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A man experiences a hot flash. Yanaika Zomer: 'Why do we only acknowledge it's not exaggeration when a man finds it annoying?'

Yanaika Zomer criticizes the societal double standard where hot flashes are only validated when experienced by men rather than women. The author illustrates this point by describing a man using a cool...

Colleagues and Heart Foundation pay tribute to late Westerweel: 'You were so kind'

Colleagues and the Dutch Heart Foundation are mourning the death of presenter Bas Westerweel, who passed away following heart problems. Broadcaster AVROTROS described him as a familiar face and praise...

Ella is in love with the IJmuiden port area: 'The grit, the bustle. I feel truly at home here'

Ella Grapperhaus has opened her kickboxing school, Ella’s, in the industrial Vissershavenstraat area of IJmuiden. The 35-year-old owner expresses a deep personal connection to the raw and busy atmos...

Johnny de Mol sought comfort in food during difficult period after abuse case

Dutch presenter Johnny de Mol revealed in an interview that he struggled emotionally and turned to food for comfort following an assault case filed by his ex-partner in 2020. The legal case was eventu...

Swedish Eurovision act faints after jury show, still wants to compete in final

Swedish Eurovision singer Felicia fainted in her dressing room after Friday's jury show and was treated by a doctor. She has since recovered and confirmed her intention to perform in the final on Satu...

Protests in many cities, counter-protests as well

National protests took place in several cities on Saturday to demonstrate against asylum reception policies and healthcare budget cuts. While the organizers planned events across nine cities, counter-...

'Life doesn't end after an amputation': Helioheroes René (48) and Roosmarijn (24) climb mountain in Austria

René Meijer and occupational therapist Roosmarijn Smit, representing the Helioheroes handbike team from the Heliomare rehabilitation center, will climb the Kaunertaler glacier in Austria on June 25. ...

Chronically ill Michelle (23) makes Haarlem station a little more colorful

Michelle van Doorn, a 23-year-old living with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME), has installed a "trinket trade box" near Haarlem Station to connect with the community. The box allows passersby to exchang...

Even small breasts need support: how to choose the right sports bra

All women, regardless of breast size, are advised to wear a sports bra during physical activity to prevent long-term sagging. Experts recommend selecting bras made from synthetic materials rather than...

Greek Survivor halted after contestant loses lower leg

The Greek version of the reality television show Expeditie Robinson has been taken off the air following a severe accident. A participant lost part of their leg after colliding with a moving boat duri...

YouTube, Snap and TikTok settle case over social media addiction healthcare costs

YouTube, Snap, and TikTok have reached a settlement in a United States lawsuit regarding the addictive nature of their platforms. The case addressed allegations that social media addiction has led to ...

Supermarket smoothies are mediocre: ‘I expected to taste more banana’

Experts evaluated seven strawberry and banana smoothies from various supermarkets and found their quality to be generally mediocre. Despite being marketed as fresh, the tasters noted that the drinks o...

Breakdancer Abel and bowler Jakolien are ready for the Special Olympics

The Special Olympics, a sporting event for athletes with intellectual disabilities, will be held in Haarlem this June with nearly 3,000 participants. Local athletes Abel Geerlof, a 24-year-old breakda...

Marlboro under fire over ads encouraging youth smoking

Marlboro is facing backlash for advertising campaigns in regions including Asia, Morocco, and Germany that critics say encourage young people to smoke. These advertisements reportedly contradict the c...

Wouter de Vogel (35) had to retire from pro football at 27. Now he wants to make the most of his coaching career: ‘Learned that your body also needs rest’

Former professional footballer Wouter de Vogel, who retired at age 27 due to persistent knee injuries, is now focusing on his coaching career. He is currently finishing his tenure with the AZ women's ...

Suzan & Freek celebrate life after eventful year in moving GelreDome show

Suzan & Freek began their series of ten concerts at the GelreDome on Friday evening. The duo delivered an emotional performance that focused on celebrating life, while also reflecting on Freek's termi...

Son Mieux singer Camiel Meiresonne: 'I thought for a long time that drug use could help me with my dissociative experiences'

Don't let the ferry be a floating billboard for unhealthy energy drinks

Roos (61) forced to quit volunteering due to poor health: 'I made forty meals a day'

Hantavirus is not like COVID, but online misinformation is reminiscent of 2020

Environmental agency threatens to revoke permits for both coke gas plants

The North Sea Canal Area environmental agency has formally notified Tata Steel that it is preparing to revoke the operating permits for both of its coke gas plants. This notification was sent via lett...

Dirk-Piet (78) was on ship where deadly hantavirus broke out: 'I thought: this isn't right'

78-year-old Dirk-Piet de Graaf was aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius during a five-week voyage when a hantavirus outbreak resulted in the deaths of three passengers. Despite the fatalities, ship activ...

Part of those on board Hondius go into quarantine in Port of Rotterdam

Twenty-three portakabins are being prepared in the port of Rotterdam to accommodate foreign crew members from the cruise ship Hondius for a potential six-week quarantine. Local health authorities will...

Car in water on A9 towards Badhoevedorp, road closed

A motorist was seriously injured and transported to the hospital after their vehicle went off the road into the water on the A9 near Badhoevedorp on Friday afternoon. Emergency services, including a t...

WHO: no new suspected cases on Hondius after hantavirus outbreak

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reports that no new suspected hantavirus cases have been identified on the cruise ship m/v Hondius. The vessel is currently en route to the Netherlands ...

Stadskanaal mayor: Do not take the law into your own hands

Mayor Klaas Sloots of Stadskanaal has issued an urgent appeal to residents not to take the law into their own hands following unrest in the municipality. An emergency ordinance has been implemented in...

Influencer Marijn Kuipers makes documentary about years-long struggle with bulimia

Dutch influencer Marijn Kuipers is producing a documentary about her long-term battle with bulimia. The 26-year-old hopes that by sharing her personal struggle, she can help others facing similar issu...

Schiphol security guards sound alarm: workload sky-high and safety under pressure

Security guards at Schiphol Airport, represented by the FNV union, are sounding the alarm over excessive workloads and a failing safety culture. Employees report that the high pressure is affecting th...

Inspectorate to investigate agencies in Stadskanaal assault case

The Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) is investigating the involvement of agencies such as Veilig Thuis and the Child Care and Protection Board in a child abuse case in Stadskanaal. The i...

After heavy crash in China, Jesper Rasch wonders why cycling is still fun: ‘I’m an expert when it comes to wounds’

Dutch cyclist Jesper Rasch, who competes for the China Anta-Mentech team, reflects on his career and the physical toll of the sport following a serious crash in China. The Zandvoort native shares mont...