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At Alzheimer iftar, Sukran bridges the gap between migrant caregivers and support: 'It starts with a meeting'

Sukran Coba shared her experiences as a caregiver during an Alzheimer iftar at the Akşemseddin Mosque in Beverwijk to bridge the gap between migrant caregivers and social services. Serving as a key r...

Sedentary work or not: 2,500 civil servants compete in National Championship. ‘Sand, sea and beach make the setting special’

Approximately 2,500 civil servants from 150 different municipalities gathered in Wijk aan Zee for the Dutch National Cross-Country Championship for civil servants. The event featured runners and walke...

Recovering Griekspoor skips Miami Open

Tallon Griekspoor will skip the upcoming Miami Open as he continues to recover from an injury. His coach, Marc Dijkhuizen, stated that the tournament comes too early, but expects the player to return ...

Decapitation suspect: I am sick and that proved fatal for my mother

Jesse R. appeared in a Dordrecht court to face charges for the murder of his 63-year-old mother, who was killed with an axe in Hellevoetsluis in April 2023. During the trial, the 32-year-old suspect a...

Jayden, Faith-Lynn and Sam open fruit shop at school: 'It went well and everyone liked it'

Three first-year students at Vellesan College in IJmuiden have launched 'Fruitjes', a student-run shop offering healthy fruit snacks and drinks. The project opened on Wednesday following weeks of prep...

Red Cross: Humanitarian nightmare for Sudanese refugees

The Red Cross has warned that the refugee crisis surrounding Sudan is turning into a humanitarian nightmare as neighboring countries like Ethiopia, Chad, and South Sudan struggle to support millions o...

Kesbeke supports pregnant women in conflict zones with pickles for Doctors Without Borders

Heemstede local Berk Efe is 15 and already a council candidate: 'I see children around me addicted to vapes with ketamine. Truly terrible'

15-year-old Berk Efe has become the youngest candidate for the municipal council in Heemstede, representing the Heemsteeds Burger Belang (HBB) party. He aims to give young people a voice and encourage...

Side stitch? This can help with the pain, according to a sports doctor

Sports doctor Robert Rozenberg explains the nature of side stitches that occur during exercise and discusses potential remedies for the pain. The article explores current medical understanding of the ...

Telstar squad brings Red Cross Hospital children's ward to life with football games and interviews

Players from the Telstar football club visited the children's ward at the Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis in Beverwijk on Wednesday afternoon. The athletes engaged with young patients by participating in interv...

TBS patient wants to leave supervised housing to move in with partner

A 43-year-old TBS patient appeared in a Haarlem court on Tuesday, requesting permission to leave assisted living to move in with his partner. The individual, identified as B.D., stated during the hear...

Fewer people have the flu, RIVM reports

The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) reports that flu infections are decreasing as temperatures rise. While experts believe the peak of the annual epidemic has pas...

Hay fever peaks earlier in the year and more people are affected

Research institute Nivel reports that hay fever symptoms are peaking earlier in the year, with GP visits significantly increasing following the first warm days of 2026. Last week, 174 out of every 100...

Minister shocked by abuses in Gelderland nursing home: ‘Severe and unacceptable’

Minister of Long-term Care Mirjam Sterk expressed shock and labeled the situation as unacceptable following reports of abuses at a nursing home for Turkish elderly in De Steeg, Gelderland. The ministe...

D66 shares opposition concerns over impact of WIA cuts

The Dutch political party D66 has joined opposition parties in expressing concern over proposed budget cuts to social security, which are expected to impact disabled and chronically ill citizens. Duri...

New in Haarlem: Gewoon Samen Home Neighborhood

The city of Haarlem is launching the 'Gewoon Samen Thuisbuurt' initiative to help residents live independently at home for as long as possible through community support and tailored housing. The proje...

50Plus Haarlemmermeer aims for at least one seat: 'They say youth is the future, but we forget the elderly'

Hans van der Helm is leading the 50Plus party in Haarlemmermeer for the upcoming elections, aiming to secure at least one seat. Driven by his personal experience as a caregiver, he advocates for impro...

Learning to run with body and mind with Martin and Esther: ‘Out of your head, into your body, no pressure and anything goes’

Running coach Martin Dekker and NLP coach Esther Buis-Van Rijn are launching a 10-week training course for beginners. The program focuses on injury prevention through improved technique and emphasizes...

Fears of increased drug nuisance following closure of Mainline Foundation

Stichting Mainline is closing down after the Dutch government withdrew its national funding, ending years of harm reduction work and health research for drug users. Experts warn that the loss of these...

New mass claim being prepared against chemical plant Chemours

The foundation PFAS Vrij Green Claim is launching a mass claim against the Chemours chemical plant in Dordrecht on behalf of local residents. The lawsuit seeks an immediate halt to PFAS emissions and ...

Large differences in cancer drug prices, KWF calls for more transparency

KWF and the Netherlands Cancer Institute report that hospitals pay significantly different prices for the same cancer medications, with variations up to 2,800 euros per treatment. The organizations ar...

Bol stops selling play sand after new asbestos find

Online retailer Bol has permanently ceased the sale of play sand after traces of asbestos were discovered in two products sold on its platform. The decision follows an investigation by the Dutch newsp...

Emad (42) reluctantly puts Pizzeria Sorrento in IJmuiden up for sale: 'I hope the buyer comes tomorrow, not today'

Emad Sorrento, 42, has put his IJmuiden-based pizzeria up for sale due to concerns regarding his health and family responsibilities. Although he is reluctant to part with the business, he acknowledges...

Trump administration withdraws autism drug recommendation

The Trump administration has retracted its recommendation for using leucovorin to treat autism, citing a lack of sufficient evidence for its effectiveness. This decision marks a reversal of previous g...

Is sleeping in healthy or not?

Pulmonologist-somnologist Manu Sastry discusses the health impacts of sleeping in late as part of a series on common sleep issues. The article explores whether extending sleep is beneficial for one's ...

Just don't bring it into the house

A parent reflects on the persistent presence of soda and candy vending machines in schools after seeing them at their son's high school. They note that such machines have been considered a normal part...

Day of the Bereaved at IJmuiden library: Reflecting on grief and resilience

The Nabestaandenzorg foundation and the IJmuiden library will host the Day of the Bereaved on March 21. The event aims to provide a space for individuals to reflect on grief and resilience.

Dutch Parliament wants target for reducing healthcare fraud

The Dutch Parliament is pushing for a target to reduce healthcare fraud by at least 1 percent by 2027, which would save approximately 100 million euros. While the Public Prosecution Service estimates ...

National override of local steel slag bans? GroenLinks and PvdD seek clarification from Minister Karremans

Dutch MP Ani Zalinyan has submitted questions to Minister Vincent Karremans regarding new national regulations that could override local bans on the use of steel slag. The inquiry addresses concerns o...

Dutch Parliament votes against disability care cuts

The Dutch House of Representatives has voted against the new cabinet's proposed budget cuts for disability care. The motion passed with a narrow majority of 75 to 74 votes, effectively blocking the pl...