Rijkswaterstaat advises Dutch motorists to only travel on Friday if necessary due to an extreme heatwave. With the KNMI issuing a code red warning for most of the country, those who must go on the road are urged to carry water and sun protection.
Fans of the Dutch national football team are facing late-night matches during the World Cup, starting with a game against Tunisia. Sleep therapist Rianne Braal offers professional advice on whether viewers should stay awake or take a nap before the kickoff to better manage sleep deprivation.
The Dutch Senate has begun debating the controversial Box 3 wealth tax legislation, though a final vote is expected to be delayed until autumn. This delay comes as the cabinet continues efforts to repair the criticized law, prolonging uncertainty regarding the tax system's future.
Owners Ibrahim Borham and Jurran van Slooten have opened Bar Selona in Haarlem, aiming to bring the atmosphere of Barcelona to the city. The establishment offers low-threshold Catalan food served in a relaxed, table-free setting managed by two families.
Neurologist Maaike van der Plas reflects on the early stages of her career and whether the initial excitement of her dream job will persist. She notes that colleagues frequently ask if the position still meets her expectations as she moves past the initial honeymoon phase.
The research vessel Geo Master was christened on Thursday in the IJmondhaven and will immediately begin missions for N-Sea. The ship is specialized in seabed research and the detection of World War II explosives on the North Sea floor.