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Lionel lost his prosthetic leg after a wild night of headbutts, but can now smile again

Lionel Gorissen woke up to find his prosthetic leg missing after a night of drinking in Amsterdam, leading to a week of significant stress. The essential device, valued at approximately 9,000 euros, w...

'Since the bad news, the reactions have been heartwarming.' Over 100 shirts from top footballers at auction for Tim (14) and Mason (4)

An auction featuring over 100 donated football shirts will begin on May 1st to raise money for the Princess Máxima Center. The 'Shirts for Warriors' initiative was inspired by 14-year-old Tim, who is...

Protest march in Amsterdam on Labour Day

Thousands of people participated in a Labor Day protest march organized by the FNV trade union in Amsterdam on May 1st. The demonstrators marched from Museumplein to Martin Luther Kingpark to protest ...

Paralyzed Harry Potter stuntman working on play about his life

David Holmes, the stuntman who was paralyzed after breaking his neck while filming the seventh Harry Potter movie, has created a stage play about his life story. The production chronicles his experien...

Video | Aerial footage shows large turnout for Jade Kops' farewell

Thousands give loud applause for late Jade Kops

Thousands of people gathered in Naaldwijk on Friday to pay their final respects to social media personality Jade Kops with a loud round of applause. Outside the private farewell ceremony at WestlandTh...

Open water swimming season begins with dozens of warnings

The open water swimming season in the Netherlands begins on May 1st, with hundreds of locations designated as safe for swimming. However, dozens of sites have already received warnings due to blue-gre...

William's therapy garden refurbished thanks to NH Helpt

Workers from Cordaan Landlust Leerwerkbedrijf renovated William Jansen's large therapy garden in Amsterdam following an appeal on NH Helpt. The team performed extensive maintenance, including pruning ...

Amsterdam needs about six thousand new blood donors

The blood supply organization Sanquin has launched a campaign to recruit 6,000 new donors in the Amsterdam region to maintain essential stocks for surgeries and medical treatments. Nationally, the org...

How to feel confident showing your feet again this summer

As summer approaches, podotherapists and medical pedicurists are providing professional advice on treating common foot issues such as calluses, fungal nails, and sweaty feet. These care tips aim to he...

Uitgeest Village Park ready for new outdoor season after maintenance and expansions

The village park in Uitgeest has undergone maintenance and expansions to prepare for the upcoming outdoor season. These improvements, based on resident feedback, aim to make the park a more comprehens...

No two days are the same for psychologist Lonneke in the nursing home: ‘It gives me satisfaction when someone is calmer and more content’

Lonneke Metselaar, a 26-year-old psychologist, discusses her daily life and motivations while working in a nursing home environment. She explains that her primary professional satisfaction comes from ...

More than half of Dutch people get sunburned in the summer

A study by Maastricht University commissioned by the National Skin Fund reveals that 56 percent of Dutch people experienced sunburn this past summer. The research highlights that more than half of the...

A climbing wall on the Dorpsweide? Vera (26) and Emma (34) are transforming Wijk aan Zee into a Sports Village

Vera Siersema and Emma Fabri are organizing the Sportdorp event on May 17 at the Dorpsweide in Wijk aan Zee. The event features a wide range of activities, including a climbing wall and wheelchair dan...

Condition of Roosendaal mayor slightly improved, long recovery ahead

The medical condition of Mark Buijs, the mayor of Roosendaal, has shown slight improvement according to the municipality. However, he is expected to face a long recovery period as many details regardi...

GGD: No evidence of increased lung cancer risk in North due to industry

A GGD study found no evidence that industrial emissions are responsible for the significantly higher lung cancer rates in the Amsterdam-Noord district. While cancer rates in the area are well above th...

Candlelight tribute for Vissenloop & Run as extra moment of remembrance: ‘It was suggested he should not be forgotten’

Marlon van Leeuwen has launched a candle fundraising campaign for KWF Kankerbestrijding ahead of the Vissenloop & Run event in late May. The candles are sold as a tribute to those affected by cancer, ...

Summer weather is not yet swimming weather, warns Rescue Brigade: Risk of cold shock is too high

The Dutch Rescue Brigade is warning people not to swim in the sea or recreational lakes despite the warm weather forecast for Friday. Water temperatures are currently well below the safe limit of 15 d...

Neurologist Maaike van der Plas feels increasingly at home: ‘From marginal to reasonable, and that’s quite something’

Neurologist Maaike van der Plas reports feeling increasingly more in control of her daily professional responsibilities after several months in her current role. She describes her current management o...

Already more wildfires with NL-Alerts than in all of 2025

In April 2026, the Netherlands recorded five NL-Alerts for wildfires, already surpassing the total issued during the entire year of 2025. An analysis of emergency notifications shows that wildfire-rel...

Toxic mothballs placed in library children's corner, man suspected of attempted murder

A 52-year-old Amsterdam man is facing attempted murder charges for placing toxic mothballs in the children's section of the OBA library in Amsterdam-West. The suspect confessed to the act, claiming he...

Number of crack incidents in Amsterdam doubles in five years, police blame rogue recruitment agencies

Trial for Lisa's murder and rape delayed until January, suspect Chris Jude under further observation

Clyde S. (52) placed toxic mothballs in children's corner of OBA De Hallen to 'ward off evil spirits'

Stephen Fry demands £100,000 in damages after falling off stage at conference

Stephen Fry is seeking £100,000 in damages from the organizers of the CogX tech conference following a fall from the stage in 2023. The accident resulted in the actor and writer suffering several ser...

Mascha has ME, but hardly anyone knows what it is: "In bed all day, it makes you desperate"

An exhibition at Treehouse on the NDSM-terrein in Amsterdam showcases the work of artists living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) to raise awareness about the chronic systemic disease. Participants...

Hundreds of ASML employees suffer health problems

A survey conducted by the FNV trade union reveals that hundreds of employees at chip machine manufacturer ASML are experiencing health problems attributed to wearing face masks. The complaints emerged...

More and more children unable to cycle: ‘Taking road safety test unsafe for some’

Traffic organizations in the Netherlands are warning about a significant decline in cycling proficiency among children. Experts state that some children's skills have become so poor that it is no long...

DNA pioneer Craig Venter dies at 79

Renowned DNA researcher J. Craig Venter has passed away at the age of 79 following complications from cancer treatment. He is widely recognized for his pioneering work as one of the first scientists t...

Karremans: Water will continue to flow for every household

Minister Vincent Karremans assured that drinking water will remain available for all households, even during potential freshwater shortages caused by drought. His statement follows a report from the C...