Theo Rekelhof is the last remaining professional fisherman working on the Westeinderplassen lake system. He catches eel and other fish, which he processes and smokes in a custom-built smokehouse.
The Red Cross and Climate Alliance Netherlands are calling on public building owners to open cool spaces for those without cooling options during extreme heat. The request follows a code red warning issued by the KNMI for large parts of the country on Friday.
Dutch football fans gathered in Kansas City to celebrate ahead of the national team's final World Cup group match against Tunisia. The event featured performances by artists such as FeestDJRuud and Yves Berendse starting at 9:30 AM local time.
Theo celebrated his 88th birthday by cycling with his daughter Maureen during a significant heatwave. They stopped at a ferry for refreshments, remaining undeterred by the high temperatures.
The annual festival week in Nieuw-Vennep is continuing despite a code orange heat warning, with organizers implementing extra rest breaks and shorter event segments to ensure participant safety. Attendees are also taking precautions against the extreme heat by bringing water, sunscreen, and protective clothing to the festivities.