The number of Dutch municipalities with or developing a local heat plan has increased from 90 to 128 over the past year, according to the Red Cross and the Climate Alliance. While this is seen as a positive step toward protecting vulnerable residents from extreme heat, organizations emphasize that every municipality needs to implement such a plan.
Last year, 39 more people moved to Haarlem from abroad than left the city, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The largest group of new arrivals consisted of 235 individuals from Ukraine.
British-American influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami following the announcement of 38 new criminal charges against them by the British Public Prosecution Service. The new charges relate to allegations involving four additional victims.
The third edition of Pride Haarlem featured a large Pride March and community festivities centered around the theme of unity. A unique highlight of the event was the introduction of specially designed pink banknotes, produced by the local printing company Koninklijke Joh. Enschedé, which are accepted as currency at participating businesses.
The Kolfschotenstraat in Amsterdam Southeast has been placed under emergency camera surveillance for one month following an explosion at a residential complex. Authorities initiated the measure after the blast, which occurred between July 17 and July 18, and reported threats directed toward the building's residents.
A 32-year-old man who attempted to kill his roommate with a knife during a psychosis will not face imprisonment. The court ruled the man was not fully accountable due to schizophrenia and ordered him to undergo mandatory treatment in Brazil instead of serving a prison sentence.