Mattie van Gurp (60) and Herman Lamboo (67): ‘In his profile picture he was standing in a field of sunflowers’

Fighting heat stress? Remove the stones from your garden

The article highlights that while people often follow standard heat-wave precautions, the negative impact of paved gardens on local temperatures is frequently overlooked. It advocates for replacing stones with greenery to effectively combat heat stress and create cooler living environments.

To see and be seen at the Dutch National Opera & Ballet gala for young donors and influencers: ‘It’s always nice to have a moment to shine’

Opinion: The tourism debate should not just be about who pays the bill, but how to truly make the city more livable

Paintings, instruments and empty gin bottles: resident writes book about what happened in his attic in De Pijp

No trains until 8 AM, followed by a hot and busy morning for travelers

A nationwide strike will halt all train services in the Netherlands until 8:00 AM on Wednesday. Dutch Railways (NS) warns that commuters should expect overcrowded stations and uncomfortable conditions due to high temperatures once the schedule resumes.