The NPO has decided not to send a Dutch entry to the Eurovision Song Contest next year. Following consultations with various broadcasters, the organization concluded there was insufficient support to participate in the event.

Acceptance of gay athletes at Dutch sports clubs has dropped significantly in recent years. Research by the Mulier Institute shows that in 2008, 85 percent of athletes had no issue with a gay teammate. That figure has now fallen to 66 percent.

A Rotterdam court is ruling on a 2024 commercial building explosion on Schammenkamp. Meanwhile, voters in Israel are heading to the polls to elect a new parliament. The weather remains unusually mild for the season, with temperatures up to 19 degrees and showers expected later.

The first 4.5 million euros have been secured, allowing a Frisian consortium to start building the Bodemcampus. Water technology institute Wetsus in Leeuwarden serves as inspiration. Five questions for Chris Schott, Soil program director at Wetsus and leader of the core team.

A study by the Social and Cultural Planning Office shows that a significant minority of Dutch citizens feel disadvantaged compared to other groups. These feelings are most pronounced around the topics of housing and political representation. Roughly 30 percent of the population experiences disadvantage in the housing market.

Writer Herman Koch (73) has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He revealed this during Eva Jinek's talk show. The author has also been battling metastatic prostate cancer since 2020 and has experienced balance issues for several years.

SC Cambuur hopes to survive the first round of the cup again on Tuesday evening. But the visit to second division player Kloetinge promises to be anything but easy.

SC Cambuur hopes to survive the first round of the cup again on Tuesday evening. But the visit to second division player Kloetinge promises to be anything but easy.

Psychologist Jos de Keijser from Leeuwarden states that acknowledgment of injustice is essential for recovery after traumatic events such as murder or sexual violence. Although apologies and concluded court cases are important, he emphasizes that genuine recognition of the suffering is often still lacking.

How should you proceed after a traumatic event? Apologies and a finalized lawsuit are important. But a crucial prerequisite for recovery is recognition, and that is often lacking, according to Jos de Keijser.