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Weekend tips: what to do in Amsterdam (June 26 - 28)

Amsterdam is expected to experience a heatwave from June 26 to 28, with tropical temperatures forecast for the weekend. The article provides a guide to local activities and events for those planning t...

Heavy damage after collision on Amsterdamsevaart in Haarlem, road temporarily closed

Two cars collided on the Amsterdamsevaart in Haarlem on Wednesday evening, resulting in significant vehicle damage. The road was temporarily closed to traffic following the accident.

Oil prices are falling steadily, but it is not yet noticeable at the pump

Despite Brent oil prices falling below $75 per barrel on Wednesday, fuel prices at the pump have seen a slight increase. This disconnect is primarily attributed to the strength of the US dollar.

Sultry summer evening draws hundreds to first Harbour Festival in Heemstede

Hundreds of people attended the first edition of the Harbourfestival in Heemstede on Wednesday evening. Although the turnout was lower than the organizers' goal of 1,000 visitors, the event was consid...

Dutch ministers appear in Damascus to discuss forced return of Syrian asylum seekers

Dutch ministers Bart van den Brink and Tom Berendsen met with the Syrian government in Damascus on Wednesday to discuss the forced return of Syrian asylum seekers. The diplomatic visit was kept secret...

New trillionaire Elon Musk loses historic title as $400 billion evaporates

Elon Musk has lost his status as a trillionaire following a significant decline in the value of SpaceX shares this week. The drop resulted in a wealth reduction of approximately $400 billion, strippin...

US and Iran to meet again in late June for technical talks

The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold a second round of technical talks on June 29 or 30 aimed at ending their conflict. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the meeting is expecte...

Another hottest day since records began in France

France recorded its warmest day on record since 1947 on Wednesday, according to preliminary figures. This new record surpasses the previous temperature high set just one day earlier.

Friendly but strict at De Pioniers allotment association anniversary: ‘If the garden isn’t in order, you can be fined’

Volkstuindersvereniging De Pioniers in Zwanenburg celebrated its 60th anniversary with a community barbecue and activities for children. The association noted that while its membership has become more...

Leimuider Bridge remains closed to shipping until tonight due to heat

The Leimuiderbrug will remain closed to shipping until tonight and throughout tomorrow morning due to technical malfunctions caused by expanding components in the heat. While road traffic can still cr...

Harbour Club reacts to bankruptcy of Amsterdam-East branch: ‘Recent period has caused a lot of frustration’

Sweltering Beverwijk market empties: Vendors persevere in 30-degree heat: We stay out of the sun and drink plenty of water

The weekly market on Breestraat in Beverwijk was nearly empty as temperatures soared above 30 degrees Celsius during a heatwave. Despite the extreme heat and local festival week, vendors continued to ...

Heat strains Nieuw-Vennep festival week, but new water spectacle is a hit

Extreme heat has forced organizers of the Nieuw-Vennep festival week to cancel several indoor activities for vulnerable groups due to high temperatures in event tents. In contrast, water-based activit...

'What are the real health effects of Tata Steel's plans?' Health First calls for clarity before state grants billions in subsidies

The foundation Gezondheid Op 1 has filed a lawsuit against the Dutch State to halt a multi-billion euro sustainability subsidy for Tata Steel until its health impacts are fully understood. The group a...

Marieke Elsinga returns as host of RTL Boulevard this fall

Marieke Elsinga is set to return as a presenter for the Dutch television program RTL Boulevard this autumn. The announcement follows the news that she will be leaving her role on the Qmusic morning ra...

New Velsen city theater to be nearly twice as large, neighborhood concerned about parking

The new city theater in IJmuiden is planned to be significantly larger and taller than the current structure. Despite the expansion, local residents have voiced concerns primarily regarding the theate...

Hands and feet outside the sheets and no cuddling: how to sleep better in the heat

Code red to affect over three-quarters of French population on Thursday

France has expanded its red alert for extreme heat to 72 departments on Thursday, affecting more than three-quarters of the country's population. This represents an increase of 14 departments compared...

Jonna van de Velde leaves Ajax for Hoffenheim

Increased risk of wildfires in almost all of the Netherlands

Persistent heat and drought have led to an increased risk of wildfires across nearly all of the Netherlands. On Wednesday, the fire department elevated the warning status to phase 2 for twelve additio...