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Boil water advisory in part of Amsterdam: what are gut bacteria doing in our tap water?

Water utility Waternet has issued a boil-water advisory for 130 households in Amsterdam-Zuid and Nieuw-West after E.coli and Enterococci bacteria were detected in the tap water. Residents are advised to boil water for at least three minutes to prevent potential health issues such as nausea and diarrhea, particularly for vulnerable groups like the elderly and young children. The contamination likely occurred during recent construction work, and the utility is currently flushing the pipes and testing new samples to ensure safety.

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NEC already assured of main stage, FC Twente and Ajax have work to do: this is the route for Dutch clubs in Europe

Three Dutch football clubs—NEC, FC Twente, and Ajax—are competing in the qualifying rounds to reach the main stages of European tournaments. NEC has already secured its spot, while FC Twente and Ajax must still navigate their respective paths to qualify.

Criminals strike at fire station while firefighters sleep: wave of burglaries across the country

Fire stations across the Netherlands are experiencing a surge in burglaries targeting expensive equipment. In some areas, such as Zwammerdam, firefighters have begun removing and securing gear overnight due to the risk of theft while crews are sleeping.

Second suspect arrested after bag of cocaine found at Banneplein

Police have arrested a second suspect following the discovery of a bag containing cocaine near the Banneplein in Amsterdam-Noord. Authorities are currently searching for a third individual after initially responding to reports of a suspicious odor at a residence where significant quantities of drugs were found.

It was supposed to take two days, but this new Amsterdam canal was filled within an hour

The final canal in the Amsterdam neighborhood of De Houthavens was successfully filled with water from the IJ. Although officials originally estimated the process would take two days, the canal filled in less than an hour after a steel dam was breached.

Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (July 31 - August 2)

With warm weather expected for the weekend of July 31 to August 2, various activities are planned throughout the city of Haarlem. Residents are encouraged to enjoy the summer season with these curated local tips rather than staying indoors.