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Boil water advisory for two Amsterdam streets lifted: no more bacteria in drinking water

Waternet has lifted the boil water advisory for two streets in Amsterdam after tests confirmed the drinking water is once again free of bacteria. A separate advisory remains in place for over 200 connections near Kastelenstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid, where further updates are expected on Monday. The contamination, involving E. coli and enterococci, likely occurred during maintenance work on the water supply network.

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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.