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Dutch West Nile virus infections just doubled overnight

The number of human West Nile infections has jumped to nine, virtually overnight, according to a fresh update from the Dutch public health institute, RIVM. All nine caught the virus...

These Dutch students just built the world’s first solar-powered ambulance

A student team in Eindhoven is unveiling "Stella Juva" today, an ambulance designed to run entirely on solar energy while also powering all the...

More Dutch people are visiting doctors about their weight

More people in the Netherlands went to their huisarts (GP) about being overweight last year, and the number shot up quickly, with the buzz around weight-loss...

Tata Steel to face criminal prosecution in the Netherlands for deliberately polluting

Tata Steel is being taken to court over pollution that Dutch prosecutors say the company caused on purpose, following a mass complaint filed by...

Asbestos found in toy monkeys sold by Intertoys, one month after store had already been warned

Intertoys has pulled a line of stretchy toy monkeys from its shelves after new lab tests found the sand inside them contains asbestos, one...

Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated noodles reaches the Netherlands

A Salmonella outbreak linked to flavoured instant noodles, affecting over 100 people across 14 European countries, has now reached the Netherlands. Almost half of those infected...

Too hot at home? Here’s where to cool down for FREE in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague

Several Dutch cities are opening up free "cooling spots", where anyone can step inside, drink water, use a toilet, and escape the worst of...

Thinking of cooling off? These Dutch swimming spots are currently off-limits

Thanks to skyrocketing temperatures across the Netherlands, a growing number of natural swimming spots are currently facing health warnings due to deteriorating water quality. Official...

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