The World Health Organization (WHO) states that the global risk of Ebola remains low following a confirmed case in France on Wednesday. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus maintains this assessment despite the recent detection of the virus.
The weekly market on Breestraat in Beverwijk was nearly empty as temperatures soared above 30 degrees Celsius during a heatwave. Despite the extreme heat and local festival week, vendors continued to operate by staying hydrated and seeking shade.
Former Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Kajsa Ollongren has been appointed as the new Secretary-General of the European External Action Service (EEAS). The announcement was made by the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, on social media.
A group of residents living near the Tata Steel plant in IJmuiden has taken legal action to demand more influence over the Dutch government's potential multi-billion euro support for the company. They argue that no agreements should be signed until the health consequences for the local population are clearly established.
The Czech Constitutional Court has ruled that President Petr Pavel must be included in the national delegation for the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey. This decision overturns a previous move by the Czech government to exclude the president from the official party.
A 37-year-old man from Haarlem is on trial for stalking and threatening two young women with disturbing notes left at their homes. The notes contained threats of torture and claims of being a hitman, leaving the victims fearful for their safety.