Haarlem is celebrating the official start of summer with various activities and events recommended for the weekend of June 19-21. The article provides local tips for residents and visitors to make the most of the long summer days.
Employees at Dutch drugstore chains Etos and Kruidvat will go on strike this Sunday, coinciding with Father's Day. Organized by the FNV union, the industrial action serves as a protest against employer proposals to halve Sunday pay surcharges in the sector's collective labor agreement.
Dutch midfielder Quinten Timber will miss the Netherlands' upcoming World Cup match against Sweden after suffering a minor concussion during a training session on Thursday. The Olympique Marseille player sustained the injury following a collision with a teammate.
A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives is proposing to make the spread of medical misinformation regarding STIs and contraception by influencers a punishable offense. Medical professionals view the move as a significant signal in the ongoing effort to combat health-related disinformation on social media.
Three urban explorers from IJmuiden discovered and explored the abandoned Francorchamps Racing Hotel after taking a wrong turn during a trip. The group emphasizes the importance of keeping such locations secret to prevent vandalism and demolition while seeking the adrenaline of exploration.