Twelve employees at Radboudumc in Nijmegen have completed their quarantine period without showing any signs of illness following exposure to the hantavirus. They had been monitoring for symptoms after treating a patient who contracted the virus aboard the cruise ship Hondius in April.
The historic Zuiderbad swimming pool in Amsterdam is transitioning away from natural gas by installing heat pumps and 263 solar panels, reducing its gas usage by 90%. This sustainability project for the national monument aims to lower carbon emissions and maintain affordability despite rising energy costs. The facility is scheduled to reopen to the public on August 31 following its annual summer closure.
On Sunday, July 5th, Fort Island IJmuiden will host a public day featuring culture-historical guided tours. Visitors will be guided across the four-hectare island to discover various historical traces left behind over time.
Former Dutch Education Minister Ingrid van Engelshoven testified to a parliamentary inquiry that large-scale rapid testing was too complex to enable the early reopening of vocational and higher education institutions. While testing was used to facilitate on-site exams, it was not considered a viable solution for a broader return to classes during the pandemic.
Dutch actor Thijs Römer has returned to the theater with a performance detailing his time in prison, marking a carefully managed comeback following his legal controversies. A reporter attending the show noted a audience divided between critics and those curious about the actor's perspective.
Haarlem will host several activities, including lectures, city walks, and workshops, on Saturday, July 1st, to commemorate and celebrate the abolition of slavery. These events mark the annual Keti Koti celebration within the city.