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A switch failure is disrupting train services on Monday morning, resulting in fewer intercity trains between Leiden, The Hague, and Amsterdam. Additionally, sprinter services between Haarlem and Leiden have been completely suspended due to the incident.
A guided historical tour of the village of Oud-Velsen, located along the North Sea Canal, will take place on July 12. The event is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM.
Budget retailer Wibra experienced a record year in 2025, opening 63 new stores to reach a total of 360 locations. The company reported that its revenue grew by over 25 percent, amounting to 362 million euros.
Former RIVM program director Jaap van Delden testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee that the simplicity of the vaccination strategy was crucial to maintaining speed during the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted that prioritizing large specific groups hindered the overall operational efficiency of the rollout in the Netherlands.
Animal rights activists are threatening legal action against new government regulations that make it easier for provinces to authorize shooting wolves in the event of human attacks. State Secretary Silvio Erkens argues the relaxed rules are necessary ahead of the summer holidays to manage risks during the period when wolves are raising cubs.
Former RIVM vaccination director Jaap van Delden testified before a parliamentary committee that he felt significant pressure regarding the Netherlands' vaccination rates compared to other countries. The inquiry focuses on the government's handling of the national vaccination program during the COVID-19 pandemic.