Two children remain hospitalized following a collision near Vogelwaarde, Zeeland, earlier this month, while a third child was discharged last week. The update was provided by Namens de Familie, an organization assisting the victims and their families.
The waiting list for disability benefit assessments in the Netherlands has increased, with over 11,000 people waiting longer than six months by the end of 2025. This is a significant rise compared to the 7,900 people on the waiting list at the end of the previous year.
The Dutch weather institute KNMI predicts that the night between Thursday and Friday will be the warmest ever recorded in the Netherlands. Temperatures in De Bilt are expected to remain above 24 degrees Celsius.
The city of Amsterdam has opened twelve pilot cooling spots, including libraries, theaters, and a mosque, to provide relief for residents during an extreme heatwave. These locations are strategically placed in districts like Nieuw-West and Zuidoost, where urban heat risks and poorly insulated housing are most prevalent. The initiative aims to offer a safe space for people to cool down and access water as temperatures rise across the region.
Ajax has announced the addition of four friendly matches to their pre-season schedule for the 2026/2027 season. The club shared this update on Tuesday as part of their preparations for the upcoming campaign.