Record number of dengue reports among Dutch travelers: Eurocross and LUMC start investigation
Dutch travelers are increasingly being affected by dengue, with almost as many reports this year as in all of 2023. The Eurocross emergency center expects that the number of cases will exceed 200 for the first time. A study is now being started together with the LUMC to better understand the disease and reduce its impact on Dutch patients.
A 73-year-old man from Twente, who lives in Thailand for most of the year, must repay part of his state pension. Despite his registration in Markelo and legal battle with the Social Insurance Bank (SVB), he was not recognized as a resident of the Netherlands. His marriage to a Thai woman also reduced his state pension, which led to a refund.
John Mieremet murder case (2005) in Pattaya before the judge: new developments after almost two decades
Today the court in Amsterdam is hearing the case against Ali N., who is suspected of involvement in the murder of criminal John Mieremet in 2005. Mieremet was shot dead in Thailand, and although the shooter remains unknown, N. is accused of involvement. This case is part of a violent period in the Amsterdam underworld, during which several murders took place.
This summer more Dutch people are going on holiday than ever before. As many as 73 percent are planning a trip, an increase from 65 percent last year. Popular destinations within and outside Europe range from the Netherlands and Germany to the US and Thailand. Despite increased prices and extreme temperatures, the desire to travel remains as strong as ever.
A breakthrough has been made in Amsterdam in the gruesome double murder of Pieter Hoovers and his Thai wife Tae in 2017. A reopened investigation, led by a cold case team, has brought new information to light. This includes video footage of a suspicious van, possibly used during the murder.
A Dutch man from Benthuizen has been sentenced to 12,5 years in prison for the death of his Malaysian wife in 2007. The court in The Hague made the ruling after an earlier acquittal in Thailand. The victim was found in a bricked-up cesspool after being missing for eleven months. The case attracted a lot of attention, also due to a broadcast by Peter R. de Vries.
In a remarkable twist, the Public Prosecution Service demands 11,5 years in prison against Bert den D. for the murder of his wife Rose Sulaiman in Thailand, despite an earlier acquittal. A story of mystery, international investigation, and unresolved questions reopens as the accused continues to defend his innocence.
International manhunt ends in Thailand: Belgian DJ arrested in Thailand after ten years
A decade after a violent conflict in Belgium, a 36-year-old Belgian named Achmal, who also holds a Moroccan passport, has been arrested in Thailand. Once sentenced to ten years in prison for attempted murder, Achmal found refuge in lively Patong, Phuket, where he worked as a DJ. This arrest marks the end of a long run and the beginning of justice.
In Belgium, eSIM, the advanced digital replacement for the traditional SIM card, is slowly gaining ground. This technology, supported by major providers such as Orange, Proximus and Telenet, promises a range of benefits, from environmental friendliness to ease of use. Especially for Belgian tourists traveling to countries such as Thailand, eSIM reveals a world of convenience and efficiency.
Holiday bookings will go through the roof in 2024: Dutch people choose sunny destinations despite price increases
In 2024, holiday bookings have become more popular for the first time since the corona pandemic, a trend driven by Dutch people eager to go to sunny foreign destinations, despite higher travel costs.
Thai masseuse in Doetinchem scammed by famous customer 'Mark'
A masseuse in Doetinchem has learned a painful lesson about trust after being cheated on by a client named 'Mark'. She lost her savings, intended for a trip to Thailand, after he ran off with it. This incident, which received attention in the 'Crime Scene' investigation program, shows how her trust was unexpectedly violated.
'AOW entitlement age of Dutch people to 70?'
The proposed increase in the state pension age to 70 is meeting resistance in the Netherlands. Research shows that working longer is necessary, but many employees already experience the current retirement age as too high. This raises questions about the feasibility and impact on both the labor market and the well-being of employees.
Last year a young Thai woman, an acquaintance of mine, came to the Netherlands for a short visit. I asked her to write down her experiences. She did. Her story has not been published until now for two reasons. I was quite ill for six months afterwards and was unable to do much. When I found her writing, the translation from Thai was not that difficult, but the writing consisted of two pages of tiny print, which almost caused me to burn out.
How did Dutch people abroad vote for the House of Representatives?
Many Dutch people outside the Netherlands have exercised their voting rights. There is a clear difference in the outcome between the Netherlands and abroad. Many Dutch people in the Netherlands voted right, while their compatriots abroad mainly voted left.
PVV takes victory with 37 seats in the 2023 Dutch elections
In a historic turnaround, during the Dutch House of Representatives elections of November 22, 2023, the Party for Freedom (PVV) achieved an impressive victory by becoming the largest party with 37 seats. This result marks a significant shift in the Dutch political landscape.
Telegraaf: €2,4 billion in 'forgotten' pension money in the Netherlands due to emigration and ignorance
In De Telegraaf we read a remarkable article about 450.000 'forgotten' pension pots in the Netherlands with a total value of €2,4 billion. According to the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets and the pension funds involved, this is a considerable problem. While many of these pots are small, amounting to less than $100 per year, there are also significant amounts of $15.000 per year that have not been raised.
The number of people entitled to state pension is increasing, but so are the incomplete benefits
More and more people in the Netherlands receive an incomplete state pension. People who have come to the Netherlands at a later age or who have (temporarily) lived or worked abroad are usually not entitled to a full basic pension from the government.
The FIOD and the Public Prosecution Service have jointly rounded up an illegal internet TV provider (IPTV). For a monthly contribution of €10, this party offered customers the opportunity to view more than 10.000 television channels and a wide range of films and series from streaming platforms such as Disney+, Netflix, Viaplay, Videoland and ESPN.
The over-75s in the Netherlands have an active sex life
Research by CBS, together with RIVM, Rutgers and Soa Aids Nederland, shows that the proportion of Dutch people aged 16 or older who had sex in the past year has decreased from 74 percent in 2014 to 70 percent in 2022. among the over-75s, the share that was sexually active increased from 16 percent in 2014 to 27 percent in 2022.
Winter time: Time difference with Thailand six hours
All over Europe, from Saturday to Sunday, the clocks are set back to standard time, also known as winter time. At 03.00:6 Dutch time, the clocks go back one hour. The time difference between Thailand and the Netherlands/Belgium is again XNUMX hours from today.
No more (corona) restrictions for Thai people who want to travel to the Netherlands
The Dutch government has decided to cancel the European entry ban for the Netherlands as of September 17, 2022. This means that Thais, vaccinated or not, can travel to the Netherlands without restrictions (provided they have a valid Schengen visa).
The Stichting Nederlanders Buiten Nederland (SNBN) announces in its newsletter that voting for the Senate from abroad will be possible.