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The RIVM has officially ended the National Heat Plan, and the KNMI's code yellow for persistent heat has been lifted. Temperatures in the Netherlands are decreasing, with Maastricht recording the last 30-degree Celsius day.
The Netherlands is experiencing tropical summer weather, leading the RIVM to issue a National Heat Plan across the country.
Billboard is polling its readers to determine their favorite new music releases of the week, featuring artists like Charli XCX, KATSEYE, JENNIE, and Anitta's 'EQUILIBRIVM II' album for Latin music.
Fuel prices in Sweden have risen sharply, with diesel increasing by nearly 1.50 kronor per liter in a few days, attributed to renewed hostilities in the Middle East.
More than 3,500 people died in the Netherlands during last week's extreme heat, according to provisional mortality figures from the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). This significant increase in deaths highlights the severe impact of the recent heatwave on public health.
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has identified growing pressure on international cooperation, disinformation, and misinformation as major new threats to public health in the Netherlands, according to a new risk assessment.
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has warned that a convergence of problems could lead to a "polycrisis" within ten years, posing a significant threat to public health and requiring urgent cooperation.
The Dutch public health agency RIVM has issued a smog warning for central and southern areas of the Netherlands as temperatures climb and winds drop.
Sweden's inflation rate, measured by KPIF, increased to 1.5 percent in May from 0.8 percent the previous month, with rising fuel prices identified as a primary factor behind the surge.
A proposal to increase the tax on fuel is reportedly being considered in Sweden, according to Aftonbladet. This potential measure is already generating reactions.
Health authorities in the US, France, Netherlands, and Greece have reported that all suspected or contact cases for hantavirus have tested negative. This indicates no current confirmed hantavirus cases in these regions, easing earlier concerns about a potential outbreak.
Fuel prices in Sweden continue to fluctuate, with diesel prices decreasing by 1.65 kronor and gasoline by 60 öre per liter after a previous increase.
The 2,500-year-old golden helmet of Cotofenesti, a highly regarded artifact from Romania, and two elaborate golden bracelets stolen from a Dutch museum in January 2025, have been recovered more than a year after the heist, with new reports from Dutch art sleuths confirming the recovery of the ancient golden helmet.
The flu epidemic is over, reports the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). The number of people who visited their GP with acute respiratory complaints last week has fallen again.
The Brazilian band Ponto de Equilíbrio is set to open the Reggae Sun Fest in Oeiras, Portugal, celebrating their 25 years in reggae music and their collaboration with artist Anitta on her album 'Equilibrivm'.
The National Heat Plan issued by the RIVM has taken effect across the entire Netherlands, with the KNMI issuing a code yellow warning for Monday and Tuesday due to anticipated high temperatures.
A recent heatwave in the Netherlands, marked by a code red alert, has been linked to at least 911 more deaths than usual over a two-week period. The RIVM reported the significant increase in fatalities.
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has raised concerns regarding the potential health impacts of the increasing use of electric bicycles by young people in the Netherlands. The institute is investigating the long-term effects of this trend.
A study by RIVM in the Netherlands shows that electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular, with 43% of cyclists aged 12 and older using them last year, up from 29% five years ago, particularly among younger demographics.
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) states that sleep disturbance caused by night flights is underestimated, criticizing the government for using an outdated calculation model.
A report from the RIVM indicates an 8% decrease in STI consultations in the Netherlands, coinciding with a rise in cases of gonorrhoea and syphilis.
The public health institute RIVM has issued a national heatwave warning for the entire Netherlands, effective from Thursday, as temperatures are expected to soar.
This morning's news in the Netherlands includes the verdict for suspects in the Assen art heist and former RIVM director Jaap van Dissel's testimony before the corona commission.
Reports indicate that an increased tax on fuel is being proposed in Sweden, with an official announcement expected on Wednesday.
Despite the government announcing significant tax cuts on diesel and petrol, fuel chains in Sweden are simultaneously raising their prices further.
Children playing for years with play sand containing more asbestos than legally allowed may face health risks, according to the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) based on a RIVM risk assessment.
Diesel prices in Sweden have risen by 50% and petrol by 30% since the start of the year, causing concern for drivers who rely on their vehicles.
The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has confirmed that backyard chicken eggs across the Netherlands are contaminated with PFAS, with new research indicating the chemicals largely originate from earthworms consumed by the chickens.
Oil prices are still decreasing, leading several chains in Sweden to lower petrol and diesel prices by 55 and 85 öre respectively.
Fans have chosen Anitta’s album 'Equilibrivm II' as the best new Latin music of the week, with the album garnering over 70% of the votes in the latest Billboard New Music Latin poll.
The death toll from a fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand, has risen to 32, with dozens more still hospitalized, some in intensive care. Police are investigating potential negligence as the cause of the deadly blaze.
A former director of the RIVM (National Institute for Public Health and the Environment) stated that the Netherlands could have begun its COVID-19 vaccination program earlier with better preparation.
A large study by the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) found that breast milk in one out of five cases contains excessive levels of harmful PFAS chemicals, causing concern among researchers.
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) reports a slight decrease in vaccination rates for babies and toddlers compared to last year, while rates among teenagers have increased.
The number of people getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at GGD centers in the Netherlands decreased by eight percent last year to nearly 147,000. Despite fewer tests, the RIVM reports an increase in positive STI diagnoses.
The Netherlands is making significant progress towards its Clean Air Agreement goals, with a new report from the RIVM indicating that health gains from reduced air pollution are likely to exceed earlier expectations, potentially adding four months to Dutch life expectancy by 2030.
The number of people reporting tick bites in the Netherlands is unusually high for this time of year, according to data from tekenradar.nl, an initiative by RIVM and Wageningen University. Experts warn that the peak season for tick bites is still to come.
The Dutch public health institute RIVM has not calculated how many COVID-19 deaths could have been prevented if the Netherlands had implemented lockdowns earlier, several years after the pandemic. The institute continues to withhold this information.
The Dutch public health institute RIVM is urging the government to mandate a neutral design for vapes, in addition to the existing flavor ban, to further curb their appeal.
Brazilian singer Anitta and Colombian superstar Shakira have announced a new collaborative single titled 'Choka Choka,' which will be featured on Anitta's upcoming album, EQUILIBRIVM.
The Swedish government plans to cut fuel taxes to the EU's minimum level, citing sharply rising oil prices and the lack of control over events in the Middle East, a move that could benefit frequent drivers, as Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced the proposal.
It appears that the flu epidemic is over the peak. This is reported by the RIVM and research institute Nivel. Fewer people with flu-like symptoms visited the doctor last week.