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Red Cross opens donation account for aid to Venezuela

The Red Cross has opened donation account 5125 to support relief efforts following a double earthquake in Venezuela. The organization reports that thousands of people are in urgent need of food, water...

Code red in more and more Italian cities due to heat

Seventeen of Italy's twenty-seven largest cities are currently under a code red alert due to extreme heat across Europe. The high-level warning affects major cities including Rome, Milan, Turin, Venic...

Going to the beach with children in this heat? Dermatologist recommends UV-protective clothing

Dermatologist Göran van Rooijen from Spaarne Gasthuis provides safety advice for families visiting the beach during extreme heat in the Netherlands. He specifically recommends that children wear UV-p...

Lionel Richie falls ill and forced to cut short first concert of new tour

Lionel Richie had to stop his concert in Minnesota early after feeling unwell and becoming dizzy on stage during the first performance of his new tour. The cause of the singer's illness is currently u...

Employees under 45 more likely to take sick leave for mental health issues

Employees under the age of 45 are increasingly experiencing absenteeism due to psychological issues such as burnout, anxiety, and extreme fatigue. Data shows that 60 percent of this age group was abse...

How can I train my body to handle the heat? Experts recommend an athlete's approach

As temperatures are forecast to reach 35 degrees Celsius, experts explain how individuals can train their bodies to better tolerate extreme heat using techniques similar to those used by athletes. The...

What is the best thing to eat in the heat? ‘This combination makes for the ideal meal’

Dietician Sanne Mouha provides nutrition advice for staying cool during temperatures exceeding 30 degrees. She examines nine myths and facts regarding the best food and drink combinations to combat he...

Social Impact Team to be permanent advisor in next pandemic

The Dutch government will include a Social Impact Team (MIT) as a permanent advisor in future pandemic responses to evaluate the social consequences of measures like lockdowns. This new structure, det...

Part of Parliament remains critical of women's health plan

Several Dutch political parties have expressed criticism towards Minister Sophie Hermans' plan to improve women's health, which was detailed on Thursday. Opponents argue that the initiative lacks suff...

Telstar's first friendly cancelled due to heat; team will still train

Telstar's scheduled friendly match against Helmond Sport this Saturday has been cancelled due to extreme heat. Despite the cancellation, head coach Henk Brugge confirmed that the team will still condu...

Red Cross headquarters in Venezuela damaged by tremors

The headquarters of the Venezuelan Red Cross sustained critical damage following a powerful earthquake, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). While ...

Many farm animals still unprotected in the sun: fines loom

Farm animals including cows, chickens, and pigs are struggling during the current extreme heatwave, raising concerns about whether they are receiving adequate protection from the sun. Farmers who fail...

Fewer STI visits to public health centers, Soa Aids Netherlands concerned

Last year, the number of people visiting sexual health centers for STI consultations in the Netherlands decreased despite a rise in diagnoses for gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. Soa Aids Nederland expre...

Philips in court as investors demand investigation into apnea scandal: top executives present

Philips appeared before the Enterprise Chamber in Amsterdam on Thursday as shareholders and claim organizations demanded a formal investigation into the sleep apnea machine recall scandal. The legal a...

Code red in part of Belgium on Friday for temperatures up to 40 degrees

The Belgian weather institute KMI has issued a code red for the provinces of Liège and Limburg due to extreme heat expected this Friday. Temperatures in these eastern regions are forecast to reach as...

Defqon.1 to allow fewer people on festival grounds this weekend due to heat

The hardstyle festival Defqon.1 is reducing its visitor capacity this Friday and Saturday due to expected high temperatures. Organizers have decided to restrict entry to weekend ticket holders only du...

Sighing, sweating, panting: everything about the heat in the region

A live blog has been launched to track weather developments and the impact of extreme heat across the region. Readers can follow real-time updates as temperatures rise and residents cope with the heat...

Children's Ombudsman sent letters to cabinet but often received no response

Hearings on the Dutch government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic revealed that warning letters from the Children's Ombudsman regarding school closures were frequently ignored. Witnesses testified ...

Hearing aid shops with a heart of gold

Two hearing aid shops are being commended for their compassionate approach, prioritizing individual needs over financial gain and strict regulations. The article highlights their commitment to human-c...

Daryl Hall undergoes kidney transplant: 'Get ready for more music'

Daryl Hall, founder of the duo Hall & Oates, recently underwent a successful kidney transplant. The singer shared the news on Instagram, stating that the operation was a success and that fans should g...

'In my attic dungeon it reaches almost 50 degrees': Amsterdam residents show the heat in their homes

Boy (11) with verbal disability missing in Heemskerk

An 11-year-old boy with an Asian appearance and a verbal disability went missing on Wednesday evening in Heemskerk. Authorities are searching the area around 't Veer for the boy, who is non-verbal and...

Sweltering Beverwijk market empties: Vendors persevere in 30-degree heat: We stay out of the sun and drink plenty of water

The weekly market on Breestraat in Beverwijk was nearly empty as temperatures soared above 30 degrees Celsius during a heatwave. Despite the extreme heat and local festival week, vendors continued to ...

Heat strains Nieuw-Vennep festival week, but new water spectacle is a hit

Extreme heat has forced organizers of the Nieuw-Vennep festival week to cancel several indoor activities for vulnerable groups due to high temperatures in event tents. In contrast, water-based activit...

'What are the real health effects of Tata Steel's plans?' Health First calls for clarity before state grants billions in subsidies

The foundation Gezondheid Op 1 has filed a lawsuit against the Dutch State to halt a multi-billion euro sustainability subsidy for Tata Steel until its health impacts are fully understood. The group a...

Hands and feet outside the sheets and no cuddling: how to sleep better in the heat

Code red to affect over three-quarters of French population on Thursday

France has expanded its red alert for extreme heat to 72 departments on Thursday, affecting more than three-quarters of the country's population. This represents an increase of 14 departments compared...

A day at Geversduin campsite for Odense House participants from Heemskerk and IJmuiden: ‘We used to camp everywhere’

Participants from the Odensehuizen centers in IJmuiden and Heemskerk recently enjoyed a day trip to Camping Geversduin in Castricum. The outing featured outdoor activities like jeu de boules and allow...

Postdocs and PhD students no longer have to pump during research time

Dutch trade unions and universities have reached a preliminary collective labor agreement to improve working conditions for female researchers. The agreement ensures that time spent on breastfeeding o...

Local residents demand more say in court over billions in aid for Tata Steel

A group of residents living near the Tata Steel plant in IJmuiden has taken legal action to demand more influence over the Dutch government's potential multi-billion euro support for the company. They...