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Share your opinion: plans for cleaner air

Amsterdam is currently seeking public input on its new plans to improve air quality for the 2027-2030 period. Residents are encouraged to share their feedback to help develop effective solutions for a...

Holding onto that holiday feeling after your vacation? It's actually impossible

Psychologist Thijs Launspach explains that it is impossible to maintain the relaxed feeling of a vacation after returning to daily work life. He suggests that instead of trying to force this feeling, ...

Cyclist injured in collision with car on Meer en Vaart

A cyclist was injured following a collision with a car on Meer en Vaart in the Osdorp area of Amsterdam this afternoon. The victim was transported to the hospital with undisclosed injuries, while the ...

The beach as an ashtray: beachgoers leave thousands of cigarette filters behind

During a recent annual Beach Clean Up tour, volunteers collected over 79,000 cigarette filters and four tons of waste along the Dutch coast. While large waste items are decreasing, experts warn of a g...

Doctor's visit with the Van Tijl couple: a downpour of ailments, obstacles, and other inconveniences

Doctor Rutger makes a house call to the Van Tijl couple to address their numerous accumulated medical complaints. The visit proves challenging due to various household obstacles and the couple's activ...

What can Amsterdam learn from other cities with a rat infestation?

Amsterdam is dealing with a growing rat population and is exploring various global strategies to address the issue, including prevention education and new technological solutions. While cities like Ne...

My father got so angry he hit me, and my hearing has been damaged ever since

How the female brain is (not) different from the male brain

Psychiatrist Iris Sommer explains recent scientific insights regarding the structural and functional differences between female and male brains. The article explores how these biological distinctions ...

At The Rage Room you can smash your stress to pieces: ‘90 percent of our customers are women’

The Rage Room in Haarlem offers customers an opportunity to release stress by smashing objects using tools like sledgehammers and baseball bats. The venue reports that approximately 90 percent of its ...

More bladder infections in summer: how to reduce the risk

Bladder infections occur more frequently during the summer months due to lifestyle habits like wearing wet swimwear. Urologist Piet Hoebeke explains the causes of this seasonal increase and offers adv...

Courtney Love had serious health issues in 2019: I almost died

Singer Courtney Love recently revealed that she suffered from severe health complications in 2019 following her move from Los Angeles to London. She stated that doctors told her she was near death dur...

Long-awaited rain is far from enough

Recent rainfall has provided slight relief from weeks of drought for nature and agriculture in the North Holland region. However, forester Jocelyn de Kwant notes that this precipitation is insufficien...

Don't want to drink alcohol but still want to toast? These are this summer's best non-alcoholic drinks

As the demand for non-alcoholic beverages grows, the market is expanding with diverse options such as sparkling tea, alcohol-free wine, and mocktails. Experts are highlighting these sophisticated alte...

Financial controller Bernd exposed at 8:30 AM meeting: he drinks 8 glasses a night

Bernd, a financial controller, was discovered to have a severe alcohol problem after appearing intoxicated during an early morning team meeting. Following the incident, he was sent home, where he is c...

Tielen’s quarter-hour: Junior minister calls on families to practice language every day

State Secretary for Education Judith Tielen has issued a national call for parents and grandparents to dedicate 15 minutes daily to language practice with children. This initiative comes in response t...

Dreaming, building and surviving: three North Holland clubs kick off in the second division

Three Dutch amateur football clubs, AFC Amsterdam, Koninklijke HFC, and RKAV Volendam, are preparing for the start of their new season in the second division. The coaches of these teams are focusing o...

Fewer mosquitoes due to dry summer: good for us, not for swifts and bats

The ongoing dry summer in Amsterdam is causing local pools to dry up, resulting in a significant decrease in the mosquito population. City ecologist Geert Timmermans warns that while this benefits res...

This 'chief heat officer' must guide Amsterdam through increasingly hot summers

Amsterdam has appointed a 'chief heat officer' to help the city navigate increasingly hot summers. This official is tasked with implementing measures to protect vulnerable residents during heatwaves a...

Actress Nazmiye Oral: ‘Never thought 57 would feel like this’

Actress Nazmiye Oral discusses her personal perspectives on aging and her daily routines, including meditation and fitness, in an interview with the magazine Mezza. She reflects on the challenges of g...

Making rain clouds? These researchers think you can do it yourself: ‘We can save lives’

Researchers in Friesland are investigating whether they can artificially create clouds to combat drought and support agriculture. If successful, this technology could offer a significant solution to d...

Robbie Williams has autism: 'I'm actually fucking happy with that'

Singer Robbie Williams has revealed that he has been diagnosed with autism, adding to his previous disclosures about ADHD, Tourette syndrome, and mental health struggles. The 52-year-old artist stated...

Heart surgery of Met De Vlam In De Pijp singer Henk Wijngaard successful

Singer Henk Wijngaard has successfully undergone heart surgery. He is currently recovering in the intensive care unit of the Isala Hospital in Zwolle.

Handbike of actor Daan Buringa stolen: "I can do much less in a day now"

Actor Daan Buringa, who lives in Amsterdam, recently had his custom-made handbike stolen outside a local restaurant. The theft significantly impacts his mobility and professional activities, and he ex...

Axl Rose struggles to perform due to jaw condition: 'A challenge'

Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose revealed that he is struggling to perform due to a jaw joint condition. Following a recent medical procedure, the singer has lost sensation in the left side of his mout...

Don't sleep naked, and other tips for getting through hot nights

As temperatures rise, many people are struggling to get a good night's sleep. Sleep experts provide several tips to help improve sleep quality during these hot nights.

Children seem much taller after the summer: is it an illusion or did they really grow?

After the summer holidays, children often appear significantly taller to parents and teachers. Experts explain whether this phenomenon is a result of optical illusion or if children truly experience a...

Paul Vugts and Wouter Laumans on problems with confused individuals: Someone who snaps like that is extremely dangerous

Handbike of Parool columnist Daan Buringa stolen at café on the Ringdijk: 'Without that handbike I can't go anywhere'

Mosquito bite that won't stop itching? Look out for these signs to see a doctor

Medical experts explain why bodily reactions to mosquito bites vary in intensity and offer advice on effective treatments for itching. The article provides insights from a dermatologist and an interni...

Eric gets Haarlem residents with a 'stuttering brain' moving

Care worker Eric Sterenberg leads weekly exercise sessions for people with dementia in Haarlem to help maintain physical health and cognitive function. Sterenberg, who is seeking volunteers to assist ...