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How GHB use has gripped a city for years: 'You can't let someone who screams all night sleep among 55 others'

The city of Leiden is implementing a new strategy to address long-standing GHB addiction issues among its homeless population, which have cost the municipality millions of euros. For years, users stru...

Healthcare providers struggle to find practice space in the city

Healthcare providers in Amsterdam, including general practitioners and social services like HVO-Querido, are struggling to find affordable practice spaces due to rising real estate prices. This shorta...

It's raining free money in Groningen

Residents in the province of Groningen are filing mass claims for mining damage attributed to gas extraction despite national budget cuts to healthcare and pensions. Reports indicate that many of thes...

Top chef Nico Koji Miyahira now prepares meals as a volunteer at Hospice De Heideberg: ‘If I can still contribute to this final stage of life, I want to do that’

Nico Koji Miyahira, a 37-year-old professional chef from Haarlem, has begun volunteering to prepare high-quality meals for residents at Hospice De Heideberg in Santpoort-Noord. Inspired by his childho...

Dozens of medicines contain PFAS: 'It has added value, medications work longer'. There are alternatives, but you must actively ask for them

Dozens of medications, including antidepressants like fluoxetine, contain PFAS to improve their effectiveness and longevity, which contributes to environmental pollution. Experts note that while alter...

Bystanders watch fire on Amsterdam's Nieuwe Hemweg spread rapidly: "The whole building is burning down"

A massive fire broke out at a building on the Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam, destroying the structure and a large number of electric shared scooters. Witnesses reported hearing batteries exploding as the...

Havoc and injury in Hoofddorp intersection crash, car ends up in ditch

Two cars collided at the intersection of Crossing and Circulair Avenue in Hoofddorp on Friday afternoon, resulting in one vehicle ending up in a ditch. One occupant was rushed to the hospital followin...

New artwork on Beursplein to spark conversation about care for terminally ill patients

Large plume of smoke from burning scooters in Amsterdam-Westpoort

A large fire involving multiple scooters broke out on Tuesday afternoon at a business on the Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam-Westpoort. The resulting smoke cloud was visible from a distance, prompting the ...

Suspects deny involvement in MDMA death

Two suspects have denied involvement in cases where train cleaners accidentally consumed liquid MDMA from abandoned bottles. The incident led to the death of one 49-year-old cleaner and caused another...

Eva Vedder to miss BJK Cup next month: Priority is returning to pain-free tennis

Dutch tennis player Eva Vedder has announced she will miss the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup to focus on recovering from persistent physical pain. Despite recently returning to competition in France a...

Child falls into water in Rijsenhout, victim resuscitated

A child was rescued from the water in Rijsenhout on Friday afternoon and required resuscitation by emergency services at the scene. The victim was subsequently transported to the hospital in critical ...

Severe hay fever? This treatment can significantly reduce symptoms

Allergist Richard Oei explains how immunotherapy can significantly reduce severe hay fever symptoms by retraining the immune system's response to allergens. The treatment is recommended for patients w...

Instagram cortisol hype hits doctor's offices: ‘No questions for 14 years, now weekly’

A social media trend attributing various health issues to the stress hormone cortisol is causing a surge in unnecessary doctor visits in the Netherlands. General practitioners report that influencers ...

IJmuiden resident Wil finds a listening ear at the library for her grief. 'I find being alone the biggest obstacle'

Wil from IJmuiden visited a walk-in grief support session at her local library to find comfort following the recent death of her husband of several decades. The initiative provides a listening ear for...

AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young hospitalized in Buenos Aires

AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young has been admitted to a hospital in Buenos Aires to undergo a comprehensive series of medical tests. A spokesperson for the band confirmed the news regarding the 69-year-ol...

PFAS pollution worsens in some Dordrecht area ditches

PFAS pollution in ditches across Dordrecht, Sliedrecht, Papendrecht, and Molenlanden has worsened in recent years. Consequently, local authorities have expanded the ban on using ditch water for irriga...

The pros and cons of consultation room shortages

The article explores the persistent shortage of consultation rooms in hospitals, a situation the author has encountered throughout their career. It notes that the era where every medical specialist ma...

How your child chooses the right high school: ‘Education is more than a diploma’

This week, approximately 95,000 eighth-grade students are receiving their final secondary school advice following the results of transition tests. Experts provide guidance on how to choose a high scho...

Third customer finds mouse in Jumbo frozen green beans

A third customer has reported finding a mouse inside a package of frozen green beans from the supermarket chain Jumbo. Following these reports, the company has removed all of the affected product pack...

Fine and community service for EU subsidy fraud

A researcher in Limburg has been sentenced to a 10,000 euro fine and 60 hours of community service for fraud involving European cancer research subsidies. The European Public Prosecutor's Office handl...

Reigershoeve care farm in Heemskerk opens its gates for residents with dementia: ‘No life without freedom’

Care farm De Reigershoeve in Heemskerk has decided to keep its gates open, allowing residents with dementia to move freely on and off the premises. The facility is prioritizing personal freedom and au...

Do you suffer from hay fever? Watch out for these fruits and vegetables

Individuals with hay fever may experience allergic reactions, such as an itchy mouth or swollen lips, when eating specific fruits, vegetables, or nuts. Immunologist Ger Rijkers explains that this cros...

Philip Morris tobacco shops illegally promote heated tobacco as healthier alternative to cigarettes

An undercover investigation by the journalistic platform Pointer revealed that tobacco shops supported by Philip Morris are illegally promoting heated tobacco as a healthier alternative to traditional...

Eva wants care sector to look at disability differently: ‘Let someone struggle sometimes’

Eva Eikhout, a presenter and healthcare innovation ambassador for VGZ who was born without full limbs, is advocating for a shift in how the healthcare sector views disabilities. She emphasizes the imp...

Drug use remains a risk for TBS patients despite positive steps toward sheltered housing

The North Holland District Court has extended the mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) of 38-year-old J.H. for an additional two years due to ongoing risks associated with drug use. Originally senten...

Will the future of Spaarne Gasthuis still play a role in the elections? ‘I haven’t followed the discussion and honestly didn’t know’

On election day, voters at the Spaarne Gasthuis in Haarlem-Zuid are reflecting on whether the potential relocation of the hospital's emergency department to Hoofddorp affects their voting choices. Whi...

LIVE 2026 Municipal Elections | Man (81) with Alzheimer's turned away from polling station, wife not allowed to help

An 81-year-old man with Alzheimer's was turned away from a polling station in Bruinisse because he was unable to cast his vote independently. During the 2026 municipal elections, his wife was not perm...

RIVM: flu epidemic over

The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has announced that the flu epidemic is officially over. This decision follows a significant decline in GP visits for acute res...

Seriously ill within hours: why bacterial meningitis can be so dangerous

Neurologist Matthijs Brouwer explains that while viral meningitis is often manageable at home, the bacterial form is a life-threatening condition that can cause severe illness within hours. The articl...