Summer Festival of Consolation aims to make audiences laugh at current events: ‘The best joke hurts because it exposes something’

Code orange in central and southern regions from Wednesday due to extreme heat

The KNMI has issued a code orange warning for extreme heat in the central and southern regions of the Netherlands starting Wednesday at noon. Temperatures are expected to exceed 34 degrees Celsius daily for several days during this period.

This is why there is no water in the paddling pools in Velserbeek and Burgemeester Rijkenspark yet

Despite rising temperatures in Velsen, the paddling pools in Velserbeek and Burgemeester Rijkenspark have not yet been filled with water. Residents looking to cool off are currently visiting local beaches and swimming pools while the park facilities remain dry.

Toy Story 5 review roundup: 'More radical changes desired'

Toy Story 5 explores the conflict between classic toys and modern technology as Woody and Buzz Lightyear compete with screens for a child's attention. While reviews acknowledge the film's attempt to address contemporary themes, some critics suggest that the franchise needs more radical creative changes.

Amsterdam-Zuidoost kicks off first Keti Koti Sports Day with tjoro-tjoro, trappevoet and schoppesteentje

Air conditioner demand quadruples after sweltering weekend

Demand for air conditioning units in the Netherlands has quadrupled following a sweltering weekend, according to local installers. Since 2020, annual sales in the country have consistently remained above 250,000 systems per year.