Haarlem-based rower Roos de Jong will compete in the skiff category at the upcoming World Cup in Seville before returning to the double sculls. Her main objective for the season is the World Championships, which will take place in the Netherlands this August.
Schiphol Airport will perform annual maintenance on the Polderbaan runway from May 4 to May 12. The runway will be closed to air traffic on weekdays during this maintenance period.
Olivia Rodrigo will perform two concerts at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 23 and 24 as part of her Unraveled Tour. Special guest Grace Ives will join her for these performances scheduled for next year.
An accident in the Coentunnel has resulted in a nearly 10-kilometer traffic jam on the A5 motorway toward Amsterdam, causing delays of approximately 45 minutes. Additional congestion is reported between the De Nieuwe Meer and Coenplein interchanges, leading to further travel disruptions in the area.
Following a wildfire near 't Harde, experts emphasize that nature needs urgent assistance to recover from the effects of drought. Biologist Arnold van Vliet warns that such fires symbolize large-scale environmental issues and calls for immediate action to improve nature quality.
A massive fire covering approximately 500,000 square meters broke out on a military training ground near Weert, leading to the evacuation of Kempen Airport. The blaze, which began around 1:15 PM, has sent significant smoke drifting toward the nearby town of Budel.