A massive explosion at the Barzan natural gas facility in Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial zone killed at least 13 people and injured 66 others on Sunday. Authorities confirmed that the incident has not impacted the export of liquefied natural gas and no hazardous substances were released.
Jeroen Wester, an elected member of the Maatschappelijke Raad Schiphol (MRS), has resigned from his position, claiming the advisory board is treated as a "rubber stamp." He stated that the council is currently unable to effectively represent the interests of residents living near the airport regarding Schiphol's policies.
Renowned American music producer and former record executive Clive Davis has passed away at the age of 94 in his New York home. His family confirmed his death to The New York Times following his hospitalization earlier this month for health issues.
Gasoline and diesel prices at Dutch gas stations are set to increase by a maximum of one cent on Tuesday. This price hike occurs despite a significant drop in global oil prices on the international market on Monday.
The KNMI has issued a code orange warning for extreme heat in the central and southern regions of the Netherlands starting Wednesday at noon. Temperatures are expected to exceed 34 degrees Celsius daily for several days during this period.
A fire broke out in a Thai massage parlor on Louis Davidsstraat in Zandvoort on Monday afternoon. Emergency services, including the fire department and two ambulances, were dispatched to the scene, where two individuals were treated for smoke inhalation.