1800 new reports of whooping cough, including 50 in infants
Number of reports of whooping cough rises sharply in April, especially among infants. Possible explanations are the corona measures and declining vaccination rates.
Marathon Rotterdam wants to expand: from 17,000 to 30,000 runners is the goal
Organization of Rotterdam Marathon plans to add 13,000 more participants in the coming years in order to remain competitive and attract top athletes, but potential changes to the start location and potential increase in registration fees still need to be discussed with the city.
Firefighter on trial for arson on first day in office
Former member of voluntary fire brigade in Gelderland and three friends suspected of arson when celebrating his graduation as a firefighter, causing four fire brigades to deploy to a house fire.
Lower house wants stop on foreign adoptions
'Chamber adopts motion to carefully phase out intercountry adoption in the Netherlands after criticism of abuses and lack of clarity for future'
Outcry and judicial inquiry in Morocco over online dating program
Outrage sparked as Maroccan-Dutch influencer's dating show faces backlash for using a dog to choose a winner, deemed disrespectful and offensive by viewers. Police investigating possible criminal actions while online campaign calls for video to be taken down.
Amalia lived and studied in Madrid for over a year due to threat
Future Queen Amalia of the Netherlands returns to Amsterdam after a year in Madrid due to safety concerns, but still faces threats. She will make her debut at a state visit from Spain, where she found more freedom during her time abroad.