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Paintings by late Haarlem artist Frans Strunk to be sold for Dutch Cancer Society: ‘He finally gets his first solo exhibition’

The paintings of deceased Haarlem artist Frans Strunk will be sold this coming weekend, with all proceeds donated to the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF). Strunk passed away from cancer at age 80 last Decem...

Bolsonaro admitted to hospital again

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been hospitalized after experiencing chills and vomiting. His son, Flávio Bolsonaro, reported the news on social media, stating that the former leader wa...

NVWA: Most play sand meets asbestos standard

An investigation by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) found that most play sand meets safety standards for asbestos. While 65 out of 99 products contained no asbestos a...

Researchers find cause of dangerous bird flu variants

Researchers at Erasmus MC in Rotterdam have discovered why certain bird flu variants become more dangerous than others. The study reveals that a specific enzyme can get stuck during virus replication,...

Cyclist and child injured in collision with car in Haarlem

A cyclist and a child were rushed to the hospital on Friday morning following an accident involving a car in Haarlem. Both individuals sustained injuries in the collision, though further details regar...

Health ministers still considering what disability care motion 'means'

Health Minister Sophie Hermans and colleague Mirjam Sterk are evaluating the impact of a parliamentary motion against budget cuts in disabled care. They intend to determine how this decision will infl...

Nearly 3,000 people in Israel hospitalized since war with Iran

Nearly 3,000 people in Israel have been hospitalized since the start of the conflict with Iran, according to the Israeli Ministry of Health. Patients were treated for injuries resulting from Iranian r...

Rheumatism buddies became friends for life

Reporter Mitzie Meijerhof and Rob Pfaff recount how they transitioned from "rheumatism buddies" to lifelong friends. Their story serves as the conclusion to the "Voor het leven" series, which explores...

Haarlem politicians and experts debate youth care waiting list of 400 children: ‘Does supply create demand?’

Politicians and experts in Haarlem gathered at the De Pletterij debate center to address the city's youth care waiting list of 400 children. The discussion explored causes for the increased demand, su...

Resident injured in fire in De Pijp, home uninhabitable

A resident was hospitalized for smoke inhalation following an apartment fire in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood shortly after midnight. The blaze rendered the home uninhabitable and forced neighbors ...

Dutch Athletics vows to prioritize athletes after sex tape scandal: 'I think we can do better'

Chiel Warners, the new technical director of the Dutch Athletics Union, announced a shift in focus toward athlete welfare following a non-consensual sex tape scandal involving Zoë Sedney. During a pr...

Help, my son holds anti-women views, what can I do? ‘Before you know it, they’re on extreme platforms’

Experts are warning about the rise of misogynistic views among boys, driven by the 'manosphere' and influencers like Andrew Tate. The debut of the Netflix series 'Inside the manosphere' underscores th...

A sun and a moon on a box

A neurologist reflects on the challenges of conducting medical consultations when a patient requires an interpreter. While such appointments can be complex, the doctor acknowledges that having an inte...

Rat nuisance becomes last-minute Haarlem election issue with petitions, posters and protest marches

Residents and local politicians in Haarlem's Kleverpark neighborhood are pushing for urgent action against rat infestations, turning the issue into a major local election theme. The community has orga...

At Alzheimer iftar, Sukran bridges the gap between migrant caregivers and support: 'It starts with a meeting'

Sukran Coba shared her experiences as a caregiver during an Alzheimer iftar at the Akşemseddin Mosque in Beverwijk to bridge the gap between migrant caregivers and social services. Serving as a key r...

Sedentary work or not: 2,500 civil servants compete in National Championship. ‘Sand, sea and beach make the setting special’

Approximately 2,500 civil servants from 150 different municipalities gathered in Wijk aan Zee for the Dutch National Cross-Country Championship for civil servants. The event featured runners and walke...

Recovering Griekspoor skips Miami Open

Tallon Griekspoor will skip the upcoming Miami Open as he continues to recover from an injury. His coach, Marc Dijkhuizen, stated that the tournament comes too early, but expects the player to return ...

Decapitation suspect: I am sick and that proved fatal for my mother

Jesse R. appeared in a Dordrecht court to face charges for the murder of his 63-year-old mother, who was killed with an axe in Hellevoetsluis in April 2023. During the trial, the 32-year-old suspect a...

Jayden, Faith-Lynn and Sam open fruit shop at school: 'It went well and everyone liked it'

Three first-year students at Vellesan College in IJmuiden have launched 'Fruitjes', a student-run shop offering healthy fruit snacks and drinks. The project opened on Wednesday following weeks of prep...

Red Cross: Humanitarian nightmare for Sudanese refugees

The Red Cross has warned that the refugee crisis surrounding Sudan is turning into a humanitarian nightmare as neighboring countries like Ethiopia, Chad, and South Sudan struggle to support millions o...

Kesbeke supports pregnant women in conflict zones with pickles for Doctors Without Borders

Heemstede local Berk Efe is 15 and already a council candidate: 'I see children around me addicted to vapes with ketamine. Truly terrible'

15-year-old Berk Efe has become the youngest candidate for the municipal council in Heemstede, representing the Heemsteeds Burger Belang (HBB) party. He aims to give young people a voice and encourage...

Side stitch? This can help with the pain, according to a sports doctor

Sports doctor Robert Rozenberg explains the nature of side stitches that occur during exercise and discusses potential remedies for the pain. The article explores current medical understanding of the ...

Telstar squad brings Red Cross Hospital children's ward to life with football games and interviews

Players from the Telstar football club visited the children's ward at the Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis in Beverwijk on Wednesday afternoon. The athletes engaged with young patients by participating in interv...

TBS patient wants to leave supervised housing to move in with partner

A 43-year-old TBS patient appeared in a Haarlem court on Tuesday, requesting permission to leave assisted living to move in with his partner. The individual, identified as B.D., stated during the hear...

Fewer people have the flu, RIVM reports

The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) reports that flu infections are decreasing as temperatures rise. While experts believe the peak of the annual epidemic has pas...

Hay fever peaks earlier in the year and more people are affected

Research institute Nivel reports that hay fever symptoms are peaking earlier in the year, with GP visits significantly increasing following the first warm days of 2026. Last week, 174 out of every 100...

Minister shocked by abuses in Gelderland nursing home: ‘Severe and unacceptable’

Minister of Long-term Care Mirjam Sterk expressed shock and labeled the situation as unacceptable following reports of abuses at a nursing home for Turkish elderly in De Steeg, Gelderland. The ministe...

D66 shares opposition concerns over impact of WIA cuts

The Dutch political party D66 has joined opposition parties in expressing concern over proposed budget cuts to social security, which are expected to impact disabled and chronically ill citizens. Duri...

New in Haarlem: Gewoon Samen Home Neighborhood

The city of Haarlem is launching the 'Gewoon Samen Thuisbuurt' initiative to help residents live independently at home for as long as possible through community support and tailored housing. The proje...