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Hospitals: appointments will go ahead, but travel carefully

Hospitals: appointments will go ahead, but travel carefully

Hospitals across the Netherlands have announced that medical services and most scheduled appointments will continue this Friday. Despite a code red weather warning for extreme heat, patients are encouraged to attend their appointments but are advised to travel with caution.

Schools in Velsen under Atlant board to follow heat schedule Friday: 'It's warmer at school, but at the children's homes too'

Schools in Velsen under Atlant board to follow heat schedule Friday: 'It's warmer at school, but at the children's homes too'

Schools under the Atlant school board in Velsen will remain open on Friday but will follow a shortened "tropical schedule" from 8:00 AM to 11:45 AM due to high temperatures. The board decided to keep schools open despite the heat, noting that it is warm both in the classrooms and in the children's homes.

No weddings in Haarlem's Gravenzaal: Heat spoils the ‘most beautiful day of your life’

No weddings in Haarlem's Gravenzaal: Heat spoils the ‘most beautiful day of your life’

Due to extreme heat, the municipality of Haarlem has cancelled all wedding ceremonies scheduled for Friday in the Gravenzaal following advice from the RIVM. The city will provide alternative locations for the affected couples.

Call: Is your wedding cancelled due to code red?

Call: Is your wedding cancelled due to code red?

A Dutch publication is seeking to interview individuals whose weddings, scheduled for June 26, 2026, have been cancelled due to a code red weather warning. These personal stories will be featured in upcoming print and online reports.

Uitgeest recycling center to remain closed Friday and Saturday due to heat

Uitgeest recycling center to remain closed Friday and Saturday due to heat

The recycling center and waste collection services in Uitgeest will be suspended this Friday and Saturday due to extreme heat and a code red warning. These measures have been implemented to ensure safety during the period of high temperatures.