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Lucky Fonz III: 'Bit by bit my hairline is receding and my hair is thinning, making me insecure'

Dutch artist Lucky Fonz III discussed his personal insecurities regarding hair loss and his journey with mental health. Following a severe depression, he found that conscious eating and regular exerci...

Cindy Heinen from Uitgeest presents book My sister gave me new life

Cindy Heinen-Van den Oever presented her new book, 'Mijn zus gaf mij nieuw leven', at Yogastudio Kokos on Saturday. The author, who is from Uitgeest, shared her personal story about how her sister gav...

More focus on mental health and affordable youth housing in expensive hotspots? These are the choices for young people in Zandvoort

Ahead of the municipal elections on March 18, eight political parties in Zandvoort are focusing on mental health and affordable housing to retain young residents. The parties present different choices...

Listen to messages of encouragement for City-Pier-City Loop participants: ‘I’m so proud of you’

Hundreds of runners are participating in the City-Pier-City Loop in The Hague this Sunday following weeks of training. Family and friends of the participants have shared messages of encouragement and ...

Many killed in Israeli strike on medical center in Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes on a medical center in Burj Qalawiya, South Lebanon, killed at least 14 people on Saturday, according to Lebanese authorities. The victims included 12 medical staff members such as ...

Water outage in IJmond resolved, boil water advisory for Velserbroek. Wijk aan Zee pipe leak repaired

PWN technicians have repaired a burst water pipe in Wijk aan Zee, restoring water pressure to the IJmond region. As a precautionary measure, a boil water advisory has been issued for residents in Vels...

Contaminated river water pollutes clean dunes, concentrations exceed standards

River water purification in the Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes has resulted in chemical contamination of dune lakes and canals at levels exceeding legal standards. The pollution is a byproduct of the pr...

This Greek-style yogurt is the best: ‘Not too sour and nice and creamy’

Three experts conducted a blind taste test of eight Greek-style yogurt brands available in Dutch supermarkets, along with one authentic Greek version. The test evaluated the yogurts based on taste and...

Much criticism of cold nursing homes, but here residents are delighted: ‘A glass of wine? Of course you can’

While many nursing homes face criticism for being overly restrictive and poorly managed, residents at Het Snijdelhuis in Boskoop report being exceptionally happy. The facility focuses on a welcoming a...

Bloemendaal reverses budget cuts for De Baan activity center: ‘It’s a vital facility for young people with intellectual disabilities’

The Bloemendaal city council has reversed a planned 9,000-euro budget cut for De Baan, a daycare facility for young people with intellectual disabilities. The decision aims to protect the essential Ha...

Screen time | Wanting to use my phone less doesn't mean I'm addicted

In his weekly column "Schermtijd," tech reporter Rutger Otto explores the distinction between wanting to reduce smartphone usage and being clinically addicted. He examines the criteria for phone addic...

Willem-Alexander and Máxima help volunteers in garden of Hoofddorp care home: ’The king is very relaxed’

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima participated in the national volunteer campaign NLdoet by helping at the Bornholm residential care center in Hoofddorp. They worked alongside volunteers to plan...

Asbestos found in residential area in Soesterberg

Asbestos was discovered in a residential area in Soesterberg on Friday evening, prompting a significant emergency services response. The Utrecht Safety Region reported that there is no immediate dange...

Bertram: municipalities may set local rules for steel slag

State Secretary Annet Bertram has clarified that Dutch municipalities are permitted to establish their own local regulations regarding the use of steel slag. This decision follows confusion among loca...

Nina van Tongeren (26) created a play about child abuse: ‘You’re quickly seen as either a pathetic victim or a hero who survived’

Rijnstate receives dozens of calls about gynecologist

The Rijnstate hospital has received dozens of inquiries following news that a former gynecologist fathered at least 16 donor children using his own sperm during the 1970s and 1980s. A spokesperson con...

Paintings by late Haarlem artist Frans Strunk to be sold for Dutch Cancer Society: ‘He finally gets his first solo exhibition’

The paintings of deceased Haarlem artist Frans Strunk will be sold this coming weekend, with all proceeds donated to the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF). Strunk passed away from cancer at age 80 last Decem...

Bolsonaro admitted to hospital again

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been hospitalized after experiencing chills and vomiting. His son, Flávio Bolsonaro, reported the news on social media, stating that the former leader wa...

NVWA: Most play sand meets asbestos standard

An investigation by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) found that most play sand meets safety standards for asbestos. While 65 out of 99 products contained no asbestos a...

Researchers find cause of dangerous bird flu variants

Researchers at Erasmus MC in Rotterdam have discovered why certain bird flu variants become more dangerous than others. The study reveals that a specific enzyme can get stuck during virus replication,...

Cyclist and child injured in collision with car in Haarlem

A cyclist and a child were rushed to the hospital on Friday morning following an accident involving a car in Haarlem. Both individuals sustained injuries in the collision, though further details regar...

Health ministers still considering what disability care motion 'means'

Health Minister Sophie Hermans and colleague Mirjam Sterk are evaluating the impact of a parliamentary motion against budget cuts in disabled care. They intend to determine how this decision will infl...

Nearly 3,000 people in Israel hospitalized since war with Iran

Nearly 3,000 people in Israel have been hospitalized since the start of the conflict with Iran, according to the Israeli Ministry of Health. Patients were treated for injuries resulting from Iranian r...

Rheumatism buddies became friends for life

Reporter Mitzie Meijerhof and Rob Pfaff recount how they transitioned from "rheumatism buddies" to lifelong friends. Their story serves as the conclusion to the "Voor het leven" series, which explores...

Haarlem politicians and experts debate youth care waiting list of 400 children: ‘Does supply create demand?’

Politicians and experts in Haarlem gathered at the De Pletterij debate center to address the city's youth care waiting list of 400 children. The discussion explored causes for the increased demand, su...

Resident injured in fire in De Pijp, home uninhabitable

A resident was hospitalized for smoke inhalation following an apartment fire in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood shortly after midnight. The blaze rendered the home uninhabitable and forced neighbors ...

Dutch Athletics vows to prioritize athletes after sex tape scandal: 'I think we can do better'

Chiel Warners, the new technical director of the Dutch Athletics Union, announced a shift in focus toward athlete welfare following a non-consensual sex tape scandal involving Zoë Sedney. During a pr...

Help, my son holds anti-women views, what can I do? ‘Before you know it, they’re on extreme platforms’

Experts are warning about the rise of misogynistic views among boys, driven by the 'manosphere' and influencers like Andrew Tate. The debut of the Netflix series 'Inside the manosphere' underscores th...

A sun and a moon on a box

A neurologist reflects on the challenges of conducting medical consultations when a patient requires an interpreter. While such appointments can be complex, the doctor acknowledges that having an inte...

Rat nuisance becomes last-minute Haarlem election issue with petitions, posters and protest marches

Residents and local politicians in Haarlem's Kleverpark neighborhood are pushing for urgent action against rat infestations, turning the issue into a major local election theme. The community has orga...