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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...

Car ends up on its side in Haarlem, driver taken to hospital

A car overturned in a single-vehicle accident on the Langebrug in Haarlem on Monday evening. The driver was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.

Record proceeds for KWF after successful Vissenloop and VissenRun

The Vissenloop and VissenRun events raised a record-breaking 150,000 euros for the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF) this past weekend. A total of 2,734 participants took part in the walking and running edit...

More municipalities have local heat plans, majority still do not

The number of Dutch municipalities with or developing a local heat plan has increased from 90 to 128 over the past year, according to the Red Cross and the Climate Alliance. While this is seen as a po...

Man who stalked his ex: I wasn't myself. This was a different E. in a manic episode

A man appeared in court for stalking his ex-girlfriend in Leiden throughout several months in 2025, including placing GPS trackers on her car and sending threatening messages to her family and friends...

New name for merged Bloemendaal and Heemstede welfare organizations: 'Says in one word what we stand for'

The welfare organizations WIJ Heemstede and Welzijn Bloemendaal have officially merged and rebranded under the new name 'Sterk Bloemendaal Heemstede.' The organization introduced a new logo and visual...

What is heat power? New weather metric determines if it's too hot to work or exercise

The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) is introducing a new metric called 'hittekracht' in its weather app this Tuesday. This hourly indicator is designed to help users determine when t...

Emergency departments to receive partially fixed budget of 4.6 million from 2027

Starting in 2027, emergency departments will receive a partial fixed budget of approximately 4.6 million euros to supplement current patient-based funding. This shift in the Dutch healthcare system ai...

IJmuiden man allegedly threatened ex-partner, mental health workers and lawyer: 'I thought my child was kidnapped'

A 42-year-old man from IJmuiden appeared in an Alkmaar court for allegedly threatening his ex-partner, a lawyer, and mental health workers. He defended his behavior by claiming he believed his child h...

Car ends up in ditch in Beverwijk, driver taken to hospital

A car crashed into a ditch on the Sint Aagtendijk in Beverwijk on Monday afternoon. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the driver was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Sabine hit on head by large foam block, broke her neck: "I knew this was completely wrong"

A woman named Sabine suffered a broken neck and a severe concussion after a 15-kilogram foam block fell on her from a third-story apartment on the Bloemgracht in Amsterdam. While police initially trea...

Sterk wants young people who stop eating to stay out of hospices

Dutch Youth Minister Mirjam Sterk argues that young people who stop eating and drinking to end their lives should not be admitted to hospices. She calls for earlier and more appropriate care to preven...

Red Cross warns runners of heatstroke risk on Heat Action Day

June 2nd marks Heat Action Day, an initiative by the International Red Cross to raise awareness about the life-threatening risks of extreme heat. In the Netherlands, safety regions are providing guida...

Kenyans protest against American Ebola center

Residents of Nanyuki, Kenya, held a demonstration to protest the planned construction of an American quarantine center for individuals exposed to the Ebola virus. While official reports counted around...

Cyclist injured in collision with car in Heemstede

A cyclist was injured on Monday afternoon following a collision with a car on the Heemsteedse Dreef in Heemstede. The accident occurred during local traffic movement, resulting in the cyclist's injury...

Providers of alternative 'wet cupping' treatment often unqualified

The Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) has issued a warning regarding the health risks and lack of authorization among providers of wet cupping. The procedure, which involves making small ...

Ted Verdonkschot fully recovered and signs for another year at RKAV Volendam

Ted Verdonkschot has signed a one-year contract extension as head coach of RKAV Volendam after fully recovering from a heart attack suffered last winter. The 62-year-old Haarlem native is set to conti...