The municipality of Haarlem is warning residents about the risks of botulism during the current period of warm weather and advising against touching dead animals. In addition to safety warnings, the city is providing tips for managing the heat, such as identifying safe swimming locations and handling waste containers.
A doctor who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been confirmed as the first Ebola case in France since the latest outbreak. The health ministry reported that the physician had been working in the DRC before traveling back to French territory.
A code orange weather warning for extreme heat went into effect across a large part of the Netherlands at midday on Tuesday. The alert, which was previously announced on Monday, is expected to remain in place until Friday morning.
A code orange warning for extreme heat went into effect across a large part of the Netherlands at 12:00 PM. The weather warning is currently expected to remain in place until Friday morning at 8:00 AM.
A national train strike in the Netherlands left stations like Haarlem unusually quiet during a work stoppage between 4:00 and 8:00 AM on Wednesday morning. The strike disrupted travel for many commuters, including those attempting to reach offices in Amsterdam.
Jantien van Zutphen and her husband Giovanni have decorated their home in Beverwijk with both Dutch and Curaçao flags to celebrate the World Cup. The couple, who have been married for 32 years, are using the decorations to represent their dual heritage and shared excitement for the tournament.