'Busy and major summer' for Amsterdam public transport: metro 50 suspended, fewer ferries, and Surinameplein overhaul

Haarlem Canal Run shortened due to expected heat

The organizers of the Haarlem Grachtenloop have shortened the 10-kilometer race to five kilometers due to expected extreme heat. Participants will now complete only one lap of the course instead of the original two, although the route itself remains unchanged.

Vintage World Cup shirts selling like hotcakes in the Jordaan: ‘Shirts of players like Bergkamp sell super fast’

Heemskerk weekly market to go ahead despite predicted heat: 'If it’s unbearable, we’ll pack up early'

The weekly market in Heemskerk will proceed as scheduled despite predicted high temperatures, according to market master Eric de Vrij. Organizers will monitor the weather and may close the market early if conditions become too extreme.

Record number of people participate in Night of the Refugee

A record 10,000 people are set to participate in the Night of the Refugee this weekend, representing a 25 percent increase from last year. Participants will walk routes ranging from 10 to 50 kilometers in various locations to mark World Refugee Day.

Reliability of mail delivery again below legal standard according to ACM

The reliability of mail delivery in the Netherlands fell significantly below legal standards in 2025, according to a report by the ACM. Additionally, PostNL removed nearly 800 mailboxes across the country during the same year.