Els van der Heijden, who was expected to live only until age 10 due to a rare genetic disease, has reached the age of 62. Despite her diagnosis, she built a career, experienced love, and successfully overcame breast cancer.
To help residents cope with high temperatures, the city of Haarlem has provided an overview of local indoor and outdoor cooling spots. People can visit various air-conditioned public locations, churches, and shaded parks throughout the city to escape the heat.
Pride Haarlem will be held from July 11 to 19, focusing on diversity, equality, and the freedom to be oneself within the LGBTQIA+ community. The week features various activities throughout the city, including a Pride March on July 18 starting from Stationsplein.
As the Netherlands experiences high temperatures, researchers are debating whether spraying cooling mist from tall structures like the Dom Tower could serve as an effective solution against urban heat. This approach, currently being tested in the Chinese city of Yuncheng, raises questions regarding its feasibility and potential water wastage.
Boule de Boule has opened in Amsterdam as the city's first vegan ice cream and wine salon located in the Stopera. The venue represents the growing trend of innovative and plant-based culinary concepts emerging across the Dutch capital.