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IJmuiden resident Wil finds a listening ear at the library for her grief. 'I find being alone the biggest obstacle'

Wil from IJmuiden visited a walk-in grief support session at her local library to find comfort following the recent death of her husband of several decades. The initiative provides a listening ear for...

AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young hospitalized in Buenos Aires

AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young has been admitted to a hospital in Buenos Aires to undergo a comprehensive series of medical tests. A spokesperson for the band confirmed the news regarding the 69-year-ol...

PFAS pollution worsens in some Dordrecht area ditches

PFAS pollution in ditches across Dordrecht, Sliedrecht, Papendrecht, and Molenlanden has worsened in recent years. Consequently, local authorities have expanded the ban on using ditch water for irriga...

The pros and cons of consultation room shortages

The article explores the persistent shortage of consultation rooms in hospitals, a situation the author has encountered throughout their career. It notes that the era where every medical specialist ma...

How your child chooses the right high school: ‘Education is more than a diploma’

This week, approximately 95,000 eighth-grade students are receiving their final secondary school advice following the results of transition tests. Experts provide guidance on how to choose a high scho...

Third customer finds mouse in Jumbo frozen green beans

A third customer has reported finding a mouse inside a package of frozen green beans from the supermarket chain Jumbo. Following these reports, the company has removed all of the affected product pack...

Fine and community service for EU subsidy fraud

A researcher in Limburg has been sentenced to a 10,000 euro fine and 60 hours of community service for fraud involving European cancer research subsidies. The European Public Prosecutor's Office handl...

Reigershoeve care farm in Heemskerk opens its gates for residents with dementia: ‘No life without freedom’

Care farm De Reigershoeve in Heemskerk has decided to keep its gates open, allowing residents with dementia to move freely on and off the premises. The facility is prioritizing personal freedom and au...

Do you suffer from hay fever? Watch out for these fruits and vegetables

Individuals with hay fever may experience allergic reactions, such as an itchy mouth or swollen lips, when eating specific fruits, vegetables, or nuts. Immunologist Ger Rijkers explains that this cros...

Philip Morris tobacco shops illegally promote heated tobacco as healthier alternative to cigarettes

An undercover investigation by the journalistic platform Pointer revealed that tobacco shops supported by Philip Morris are illegally promoting heated tobacco as a healthier alternative to traditional...

Eva wants care sector to look at disability differently: ‘Let someone struggle sometimes’

Eva Eikhout, a presenter and healthcare innovation ambassador for VGZ who was born without full limbs, is advocating for a shift in how the healthcare sector views disabilities. She emphasizes the imp...

Drug use remains a risk for TBS patients despite positive steps toward sheltered housing

The North Holland District Court has extended the mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) of 38-year-old J.H. for an additional two years due to ongoing risks associated with drug use. Originally senten...

Will the future of Spaarne Gasthuis still play a role in the elections? ‘I haven’t followed the discussion and honestly didn’t know’

On election day, voters at the Spaarne Gasthuis in Haarlem-Zuid are reflecting on whether the potential relocation of the hospital's emergency department to Hoofddorp affects their voting choices. Whi...

LIVE 2026 Municipal Elections | Man (81) with Alzheimer's turned away from polling station, wife not allowed to help

An 81-year-old man with Alzheimer's was turned away from a polling station in Bruinisse because he was unable to cast his vote independently. During the 2026 municipal elections, his wife was not perm...

RIVM: flu epidemic over

The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has announced that the flu epidemic is officially over. This decision follows a significant decline in GP visits for acute res...

Seriously ill within hours: why bacterial meningitis can be so dangerous

Neurologist Matthijs Brouwer explains that while viral meningitis is often manageable at home, the bacterial form is a life-threatening condition that can cause severe illness within hours. The articl...

Hay fever symptoms decrease after weeks of rising

The number of people visiting doctors with hay fever symptoms in the Netherlands decreased last week after several weeks of increases. According to research institute Nivel, there were 145 cases per 1...

Belgian prosecution demands five years in prison in Funcaps appeal

The Belgian Public Prosecutor's Office has demanded five-year prison sentences on appeal for the owners of the website Funcaps for trafficking illegal medicines. This follows a previous ruling in Mech...

'Sometimes you think you are breaking your parents' cycle, only to find the same patterns repeating.' Paul Kroes (69) wrote a book on how generations pass on trauma

Haarlem-based author Paul Kroes has released his latest book, "Vader, zoon, engel," which explores the complexities of family ties and intergenerational trauma. The work blends autobiography and ficti...

Prosecutors demand mandatory psychiatric treatment for killing woman in Amsterdam

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded TBS with compulsory psychiatric treatment for 33-year-old Khalid A. for the brutal killing of a woman in Amsterdam-West in February 2023. The suspect ...

Jacob de Greeuw celebrates 25 years of ‘Pergola’ with Johan: ‘Why not also cry to music?’

Jacob de Greeuw is celebrating the 25th anniversary of 'Pergola', a landmark album by his band Johan that was written in Hoorn during a period of personal depression. The record is widely regarded as ...

New residential care facility Het Overboshuis opens in Hoofddorp: ‘Immediate positive feeling, and my father's parrot can live here too’

Alderman Charlotte van der Meij has officially opened Het Overboshuis, a new small-scale residential care facility for people with dementia in Hoofddorp. The home provides space for 22 residents and i...

Snack vegetables with pesticides: how unhealthy is that?

A study conducted by the Pesticide Action Network Netherlands for the consumer program Kassa found pesticide residues in 11 out of 20 tested snack vegetables. The article addresses health concerns for...

Amsterdam sewage contains highest levels of ketamine and MDMA in Europe

Medical cannabis not the miracle cure it seemed to be

A study published in the medical journal The Lancet concludes that medicinal cannabis is not effective in treating mental health issues. The research challenges previous beliefs about the drug's thera...

Argentina officially withdraws from World Health Organization

Argentina has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO) following the completion of a formal cooling-off period. Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno announced the departure, confirming t...

Menstrual symptoms are ‘pure biology’: Nijmegen study maps impact of hormonal fluctuations on the brain

Research from Nijmegen indicates that menstrual complaints are biological rather than psychological, caused by hormonal fluctuations affecting the brain. These changes in the brain can lead to physica...

Child rushed to hospital after car accident in Haarlem

Two children were involved in a car accident on Tuesday afternoon on Florence Nightingalestraat in Haarlem. One child was subsequently rushed to the hospital with urgent injuries.

Prosecutors seek 15 months in prison for threatening singer Douwe Bob

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 15-month prison sentence against a 39-year-old man for threatening singer Douwe Bob. The threats were made after the singer withdrew from a performa...

UK faces ‘unprecedented’ meningitis outbreak

British authorities are managing an "unprecedented" meningitis outbreak linked to a nightclub in Canterbury, Kent. At least two young people have died and several others have been hospitalized as the ...