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Trauma team dispatched to workplace accident in Schiphol-Rijk, victim taken to hospital

A person was injured during an industrial accident on Koolhovenlaan in Schiphol-Rijk on Thursday morning. A trauma team was deployed to the scene, and the victim was subsequently transported to the ho...

Raped and shared online by the person you trust most: ‘Trauma is constantly re-triggered’

Eight men across the Netherlands are suspected of drugging their partners, sexually abusing them, and sharing recordings of the acts in private online networks. So far, three victims have come forward...

Jetten: Netherlands loses a unique voice in Lieke Marsman

Poet, writer, and philosopher Lieke Marsman passed away at the age of 35 on June 3 following a battle with a rare form of cancer. Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten honored her memory, stating ...

Nepalese climber presumed dead reappears on Everest

Nepalese climber Dawa Sherpa, who was presumed dead on Mount Everest, has returned to base camp after being missing for six days. He managed to crawl back alone and is reported to be in relatively goo...

Red Cross on Ter Apel situation: this cannot go on like this

The Red Cross has expressed serious concerns regarding the welfare of asylum seekers outside the reception center in Ter Apel. Director Harm Goossens stated that the situation is unacceptable as peopl...

Do you find sweets irresistible? Here's how to cut back on sugar

Dietitian Neeke Smit and doctor Martijn Brouwers offer guidance on reducing sugar intake to lower risks of obesity and type 2 diabetes. The experts share practical tips for managing cravings and succe...

Inspectorates: Handling of mentally ill man who stabbed girl to death fell short

Dutch inspections concluded that healthcare and security organizations failed in their management of a man who stabbed an 11-year-old girl in Nieuwegein last year. The report found that the suspect's ...

Writer Lieke Marsman (35) dies

Tom Holland turned down Saturday Night Live hosting gigs due to dyslexia

Actor Tom Holland revealed on the podcast "Good Hang with Amy Poehler" that he has turned down multiple invitations to host Saturday Night Live. Holland explained that his decision was primarily due t...

More sick leave compared to last year: 'Workload most cited reason'

Sickness absence in the Netherlands rose to 5.8% in the first quarter of this year, compared to the 5% average seen in previous years. Increased work pressure was cited as the most common reason for e...

Young girls seeking mental support have found it at Elance Academy for fifteen years

The Elance Academy has spent fifteen years pairing young girls with female role models who act as mentors to help them build self-confidence. Founded by Aytun Aydin, the organization supports approxim...

Not 6 sugar cubes a day, but 12: we underestimate how much added sugar we eat

Dutch citizens are unknowingly consuming significantly more added sugar than they estimate, often through products that do not taste sweet. This high intake, averaging twelve sugar cubes daily, increa...

Gastric bypass for severely obese teenagers to be covered: ‘Obesity is a chronic, serious disease’

Dutch teenagers suffering from extreme obesity can now receive coverage for gastric bypass surgery under the basic health insurance package. This policy change applies to young people with severe heal...

Australians smoking more despite rising cigarette prices

Smoking in Australia has increased since 2017, despite government anti-smoking policies that tripled cigarette prices. The rise in tobacco use is primarily attributed to a significant increase in the ...

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...