a double lung transplant following the news of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's successful surgery. Marco highlights the transfo...

Cabinet amends weapons law and mandates psychological testing

The Dutch cabinet is amending the Weapons and Ammunition Act to mandate a psychological examination for both new applicants and current holders of gun licenses. Justice Minister David van Weel also an...

Code yellow for 'unpleasant, oppressive heat'

The KNMI has issued a code yellow alert for the Netherlands as temperatures are expected to reach up to 35 degrees Celsius this Thursday and Friday. The extreme heat and high humidity have triggered t...

Patricia Paay will never walk properly again: 'Mentally fit, but physically not'

Patricia Paay is unable to walk properly following a fall down the stairs that occurred shortly after her hip surgery. Her daughter, Christina Curry, shared that while Paay remains mentally fit, her p...

‘Do you have children?’ the man asked. ‘I have four. A miracle, because I’ve swallowed and injected everything God forbade’

Walter Parazaider, co-founder of the band Chicago, dies at 81

Walter Parazaider, a founding member of the band Chicago, has passed away at the age of 81. His family confirmed the news to TMZ, noting that the musician had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease f...

Pesticides still ending up in ditches at bulb growers, water board sees ‘increasing number of exceedances’

The Rijnland water board reports that pesticides from bulb growers continue to contaminate local ditches, leading to an increase in regulatory violations. In response, the water board will conduct str...

Controversial GP: I was portrayed as a quack in the media

GP Rob Elens testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee, stating that media reports portraying him as a 'quack' for prescribing off-label COVID-19 treatments had a severe impact on his persona...

Future of mobile drug support bus uncertain again: "Risk of losing track of users"

The future of a mobile drug consumption bus in Amsterdam is uncertain after the municipality canceled its planned relocation due to intense neighborhood protests. The bus must vacate its current spot ...

Haarlem Grachtenloop organizers ready for tropical 30th edition, but uncertainty remains: 10km may be scrapped

The 30th edition of the Grachtenloop in Haarlem, scheduled for June 19, may be modified due to expected extreme heat and humidity. Organizers are considering canceling the 10-kilometer race to ensure ...

Cyclist injured in collision with tram in Amsterdam

A cyclist was injured and taken to the hospital following a collision with a tram on the Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat in Amsterdam-West on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services, including a mobile...

Heemskerk walking event takes measures due to expected heat, 10km route cancelled: ‘Safety and health come first’

Organizers of the Avondvierdaagse in Heemskerk have cancelled the 10-kilometer walking route for this Friday due to forecasted extreme heat. The decision aims to protect the health and safety of parti...

District chair Carolien de Heer on the Oosterpark drug bus headache: 'I really lost sleep over it'

European Union contributes nearly half a billion to fight Ebola

The European Union has committed 493 million euros to combat the ebola outbreak in Africa. The funding will support emergency medical aid as well as research into vaccines and treatments.

New law to tackle high vet prices and overtreatment

State Secretary Silvio Erkens is drafting a new law to prevent veterinarians from overcharging pet owners through unnecessary treatments and expensive medications. The proposal aims to address rising ...

Heat plan in effect from Thursday due to hot weather

The National Heat Plan will go into effect throughout the Netherlands starting this Thursday due to forecast warm weather. The RIVM announced the measure on Wednesday following consultations with the ...

Epidemiologist: forming critical OMT counterpart not a decision taken lightly

Epidemiologist Amrish Baidjoe stated that forming the "Red Team" during the COVID-19 pandemic was a difficult decision. The group of scientists provided critical feedback on the Dutch government's pan...

Scientist: Sense of urgency about COVID also varied among us

Epidemiologist Amrish Baidjoe testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee that the sense of urgency during the COVID-19 pandemic varied even among scientists. He noted that initial assessments ...

Old World Cup footage for people with memory loss: ‘The 1974 match against Brazil is etched in my memory’

Approximately 70 visitors with memory impairments gathered at the Telstar stadium for the "Football Memories" event to reminisce about historic World Cup moments. Participants used old footage and pho...

Avalon (25) is in constant pain and fears care will no longer be covered: ‘Even laughing hurts’

Avalon Leiman, a 25-year-old from The Hague with a rare connective tissue disorder, shares her struggle with chronic pain and disability. She expresses concern that proposed healthcare policy changes ...

Information and tips for growing up safely online on new digital platform

The new 'Digitaal Opgroeien' platform provides practical tips and reliable information to support children's safe development in the digital world. It covers essential topics including screen time, so...

Watch the COVID inquiry: Critical GP Elens and Red Team member Baidjoe testify

On the ninth day of the parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic, field epidemiologist Amrish Baidjoe and GP Rob Elens are testifying as witnesses who were not involved in the official decisio...