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Mr Baaij (79) has exhausted all treatment options and his pain is unbearable: quality or quantity of life?

79-year-old Mr. Baaij, a terminal pancreatic cancer patient, faces a difficult decision regarding his end-of-life care after a sudden medical crisis involving severe pain and loss of sensation. His do...

Breeding season begins at PWN: nature areas partially closed and dogs back on leash

PWN has announced the start of the breeding season in the dunes, implementing restrictions to protect local wildlife from disturbance. Visitors are required to keep dogs on a leash and avoid certain c...

Son Mieux plays new album four times in 24 hours upon release

The Hague-based band Son Mieux will perform four special shows within a 24-hour period to celebrate the release of their new album, "24 Hours." The events are scheduled for April 10 and 11 at De Weste...

Orange on top in Flanders. It was so then, and it is now. And back then, there was something with Iran too.

The professional cycling season has unofficially commenced with a race in Flanders, opting for the wet Belgian landscape over warmer climates like Portugal or the desert. The event highlights a tradit...

Friet van Piet shifts in Belgiëlaan supermarket plan. Large-scale renovation in oldest part of Schalkwijk

The historic snack bar Friet van Piet is relocating after sixty years to accommodate a redevelopment project in the Schalkwijk district of Haarlem. The move is part of Hoorne Vastgoed's larger renovat...

Explosive through letterbox of home in Amsterdam-Noord

More people felt unsafe in 2025

According to a survey by the Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS), the number of people in the Netherlands who felt unsafe increased in 2025 compared to two years prior. The report shows that 37 p...

Mona Keijzer warned of ‘lonely existence’ as defector: ‘Brace yourself’

Mona Keijzer has left the BBB party, leading to speculation regarding her future in Dutch politics. Potential paths include joining existing parties or establishing her own, despite warnings about the...

Air France-KLM big loser on Amsterdam exchange due to Middle East unrest, Shell gains

On Monday, Air France-KLM shares dropped nearly 10% on the Amsterdam stock exchange amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, energy giant Shell saw its stock rise by 6.5% as oil and gas pri...

Entrance of shipping company Maersk's Rotterdam office defaced and vandalized

The entrance of the Maersk shipping company office in Rotterdam was vandalized and defaced with red paint on Sunday night. Local police have launched an investigation into the incident following repor...

New week starts with very mild, sunny and spring-like weather

The upcoming week is expected to begin with very mild temperatures. As the week progresses, the weather will become sunny and spring-like.

Asian dominance once again at world's largest youth tournament in Haarlem: 'Far too little money available here'

The 45th Dutch Junior International in Haarlem concluded with Asian athletes from China, South Korea, and Japan winning all twenty individual prizes. French talent Mady Sow was the only European to re...

House shot at on Van Speijkstraat in West

A residence on Van Speijkstraat in Amsterdam's De Baarsjes neighborhood was targeted in a shooting overnight, with five bullets striking a window. Although several people were inside the home at the t...

More than half of outpatient clinics have wait times that are too long

Waiting times for medical care in the Netherlands have increased, with over half of outpatient treatments exceeding the national four-week standard last year. This marks a rise from 2022, when approxi...

Explosive thrown through letterbox in Banne-Buiksloot

An explosive was thrown through the letterbox of an apartment in Amsterdam-Noord early Monday morning, causing significant damage. Several people were inside the residence at the time, but no injuries...

Bull testicles and a goose heart: the Fomo show men go on a culinary tour

Multi-vehicle accident on A9 near Beverwijk, major delays

Multiple vehicles were involved in an accident on the A9 motorway near the Beverwijk junction on Monday morning. The incident, occurring in the direction of Amstelveen, has resulted in significant tra...

Municipal elections on March 18: what Jouw Haarlem wants for Haarlem

Haarlem residents will vote in the municipal council elections on March 18 to elect a new local government. Reporter Nynke La Porte profiles the political party Jouw Haarlem and their specific plans f...

Reader's question: Can the insurer just cancel my building insurance?

After maintaining building insurance for her garden house for 37 years without any claims, a policyholder named Pauline received an unexpected response from her insurer when she requested to increase ...

It’s raining Dutch records, thanks to spikes and Bicarb, but above all: ‘All successes are inspiring’

Dutch athletes have broken numerous national records during the first two months of the year, showcasing significant improvements in performance across various disciplines. At the Dutch Indoor Champio...

Explosion at house in Zwaanshoek

An explosive device detonated at a residential property on Rietsingel in Zwaanshoek late Sunday evening. The incident occurred around 11:35 PM, and authorities are investigating the blast at the home.

Admire famous masterpieces without visiting a museum at Viva Zorggroep

Viva Zorggroep and MuseumPlusBus are bringing an exhibition of eight replicas of famous masterpieces to nursing homes for elderly residents who cannot visit museums independently. The initiative featu...

Confusion over bus line 2 in Haarlem East: Is the bus coming or not?

Bus passengers in Haarlem-Oost are experiencing confusion and frustration regarding the service of line 2 due to roadworks on Prins Bernhardlaan. Local residents' organizations have criticized the lat...

Visually impaired find their way better at Kennemerplein in IJmuiden. New tactile paving is wear-resistant

New wear-resistant tactile paving lines are being installed at Kennemerplein in IJmuiden to assist visually impaired people in reaching bus stops and the local health center. These accessibility impro...

Donor clubs: More diverse donor pool needed to combat inequality of opportunity

The Dutch Transplantation Foundation, Sanquin, and Matchis have joined forces to address the lack of diversity in blood, stem cell, and organ donor registries. Because medical matches are more likely ...

Defense Minister Yesilgöz’s ‘mission’: winning the hearts and minds of the soldiers

Dilan Yesilgöz has begun her tenure as Minister of Defense by conducting her first official troop visit in Poland. She emphasized that her primary goal is to win the respect and trust of military per...

Will this Formula 1 car soon stand forever along the Zandvoort boulevard?

Artist Hans Peters has created a Formula 1 car sculpture to honor 80 years of motorsport in Zandvoort. Peters donated a scale model to the Zandvoorts Museum and is currently seeking a sponsor and muni...

Toos & Henk - March 2

Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The strip is published every week from Monday to Saturday.

More seniors receive supplementary benefits due to lower state pension: 'A struggle'

The number of elderly people in the Netherlands with incomplete state pensions is increasing, often due to time spent living or working abroad. The Sociale Verzekeringsbank reports that managing the r...

Ministry: Haarlem must accommodate 891 asylum seekers

The municipality of Haarlem is required to provide 891 asylum seeker reception places by mid-2025 based on population and wealth metrics. This mandate follows the Distribution Act, which the Dutch cab...