A period of intense heat is set to begin on Thursday, with temperatures reaching up to 33 degrees in the south of the Netherlands. While the day will be mostly sunny with little wind, there is a later chance of rain and thunderstorms.
A firework mortar and a possible pipe bomb were discovered at an asylum seekers' center under construction in Nuenen. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD) is investigating the items to confirm if they are explosives. The facility was scheduled to begin housing refugees this summer.
The Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office announced during a preliminary court hearing in Zwolle that they can prove eighteen deaths were caused by substances sold through the website Funcaps. Three suspects are currently facing charges in connection with the distribution of these lethal products.
Schiphol Airport is warning travelers of long queues this summer caused by technical issues with the new Entry/Exit System (EES). The airport described the current situation as unsustainable, noting that the system's teething problems are creating delays throughout the terminal.
A new architectural model displayed in the Stopera aims to showcase the historical transformation of Amsterdam's Waterlooplein. The project helps visitors visualize the area's rich heritage and past appearance as they navigate the modern square.
The municipality of Uitgeest is organizing a public walk-in meeting regarding the construction of a new roundabout at the Geesterweg-Prinses Beatrixlaan intersection. The infrastructure project is scheduled to begin in July.