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Arsonist at Parnassia clinic gets short prison sentence and necessary treatment

A 30-year-old woman from IJmuiden has been sentenced to a short prison term and mandatory treatment for committing arson at a Parnassia healthcare facility in Castricum. The fire, which occurred in Au...

Uplifting pop as grief processing for POM’s Liza van As: ‘I wanted to feel happy again’

Liza van As, lead singer of the pop group POM, has released the band's second album, 'Enlightened, baby', which uses upbeat music as a method of processing grief. Despite her initial expectations of w...

Twice as many hay fever symptoms as last week due to heat

Recent warm weather in the Netherlands has caused a significant spike in hay fever complaints, reaching the highest levels recorded so far this year. According to the NIVEL research institute, the num...

Stroke strikes 42,000 Dutch people per year: how it occurs and how to recognize it

Approximately 42,000 people in the Netherlands suffer a stroke annually, a condition recently highlighted by former speed skater Erben Wennemars' own health scare. The report explains what happens in ...

Samuel (21) was addicted to snus: ‘Looking back, it's disgusting’

An investigation by AD Rotterdams Dagblad has revealed that snus is widely available in Rotterdam despite being illegal and highly addictive for young people. Samuel, a 21-year-old who recently quit u...

Many highs and lows, but Hillegom community officer René Nieuwenhuizen had the best job in the world: 'My mouth was my strongest weapon'

René Nieuwenhuizen reflects on his career as a community police officer in Hillegom, describing it as the most beautiful profession despite facing trauma and burnout. He highlights communication as h...

Arib: House of Representatives was not prepared for a pandemic

Former House Speaker Khadija Arib testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee that the Dutch House of Representatives was unprepared for a pandemic at the start of 2020. Her statements were mad...

Erben Wennemars recently suffered a stroke: 'We were terribly shocked'

Former Dutch speed skater Erben Wennemars recently suffered a stroke, as reported by his wife Renate in a column for de Stentor. The incident occurred suddenly and resulted in a speech impairment, cau...

Day three of COVID inquiry: should elderly care have received face masks earlier?

On the third day of public COVID-19 hearings, former House Speaker Khadija Arib and senior official Ernst van Koesveld appeared before the inquiry committee. The testimony focused on the management of...

Watch: COVID-19 hearing of former House Speaker Khadija Arib

Former House Speaker Khadija Arib appeared before the parliamentary inquiry committee on COVID-19 for the third day of public hearings. Arib led the Dutch House of Representatives during the first pha...

Kuipers and allies want new deal on greening healthcare

Former Health Minister Ernst Kuipers and other climate advocates are calling for new government agreements to further the sustainability of the Dutch healthcare sector. They urge ministers to continue...

Dutch virologist charged in US for importing mpox virus

Dutch virologist Vincent Munster has been charged in the United States for smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus from the Democratic Republic of Congo. He is also accused of lying to federal inves...

Ouafae Karimi (50) founded a clinic for elderly people with a migrant background: ‘I want them to feel seen – not as a file, but as a human being’

'What would you rather have: spots or cancer?' beautician asked Aisha Dutrieux

Aisha Dutrieux shares an anecdote about a provocative encounter with a new skin therapist who asked whether she would prefer to have skin spots or cancer. The article reflects on the different social ...

Queen Máxima unable to play football with actor Bas Muijs due to injury

Queen Máxima was unable to participate in a football match with actor Bas Muijs during the launch of the "De Onzichtbare Blessure" program on Tuesday. The Queen declined the invitation due to an inju...

Viva! Care Group receives silver sustainability certificate: 'We are an example for the sector'

Viva! Zorggroep has been awarded a silver certificate from Milieuthermometer Zorg for its commitment to sustainability. This certification recognizes the healthcare organization's environmental effort...

Michiel van Erp’s drama about Amsterdam gay scene during AIDS crisis opens Netherlands Film Festival

KLM cancels flights to Uganda after Ebola measures

KLM has temporarily suspended its flight services to and from Entebbe, Uganda, following the implementation of international travel restrictions due to an ebola outbreak in Central Africa. Although En...

Vissenloop stunned by brazen theft of entire KWF checkpoint: ‘What would someone do with a tent covered in KWF logos in their garden?’

Organizers of the annual Vissenloop charity walk were shocked by the theft of an entire KWF stamping station in IJmuiden just before the event began. The stolen equipment included a tent branded with ...

Casualties in Israeli attack including hospital in Tyre

Israeli air strikes in the Lebanese city of Tyre on Monday killed four people and injured 127 others, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Health. The Jabal Amel Hospital was among the locations hit, le...

WHO reports sharp drop in suspected Ebola cases

The World Health Organization (WHO) has significantly reduced the number of suspected Ebola cases from over 900 to 116. There are currently 330 confirmed infections and nearly 50 deaths attributed to ...

Shop closed after assault and illegal vapes

Mayor Jos Wienen closed a shop on Generaal Cronjéstraat in Haarlem for three months following an inspection in late May. Authorities discovered over 500 illegal vapes, hard liquor, and an undocumente...

Strange but true: fish DNA helps fight wrinkles

Doctor Marguerite van Randwijck explores the use of polynucleotides, derived from fish DNA, as a cosmetic treatment for wrinkles. The article explains the mechanics and risks of the procedure as part ...

Tram derails after collision in Amsterdam-West, van driver taken to hospital

Mother of BBB leader Caroline van der Plas seriously ill, politician takes step back

BBB leader Caroline van der Plas is taking a temporary leave from her duties in the House of Representatives to care for her seriously ill mother. Her mother, Nuala van der Plas-Fitzpatrick, is a form...

Jeroen is ambassador for the Special Olympics 2026 in Haarlem: 'A huge honor'

Jeroen, a 40-year-old from Haarlem, has been named an ambassador for the Special Olympics 2026 for people with intellectual disabilities. He accepted the role after being invited by the director of th...

Controversial documentary about young drug users released: 'Starting a real conversation'

The controversial documentary series "Nachtkinderen" has been released on Videoland following criticism and a delayed premiere. The production follows young people between the ages of 15 and 25 to exp...

Amsterdam helps residents keep their homes cool

The city of Amsterdam is allocating €50,000 to help residents implement energy-saving heat mitigation measures. The funds are intended for items such as shade cloths and fans to help keep homes cool...

Drug dosages can often be much lower, Radboudumc study shows: could save a lot of money

Research from Radboudumc indicates that patients with severe psoriasis can often safely and significantly reduce their medication dosage without compromising treatment. The study suggests that many pa...

NOC*NSF silent on Van den Hoogenband departure over sports funding concerns

The Dutch sports organization NOC*NSF expressed concerns about a lack of funding for sports during a press briefing on Monday at Papendal. Despite the financial discussion, officials refused to commen...